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Uibh Laoire overcome gritty Rockchapel in Cork Premier IFC

Uibh Laoire overcome gritty Rockchapel in Cork Premier IFC

Putting together a well organised and efficient performance, the Inchigeela side laid the groundwork in the opening stages

Watch and read: Keel comeback thwarts Churchill to claim Kerry Premier JFC title

S Watch and read: Keel comeback thwarts Churchill to claim Kerry Premier JFC title

Cork IAFC: Four goal Dromtarriffe shock Mitchelstown to reach quarter-finals

Cork IAFC: Four goal Dromtarriffe shock Mitchelstown to reach quarter-finals

Cork camogie round-up: Barrs, Sars, Blackrock and Courcey Rovers through to semis

Cork camogie round-up: Barrs, Sars, Blackrock and Courcey Rovers through to semis

The Replay

Cork PIFC: Fermoy snatch draw with Ballinora but potential scoreline error to be reviewed by County Board

Cork PIFC: Fermoy snatch draw with Ballinora but potential scoreline error to be reviewed by County Board

Referee Wayne King when shown the sequence of scoring and admitted after the game that he may have made an error and will be putting the issue into his report.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Kiskeam book place in Cork Premier IFC semis with win over Macroom

Kiskeam book place in Cork Premier IFC semis with win over Macroom

Kiskeam finished strong to secure last four spot while Macroom head to the quarter-finals.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Drama to the death as late penalty spares Bantry and consigns Glanmire to relegation play off

S Drama to the death as late penalty spares Bantry and consigns Glanmire to relegation play off

...And that doesn’t even begin to tell half the story of a game in which Glanmire were aggrieved at the foul count favouring their opponents

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Clare SHC round-up: Scariff and Inagh-Kilnamona soar into semi-finals

Scariff become the ninth different team to contest the penultimate stage in the last three seasons

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Naomh Abán beat Nemo to edge into knockouts and last eight clash with Rockchapel

Naomh Abán beat Nemo to edge into knockouts and last eight clash with Rockchapel

Winner‑takes‑all in Ballincollig and if it wasn’t pretty at times, it's job done for the Ballyvourney men in their quest to reach a third semi‑final on the trot

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

Rathmore power into Kerry Club SFC final past jaded Milltown-Castlemaine

Rathmore secured their place in a first senior club decider in 14 years

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Buttevant finish strong against Ilen Rovers to keep Cork IAFC dreams alive

Buttevant finish strong against Ilen Rovers to keep Cork IAFC dreams alive

The Avondhu side can now look forward to a Cork IAFC quarter final meeting against Mitchelstown.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Moycarkey/Borris stun Kiladangan, Thurles Sarsfields beat Borris-Ileigh in Tipp SHC quarters

S Watch and read: Moycarkey/Borris stun Kiladangan, Thurles Sarsfields beat Borris-Ileigh in Tipp SHC quarters

Moycarkey/Borris and Thurles Sarsfields secured their place in the last four with impressive wins at Semple Stadium on Saturday

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

AFL Rd 23 - Richmond v St Kilda

Ballincollig's Liam O’Connell extends St Kilda stay into 2027

O’Connell made his Premiership debut for the Saints in March 2025

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork IAFC: Gabriel Rangers triumph but stymied by results elsewhere

Cork IAFC: Gabriel Rangers triumph but stymied by results elsewhere

The Ballydehob club’s victory was overshadowed Dromtarriffe’s surprise 4-12 to 0-16 win over previously undefeated Mitchelstown - ending Gabriel’s hopes of making the knockout stages.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

For first time in seven years, Cork football's big three look vulnerable in group stage

For first time in seven years, Cork football's big three look vulnerable in group stage

County champions St Finbarr's should advance from the Cork Premier SFC group stage but the picture is more precarious for Nemo Rangers and Castlehaven

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Antrim v Clare - Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling Under 21 All-Ireland 'A' Championship Final

Galbally Pearses lose appeal over disallowed point in Tyrone SFC defeat to Trillick

The appeal hearing at Garvaghey ended with the Competitions Control Committee turning down the club’s case to have the result overturned.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

Kerry previews: Rathmore must now take the next step, Reliable Dr Crokes can edge Na Gaeil

Rathmore reached the semi-finals of the senior club championship, and the county championship, last year.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

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Returning Kilcummin crew leading the charge as Cliffords and Fossa await

Returning Kilcummin crew leading the charge as Cliffords and Fossa await

Kilcummin face the spectacular on Sunday. They face again the Clifford brothers and Fossa.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Greater squad depth gives Clon confidence ahead of Ballincollig test

Ballincollig's situation is perilous. Two defeats have left them needing a result to avoid the relegation play-off

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Hilda Breslin, Mícheál Naughton and Mary McAleese 20/2/2024

John Fogarty: The integration baton hasn’t been passed on. It’s been dropped

Mary McAleese’s successor as chairperson of the steering committee on integration has a job on their hands because so much more must be done.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Rob Downey rocket helps St Nicks reach Cork Premier JFC quarters

Rob Downey rocket helps St Nicks reach Cork Premier JFC quarters

Knowing that only victory would do to progress, St Nicks showed stern character to pass the examination against Kilmacabea

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Five-goal Cobh power into Cork Premier JFC semi-finals

Five-goal Cobh power into Cork Premier JFC semi-finals

A relegation play-off against Na Piarsaigh awaits for Urhan

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Adare v Newcastle West - Limerick County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Limerick SFC: Adare out as knockout places confirmed in Limerick

With the final round of games played across Thursday and Friday, the quarter-final pairings and relegation semi-final matchups are now known.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

GAA club previews: Thurles Sarsfields can negotiate Borris-Ileigh challenge in Tipperary SHC quarters

GAA club previews: Thurles Sarsfields can negotiate Borris-Ileigh challenge in Tipperary SHC quarters

Elsewhere Holycross-Ballycahill remain the favourites to lift the Dan Breen Cup but they face an awkward clash with JK Brackens

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork football final round permutations: Castlehaven and Nemo Rangers close to the brink

Cork football final round permutations: Castlehaven and Nemo Rangers close to the brink

Across the five grades and 60 teams, only six successfully booked a knockout berth at the final whistle of Round 2. Of the remaining 54 teams, 47 of them are chasing progression and campaign extension this weekend

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork football Round 3 previews: Valley Rovers can deliver early elimination for Nemo Rangers

Cork football Round 3 previews: Valley Rovers can deliver early elimination for Nemo Rangers

Of the remaining 54 teams, 47 of them are chasing progression and campaign extension this weekend

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Jimmy Lee steps away from Limerick, hits out at football board for lack of support

Lee’s three-year term as senior football manager concluded this season and he originally declared his interest in continuing.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier JFC: Inniscarra dig deep to seal knockout progression

Cork Premier JFC: Inniscarra dig deep to seal knockout progression

Muskerry side will now face Millstreet in the knockout stages.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cian Lynch and John Kiely celebrate with the Liam MacCarthy Cup 20/7/2026

John Kiely to remain in charge of Limerick’s senior hurlers in 2027

Kiely, who replaced TJ Ryan in September 2016, brought the county to the 13th All-Ireland title in July, the sixth in his tenure.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Johnny Kelly 21/6/2026

Experimental puck-out rule could mean end of sweeper system, says Offaly manager Johnny Kelly

Three players from each team must remain between the 20m and 45m lines for puck-outs from that half of the field.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1

East Kerry and North Kerry reach minor decider after impressive wins

The sides will face off next Thursday.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Galway scoop 14 All-Star nominations

ALL-Ireland Senior Champions Galway lead the way with 14 nominations for the 2026 TG4 All-Star Awards.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA

Integration could mean €11.5m annual inter-county costs as report outlines minimum standards plan

The document was produced in July by a sub-committee of the Mary McAleese-led steering group on integration.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Evan Boyle celebrates after the game 30/5/2026

Kerry under-20 star Evan Boyle heading to Richmond for AFL trial

Boyle, along with fellow Kerry U-20 star Daniel Kirby of Austin Stacks, took part in a scouting combine training session in Athlone in the middle of August and now Boyle is headed for Melbourne.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Minister O'Donovan: 'I'm very confident some good will come out of the regrettable position that we're in'

Minister O'Donovan: 'I'm very confident some good will come out of the regrettable position that we're in'

Dr McAleese has stepped down from the body overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association, but O'Donovan is doesn'texpect a long delay to integration as a result.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

GAA Annual Report Launch

Integration process is not paused or deferred, insists GAA chief Ryan

In a letter to GAA clubs and counties on Wednesday, Ryan reaffirmed the leadership’s commitment to “deliver integration for the wider Gaelic games family”.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

John Meyler: 'Whole area of technology in hurling needs to be developed. They'll be in the next report'

John Meyler: 'Whole area of technology in hurling needs to be developed. They'll be in the next report'

On the same day as the announcement of experimental rule changes, expert group chairman Meyler has said there will be further proposals coming down the line.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Premier 1 MFC semi-final: Ballincollig keep three-in-a-row dream alive with win over Clonakilty

Premier 1 MFC semi-final: Ballincollig keep three-in-a-row dream alive with win over Clonakilty

Trailing by 2-4 to 0-7 at half-time, the holders stepped it up in the second half to secure a final showdown with Carrigaline.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier 1 MFC semi-final: Carrigaline come from behind to stun Douglas

Cork Premier 1 MFC semi-final: Carrigaline come from behind to stun Douglas

Douglas led by four points at half-time and were seven clear after 53 minutes, but Carrigaline finished with a flourish.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

WGPA Present Third Level Scholarships

There was never any plan for equality, laments Women’s GPA founder Lane

Women’s GPA founder Aoife Lane believes “the ship has now sailed” for those presently at the helm to deliver an association that is equal for all

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

GAA Annual Report Launch

Tom Ryan: No future for GAA offering male sports only

GAA director general Ryan said the April 2027 deadline for integration with the LGFA and Camogie Association was 'a little bit too ambitious'

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Ashling Thompson: GAA hoping 'we'll forget about' integration

The Cork camogie star said female players' patience with integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association has run out

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Manchester United v Leeds United - Pre-Season Friendly

GAA president Jarlath Burns urges Mary McAleese to clarify 'regrettable' comments

Burns acknowledged that the cost of funding female inter-county teams to the same level as their male counterparts was a concern.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Electric Picnic Festival 2026 - Day Three

Why GAA county boards are keeping Electric Picnic weekend free

County boards are increasingly working to avoid a clash with the festival.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

General view of Kildare Football 10/7/2021

Ex-Kildare player Lynch questions mindset of current management amid Lilywhites' poor 2026

Clane clubman Lynch - part of some of the most successful Kildare sides - argued at the September County Board meeting that goals set by management and the county board need to be loftier

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: Spinning the managerial merrygoround, new rules, and stalling integration

S The Gaelic Football Show: Spinning the managerial merrygoround, new rules, and stalling integration

Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan return for the first in their autumn series.

Listen | Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA

Mary McAleese: 'Less than impressive' management committee 'lacked vision for future of GAA'

McAleese, who was appointed to the position in September 2022, stepped down from the role citing their lack of support for completing the integration process by 2027.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Experimental hurling rules to ban consecutive hand-passes and allow six steps

Two-point sideline cuts, puck-outs that must clear the 45, a change to where a 65 will be taken from and the return of the maor foirne also feature in the experimental rules

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

GAA Annual Congress 2023 - Day One

GPA insists mandate for integration remains overwhelming after McAleese resignation

In the wake of Mary McAleese’s resignation as chairperson of the steering committee on integration, the GPA released a statement saying their successful motion passed at Annual Congress in 2022 must be respected.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

Confirmed: Kevin Murray departs Cork football setup

Murray had joined the Cork sideline ahead of the 2026 season, assisting in the coaching duties with long-standing coach Kevin Walsh.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

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