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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.

Players from both teams challenge for the ball 20/4/2025

S Anthony Daly: What could match that for entertainment and quality?

It’s easy to see why Leinster has been so inferior to Munster in recent years. Munster is just a different animal.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Clare v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Respect is earned, not assumed – and Clare are ready to remind Cork

Cork are favourites, but Clare’s grit and hunger for respect could ignite Munster’s most fiery battle yet

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Jack O'Connor and Robert Doyle 22/2/2025

S Anthony Daly: I can't see Cork being stopped in league final

As Cork and Tipp gear up for a league final classic, the GAA’s hurling neglect remains impossible to ignore

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

S Anthony Daly: You'd have to be ultra-impressed with Cork. They'll struggle to keep a lid on the hype

Against Galway, Cork showed again how they can hurt teams from any area of the pitch, how they can run over teams and carve them open with their pace and power and intent.

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

S Anthony Daly: Limerick’s depth v Kilkenny’s doubts – a season-defining clash looms

Kilkenny’s lackluster league form raises questions, while Limerick’s squad depth strengthens. Can Lyng’s men turn things around?

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

S Anthony Daly: Statement win for Cork but Clare were free of real desire

It was a strange afternoon in Ennis, a bit of a freak, but there was no doubting that Cork were on a different level.

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Kilkenny v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Galway are motoring but Limerick will provide the best NCT

Micheál Donohue has built a new spine, with new leaders. Let’s see how they match up now?

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Limerick v Clare - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Clare deliver a sign that hunger may not be sated

Clare always get up for Limerick. There are bigger tests coming but it was the first time Clare have played with such intensity and fervour, which really sets up next Sunday against Cork.

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Anthony Daly: Cork will show Pat and the Ryans how much they mean to them

At times, I find myself wondering if some of us just place too much emphasis or importance on hurling.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

S Anthony Daly: You'd have to be concerned after listless Banner performance

That mood was everywhere. The crowd was lifeless and lethargic. Even though I have great faith in the lads, you’d have to be worried.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025