http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-ulster-title-still-means-heck-of-a-lot-14551850.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-ulster-title-still-means-heck-of-a-lot-14551850.html?r=RSS <p> It's not all sweetness and light as the curtain begins to come down on the GAA&rsquo;s elaborate programme of 125th Anniversary celebrations. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:34:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-interpro-final-in-london-a-boost-for-the-game-in-england-14551849.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-interpro-final-in-london-a-boost-for-the-game-in-england-14551849.html?r=RSS <p> I know it&rsquo;s just coincidence given the imminent inter-pro football final in London but just last week I watched a BBC documentary which explored the growing interest in gaelic football in schools in England. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:28:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-my-rangers-are-six-of-the-best-14544898.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-my-rangers-are-six-of-the-best-14544898.html?r=RSS <p> Statistics sometimes do not always reveal the total narrative in relation to a match or other event under the GAA banner. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-high-time-to-consider-supporters-14544900.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-high-time-to-consider-supporters-14544900.html?r=RSS <p> There would appear to be no real indication that the economic downturn is nearing an end and that improved conditions are on the horizon. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe--kernan-kilcoo-in-for-a-rare-treat-now-14538119.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe--kernan-kilcoo-in-for-a-rare-treat-now-14538119.html?r=RSS <p> It is often claimed by the Croke Park authorities that the club is the very heartbeat of the GAA. Now and again, though, decisions are taken in relation to the staging of fixtures &mdash; or indeed the postponement of fixtures &mdash; that would tend to contradict this philosophy. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:48:25 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-representing-ulster-always-an-honour-to-cherish-14538118.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-representing-ulster-always-an-honour-to-cherish-14538118.html?r=RSS <p> I have had the great honour of managing teams like Crossmaglen Rangers and Armagh who have claimed All Ireland Club and county titles. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:42:31 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-a-winter-break-just-give-it-a-rest-14531035.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-a-winter-break-just-give-it-a-rest-14531035.html?r=RSS <p> There are very few sports across the globe I know of which close down completely at the top level for two months. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:31 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-an-experiment-which-just-doesnrsquot-bear-repeating-this-time-14531037.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-an-experiment-which-just-doesnrsquot-bear-repeating-this-time-14531037.html?r=RSS <p> The Experimental Rules certainly occasioned debate, confusion and not a little controversy when they were in vogue in the National League earlier this year. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:16 +0100