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Anthony Daly

Two‑time All‑Ireland–winning captain and former Dublin and Clare manager, Anthony Daly, is a much-respected pundit and columnist as well as ringmaster in chief on the hugely-popular Dalo’s Hurling Show.

Conor Donohoe signs an autograph for a fan after the game 21/3/2026

S Anthony Daly: Dublin know exactly where they are going and Galway are really onto something

Beating Limerick hinted at the potential in this Dublin group. And this spring has been all about building on that progress.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

S Anthony Daly: Real signs Kiely now fully trusts Limerick's new crop

But despite the young guns firing, Limerick's old stagers also showed well against Cork.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Cork v Limerick may only be March, but the rivalry never does friendlies

Cork and Limerick headline a fascinating hurling league weekend with huge clashes also looming for Galway, Kilkenny, Tipp and Waterford

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Kilkenny v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Plenty for Ben to love in Cork's edge, Galway project is real

It was no wonder Ben O’Connor was beaming in his post-match interview on TG4.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: If we’re serious about promoting hurling, why can’t we watch it?

Division 1A relegation fears, league final permutations and broadcast frustration define a pivotal hurling weekend

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Geared Hegarty and Cathal O'Reilly in action 21/2/2026

S Anthony Daly: It's always going to get ugly when Limerick are really dialled in

Bar their lack of goals, Limerick were majestic against Tipperary

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Limerick will want to put Tipperary back in their box

For me, the game of the weekend is Sunday's Kilkenny-Waterford clash

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

S Anthony Daly: John Kiely’s honesty, Limerick’s response and why banning the handpass won’t fix hurling

A weekend of hurling revealed maturity, intensity and controversy — with John Kiely’s words setting the tone across the league

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Anthony Daly: Tipp won't take a backward step but Cork's intent is greater

For all the talk about Cork’s edge, there will be a sharpness about Tipp too, for more reasons than wanting to prove they’re better than Cork.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Paddy O'Donovan and Carthach Daly 1/2/2026

S Anthony Daly: Depleted Déise show fight but Kiely won't like flat Limerick showing

Cork will also have had a satisfying journey home from Galway.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026