Malachy Clerkin
IrelandjournalistMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Malachy Clerkin is a well-respected sports journalist and author, known for his engaging writing on Irish sports and his deep insights into the lives of athletes. He has written extensively about the challenges faced by individuals in the sports community, including a recent interview with Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, who shared personal stories about overcoming adversity and his son's battle with leukemia.
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Malachy Clerkin reported on the performance of Cavan and their new talent.
What we learned from the GAA weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Malachy Clerkin rating Emily Murphy and Caitlin Hayes the highest among Carla Ward’s lot.
Melvine Malard double sees France beat Ireland in Tallaght – as it happened – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Here’s Malachy Clerkin immediate reaction after Mayo won out in front of their home crowd.
Cork beat Kilkenny; Donegal and Galway share the spoils in Division 1 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-01
Malachy Clerkin commented on the challenges faced by the FAI in relation to the Ireland-Israel match.
What Brentford fans think of their high-flying manager Keith Andrews – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-14
Malachy Clerkin writes that Donegal minds will be set on getting back at the Kingdom this weekend.
Donegal beat Kerry in replay of All-Ireland final; Meath take on Cavan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-01
Malachy Clerkin conducted a brilliant interview with Paul Geaney that is referenced in the article.
Remove the need to run from Gaelic football and my enjoyment will be complete – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-22
Malachy Clerkin wrote about the significant work the GAA has done to try to help reduce the rates of suicide in Ireland.
The GAA serves communities well, but don’t expect it to solve the housing crisis – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-18
Malachy Clerkin discusses Ireland's past performances in international campaigns.
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men begin World Cup bid in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-06
Malachy Clerkin is also in Croker and brings news of the coin toss!
Kerry lead Donegal at half-time in decider – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-27
Malachy Clerkin provides the key figures for Cork vs Tipperary today.
All-Ireland hurling final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Malachy Clerkin is the journalist who reported on the GAA weekend and the challenges faced by Donegal.
New rules mean new preparations for Donegal and what else we learned from the GAA weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Malachy Clerkin reflects on the challenges faced by Niall Ó Ceallacháin as Dublin manager.
Why Kilkenny won’t get a rematch after scoreboard error and other things we learned from the GAA weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Malachy Clerkin provides insights on Monaghan's performance in the article.
Monaghan and Donegal meet in quarter-final before Tyrone take on Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-28
Malachy Clerkin likens the weekend of football to 'Willy Wonka’s Everlasting Gobstopper machine'.
Dublin hurlers leave us lost for words – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-23
Malachy Clerkin took a look at where Kerry go from here.
All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals in football, quarter-finals in hurling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Malachy Clerkin discussed the challenges faced by teams in the hurling championship.
Davy Fitzgerald goes too far with comments, Galway face hard road and what else we learned from the GAA weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-19
Malachy Clerkin calculates that it had been 5,418 days since Dublin last lost a Leinster championship game.
Health of Irish rugby and Dublin football come under focus after lost weekend – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Some team news from Malachy Clerkin, our man on the ground in Clones, ahead of the Monaghan-Donegal game.
Clare take on Cork in hurling; Monaghan against Donegal in football – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-20
Malachy Clerkin wrote about McIlroy's unique way of winning the Masters.
Rory McIlroy’s crowning achievement captures hearts and minds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-20
Malachy Clerkin reported on Donegal's comfortable win over Derry.
Munster’s peach leaves O’Gara reaching for superlatives and swears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
Malachy Clerkin reflects on the dynamics of the league final and the reactions of the managers.
Monaghan put their faith in Rory Beggan’s boot but Kerry know goals win games – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-31
Malachy Clerkin will be man-marking Antoine Dupont.
Live updates from crunch Six Nations clash at the Aviva – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Malachy Clerkin discussed the increasing crankiness of managers as the championship approaches.
FRC have done a lot right but some rules need binning – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-03
Malachy Clerkin takes a closer look at the new kick-out rule.
Ireland get their kicks and prepare for Le Bombe Equipe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-25
Malachy Clerkin praises Seán Bugler's display for Dublin.
Ireland move forward but leave the door open for France and England – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-24
Malachy Clerkin was at Croke Park for us to watch Dessie Farrell’s Dubs beat Derry.
Tyrone take on Kerry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-23
Malachy Clerkin conducted a great interview with Stephen Bradley that is recommended for readers.
League of Ireland Premier Division – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
Malachy Clerkin speaks to Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley about his career and personal challenges.
New response to housing ‘permacrisis’ to be explored – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
