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The next edition is out on February 17th 2010.
Noel McGrath
Master McGrath
Noel McGrath, on bare facts alone, is the most talented young hurler in a very long time. He was awarded a GAA All-Star, sponsored by Vodafone, last October and he was also made 2009’s Young Hurler of the Year. His ability to play anywhere has given Tipp many options but it has been up front where he has caught the eye for The Premier.
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Michael Murphy
Donegal Catch
After bursting onto the scene in this year’s Football Championship, Michael Murphy has given Donegal fans something to look forward to. Fired Up headed to the Hills of Donegal to find out more.
Last year, while he was still a Leaving Cert student Donegal ace Michael Murphy stepped up to slot away a penalty in the cauldron that is the Ulster Championship. He established himself among the top marksmen in the country this year, helping to shoot the men from Tir Chonaill into the last eight in the race for Sam. The DCU student spoke to Fired Up.
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Fired Up On Campus
NUI Maynooth’s Quest
With the Ulster Bank Higher Education Championships soon to be filling up the GAA Calender, we talk to Tommy Flynn, Chairman of CLG NUI Maynooth, to take a closer look at how the 2010 Ulster Bank Sigerson Cup hosts are gearing up for what promises to be another exciting 3rd Level Championship Season.
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Michael Schlingermann
Block Party
After their semi-final victory over Down, Mayo shot-stopper Michael Schlingermann earned rave reviews following a number of top class saves to keep his side in the contest. In the final Mayo lost out to Armagh but Schlingermann didn’t concede. The Kiltimagh man went in goals for Fired Up.
Read More Stephen Cooney
Court Marshal
Cavan’s Paul Brady made history this year by becoming the first handballer to win three consecutive World Titles in America. This amazing achievement gave the sport a huge boost in terms of national coverage. Mayo’s Stephen Cooney is one of a group of youngsters in the country who are hoping to bring their game to that level.
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