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Kerry GAA Football Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

Watch: Jack O'Connor on winning the right way, what Kieran Donaghy brings to set-up, and All-Ireland build-up

The Kingdom boss speaks to Tony Leen ahead of the championship decider with Mayo.

Mayo's long list of grievances - 10 times they have been written off and dismissed

Mayo's long list of grievances - 10 times they have been written off and dismissed

Dark horses, upwardly mobile and groups of death: guide to Cork's football championships

S Dark horses, upwardly mobile and groups of death: guide to Cork's football championships

Kerry GAA Football Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

Paul Geaney now getting his kicks after growing sick of football

Watch: 'We've had a lot of tough days, but a lot of good days too' - Ian Jennings of Kilmacabea ahead of Cork championship

Watch: 'We've had a lot of tough days, but a lot of good days too' - Ian Jennings of Kilmacabea ahead of Cork championship

Therese O'Callaghan speaks to Ian Jennings of Kilmacabea ahead of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork football championship.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Aoife Norris 21/7/2026

'That's the aim': Kilkenny out to end Cork and Galway's All-Ireland camogie dominance says Aoife Norris

Kilkenny could only spectate as the game’s profile became exclusively centralised on two counties they once stood equal with.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

David Clarke alongside Dorothy McDonnell and Matthew Carr 22/7/2026

David Clarke hands Mayo an 'early' warning ahead of All-Ireland SFC final

Avoiding an early Kerry goal should be top of Mayo's wishlist, says the former keeper

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

David Moran alongside Joe Wallace, Ruth Wallace, Marie Wallace, Jason Wallace, Niall Hourigan, Dara McCarthy, Micheal McCarthy a

David Moran: Kerry players disrespecting Mayo won't be an issue

O’Connor last week intervened to remove a roadside sign outside Tralee that he felt was insulting to the county’s All-Ireland final opponents on Sunday.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Cork v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

'He’d pick my brain but he’s his own man': McEnaney backs McNally for Kerry-Mayo final

All-Ireland SFC final referee Martin McNally is somewhat of a protege of his fellow clubman Pat McEnaney

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Kilshannig finish with a flourish to defeat neighbours Clyda Rovers in Cork SAFC opener

Kilshannig finish with a flourish to defeat neighbours Clyda Rovers in Cork SAFC opener

This Group 3 Round 1 encounter had a bit of everything, watched by a fine attendance, with the game ultimately decided by a strong finish from the men from Glantane.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Kevin McStay 16/6/2024

Kevin McStay: My removal from Mayo manager's job was savage and not very classy

The call to remove him after three seasons in charge came four weeks after he had suffered health issues at a training session and stepped back for what turned out to be Mayo’s last two games

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Trading places: how Mayo's Paddy Tally and Kerry's Cian O'Neill can read behind enemy lines

The current Mayo coach was previously Kerry’s. The current Kerry coach previously Mayo’s. Is it an important factor in setting up for the opposition in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final?

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Gearoid Hegarty 19/7/2026

Gearóid Hegarty: 'Liam MacCarthy Cup the cherry on top of what will be a special wedding day'

Hegarty gets married in The Algarve in August, a month after winning the All-Ireland final against Galway in style

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland final preview

S The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland final preview

Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan preview the All-Ireland football final meeting of Kerry and Mayo.

Listen | Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Maurice Brosnan's hurling observations: Where next for Galway after All-Ireland final loss?

In this column at the start of the season, we offered eight bold predictions. It is only right to close out by revisiting those pre-season calls.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Sorcha McCartan, Eimear McGrath, Aoife Norris and Carrie Dolan 21/7/2026

Camogie Association hopeful of record crowd for semi-finals double-header

At Semple Stadium on Saturday, Galway play Kilkenny and Cork face Tipperary in the last four of the All-Ireland Camogie Championship

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Kerry GAA Football Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

Kerry selector James Costello: 'Jack earned his corn dealing with fragmented squad'

The Kingdom’s brains trust is ‘blue in the face’ from listening to manager, Jack O’Connor’s megaphone diplomacy on the issue of too many club football championships in the second half of the year. And the consequence of same for their inter-county roster

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

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Cork v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Pa Doyle sees progress and regret in Cork 2026 campaign

Doyle believes the importance of kick-outs is growing but "it's not the be-all and end-all".

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Tipperary GAA confirm Liam Cahill will continue as senior hurling manager

The Ballingarry man's new deal will keep him in charge of the Premier County until the end of the 2029 season

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

'It was huge, unreal' - Mark Lenahan on Buttevant bridging a 99-year gap and making the step up

'It was huge, unreal' - Mark Lenahan on Buttevant bridging a 99-year gap and making the step up

Therese O'Callaghan speaks to Mark Lenahan of Buttevant ahead of the Cork County championship throw-in.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Homecoming

John Kiely: No outside influence will decide Limerick future

The Limerick manager said the nter-county season could be moved but it can’t be elongated. He also suggested that the number of substitutions allowed should be increased to seven

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Offaly v Kerry - 2025 Glen Dimplex All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Final

Kerry camogie management team departs after All-Ireland semi-final defeat

John Madden said he has "no doubt" that Kerry "will be winning more trophies in the years ahead".

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

A view of the Liam MacCarthy Cup 20/7/2026

Cork chairman proposes radical revamp of All-Ireland hurling championship

Rebel county chief Pat Horgan has put forward a plan to spur Croke Park into corrective action as the game of hurling requires a “lift”.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1 Final

Kerry v Mayo in the All-Ireland SFC final: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

It promises to be another enthralling contest in the football championship.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Cork - Bank of Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final

Kieran Shannon: How the Kerry and Mayo cast of 2006 final still looms over this All-Ireland

There is cause for Mayo hope against Kerry. They have Andy Moran. In his backroom he has Keith Higgins, possibly the best one-to-one defender of his generation, and judging by Mayo’s improvement in recent weeks, one of the finest coaches in that art as well.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Darragh O'Donovan has no regrets about Cork flag plant: 'I'd do it again tomorrow morning'

Despite starring in Cork last month, O’Donovan was dropped for the All-Ireland final.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Andy Moran 13/7/2026

Andy Moran: Mayo getting better at minding the mavericks

There's no time yet for Toy Story, but Andy Moran is loving the Mayo journey ahead of the All-Ireland final.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Kerry GAA Football Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

Jack O'Connor interview: 'I'm more of an overseer, more of a kind of a director now'

Sunday will be the Kerry manager's 11th All-Ireland final and ninth as manager. That’s irretrievable institutional memory. Invaluable.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

James Ryan and Darragh O'Donovan celebrate 19/7/2026

Fear of hearing Frank and Walters drove O'Donovan on

The song was blasted out in Croke Park after Cork’s 2024 All-Ireland semi-final win over Limerick.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Watch: Alan O'Connor on St Finbarr's parking last season, Steven Sherlock's sharp-shooting and Cork Premier SFC hopes

Watch: Alan O'Connor on St Finbarr's parking last season, Steven Sherlock's sharp-shooting and Cork Premier SFC hopes

The Blues stalwart speaks to Therese O'Callaghan ahead of the Cork Premier SFC throw-in.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

'Talent in the county is undoubted': Donoghue backs Galway youth

Micheál Donoghue said that in time, Galway will see the 2026 season as a positive one despite a disappointing performance in the All-Ireland final against Limerick

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Limerick heroes Hegarty and Finn at 90th birthday of superfan Mikey Ryan

Limerick heroes Hegarty and Finn at 90th birthday of superfan Mikey Ryan

Ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final win over Galway, Gearóid Hegarty spoke about attending the party for Ryan, arguably Limerick's most famous fan.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Dalo’s Hurling Show: Limerick complete the winners' circle but no sign of them going anywhere

S Dalo’s Hurling Show: Limerick complete the winners' circle but no sign of them going anywhere

Liam Sheedy joins Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers to review the All-Ireland hurling final and look back over the season as a whole.

Listen | Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Gallery: Limerick visit Crumlin Children’s Hospital after All-Ireland hurling title win

Gallery: Limerick visit Crumlin Children’s Hospital after All-Ireland hurling title win

The Treaty County reclaimed the Liam MacCarthy cup with a convincing win over Galway on Sunday before bringing the silverware to Crumlin on Monday

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Caroline Currid and Mike Casey celebrate after the match 19/7/2026

Maurice Brosnan: In Limerick’s finished picture, all the pieces matter

Limerick deserve the greatest compliment you could pay to any squad, the making of any real dynasty: They are the ultimate team.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Back to the future for Galway after defeat as next generation lead the way

Galway’s future grew impatient for tomorrow. A naked present cried out to them and so they fast-tracked their maroon takeover.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Diarmaid Byrnes and Nickie Quaid celebrate after the match 19/7/2026

Diarmaid Byrnes: 'There was nowhere to hide out there'

David Reidy said the three years since Limerick's last All-Ireland success "felt like a very long time"

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Aaron Gillane and manager John Kiely 19/7/2026

John Kiely on Limerick's identity: 'Whatever it takes, whatever they have to give, that’s what makes them special'

The Treaty boss saw his side dominate the championship decider on Sunday.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Watch: All-Ireland hurling final podcast - Limerick's shock and awe championship win

Watch: All-Ireland hurling final podcast - Limerick's shock and awe championship win

John Fogarty, Maurice Brosnan and Brendan O’Brien reflect on an awesome Limerick performance against Galway in the All-Ireland hurling final

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

All-Ireland final day diary: News, notes and quotes

What's next for Kiely, homecomings, leading women and Cusack-Canning

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Kyle Hayes celebrates after the match 19/7/2026

All-Ireland final: The five moments that mattered

The Treaty were superb in their win over Galway.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Micheál Donoghue 19/7/2026

Micheál Donoghue credits Limerick performance but Galway 'never got into the pitch of it'

The Tribe were blown away in the second half at Croke Park.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Limerick manager John Kiely with his wife Louise 19/7/2026

John Kiely: Enjoyment is key ingredient of Limerick success

“One thing we have done well as a group, a backroom team, every single person there is cognisant of the fact that it has to be a really enjoyable place to be," said Kiely.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Limerick v Galway player ratings: Byrnes, Hegarty and Lynch star for champions

It was Limerick's more experienced players who led the way in a comfortable All-Ireland final victory while for Galway, Darach Fahy, Daithí Burke and Jason Rabbitte stood out

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Dominant Limerick reclaim All-Ireland title with final victory over Galway

The experienced Treaty outfit kicked on against the youthful Tribesmen in the second-half at GAA HQ.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

As it happened: How Limerick overpowered Galway to return to All-Ireland summit

The Treaty reclaimed the Liam MacCarthy Cup with a dominant performance at Croke Park?

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Ballygunner make it 69 not out - but not without a Waterford SHC scare

Ballygunner make it 69 not out - but not without a Waterford SHC scare

Reigning All-Ireland champions given a serious test by a 14-man Abbeyside-Ballinacourty side Sunday in a game that never allowed them to pull clear until the closing minutes

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show Live Part 2: How Limerick v Galway will be won and lost

S Dalo's Hurling Show Live Part 2: How Limerick v Galway will be won and lost

In the second part of the show, the lads get down to the nuts and bolts of how Sunday's final will be won. Do Galway have to change their system to cope with what Limerick bring?

Listen | Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Gearóid Hegarty 7/7/2026

'I would have been dead long ago only for you': Gearóid Hegarty humbled by feedback from Limerick legend

The Limerick star reflects on family, resilience, Croke Park and the relentless pursuit of another All-Ireland medal

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Limerick GAA Hurling Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

All-Ireland final player-by-player guide to Galway and Limerick line-ups

Eoghan Cormican and Seanie McGrath talk us through the sides for Sunday's hurling showpiece.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

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