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'I couldn’t begin to tell you the enormity of the result' - Limerick load up on drama in Wexford win

'I couldn’t begin to tell you the enormity of the result' - Limerick load up on drama in Wexford win

An almighty roar erupted out of Mick Neville Park when a stray handpass deep in the Limerick half brought an end to the Wexford hunt and game itself.

Cavan v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

‘They have all the ingredients’ - Raymond Galligan on his new role with Galway

Offaly v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Cork make early gains as Royal appointment looms

Jim McGuinness speaks to his players before the game 15/2/2026

'A good day's work' but Donegal still have things to work on says Jim McGuinness

Meath v Louth - Allianz Football League Division 2

Promotion 'nowhere near on our radar', insists Meath boss Brennan

It's Cork next up for the Royals after defeat of Louth.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Sigerson heroics may have cost 'under-par' Tipp admits Fitzgerald

Sigerson heroics may have cost 'under-par' Tipp admits Fitzgerald

Carlow rallied to claim the win over the Premier.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Kildare v Derry - Allianz Football League Division 2

Meenagh delight as Derry dig in against Kildare

Conor Glass was dismissed early on for the Oak Leafers.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Armagh v Cork - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1

Cork boss Carroll praises Cork charges after big second half display

A second successive win keeps them hot on the tails of neighbours Waterford as they maintained their unbeaten start to the campaign, having drawn with Kildare on the opening weekend and defeated Galway last time out.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Ballyphehane seal Munster final berth with convincing win over Knockainey

Ballyphehane seal Munster final berth with convincing win over Knockainey

Ballyphehane's bench were crucial in the Cork side pushing on after the restart, and it was Seán Fielding's goal in the final five minutes that sealed victory.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Umpire Sylvie Maguire gets in-between Ronan Daly and Ross McQuillan 15/2/2026

More regrets for Armagh as Roscommon claim big win

The threat of relegation is looming for the Orchard as their comeback came up short.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Donegal v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1

Moran pleased with Mayo's post-interval performance despite Donegal loss

Watching his side come off 0-11 to 0-5 and about to face a stiff wind in the second half, Mayo might well have folded, although their manager could see the chinks of sunlight through the clouds as he gathered his thoughts afterwards.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Tyrone v Cavan - Allianz Football League Division 2

Canavan sparkles as Tyrone outclass Cavan but forward set for Australia trip

Canavan, who hit 0-9 in the 12 points drubbing of Cavan at O’Neills Healy Park, will play against Louth next weekend, but that’s the last Red Hands will see of him until championship time.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Offaly v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

John Cleary urges Cork fans to back in-form footballers for Meath clash

Unbeaten Meath come to Leeside next weekend.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Carlow topple Tipp to consolidate lead at summit

Carlow topple Tipp to consolidate lead at summit

Ben McCarron’s 64th-minute penalty save from Seán O’Connor was the crucial moment to record another victory over their fellow promotion challengers.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Clare v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

Goals from Aaron Griffin and Daniel Walsh the difference as Clare defeat Fermanagh

The crucial three-pointers came in the 13th and 60th minute from the elegant Griffin and Walsh to effectively seal this see-saw affair.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Conor O'Donnell scoring a point as Rory Brickenden 15/2/2026

Donegal see off Mayo to top Division 1 table

Jim McGuinness's side laid down the law against the Connacht outfit.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Offaly v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

In-form Cork keep winning run going with routine victory over Offaly

John Cleary's side were comfortable on the road against the Faithful.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

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Armagh v Cork - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1

Cork overcome Armagh in rearranged LGFA Division 1 clash

Rachel Leahy and Rachel O'Regan netted goals that proved to be crucial for the Rebels.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Late, late Nash goal sees Limerick pip Wexford

Late, late Nash goal sees Limerick pip Wexford

Wexford were moments from maintaining their winning start to Division 3.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Dublin v Monaghan - Allianz Football League Division 1

'I shouldn't have said it in public, possibly' - Brennan hails Dublin response after comments about players' future

The Dubs boss hailed his side's effort after a win over Monaghan.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Kildare v Derry - Allianz Football League Division 2

Glass sees red but Derry dig deep in Kildare

The visitors' talisman was dismissed early on for an off-the-ball incident.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Dublin v Monaghan - Allianz Football League Division 1

Dublin finish with a flourish to see off Monaghan

The win lifts the Dubs off the foot of the table.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Kerry v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 1

Paul Conroy 'committed for the year' with Galway, Paraic Joyce confirms

2026 will be the former football of the year's 19th inter-county campaign.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Leitrim v Wicklow - Tailteann Cup Preliminary Quarter-Final

Wicklow dig in to earn win as Waterford wait goes on

The game was played in very testing conditions at Fraher Field.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Laois see off Sligo to boost promotion hopes

Laois see off Sligo to boost promotion hopes

The game was played in testing condition in Portlaoise.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Mark O’Shea and Charlie Power 14/2/2026

Honours even in Tralee as Galway reel in Kerry with stunning fightback

The Kingdom will be kicking themselves after a wet and wild evening in Tralee.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Meath v Louth - Allianz Football League Division 2

Jack Flynn clinches last-gasp win for Royals over Louth

A two-pointer at the death sealed a win for Meath over their neighbours.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Beth Carton in action 13/2/2026

All-Ireland camogie finalists both beaten on opening day of national league campaign

Meanwhile, Tipperary took top spot in Division 1A on the back of their commanding performance against Antrim in Cushendun

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Aimee Collier celebrates after the game with Rachael Deegan 20/7/2024

Collier shines as Laois and Kerry halve the spoils in National League encounter

On the same afternoon Kerry Senior County Camogie Champions of 58 years ago were remembered at half time and finally presented with the trophy that was was missing for presentation in 1969

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Niamh Rockett and Meabh Murphy in action 13/2/2026

Camogie: Waterford lay down a marker with statement win over Cork

It's early momentum for a strong Déise selection following a right battle with their near neighbours.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Cork v Kerry - McGrath Cup Final

Sideline view: Kieran Donaghy fits the bill for modern maor uisce

Donaghy kicks every ball and his personality is as big as his frame.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

How Ger Loughnane kickstarted our Laochra Gael passion

S How Ger Loughnane kickstarted our Laochra Gael passion

“Dúirt mé liom féin: cuirfidh mé an meangadh sin ar an taobh eile dá aghaidh lá éigin. ” “I said to myself: I'll put that smile on the other side of his face someday.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Aisling Maher, Niamh Mallon, Laura Hayes, Rachael Trainor and Clodagh Tynan 9/2/2026

Comment: Camogie must help itself - but time for crowds to back our female athletes

The Centra-backed National Camogie leagues throw in today - supporters must vote with their feet.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Mayo v Dublin - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice on football: How much of the outside noise should the manager listen to?

Constantly reacting to outside ideas results in chaos and confusion, the opposite of what you are trying to achieve in a high performance setup. However, football analysis has really moved on

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Cork v Roscommon - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Preliminary Quarter-Final

Colin Corkery: Steven Sherlock can be a game-changer for Cork

In one full game and 12 minutes, Sherlock already has three to his name, two of them coming in his heroic finish in the opening win over Cavan.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Corkery chuffed for former teammates who ended UCC wait

Corkery chuffed for former teammates who ended UCC wait

Corkery suffered defeat in three O’Connor Cup football finals with her alma mater so she was thrilled to see Ashbourne Cup camogie glory secured.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

University of Limerick celebrate their Fitzgibbon Cup victory 13/2/2026

UL claim historic double with Fitzgibbon Cup final triumph over local rivals Mary I

This was a 10th Fitzgibbon Cup for UL and it was achieved with flourish

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

David Clifford during the game 25/1/2026

David Clifford returns as Kerry make four changes for Galway, Cork unchanged to face Offaly

Elsewhere Mayo make the trip to Letterkenny this Sunday to take on Donegal at O’Donnell Park.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Galway v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1

Weekend GAA: Kerry can edge Galway in shoot-out, Cork to continue winning start

The last time Cork started the league with two wins, bar their time in Division 3, was in 2015 when they ended up top of Division 1. After victories over Cavan and Louth, they face Offaly on Sunday

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Easkey v Kilbrittain - AIB GAA Hurling Junior Club Championship Final

S 'I deal with them': Mary I manager Jamie Wall on life's challenges

The Mary I manager reflects on injury, imposter syndrome, law, ambition and finding peace with the pace of his own life

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Louth v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Counties required to share GPS data as part of proposed certification programme

It is envisaged all inter-county set-ups will use GAA-supplied and approved GPS trackers “and abide by a data-sharing agreement with the Association”.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Senior Semi-Final

Ger Manley without 10 of All-Ireland team for Cork's camogie league opener

It's a new-look Cork side that visits Walsh Park to play Waterford.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

A general view of Super Valu Pairc Ui Caoimh 25/1/2026

Cork leapfrog Dublin in central GAA payments table

Dublin have regularly headed the county table but last year Cork received €2.271m compared to Dublin’s €1.723m

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Fitzgibbon's finest: Picking a joint UL-Mary I team from a decade of dominance

S Fitzgibbon's finest: Picking a joint UL-Mary I team from a decade of dominance

UL and Mary I meet in Friday's Fitzgibbon Cup final. Bar UCC's two titles, the Limerick colleges have dominated the competition for a decade.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

GAA reports €45.7m gate receipts as Cork support boosts All-Ireland attendances

GAA reports €45.7m gate receipts as Cork support boosts All-Ireland attendances

Sell-out hurling clashes and renewed football interest help boost Association revenues despite fewer championship games next season

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show Extra: GAA journalism's changing landscape

S The Gaelic Football Show Extra: GAA journalism's changing landscape

Maurice Brosnan is joined by Irish Examiner GAA correspondent, John Fogarty, to discuss the shrinking Gaelic games press pack, what's been lost and the future of the industry.

Listen | Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

GAA Annual Report Launch

Omission risk for counties that don’t comply with proposed certification programme

The motion recommending the licensing system outlines that to participate in the leagues and championships the counties “shall meet the certification requirements determined by Central Council annually”.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

UCC v UL - Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Sigerson Cup Final

'We never got out of the blocks': UCC boss laments sluggish Sigerson Cup final start

"That's Sigerson Cup football, you make your own history. I can hear them celebrating there. But look, I spoke to the lads before the game that if you don't perform, that's what you're left with."

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

GAA Annual Report Launch

Pre-season to go but GAA backs 30-week campaign and August All-Ireland

If passed the motion put forward by a work group headed by Páraic Duffy passes, it would likely mean the All-Ireland SFC final will be staged on August 9 next year

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

A general view of Croke Park 24/1/2026

GAA want to use EU presidency to promote All-Ireland finals

GAA stadium and commercial director Peter McKenna wants to make the games Dublin-wide events.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

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