With a busy weekend of sport ahead, we’ve got you covered with this guide for all the GAA on TV this weekend.
We love our GAA at Intersport Elverys and this guide has all the details of this weekend’s GAA fixtures that don’t feature on the box too.
Kilkenny v Limerick at 3.30pm on Sky Sports Arena & RTÉ Sport
To celebrate the start of the 2023 Allianz National League (GAA) in both football and hurling, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable moments throughout the years.
Intersport Elverys is steeped in GAA history and we’ve witnessed some of the best and most exciting moments from teams like Mayo GAA, Dublin GAA and Tipperary GAA to name just a few.
Check out or leading range of county GAA gear right HERE.
Or take a trip down memory lane below.
We’ve got even more quality nostalgic content on our Retro GAA Jerseys Blog – we promise, you’ll enjoy it.
The Green and Red blasting out from the Croke Park speakers shortly after Mayo defeated Kerry in the 2019 National League Final signalled a real release of emotion.
Time and time again Mayo had suffered heartbreak at GAA HQ, many times at the hands of their Kerry opponents, since their last victory in 2001.
The outpouring of emotion by players and supporters showed how much this meant for Mayo GAA.
James Horan’s men were deserved winners, but as they so often did in the past, did things the difficult way, relying on a brilliant injury time save by Robbie Hennelly to keep them in the game.
Ballina’s Ciaran Treacy then goaled in the third minute of injury time to put the game to bed.
Mayo trailed by 2-3 to 0-5 at half time, but big displays from James Carr and Diarmuid O’Connor, before goals from Mattie Ruane and O’Connor, helped Mayo to a famous win.
Shop Mayo GAA HERE.
With the Dublin hurling revolution in full steam, they stormed Croke Park and ended a 72-year wait for a National League Hurling title with victory over Kilkenny.
It was no mean feat either to beat the Cats in the manner Dublin did – complete dominance!
Croke Park was rocking and the whole country stood up and took notice.
Anthony Daly’s side rattled Kilkenny from the off, and Brian Cody’s side’s chances went from bad to worse when Eoin Larkin got his marching orders for an off-the-ball incident.
The likes of Liam Rushe and Conal Keaney were outstanding, while the cheers roared out as captain John McCaffrey lifted the trophy in the Hogan Stand.
Shop Dublin GAA HERE.
Has there been a greater National League Hurling final than the 2003 clash between hurling’s great rivals?
The two best teams in the land put on a spectacle of hurling and recorded the highest aggregate score ever recorded in a National League Hurling final.
Amazingly, there was 6-6 along scored in the final 15 minutes of carnage, with 4-4 of that going in favour of Kilkenny, who came back from eight points down to win.
A second goal from Martin Comerford in the 50th minute sparked the recovery, before Lar Corbett temporarily replied for Tipperary to quinch the glimmer from the Cats.
But then all hell broke loose, with Charlier Carter and DJ Carey combing for a goal, before Carter hit Kilkenny’s first and then the dazzling Eddie Brennan rifled home the fifth to give them a 5-12 to 4-13 lead.
Tipp’s John Carroll then restored his side’s lead with his second goal of the game.
But cometh the hour, cometh the man and that was Henry Shefflin.
He levelled the game with a free in the 69th minute before kicking over the winning point in injury time after a dazzling run.
Phew!
Shop Tipperary GAA or Kilkenny GAA here.
1991 was the year in which Offaly cemented their status in hurling’s hall of fame.
Never before had they captured a National League title in Croke, despite their success throughout the 1980s.
In beating a dogged Wexford, the young Offaly team, of which nine starters were under the age of 25, Padraig Horan’s side were determination personified.
Goals either side of half time from Daithi Regan was pivotal, while dual-star star Michael Duignan had an outstanding 35 minutes, despite being marked by the highly rated Liam Dunne.
But the likes of Johnny Pilkington and Niall McDonald stood up when needed in the second half to fire their county to the promise land.
The year 2009 marked a four-year National League winning streak for the Cork GAA footballers with a 1-14 to 0-12 win over Monaghan in the Division 2 Final.
From there, the Cork GAA footballers would complete a historic three-in-a-row of National League Division 1 titles.
At the time it was considering a marvellous achievement, compared to the days of Micko’s dominating tenure with the Kerry team in the 70s in one way.
What made the achievement even more impressive was that they did it without the wider support of the Cork GAA public, who showed little appetite for football and barely travelled to Croke Park.
In 2010, Cork defeated Mayo 1-17 to 0-12 with starring performances from Daniel Goulding and Donncha O’Connor.
The year after, they came from seven points down midway through the second half to defeat Dublin by 0-21 to 2-14, thanks to a late point from Ciaran Sheeran.
In 2012, Mayo again were the victims, with Cork running out 2-10 to 0-11 victors and looking like a real tour-de-force.
Shop Cork GAA right HERE.
Jim Gavin’s Dublin team were in the midst of their juggernaut when Kerry spoiled their four-year reign as Division 1 National Football League champions.
In a pulsating encounter, Dean Rock saw a late free strike the post to send the game to extra as the Kerry GAA claimed their first national league title since 2009.
The game had it’s fair share of controversy, with referee Paddy Neilan flashing black cards to Dublin’s Diarmuid Connolly, and Kerry’s Anthony Maher and Johnathan Lyne.
However, late points from midfield duo David Moran and Brian Sheehan helped Kerry over the line by the narrowest of margins.
The Kingdom will also thank the outstanding Paul Geaney, who hit 0-8 (4f) on the day for their win.
We hope you enjoyed this National League GAA most memorable moments.
Make sure to let us know what your favourite moments from the National League are.
If you’re a complete newbie to the GAA, our Ultimate Guide to Gaelic Football Positions Blog might help you out.
There are some seriously talented Irish Female Athletes across the many sporting codes in this country right now.
We’re lucky to have some of these top Irish female athletes collaborating with us at Intersport Elverys.
From football, GAA, running, sprinting, rugby and boxing, we’ve been working closely with some of the leading Irish Female Athletes through their careers and we’ve managed to get some insight into their thinking, with them providing some brilliant advice on training, motivation, tips on reaching your goals and more.
Irish International Sprinter/Hurdler Sarah Quinn, Irish Rugby 7s/Xvs Stacey Flood, Republic of Ireland’s Rianna Jarrett, Team Ireland boxer Gráinne Walsh, international runner Grace Lynch and Cavan LGFA/Collingwood AFLW star Aishling Sheridan answer our quickfire questions.
Check them out below.
Or you can also watch them over on YouTube, right HERE:
Advice for everyday Athletes: “To start off with a focus that you know you will be able to stick to and build your daily routine around. Don’t start off with ten things at once, because the likelihood is you won’t be able to stick to them all. Start small, it could be something as simple as increasing your water intake and make sure you nail that before you go focusing on something else.”
Best Advice you ever got: “Definitely, ‘Don’t compare your step 1 with someone else’s step 10′”
How do you get motivated: “Setting goals and working towards beating them.”
Sporting Goal for 2022: “I’m hoping to stay injury free and grab every opportunity that comes my way.”
Advice on sticking to your goals: “Every Sunday, write down what you want to achieve that week. And at the end of the week, do a quick slef review and see if you achieved it. If not, make changes for the following week.”
Advice for everyday Athletes: “Enjoy every single training session you do because not everyone gets to what you do and what you can do.”
Best Advice you ever got: “Hard work beats talent when talents doesn’t work hard.’ I believe if you work hard in whatever you do, it will go a long way in getting you where you want to be.”
How do you get motivated? “I always bring it back to why I am there and who I am doing this for. It’s also really easy to motivate yourself when you’re in a good group of players or training partners.”
Sporting Goal for 2022: “To quality and compete at the World Cup 7s in Cape Town in 2022″
Advice on sticking to your goals: “Find a way to hold yourself accountable. Whether it’s writing it down in a diary or journal, or finding a training partner that will motivate you and keep you going, or maybe even buying a smartwatch that will show you all your fitness data, just find something that will help you in that sense.”
Advice for everyday Athletes: “It might sound simple, but investing in some top quality gym gear and footwear is great for preventing injuries firstly, but it will also motivate you to train.”
Best Advice you ever got: “The best advice I ever got was to not be afraid of making mistakes. Not everything will go 100%, because you learn from mistakes.”
How do you get motivated? “Wanting to better myself every single day.”
Sporting Goal for 2022: “To give everything I can when I play and to leave every ounce of energy on the pitch.”
Advice on sticking to your goals: “Make sure you get a diary plan so you can work out your days and weeks ahead. It will keep you motivated and give you direction and routine.”
Advice for everyday Athletes: “My advice to you is to invest in a really good pair of running shoes. I love the ASICS Novablast 2 for my easy running days.”
Best Advice you ever got: “It’s something that I still abide by today, and it’s as simple as enjoying your training, making sure you do it for you.”
How do you get motivated? “Setting short term and long term goals. Write them in your training diary and every thing else you do on your sessions, because you can then look back and see your improvements.”
Sporting Goal for 2022: “I am aiming for PBs in the 10k road and also the half marathon.”
Advice on sticking to your goals: “Track everything. Improvements keep you hungry and wanting more.”
Advice for everyday Athletes: “A good friend of mine told me that comparison is the thief of joy. You see so much of peoples’ lives these days through social media like Instagram and everyone is comparing their’s to others. I would tell people to only focus on being the best version of yourself, and no one else.”
Best Advice you ever got: “The best advice I can give is to be honest with yourself. Set a goal and stick to that goal and never let that negative voice in your head get the better of you – always stay one step ahead.”
How do you get motivated? “I think about the time recently when I spent 18 weeks in a cast and was unable to train. So I push myself over all them hard times, thinking about what I want to achieve and I use this every single day.”
Sporting Goal for 2022: “I want to get back on the World stage competing for Ireland.”
Advice on sticking to your goals: “Write everything down on a Sunday night for your week ahead. I also write down what I am grateful for at the end of every day – it’s great to keep you grounded and humble,”
Advice for everyday Athletes: “Set goals that are measurable and realistic. Break your long terms goals down into short-term goals.”
Best Advice you ever got: “Don’t let setbacks define you, use them as motivation.”
How do you get motivated? “The beauty of playing team sport is that you’re pushed daily by the people around you, like the players and management, which really helps me keep going.”
Sporting Goal for 2022: ““To break back into the Irish set up and qualify for the Fifa 2023 Womens World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.”
Advice on sticking to your goals: “Make sure you have the right tools to get the job done. I use a journal on a daily basis, and I’m also loving my adidas Ultraboost 21 and massage gun for my recovery.”
You can also read about Rianna’s top 5 favourite weight training exercises for women here:
We hope some of this advice from these top Irish female athletes will help you and your training.
Hear from them below.
Are you interested in getting your favourite football player’s and number printed on your personalised jersey?
Intersport Elverys can do just that, available in select stores and online. We’ve got all the best Premier League jersey print for you – so what are you waiting for?
Get your hero or your child’s hero emblazoned on the back of your favourite jersey right now and stand out from crowd.
Check out our huge range of Football Jerseys HERE – all available with print.
We’ve more details on what stores provide the service below.
We also provide a custom embroidery service, check it out HERE.
Jersey print and personalisation is available in Intersport Elverys in select stores only and online.
For teamwear, our graphic design and printing department can help you create the football team jerseys and uniforms you have in mind. Choose from dozens of stock designs for team names, numbers, player names and mascots (10 characters maximum and 2 digits maximum).
For personal wear, decorate your own jersey with your favourite player’s number and name or even put your own name on it!
We can also accommodate all novelty tee printing should you require.
Ask in store for details or ring our Printwear department on +353 (0)94 9020317 We can also do this online when you purchase a new jersey on our website.
To get your jersey personalised online, just follow the steps below:
– Go to the Intersport Elverys website HERE.
– Head to the football section and select the jersey you want personalised.
– First, select your jersey size.
– Then select the button that says “PERSONALISE THIS PRODUCT”.
– A pop up will appear. This is where you enter the name you want on the jersey (max 10 characters) and the number (max 6 digits).
– When finished, select “Confirm and add cost to total”.
– You will then need to checkout and pay for your purchase.
– Finally, enjoy!
**Important – You must be purchasing a new jersey, to avail of online personalisation.
If you love your football, then you’ll love a customised jersey.
At Intersport Elverys, we’ve got every jersey from all the top teams around the world.
Don’t miss out.
Shop football at Intersport Elverys HERE.
It’s not always easy to buy for the special woman in your life but this Gifts For Her Guide should make it easier for you!
Everyone has a wish list for Christmas 2021 so to give you some inspiration, we’re looking at the latest and top products across our top range of brands.
We’re Inspired by Sport this year, so take a look below at some of our gifts ideas for her.
We’ve also got some Christmas Gift guides for him and Christmas gift guides for those special kids in your life.
The new GAA season is nearly upon us, have you got your colours sorted yet?
Don’t worry if you don’t, because there is still plenty of time left and Intersport Elverys is here to help you.
We have GAA gear from all 32 counties, from jerseys to hats, including the Mayo GAA 2021 Women’s Fit Home Jersey and the Dublin 2021 Home Women’s Jersey and the Portland training ranges.
There’s also the Galway Home Women’s Jersey and we’ve got a host of GAA Christmas Jumpers too!
Check out our full GAA range HERE.
The rugby season is back on track and we have some great gift ideas for the special women in your life.
As official sport retail partner of Connacht Rugby, we have the full range of jerseys, jackets, training gear and more.
Also, we’ve got the new Canterbury Irish Rugby gear and the latest British & Irish Lions.
Take a look at our full range HERE.
We’ve got a fantastic range of football jerseys and gear to have under the tree this Christmas.
The new orange FAI Away Jersey has been really popular since it’s launch. And as official retail partners of the FAI, we love it too.
Not only do we have the national team covered, we also have Premier League teams and our Airtricity League range.
Take a look at our full range HERE.
This year one thing is for sure, running and walking has been picked up by the masses, so a new comfortable pair of runners for under the tree would be a welcomed sight for many.
Getting footwear which is comfortable and durable are key when choosing runners and we have all this and more across the top running brands.
Some we have in mind for you are the very reliable ASICS Gel-Kayano 28 Women’s Running Shoe, the Brooks Ghost 14 Reflective Women’s Running shoe or the Under Armour Charged Rogue 2.5 Storm. And lets not forget the super cool Hoka Speedgoat 4 Women’s Runner.
All options are perfect for Winter running and would be a great gift to get started in the new year.
Or, why not check out the ASICS Running Range or the Brooks Running Range.
Take a look through out full footwear range HERE.
Being warm, dry, safe and seen on the road when running is a thought every runner thinks of before facing the elements.
Right?
Clothing that ticks these boxes while also having an element of style to it would be a great gift for the runner in your life – like below.
The adidas Marathon Jacket in White, the dazzling Energetics Womens Coral IV Tights or the Nike Women’s Dri-Fit Race T-Shirt tick all those boxes.
Find all that and much more HERE.
Looking to add extra bits to your gift, we’ve a number of essential running accessories to help them brave the Winter weather.
How about the cool Nike Alpha Ultrabreathe Sports Bra, the Brooks Fusion Midweight Gloves or the warm and cosy New Era New England Patriots NFL Bobble Beanie.
Check out our full range HERE.
Training will always be essential for so many of us and looking good when training is important for a lot too.
Inspire their workout wherever it may be with some of the latest training product across top brands.
The Skechers Arch Fit Women’s shoe has been very popular this year, as has the Puma Favourite Heather Tee Shirt and has this The North Face Half Zip.
But we have so much more than that too, so check out our full Training Range HERE.
Every training addict will appreciate the tools that make it happen and we have a wide range of training essentials that are sure to tailor to whatever way a person trains.
Take a look at the Body Sculpture Massage Gun for those who really value their recovery; or how about a new Body Sculpture Yoga Mat to get your yoga groove on.
Or if you like to do some weights at home, these Body Sculpture 10kg Dumbbell set are perfect to get started.
Our full training range can be found HERE.
A piece of equipment that is slowly becoming essential for every gym goer, runner or an active worker is a smart watch or fitness tracker.
The latest Fitbit Ace 3 Fitness Tracker is jam-packed with technology and very affordable too. While the Garmin Venu is top of its league, just like the stylish Fitbit Luxe Smartwatch.
Check out all our wearable tech right HERE.
If you’re buying for someone who prefers the style over functionality then we have a number of great products for you.
The North Face tent Mule Bootie will turn heads everywhere, while the adidas VL Court 2.0 are a timeless classic. And we all know you can’t go wrong with a pair of Nike Air Max SC .
You can find plenty more style minded trainers HERE.
Some of these trainers need some comfortable and stylish tops to match, so check these out.
Stand out from the crowd in The North Face Women’s Diablo Down Jacket, or the Nike Therma-Fit Repel Jacket. Or what about the Nike Dri-Fit FC Pullover Hoodie?
You can find our full range HERE
Why not top off these looks with some of our most fashionable finishers, like the Under Armour Storm Insulated CGI Beanie or the adidas 3S Cap in white. Or the super cool New Era Green Bay Packers Beanie.
Check out all our hats and caps HERE or below.
Discover the Heart of Sport at Intersport Elverys this Christmas 2021.
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Everyone at Intersport Elverys wishes you and your family a very happy, safe and magic Christmas.
The countdown to Christmas 2021 is officially on and at Intersport Elverys we have you covered for in the gifts for him search!
To give you some inspiration, we’ve got some of the latest and top products across our top range of brands.
If you’re ‘Inspired by Sport’, take a look below at some of our great gift ideas for him. We’ve also got some unbeatable deals and huge savings on selected items across our ranges of footwear, FAI, IRFU, balls and more!
Check out our other blogs on gift guides for her and gift guides for those special kids.
2021 is a year like no other – Tyrone won Sam; the Dubs’ historic winning streak was ended; and Mayo suffered more All-Ireland heartbreak.
But believe it or not the new season is almost upon us where supporters’ dreams will start all over again!
Here at Intersport Elverys, we have GAA gear from all 32 counties, from jerseys to hats, including the brand new Dublin Alternate jersey and Portland training ranges. We’ve also got Tipperary, Mayo and Galway ranges.
Check out our full GAA range HERE.
The rugby season is back on track, with the United Rugby Championship, Champions Cup and Six Nations all to play for.
We have some great gift ideas for the rugby loving person in your life.
As official sport retail partner of Connacht Rugby, we have the full range of jerseys, jackets, training gear and more, to have everyone kitted out the cheer on the Westerners.
Also, all the new Canterbury Irish Rugby gear can be got at Intersport Elverys, including the new jerseys, jackets, top and t-shirts to cheer on the lads from home. Also, this season’s British & Irish Lions is in stock!
Take a look at our full range HERE.
Irish Football is going strong and the Premier League has never been better! We’ve got a fantastic range of jerseys and gear to have under the tree this Christmas 2021.
Here are some of our top pick.
This year’s FAI jerseys are different to any in recent memory, as they have no sponsor on the front and are a must for Irish football fans.
In addition, the new FAI Training range is perfect for those who need something for being active, as well as something that can be worn around the house.
Not only do we have the nation team covered, we also have lot’s of Premier League teams including Liverpool and Manchester United.
Take a look at our full range HERE.
Running and walking was all the craze this year, so a new comfortable pair of runners for under the tree would be a welcomed sight for many. Getting footwear which is comfortable and durable are key when choosing runners and we have all this and more across the top running brands.
With that in mind, we think the ASICS Gel-Kayano 28 and the Brooks Hyperion Tempo Reflective hit all the right notes.
Also to consider are the adidas Solar Glide 4 GTX and the ever-reliable Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38.
All options are perfect for Winter running and would be a great gift for him to get started in the new year.
Take a look through out full footwear range HERE.
Being warm, dry, safe and seen on the road when running is a thought every runner thinks of before facing the elements.
Clothing that ticks these boxes while also having an element of style to it would be a great gift for the runner in your life.
Some key running Winter pieces include the ASICS Mens Silver Half Zip Winter, the impressively functional adidas Marathon Jacket and the always reliable Nike Running range.
Find all that and much more HERE.
Looking to add some stocking fillers?
We’ve a number of essential running accessories to help him brave the Winter weather.
Kit him out with the Nike Race Day Race Pack or how about the ASICS Logo Run Beanie? Or check out our collection of comfortable and durable 1000 Mile Socks.
You can find our full range of accessories HERE.
Training will always be essential for so many of us and looking good when training isn’t far off either.
The latest Nike Metcon 7 is a perfect training shoe, delivering stability and durability throughout his workouts.
Aside from footwear, we have functional tops that come with sweat wicking properties that are designed to keep you cool and dry when working out .
Some top picks for us is the Under Armour HG Rush Leggings, The North Face Mens Surgent Cuff Pants, Nike Men’s Dri-Fit Academy Shorts.
You can see our whole range of functional clothing HERE.
Every training addict will appreciate the tools that make it happen.
We have a wide range of training essentials that are sure to tailor to whatever way a person trains. Take the Body Sculpture Massage Gun or the BackBaller for those who really value their recovery.
The Body Gym is also an ideal piece of home equipment that can be used to work a wide range of muscles for a cheap price.
You can find all the fitness accessories you need HERE.
A piece of equipment that is slowly becoming essential for every gym goer, runner or an active worker is a smart watch or fitness tracker.
The latest Garmin Venu Smartwatch and the Fitbit Luxe Special Edition are two that help you get the most out of your workouts and goals.
Check them all out HERE.
If you’re buying for someone who prefers the style over functionality then we have a number of great products for you.
The Nike Air Max Ltd in black is a shoe that compliments everyday looks, while the Nike Air Max Excee is also a stylish shoe that compliments a matching tracksuit well.
The Nike Burrow Mens Slip On shoes are both different and extremely stylish.
You can find plenty more style minded trainers HERE.
Some of them trainers need some comfortable and stylish hoodies to match.
Take a look at this Puma three piece including the Men’s Essential Crew Top, the ESS Padded Jacket and the Power Fleece Joggers.
There’s also the adidas essential range for instance, or the Nike Swoosh Modern styles that finish your favourite looks.
You can find our full range of clothing HERE
Top off these looks with our wide range of New Era Yankee caps or the New Era FAI hats.
You can find a this and more HERE.
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Everyone at Intersport Elverys wishes you and your family a very happy, safe and magic Christmas 2021.
