hurling
Round-up: Weekend's Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Cup action
The Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup groups continued to take shape over the weekend. Christy Ring Cup Kildare took another step towards a Christy Ring Cup Final place when they won Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash at home to Derry. A brace of goals from Jack Sheridan proved pivotal
A FEW SECONDS AGO
hurling
Munster SHC: Limerick cruise to emphatic victory
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Limerick 2-27 Tipperary 0-18
By Tom Clancy at TUS Gaelic Grounds
Limerick sealed back-to-back Munster Championship wins after a routine victory over old rivals Tipperary at a packed TUS Gaelic Grounds. Unfortunately Limerick marksman, Peter Casey, suffered a serious ankle injury during the second half.The result
A FEW SECONDS AGO
football
Leinster SFC: Ruthless Dublin advance
Leinster SFC Semi-Final
Dublin 3-22 Offaly 0-11
By Paul Keane at Croke Park
Another all-action Dublin display at Croke Park yielded an impressive 20-point success and qualification for a familiar Leinster SFC final fixture with Louth.
Goals from Paul Mannion, Niall Scully and Colm Basquel helped propel Dublin to victory
A FEW SECONDS AGO
football
Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup seedings
The GAA have confirmed the seedings for the Group Stage Draws in the Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cups, which will take place at 3pm on Tuesday next, April 30 and will be broadcast live on GAA.ie (GAANOW) and available on the official GAA social media channels.
The draws will be
A FEW SECONDS AGO
hurling
Munster SHC: Clare finish with a flourish
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Clare 3-26 Cork 3-24
Clare reignited their Munster SHC hopes as they came from seven points down to beat 14-man Cork at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon.
The Banner County, beaten by a late Limerick fightback at Cusack Park last week, trailed by 1-17
1 HR AGO
football
Ulster SFC: Donegal reach decider
Ulster SFC Semi-Final
Donegal 0-18 Tyrone 0-16 AET
By Francis Mooney at Celtic Park
Donegal are back in an Ulster SFC final for the first time since 2020 after edging out Tyrone in an extra-time thriller at Celtic Park.
This was a memorable contest that enthralled a crowd of 14,714
1 HR AGO
football
Leinster SFC: Louth defeat Kildare
Leinster SFC Semi-Final
Louth 0-17 Kildare 0-13
By Paul Keane at Croke Park
These are genuine boom times for Louth football, a Leinster U-20 final to look forward to tomorrow evening and now another senior final on the horizon too.
The last time that Louth made it to back-to-back Leinster
2 HR AGO
hurling
Leinster SHC: Spoils divided in Salthill
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Galway 2-23 Kilkenny 0-29
By Cian O’Connell at Pearse Stadium
Ultimately, Conor Whelan’s last gasp point, deep into stoppage time, ensured the spoils were divided in Salthill.
Injuries deprived Kilkenny of some key performers, but the trademark black and amber defiance was evident in the west.
2 HR AGO
hurling
Joe McDonagh Cup: Kerry triumph again
Joe McDonagh Cup
Kerry 0-26 Down 2-12
By Paul Brennan at Austin Stack Park
On the hour mark there was nothing between Kerry and Down in this Joe McDonagh Cup game in Tralee, and then it all turned. Daithi Sands was sent off for a second yellow card offence and
2 HR AGO
hurling
Leinster SHC: Dublin overcome Carlow
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Dublin 1-24 Carlow 0-22
By Kieran Murphy at Netwatch Cullen Park
Dublin had to dig deep in this Leinster senior hurling championship second round game at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday. Only a three-pointer in the final quarter put distance between the sides with Carlow testing
6 HR AGO
football
Ulster SFC: Armagh edge out Down
Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final
Armagh 0-13 Down 2-6
By Steve Malone at St Tiernach's Park
Jason Duffy steered Armagh into the Ulster Final with a one-point over rivals Down, who were so close to getting one over their neighbours.
It was a tentative start, but Celium Doherty’s goal on
22 HR AGO
hurling
Joe McDonagh Cup: Duignan inspires Offaly
Joe McDonagh Cup
Offaly 2-23 Westmeath 1-20
By Kevin Egan at Glenisk O'Connor Park
Both Offaly and Westmeath went into this Joe McDonagh Cup clash at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore with their hopes of ascension to Liam MacCarthy Cup hurling hanging by a thread following first round defeats, but
23 HR AGO
hurling
Round-up: Saturday's Electric Ireland Leinster MHC action
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship
TIER ONE
Wexford 2-20 Kilkenny 1-20
Galway 2-16 Dublin 1-14
TIER TWO
Antrim 1-24 Meath 1-20 AET
Laois 3-12 Carlow 0-15
Kildare 2-15 Kerry 1-15
Kilkenny staged a late comeback, but Wexford still prevailed following an exciting encounter.
At Chadwicks Wexford Park the hosts
Saturday 27 April 2024
hurling
Leinster SHC: Antrim register victory
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Antrim 2-22 Wexford 2-20
By David Mohan at Corrigan Park
It was a quite magnificent afternoon at Corrigan Park for Antrim who fought back from seven down to deservedly overcome Wexford and breathe life into the Leinster Hurling Championship campaign.
Darren Gleeson was looking for a
Saturday 27 April 2024
hurling
Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois cruise to victory
Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois 7-29 Meath 1-16
By Paul Keane at St Loman's Park, Trim
Goal hungry Laois registered a neat half century of points in Trim, issuing a significant statement of their Joe McDonagh Cup intentions in the process.
Fresh off their morale boosting Round 1 defeat of Offaly,
Saturday 27 April 2024
football
Round-up: Saturday's Electric Ireland Ulster MFC action
Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Football Championship
Down 3-9 Donegal 1-6
Tyrone 4-13 Monaghan 0-10
The chase for the one semi-final spot up for grabs from Group A of the Ulster MFC has been thrown wide open following first defeats of the series for Donegal and Monaghan.
Down, previously without a
Saturday 27 April 2024
football
Round-up: Friday's Electric Ireland Connacht MFC action
Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football Championship
Mayo 2-13 Galway 1-6
Roscommon 2-15 Leitrim 1-9
Mayo confirmed their status as front runners for provincial honours and maybe more too, as they racked up a second consecutive big win in the Electric Ireland Connacht MFC tonight, while in Ballinamore, Roscommon secured a
Friday 26 April 2024
hurling
oneills.com Munster U20 HC: Cork defeat Limerick
oneills.com Munster U20 Hurling Championship
Cork 1-25 Limerick 2-20
By Stephen Barry at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
All-Ireland champions Cork copper-fastened their place in the Munster U20 knock-out stages after holding out for a two-point victory over Limerick.
They trailed as late as the 44th minute but Jack Leahy’s tally
Friday 26 April 2024
football
Preview: Weekend's provincial football championship action
Saturday, April 27
Ulster SFC semi-final
Down v Armagh, Clones, 5.15pm – GAAGO
When these teams met in last year’s Ulster semi-final Armagh came out on top thanks in no small part to the conversion of four goals. Preventing that sort of goal-rush will surely top Down’s priority list this
Friday 26 April 2024
hurling
Preview: Weekend's provincial hurling championship action
Saturday, April 27
Leinster SHC round 2
Carlow v Dublin, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm
Carlow gave Dublin plenty of problems when the teams met in last year’s preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final at this venue.
The home team led at half-time in that match and were only burned off when Dublin hit
Friday 26 April 2024
hurling
Preview: Weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup action
Saturday, April 27
Joe McDonagh Cup round 2
Offaly v Westmeath, Glenisk O'Connor Park, 3pm
This is a must-win match for both teams after opening round defeats to Laois and Kerry respectively.
Offaly’s defeat to their Midlands neighbours must have been an especially sore one as they were in control
Friday 26 April 2024
feature
Neil McManus hopes Unionists will come to embrace Gaelic games
By John Harrington
In a way, Neil McManus is a child of The Troubles.
He grew up in Cushendall on the North Coast of Antrim, but his family is originally from a mainly Protestant area of Belfast
Such were the intimidatory times, they were among thousands of Catholics who felt
Friday 26 April 2024
hurling
Electric Ireland Munster MHC: Cork prove too strong for Waterford
Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship
CORK 3-18 WATERFORD 0-12
A very impressive Cork minor hurling team proved too good for Waterford in Dungarvan this evening.
Mark O'Brien was the key man in attack for the young Rebels, shooting 1-9, with 1-2 of that from play.
He was ably assisted
Thursday 25 April 2024
hurling
Preview: This weekend's Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Cups action
The Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup groups pass the midway stage this weekend.
Christy Ring Cup
Two of the Christy Ring Cup’s leading contenders clash when Kildare host Derry on Saturday.
Kildare have begun their bid for a third Christy Ring title in the space of five
Saturday 27 April 2024
hurling
Mickey McCann still passionate about the Donegal hurling cause
By Cian O’Connell
“I come from a parish, Burt, the hurl is just given to you at a young age,” Donegal manager Mickey McCann responds instantly when asked about how his passion for hurling is undiminished.
“They set standards there, and they love hurling,” McCann adds. “That is where it
Thursday 25 April 2024
hurling
Canning backs Conor Cooney to make a difference for Tribesmen
By John Harrington
Joe Canning has backed Conor Cooney to be a difference-maker for the Tribesmen in this year’s Championship.
The St. Thomas’ man scored 1-10, 1-5 of it from play, in their Leinster SHC first round victory over Carlow last weekend and seems to be high on confidence at
Thursday 25 April 2024
football
Round-up: Wednesday's EirGrid Ulster U20 Football Championship Semi-Finals
EirGrid Ulster Under 20 Football Championship Semi-Finals
Tyrone 2-9 Monaghan 0-14
Derry 1-12 Donegal 0-14
Tyrone and Derry will meet in the Eirgrid Ulster U20 Football Championship final at the Athletic Grounds next Wednesday, after both came through tense semi-finals with just a point to spare.
Tyrone held off Monaghan
Wednesday 24 April 2024
football
Round-up: Wednesday's EirGrid Munster U20 Football Championship action
EirGrid Munster Under 20 Football Championship
Cork 5-18 Clare 0-13
Kerry 1-15 Tipperary 1-10
By Stephen Barry
Cork steamrolled Clare with five goals to book their place in next Wednesday’s Munster U20 football final against table-toppers Kerry.
The Rebels were expected to progress at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and they
Wednesday 24 April 2024
football
Round-up: Wednesday's Electric Ireland Leinster MFC action
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Football Championship, preliminary quarter-finals
Wicklow 3-9 Offaly 1-7
Wexford 3-7 Meath 0-14
By Paul Keane
Tom Funge won't forget this evening, that's for sure.
The young Wexford midfielder blasted a stunning hat-trick of goals including a stoppage time matchwinner to see off hosts Meath in Ashbourne,
Wednesday 24 April 2024
football
EirGrid Connacht U20: Impressive Galway advance
EirGrid Connacht U20 Football Championship Semi-Final
Galway 0-23 Sligo 1-12
By Kevin Egan at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park
The sun came out for the final set of round robin games in the Eirgrid Connacht U-20FC, but Galway were idle at that stage, having already secured their place in the knockout
Wednesday 24 April 2024
hurling
Tipp hope to finally crack Limerick's system
By John Harrington
Tipperary know exactly what to expect from Limerick in Sunday’s Munster SHC clash at the Gaelic grounds, but it’s one thing knowing their gameplan and another thing entirely stopping it.
Premier County selector, TJ Ryan, has studied every cog and piston in this Limerick machine, but admits
Wednesday 24 April 2024
hurling
Johnny McGarvey: 'We are fairly content'
By Cian O’Connell
A revealing encounter beckons in the Christy Ring Cup on Saturday afternoon between Kildare and Derry.
Maximum points have been gleaned in impressive fashion by the two counties so far in the competition, ensuring Derry manager Johnny McGarvey is relishing the upcoming clash at Hawkfield.
“We've started
Wednesday 24 April 2024
football
Life lessons helped make Padraig O'Hora a pillar of his community
By John Harrington
SuperValu really couldn’t have picked a better ambassador for their #CommunityIncludesEveryone campaign than Mayo footballer, Padraig O’Hora.
A proud Ballina man, he’s also a hugely positive influence in the wider community through his work with the Mayo Mental Health Association and Youth Work North Connacht.
His role
Wednesday 24 April 2024
hurling
John Doyle Cup to be awarded to 2024 Munster Minor Hurling champions
The 2024 Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Championship Final is scheduled to take place on Monday May 20th. The winners of this competition have received a cup first presented by Trans World Airlines (T.W.A.) Shannon Airport since 1946.
Following a proposal from Tipperary, the Munster Council have approved the commissioning
Wednesday 24 April 2024
football
Louth and Meath through to EirGrid Leinster U20 Football Final
EirGrid Leinster U20 Football semi-finals
Meath 2-9 Kildare 0-10
Louth 1-13 Dublin 1-9
By Paul Keane
Meath and Louth will contest the EirGrid Leinster U-20 final at Parnell Park next Monday evening, the north-eastern neighbours both advancing after a dramatic evening of semi-final action.
Meath's bid to follow up their
Tuesday 23 April 2024
football
David Clifford: 'Your life can't be lived by whether you win or lose a game'
By John Harrington
Earlier this year the Kerry football team’s performance coach, Tony Griffin, described David Cliford as ‘Jordan-esque’ in terms of his attitude to try to continually better himself.
The Jordan he compared him to was basketball legend, Michael Jordan, whose mantra was that he could accept failure, but
Tuesday 23 April 2024
hurling
Jamie Barron voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week
Jamie Barron has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The Waterford star received 3,305 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Lee Chin (2,696) and Gearóid Hegarty (2,559).
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Jamie Barron – Waterford
On his 100th appearance for Waterford, Barron produced a display worth
Tuesday 23 April 2024
football
Daire Ó Baoill voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week
Daire Ó Baoill has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
The Donegal star received 3, 718 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Mayo's Ryan O'Donoghue (2,157) and Galway's Rob Finnerty (1,895).
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Daire Ó Baoill (Donegal)
Donegal produced a dynamic display to beat
Tuesday 23 April 2024
hurling
Canning backs Clare to beat Cork if it's a 'dog-fight'
By John Harrington
Such is the dog-eat-dog nature of the Munster Hurling Championship that Sunday’s clash between Cork and Clare is being billed as a do or die contest.
A defeat for either team wouldn’t kill off their hopes of getting out of the province, but it would leave them
Tuesday 23 April 2024
hurling
Hegarty knew Limerick would find a way to win
By John Harrington
Even when Limerick trailed Clare by nine points after 52 minutes of Sunday’s Munster SHC quarter-final, Gearoid Hegarty was convinced the reigning All-Ireland champions would find a way to win the game.
They’d been out-hurled fairly comprehensively by Clare up to that point, but, such is the
Monday 22 April 2024
hurling
BGE launch ‘That’s Hurling Energy’ campaign
Bord Gáis Energy, one of Ireland’s leading energy supply and services providers has today launched ‘That’s Hurling Energy’, a new campaign that aims to dial into the wild spirit and potential within every county that makes the hurling championship such an integral part of the Irish sporting summer.
With another
Monday 22 April 2024