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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Thursday 25 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
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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
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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
football
GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees
Rob Finnerty, Daire Ó Baoill, and Ryan O'Donoghue are this week's nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram page.
Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday April 23, and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
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Monday 22 April 2024
hurling
GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominees
Wexford’s Lee Chin, Limerick’s Gearoid Hegarty, and Waterford’s Jamie Barron are this week’s nominees for GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram page.
Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday, April 23, and the winner will be announced on
Monday 22 April 2024
football
Ulster SFC quarter-final: Tyrone pip Cavan after extra-time
Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final
TYRONE 1-23 CAVAN 3-16 (AET)
By Paul Fitzpatrick
Tyrone extended their unbeaten championship run against Cavan, dating back to 1983, to 11 matches but were pushed right to the wire here in a thrilling Ulster quarter-final before a crowd of 9,952 at Kingspan Breffni.
Brian
Sunday 21 April 2024
football
Connacht SFC semi-final: Mayo too good for Roscommon
Connacht Senior Football Championship semi-final
MAYO 1-15 ROSCOMMON 0-13
By Ian Cooney at Dr. Hyde Park
Ryan O’Donoghue and Aidan O’Shea were Mayo’s star men as Kevin McStay’s side had five points to spare over Roscommon in front of 13,967 supporters at Dr. Hyde Park.
O’Donoghue was superb for the
Sunday 21 April 2024
hurling
Round-up: Weekend's Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Cup action
The Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups continued over the weekend.
Christy Ring Cup
Derry stretched their unbeaten run to eight games when they overpowered Tyrone at Owenbeg on Saturday.
A dominant first-half performance from Derry set the tone, with Cormac O'Doherty getting good support in the scoring
Sunday 21 April 2024
hurling
Munster SHC: Waterford vanquish Rebels
Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1
WATERFORD 2-25 CORK 1-25
By Tomás McCarthy at Walsh Park
"Up The Déise!" exclaimed the PA announcer after Waterford won a 53 score cracker against Cork at an electric Walsh Park.
Goals in either half from Jamie Barron and Stephen Bennett drove Davy Fitzgerald's
Sunday 21 April 2024
hurling
Leinster SHC: Galway surge sees off game Carlow
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1
GALWAY 2-25 CARLOW 2-14
By Billy Coss at Pearse Stadium
A final quarter spell that delivered 1-7 without reply helped Galway survive a scare from Carlow in this afternoon’s Leinster Senior Hurling Championship opener in sunny Salthill.
Conor Cooney top scored with 1-10, 1-5
Sunday 21 April 2024
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Munster SHC: Limerick comeback floors Clare
Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1
LIMERICK 3-15 CLARE1-18
By Eoin Brennan at Cusack Park
It was a comeback of champions' proportions as Limerick produced an almost incredulous twelve point turnaround to floor hosts Clare and pick up two valuable opening points in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.
A packed
Sunday 21 April 2024
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Leinster SHC: Wexford and Dublin share the spoils
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1
WEXFORD 1-21 DUBLIN 2-18
By Ronan Fagan at Chadwicks Wexford Park
Dublin floored Wexford with dramatic injury-time goals from Danny Sutcliffe and Cian O’Sullivan to force an opening round draw in Sunday’s Leinster Senior hurling championship duel at sunny Chadwicks Wexford Park.
After being
Sunday 21 April 2024
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Leinster SHC: Kilkenny overwhelm Antrim
Leinster senior hurling championship, Round 1
KILKENNY 5-30 ANTRIM 0-13
By Paul Keane at UPMC Nowlan Park
Kilkenny's bid for a five-in-a-row of Leinster SHC titles is up and running with a goal glut on home soil propelling the holders to a comprehensive Round 1 win.
Veteran talisman TJ Reid
Sunday 21 April 2024
hurling
Joe McDonagh Cup: Kerry impress against Westmeath
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
KERRY 1-20 WESTMEATH 1-14
By Gerry Buckley
A fine all-round display by a hungry Kerry side who led from start to finish enabled them to spring a big surprise in sun-drenched Mullingar, the men from the Kingdom fully deserving their six-point winning margin against a
Sunday 21 April 2024
hurling
Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois stun Offaly
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
LAOIS 2-21 OFFALY 0-24
By Alan Hartnett at Laois Hire O'Moore Park
A dramatic conclusion to the latest chapter of Laois v Offaly saw the home side reverse the result of last season.
12 months ago in Tullamore, Laois had a big lead at half
Sunday 21 April 2024
football
Ulster SFC: Donegal impress at Celtic Park
Ulster SFC Quarter-Final
Donegal 4-11 Derry 0-17
By Michael Wilson at Celtic Park
Ulster will have new senior football champions for 2024 after Donegal ended Derry's two year reign with a richly deserved victory in front of 14, 714 at Celtic Park on Saturday evening.
Jim McGuinness' team fought back
Saturday 20 April 2024
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Munster SFC: Clare cruise to victory
Munster SFC semi-final
Clare 2-20 Waterford 1-9
By Stephen Barry at Fraher Field
Clare made it back-to-back Munster finals for the first time since 1937 with a routine 14-point win over Waterford.
The victory, secured with goals from Emmet McMahon and Mark McInerney, also seals their place in the top
Saturday 20 April 2024