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This squad can rewire what it means to be a Tipp hurler

This squad can rewire what it means to be a Tipp hurler

Hurling’s last big day, even though a league day, colours summer’s start, writes PM O'Sullivan.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Is the GAA in competition with rugby or not?

Is the GAA in competition with rugby or not?

Razzamatazz came home this week when the IRFU launched its bid to host the 2023 World Cup.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2016

Can Davy Fitzgerald still make magic in broad daylight?

Can Davy Fitzgerald still make magic in broad daylight?

Wexford have gambled by hiring Davy Fitzgerald, writes PM O’Sullivan.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Tipp’s day and Tipp's year as plan comes together

Tipp’s day and Tipp's year as plan comes together

This Tipp team might be on the threshold of greatness, writes PM O’Sullivan.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016

Premier have the ammo... but will they fire?

Premier have the ammo... but will they fire?

These All-Ireland final opponents, Kilkenny and Tipperary, might be familiar to the point of fatigue, but the atmosphere surrounding this meeting is unusual in the extreme.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Remembering a happy day for this stray Cat

We buried the ewe and hit the road, speed limits a moveable feast. Where? Warrington’s Irish Club. When? August 18, 2002. Why? Kilkenny and Tipperary in an All-Ireland semi-final. 

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

Should Tipperary start John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer?

Should Tipperary start John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer?

John Doyle, not long before he passed away in December 2010, made an intriguing remark about 21st-century hurling.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2016

Cats’ three-in-a-row chase not even background noise

Cats’ three-in-a-row chase not even background noise

First off, no referee can get every call correct. The most beautiful game simply moves too fast, writes PM O’Sullivan

Fri, 26 Aug, 2016

Waterford made leap, now they must hold their nerve

Waterford made leap, now they must hold their nerve

Waterford dared to be different.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016

The Ciotóg Side: Kilkenny forever die in their boots, there’s no surrender

The Ciotóg Side: Kilkenny forever die in their boots, there’s no surrender

Previewing Kilkenny in the championship is increasingly difficult, says PM O’Sullivan. 

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016