Gráinne McElwain

Gráinne McElwain

Columnist

Grainne is a columnist with The Irish News. She is a sports broadcaster with experience working with Sky Sports, TG4, RTÉ, BBC and Eir Sport.

Gráinne McElwain: Rory McIlroy and Mayo must find a way to close out the major moments

Mental fortitude vital for turning hard work into success

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Gráinne McElwain: Like Clough and Leeds, are Mickey Harte and Derry just not the right fit?

Former Tyrone manager has enjoyed a hugely successful career but things haven’t gone smoothly with the Oak Leafers

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Gráinne McElwain: Donegal’s strong bond with their public a key component of McGuinness’s success so far

Tir Chonaill faithful buying into manager’s vision for the county and it’s already paying off

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Gráinne McElwain: Armagh rue bad luck but bad decision cost them more

Cork hurlers made the right calls when it matter as Orchard men failed to press home their advantage

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Gráinne McElwain: Munster magic gives hurling fans something to roar about

Resurgent Waterford making their presence felt in absorbing provincial tussle

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Gráinne McElwain: Kildare find their confidence and fortitude when it matters most

Lilywhites bring Championship intensity to early spring encounter to bounce back from League woes

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Grainne McElwain: We must harness the spirit of Cú Chulainn and spread the hurling gospel

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Gráinne McElwain: Jarlath Burns knows the challenges he’ll face but others may come as a surprise

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Gráinne McElwain: Counties with a clear attacking plan making the early running in the League

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Gráinne McElwain: We should be sensitive to tradition before seeking to sweep it away for commercial convenience

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Kieran Hughes: Monaghan’s all action hero on why now is the time to call it a day with the Farneymen

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Gráinne McElwain: Extreme views get the clicks but sometimes silence is more precious

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‘Each year I ask myself, am I enjoying this? You only have a short time in the jersey and I want to enjoy it all’

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Gráinne McElwain: Success? In the words of Kung Fu Panda 'There is no secret ingredient'

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Gráinne McElwain: The rise of the super club seems to have squeezed rural clubs to the brink of extinction

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