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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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