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Former Monaghan forward Stephen Gollogly has passed away at the age of 41.

Gollogly was part of the Monaghan side who secured Ulster titles in 2013 and 2015 and also won Allianz Football League medals in Division Two and Division Three.

Alongside his 14-year inter-county career, he played his club football for Carrickmacross Emmets.

Monaghan GAA said in a statement that he represented the county with "immense pride, commitment and distinction".

"A true servant of the county, he made 133 competitive appearances in the white and blue between 2004 and 2017 contributing 3-71 and earning the admiration and respect of teammates, opponents and supporters alike," the statement continued.

"Beyond his many accomplishments, Stephen will be remembered as a gentleman, a loyal clubman and county player, and someone who embodied the very best values of the GAA through his humility, sportsmanship and unwavering commitment.

"Monaghan GAA is deeply grateful to Stephen for his exceptional contribution to Gaelic games and for the lasting legacy he leaves behind, both on and off the field."

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Dublin's eight-time All-Ireland winner Philly McMahon joins Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville for an in-depth preview of Sunday's Sam Maguire decider between Kerry and Mayo.

The Kingdom are aiming to go back-to-back for the first time since 2007, while Mayo are plotting an upset as they chase a first triumph since 1951.

Watch the All-Ireland SFC final on BBC Two NI and the BBC iPlayer from 15:00 BST on Sunday, with live text updates, analysis, reaction and highlights on the BBC Sport website & app.

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The GAA Social sits down with European champion runner Ciara Mageean.

Mageean, who was a guest on the BBC's All-Ireland Hurling final coverage, speaks to Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville about her cancer diagnosis, her career and her days playing camogie with Portaferry.

Listen to the conversation with Ciara Mageean on BBC Sounds

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Kieran McGeeney will remain as Armagh manager for the 2027 season after he was ratified at a county committee meeting on Monday night.

McGeeney will remain the longest serving inter-county manager as he approaches his 13th season at the helm of his native county.

He joined Paul Grimley's management team for the 2014 season before being installed as manager for the following year.

The Mullaghbawn native guided Armagh to the 2024 All-Ireland title, completing a personal double having won Sam Maguire as captain in 2002.

McGeeney's 12th season at the helm saw him guide the Orchard county to a long awaited Ulster title, the first time the county had lifted the Anglo-Celt Cup since 2008.

Armagh defeated Monaghan 2-28 to 0-25 to bring to an end a series of near misses in the Ulster SFC.

They fell short at the final hurdle in each of the previous three seasons with penalty shootout defeats to Derry in 2023 and Donegal in 2024, while they were edged out by Jim McGuinness' Donegal in extra-time in 2025.

Their 2026 All-Ireland series ended in disappointment however as they were defeated by Louth in Round 2A of this season's revamped Championship, before being eliminated by defending champions Kerry in Killarney.

As a player, McGeeney won six Ulster titles.

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Michael McShane has been appointed as the new Antrim senior hurling manager.

The Ballycastle man takes over from Davy Fitzgerald who departed at the end of the Joe McDonagh Cup campaign following two years at the helm.

McShane was at the helm of the county's U20s during that time, leading them to a Leinster preliminary quarter-final last year and this year's Leinster B title, having been eliminated from the top tier by Meath.

Previously, McShane guided Derry club Slaughtneil for nine seasons, leading them to a first Ulster title in 2016 and adding a further three before departing after a provincial final defeat by Cushendall in 2023.

In that time, McShane also spent three years with Tyrone's senior hurlers, leading them a Nicky Rackard Cup triumph in 2022.

"Michael brings a wealth of experience to the role, along with an extensive knowledge of Antrim hurling," said Antrim chairperson Seamus McMullan.

"We are an ambitious hurling county, and that ambition is shared by Michael and his incoming management team.

"Everyone across Antrim will wish them well, and when the competitions begin in 2027, the county will be fully behind our players and management.

"I also want to thank the selection committee for overseeing a diligent, thorough, and professional appointment process."

McShane's appointment is to be ratified as an Antrim county committee meeting next week.

Antrim will play in Division 1B of the National Hurling League and Joe McDonagh Cup in 2027.