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Watch and read: Newtown celebrate derby win but Charleville still progress to quarters
S Watch and read: Newtown celebrate derby win but Charleville still progress to quarters
Charleville will face Glen Rovers in the Cork Premier SHC quarter-finals

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Cork LGFA: Aghada and Mourneabbey book semi-finals spot
Cork LGFA: Aghada and Mourneabbey book semi-finals spot
There was a lot on the line in this past weekend’s penultimate round of senior championship group games.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: David Clifford hits 0-16 as Fossa edge Kerry IFC semi-final classic against Beaufort
S Watch and read: David Clifford hits 0-16 as Fossa edge Kerry IFC semi-final classic against Beaufort
David and Paudie Clifford scored 0-21 as Fossa reached the Kerry IFC final

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

As it happened: Midleton reach Cork Premier SHC semi-final, quarter-finalists decided
As it happened: Midleton reach Cork Premier SHC semi-final, quarter-finalists decided
It was a dramatic final day of group stage action in the Cork Premier SHC 

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Safe passage for Sarsfields as reigning champions brush Douglas aside
S Watch and Read: Safe passage for Sarsfields as reigning champions brush Douglas aside
While permutations made for lots of moving parts in the other sections, Sars’ situation was fairly straightforward in Group 2

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Midleton take the shortest route with win over Bride Rovers
S Watch and read: Midleton take the shortest route with win over Bride Rovers
The Magpies claimed top seeding with a performance full of resolve. 

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Glen Rovers survive late scare to secure Cork Premier SHC quarters place
Glen Rovers survive late scare to secure Cork Premier SHC quarters place
Glen Rovers finished second in group 1, which was won by Kanturk. Fr O'Neill's face a relegation play-off against Douglas in a fortnight

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Honours even between St Finbarr's and Newcestown in SHC heavyweight clash 
S Watch and Read: Honours even between St Finbarr's and Newcestown in SHC heavyweight clash 
Staged in West Cork, each club’s necessity to deliver a knockout blow generated a cracking game that was level on nine occasions before the final whistle heralded a draw

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Relief as Dungourney claim local bragging rights and points against Castlemartyr
S Relief as Dungourney claim local bragging rights and points against Castlemartyr
“Pressure was felt months ago” according to winning Dungourney manager Martin Hennessy. 

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Mighty Kanturk stun Blackrock to seal Cork Premier SHC quarter-final spot
S Watch and read: Mighty Kanturk stun Blackrock to seal Cork Premier SHC quarter-final spot
Kanturk and Glen Rovers march on from group 1 while Blackrock have been knocked out of the championship

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig book semi-final spot after battling win over Aghabullogue
S Cork Premier IHC: Ballincollig book semi-final spot after battling win over Aghabullogue
It was wet and wild as both teams went for it at Ballyanly.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Carrigaline beat Kilworth in nine-goal PIHC thriller as winners go through on points difference
Carrigaline beat Kilworth in nine-goal PIHC thriller as winners go through on points difference
While Valley Rovers’ status as the winners of Group 3 of the Co-op SuperStores Premier IHC could not be shaken by events in the final round of fixtures, the other three sides had hopes of finishing as runners-up

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Kilcummin come good against Glenflesk in extra time to book Kerry IFC final
S Watch and Read: Kilcummin come good against Glenflesk in extra time to book Kerry IFC final
The sides could not be separated in normal time despite a late attempt for Mikey Casey to win the thrilling contest for Kilcummin drifted wide

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

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Watch and read: Paul Murphy spirits Rathmore to a place they've been before
S Watch and read: Paul Murphy spirits Rathmore to a place they've been before
Rathmore are well used to semi-finals - it's taking the extra step that has frustratingly eluded them over the past decade and more

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Milltown-Castlemaine pay scant regard for the odds as they stun Kenmare
S Watch and read: Milltown-Castlemaine pay scant regard for the odds as they stun Kenmare
They may not have seen it as a shock but it cannot be ignored that Kenmare were crowned Division 1 champions while Milltown/Castlemaine were relegated to Division 3

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Ballyhea vow to put best foot forward in relegation decider
S Ballyhea vow to put best foot forward in relegation decider
The north Cork side must overcome Fermoy if they are to preserve their senior status.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier JHC: St Catherine's clinch semi-final spot
Cork Premier JHC: St Catherine's clinch semi-final spot
The quarter-finals will see Barryroe take on Cloughduv, while Argideen Rangers face Ballygarvan.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Movember Ahead of the Game 2026 – The Most Important Team Talk
Limerick SHC: Kilmallock reach semis, Adare stun Patrickswell
Ballybrown and Monaleen shared the spoils meanwhile. 

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Clinical Castlelyons take care of business against Ballyhea
S Clinical Castlelyons take care of business against Ballyhea
Ballyhea now prepare for a relegation final with Fermoy

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Cork SAHC: Ballinhassig battle back to share spoils with Carrigtwohill
S Cork SAHC: Ballinhassig battle back to share spoils with Carrigtwohill
Both sides progress to the knockouts after a dramatic encounter at Páirc Ui Rinn.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Cork SAHC: Courceys come out on top against Inniscarra - but it's not enough to progress
Cork SAHC: Courceys come out on top against Inniscarra - but it's not enough to progress
Both clubs went into the tie with a chance of progression, a small piece of hope undone by the result in Páirc Uí Rinn

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Strong start proves crucial as Blarney secure direct passage to last four with win over Watergrasshill
Strong start proves crucial as Blarney secure direct passage to last four with win over Watergrasshill
With qualification already rubber‑stamped from Group 1, both sides arrived with the safety net in place, but the next objective was clear: claim that semi‑final spot

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh turn the tables on Killeagh to book progress
S Watch and read: Na Piarsaigh turn the tables on Killeagh to book progress
The city side blew away the East Cork outfit in the second half.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Cork SAHC: Erin's Own catapulted into semi-finals after injury-time goals secure win over Fermoy
Cork SAHC: Erin's Own catapulted into semi-finals after injury-time goals secure win over Fermoy
Fermoy knew they needed at least a draw to avoid the relegation playoff but Erin’s Own finished strongly with Finn O’Brien and Oran O’Regan scoring late goals to seal the win

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final
Watch and read: Rathmore edge Austin Stacks to book return to semi-final
They now chase a different last-four outcome.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Holycross-Ballycahill dump out champions Loughmore-Castleiney in eight-goal Tipperary SHC scorefest
Watch and Read: Holycross-Ballycahill dump out champions Loughmore-Castleiney in eight-goal Tipperary SHC scorefest
It was a coming-of-age performance as the Dan Breen Cup favourites avenged their defeats in the 2025 county semi-final and 2026 Mid final

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Fossa v Milltown/Castlemaine - Kerry County Intermediate Football Championship Final
S Watch and read: Milltown/Castlemaine shock Kenmare in extra-time to book Kerry Club SFC semi-final
The Division 1 County League champions silenced, Milltown/Castlemaine stand one hour from only the club’s second ever Kerry club final appearance

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Derry v Galway - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Could this Clare man's invention solve the GAA's HawkEye problem?
Michael McMahon's point catcher could be used where the HawkEye system is not feasible, he says. 

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Mid Kerry v East Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final
The Clifford conundrum: How do you stop David and Paudie?
Former Laune Rangers manager Liam Hassett explains how Beaufort can contain Fossa’s star brothers while exploiting their defensive weaknesses

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Austin Stacks v Dingle - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final
Kerry previews: Austin Stacks can provide one test too many for Rathmore
John Fogarty talks us through the Kerry football weekend.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Seánie McGrath: The Barr's, Charleville and Na Piarsaigh face defining Cork championship clashes
S Seánie McGrath: The Barr's, Charleville and Na Piarsaigh face defining Cork championship clashes
Seánie McGrath looks ahead to five crucial Cork club hurling clashes, with knockout places, survival and local bragging rights at stake

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

James Murray stars as Youghal cruise past Erin's Own into Cork IAHC knockout stages
James Murray stars as Youghal cruise past Erin's Own into Cork IAHC knockout stages
Youghal beat Erin's Own by 10 points to secure a spot in the knockout rounds

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Late Lynch point sends Bandon into Cork IAHC knockout stages
Late Lynch point sends Bandon into Cork IAHC knockout stages
Mark Sugrue and Michael Cahalane once again proved why they are men Bandon can trust and rely upon when the chips are down

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Limerick v Kerry - McGrath Cup Group A
Limerick SHC: Mungret St Paul’s reach quarters, Kildimo Pallaskenry on brink
Garryspillane secured their senior status when bettering Kildimo Pallaskenry, who remain without a point, following a fourth consecutive defeat.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final
S Patrick Horgan: Limerick and Cork - unfavourable comparisons on and off the pitch
Now we have some perspective, the obvious question for many hurling people is this: where are Ben O'Connor's side at?

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Tune into GAA highlights and debate on The Replay with Seánie McGrath 
Tune into GAA highlights and debate on The Replay with Seánie McGrath 
Irish Examiner subscribers can enjoy the new multimedia series from next week. 

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Weekend previews: St Finbarr's must deliver against Newcestown, Blackrock to continue knockout run
Weekend previews: St Finbarr's must deliver against Newcestown, Blackrock to continue knockout run
Who can secure progression to the Cork hurling knockout stages?

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

How Katie Taylor seized the championship spotlight in the Kilkenny camogie dressing room
How Katie Taylor seized the championship spotlight in the Kilkenny camogie dressing room
Kilkenny captain Caoimhe Dowling talks about the boxing legend’s surprise visit

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Kobe McDonald 24/8/2026
GAA seek AFL player reassurances as International Rules series talks continue
The series has not been played at men’s level since 2017 in Australia.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

How 'Croke Park hours' have eroded GAA in schools
How 'Croke Park hours' have eroded GAA in schools
'Croke Park hours' are words guaranteed to make most primary and secondary school teachers shudder.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Easkey v Kilbrittain - AIB GAA Hurling Junior Club Championship Final
Cork GAA previews: Knockout spots up for grabs as Sars wait in the wings
The Intermediate A HC knockout spots will be decided on Friday night.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Pádraic Joyce 6/1/2026
Pádraic Joyce felt time was right to make Galway exit 
A lack of energy has been cited in the GAA legend's decision. 

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Padraic Joyce 22/3/2026
Pádraic Joyce departs Galway job after seven seasons in charge
The Tribe legend led the county to the brink of All-Ireland glory during his tenure. 

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Dublin v Kilkenny - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5
Cats begin major hurling review in search of the Kilkenny identity
After failing to make it out of the Leinster SHC round robin for the first time, officials turned to the clubs for input.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Kobe McDonald 11/7/2026
Kobe McDonald return boosts Crossmolina hopes of first Mayo SFC title in 20 years
St Kilda's decision to allow Kobe McDonald play for Crossmolina Deel Rovers in the Mayo SFC has given a significant boost to the club's chances of winning a first senior title in 20 years

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

GAA Annual Congress - Day One
GAA's new inter-county certification programme to soft launch in 2027
Meanwhile, the GAA are expected to give the go-ahead to the Kerry-Mayo challenge game in Saracens’ StoneX Stadium in London.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

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