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Wexford v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Christy O'Connor: Hurling under floodlights divisive but also an absolute necessity

Clare manager Brian Lohan will be anxious to iron out some creases in the All-Ireland champions' performances in the league.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue and Jim McGuinness chasing addition to elite group

S Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue and Jim McGuinness chasing addition to elite group

This weekend, Donegal will be aiming to bridge a 37-year gap to their last victory against Kerry on Kingdom soil.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Christy O'Connor: Cork delighted to have reeled Limerick in again – but should Treaty still be happier?

The lack of a traffic management plan in Mallow for Saturday's Harty Cup final did a disservice to the game.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Limerick looking to sharpen the edge against Cork

Paddy Tally meets old friends sooner than expected and who can take the initiative in Division 2?

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

Galway v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Christy O'Connor: Galway hint at two-point abilities, Clare's youth policy working well

Could Michael Breen be the answer to Tipperary's full-back problem?

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Christy O’Connor: Tipperary need to get their public behind them again

S Christy O’Connor: Tipperary need to get their public behind them again

Challenge games in January are never an accurate barometer, but Liam Cahill certainly wasn’t happy after one of Tipp's

Fri, 24 Jan, 2025

Dr Crokes v Errigal Ciarán - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

S Christy O’Connor: Cuala learning to cope with the pressure, Errigal's taxing campaign continues

In their ten championship matches, Errigal Ciarán have won eight by just one score. In the history of the club championship, has any side ever reached an All-Ireland football final after such a long, arduous, taxing and draining campaign?

Mon, 13 Jan, 2025

Sean Desmond 9/1/2025

S Christy O'Connor: Cork clubs looking to repeat a double act

When Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry were relegated from the Galway senior championship in 2022, and were looking for a new manager to get them back up the following year, there was only one logical starting point in that search – Mattie Kenny.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Liam Healy and Luke Elliott celebrate in the final minute of the game 15/12/2024

Talking Points: Sarsfields hold out to escape Ulster web, Na Fianna use hurt secure final spot

Kilkerrin-Clonberne kicked on to secure a fourth successive All-Ireland title while Crokes were again left with that bitter taste of defeat in their mouths at the hands of the Galway side, having lost to them in last year’s semi-final after extra-time.

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Ballygunner v Sarsfields - AIB Munster GAA Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

S Christy O'Connor: Why has the most competive province stopped producing All-Ireland winners?

Why do Munster teams struggle so much in the All-Ireland club championship?

Sat, 14 Dec, 2024