http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-a-fitting-finale-to-campaign-14566358.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-a-fitting-finale-to-campaign-14566358.html?r=RSS <p> The pendulum has been swinging in different directions in the Ulster Club Football Championship to date. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-patience-is-key-word-14566357.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-patience-is-key-word-14566357.html?r=RSS <p> For any county team manager, the close season is nothing more than the calm before the storm. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-get-real-player-power-is-here-to-stay-14558902.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-get-real-player-power-is-here-to-stay-14558902.html?r=RSS <p> The most precious asset which the GAA possesses is undoubtedly its players. The Association may boast massive stadia, lucrative sponsorship and broadcasting rights deals, the unstinting loyalty of countless thousands of followers and structures that are the envy of many other sports but ultimately the players represent its very heartbeat. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-stand-up-and-hail-the-ulstermen-14558904.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/joe-kernan/joe-kernan-stand-up-and-hail-the-ulstermen-14558904.html?r=RSS <p> When Ulster and All Ireland Championship games are staged, the level of intensity can be overwhelming. Players are invariably prepared to put their bodies on the line, absorb huge hits and on occasions stretch the elasticity of the rules in a bid to pound the opposition into submission. </p> Joe Kernan Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:42 +0000 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