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<p>MEETING THEIR MATCH: Limerick’s Cian Lynch is tackled by Rob Downey of Cork in last year’s Munster SHC final at TUS Gaelic Grounds. The two players meet again tomorrow as the sides clash in the league final at the same venue. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</span>
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Anthony Daly: Too much of a good thing in Cork and Limerick’s relentless rivalry

Munster hurling excitement builds but fixture scheduling, squad depth and ticket demand raise fresh concerns for supporters and teams

<p>Tipperary recorded their first victory at minor level since the All-Ireland Final of 2024 when they accounted for Clare at FBD Semple Stadium Thurles. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

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Tipperary record first MHC win since 2024 All-Ireland final as they defeat Clare

<p>ONE OF TWO STARS: Clare's Sean Fennell in action. Pic: Eamon Ward.</p>

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Fennell and Culligan star as Clare beat Limerick to maintain perfect U20 Munster football championship start

Allianz National Hurling League Finals Media Event

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Mark Rodgers: Clare can look forward to championship 'with quiet confidence'

David Reidy 26/3/2026

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David Reidy: Clare didn't do ourselves justice in 2025

Allianz National Hurling League Finals Media Event

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Limerick v Cork in the National Hurling League Final: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

Clinical Waterford edge Clare to get Munster minor football campaign off to perfect start

Clinical Waterford edge Clare to get Munster minor football campaign off to perfect start

Waterford, led by free-taker Dara Gough, never trailed at any stage.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Culligan leads classy Clare to convincing win in Waterford

Culligan leads classy Clare to convincing win in Waterford

Having mourned the passing of their S&C coach Jack Boddy recently, the Banner produced a befitting display in tribute as they kept their 100 percent record intact.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

A view of the TUS Gaelic Grounds 21/3/2026

All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals to remain at neutral venues

Meanwhile, at Saturday’s meeting in Croke Park Cork chairman Pat Horgan hit out at the decision to stage both Division 1A and 1B finals on the same bill in Limerick tomorrow week

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Hegarty goal seals scrappy first round win for Clare against Waterford in Munster U20HC

Hegarty goal seals scrappy first round win for Clare against Waterford in Munster U20HC

Munster U20HC Rd 1: Clare 1-10 Waterford 0-12 More than a hint of larceny about this scrappy opener as a 58th minute Fred Hegarty goal helped resurrect hosts Clare to prevail by the minimum in O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork senior Barry Walsh starts as Cork U20s named for Munster opener against Tipp

Tipperary play Cork at Semple Stadium on Wednesday evening while Waterford face Clare in Sixmilebridge in the opening round of the Munster U20 Hurling Championship

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Cork v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Dates, venues and throw-in times for hurling league Division 1A and 1B finals confirmed

Cork’s emphatic victory over Offaly and Limerick’s hard fought victory over Galway ensured the two Munster rivals will meet in the Division 1A decider, which was won by the Rebels in 2025.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Carlow v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Dublin destroy Carlow to set up Clare showdown in hurling league Division 1B final

A 14-point win at Netwatch Cullen Park has locked down second position in the table for Niall Ó Ceallacháin's side.

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Clare v Kerry - McGrath Cup

Hotelier-coach Paul Madden always sees room to improve

Professionalism and perfectionism are his guiding principles.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Galway v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Kilkenny suffer fifth biggest defeat in their history

Elsewhere can Limerick be even more direct? And Mark Sheedy's waiting game.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Tipperary v Galway - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Ciaran Leen inspires Athenry past St Flannan’s into All-Ireland decider

Athenry led for all but two minutes of the semi-final as the school reached its third decider in four years. They are chasing a first Croke Cup

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Thrice we fell for the Limerick-Clare trilogy — are we going to fall for a Limerick-Cork pentalogy?

After the thrills they delivered in last year’s Munster final, five Cork-Limerick meetings in 19 weeks is a heady notion

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Monaghan v Clare - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Clare survive chaos to edge 14-man Laois and keep promotion push alive

Laois’ Brian Byrne was sent off after 22 minutes while Clare captain Cillian Brennan was black-carded but Laois missed the subsequent penalty

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Clare v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

Goals from Aaron Griffin and Daniel Walsh the difference as Clare defeat Fermanagh

The crucial three-pointers came in the 13th and 60th minute from the elegant Griffin and Walsh to effectively seal this see-saw affair.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Senan Dunford 8/2/2026

Handful impress on Clare bows as Banner canter to victory over Down

Clare beat Down by 29 points in Ennis but what will have pleased Brian Lohan most was impressive first league starts for Senan Dunford, Ross Hayes, Niall O’Farrell and Diarmuid Stritch

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong

After beating two Kerry schools already, not to mention taking the scalp of fancied Cork side Clonakilty CS, joint-captain Luke Hannigan and his teammates won’t fear Tralee CBS either.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

St Flannans College v St Joseph's CBS - Dr Harty Cup Final

Tipperary dominance continues as Doughan leads Nenagh CBS to Harty Cup glory

Back-to-back final defeats for St Flannan’s. The latest team to endure pain in this age of endlessly emerging Tipp talent.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Nenagh CBS and Ardscoil Ris - TUS Dr. Harty Cup Final

'Once you've a Harty medal you can talk to anyone about hurling'

Put a Harty on the shelf and forever change how the hurling community sees you.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Down v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

Down finish strong to defeat Clare in football league Division 3 opener

The Mournemen came out on top in the end, but the Banner had them on the ropes before that.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

Springtime scrapping: county-by-county guide to 2026 Allianz Football League Division 3

S Springtime scrapping: county-by-county guide to 2026 Allianz Football League Division 3

Who's in charge, who's in, who's out, promising newcomers, the schedule, plus reasons to be cheerful - and fearful. The Irish Examiner Sport staff have the rundown.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Munster Hurling Championship expansion ruled out as record crowds revealed

Munster GAA boss defends current hurling format as record attendances fuel opposition to expanding All-Ireland qualifiers

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Ben O'Connor 12/1/2026

Now comes the hard part: Ben O'Connor on trimming Cork's hurling squad

New Cork manager pleased with effort and attitude as late Cunningham penalty secures narrow Munster league win

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League

Last gasp Mark Rodgers penalty ensures Clare take Shannonside derby spoils

The only downside to such a worthy opening work-out was a head injury to Clare’s Jack Kirwan midway through the second half that saw proceedings halted for over ten minutes

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Clare v Tipperary - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Goals key for Clare who defeat Waterford in McGrath Cup opening clash

Joe Rafferty and Caoilfhionn O’Dea both found the net in the opening half, before a late goal from substitute Jamie Stack made sure of the result late on.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Kilcoo v Scotstown - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

The first weekend of the year and it's a packed GAA schedule. Here's all you need to know

An All-Ireland camogie final replay, six All-Ireland club semi finals across three grades, and a host of pre-season toes in the water across the four provinces

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Brian McGrath celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy Cup 11/12/2025

Four Munster counties break €2m barrier as inter-county spending hits new record

Kerry recorded the biggest jump in spending, almost €500,000, as they lifted the Sam Maguire Cup this year and their team holiday cost to the US and Mexico cost €366,341.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Brian Hayes 23/11/2025

Unstoppable Brian Hayes powers Barrs into Munster football final

The hurler of the year nominee was superb full stop. And this time there was none of the uncertainty like Clonmel as the Cork champions powered into provincial decider with Dingle

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Brian O'Beaglaoich 17/5/2025

Gaeltacht suppress late Corofin surge, Aghabullogue await in Munster decider

West Kerry men take control early in Clare and have enough to see off spirited recovery from their hosts

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Éire Óg Ennis v Loughmore-Castleiney - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

S Éire Óg’s dream double crowns decade of change in Ennis

Éire Óg Ennis face the Barrs in this weekend's Munster Club SFC semi-final. The will play Ballygunner in the provincial hurling on November 30.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Tomas McGrath with Darren Moroney 16/11/2025

Éire Óg Ennis' Darren Moroney nets extra-time winner to break Loughmore-Castleiney hearts

A titanic Munster Club SHC semi final tussle that was level 13 times in Sixmilebridge

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Cork v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Confirmed: Munster GAA puts off Football Championship seeding plan until 2027

After a series of consultations with counties, the forthcoming Munster SFC draw will not be seeded, as proposed

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Glanmire celebrate club's 25th anniversary winning the Munster Ladies Senior B title

Glanmire celebrate club's 25th anniversary winning the Munster Ladies Senior B title

Three goals in the second half sealed the victory for Glanmire.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Every hurling and football club championship winner around the country

Every hurling and football club championship winner around the country

After another busy and dramatic weekend of championship action, this is how it all shook out from Kerry to Donegal.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Clare v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

Shane O'Donnell hopeful for one more Clare season before he hits the road

Clare forward Shane O'Donnell said he will stay for one more inter-county season before most likely emigrating at the end of 2026.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Kerry v Tyrone - Allianz Football League Division 1

S How All-Ireland winner, and former Kerry performance coach, deal with pre-match nerves

All-Ireland winners Paddy Burns and Tony Griffin, the latter a performance coach with Kerry for three years, explain how they have handled pre-match jitters.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC

S Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC

Everything you need to know before the famous competition throws in on Wednesday afternoon.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Clooney Quin v Éire Óg Ennis - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Shane O’Donnell on Éire Óg’s long wait, battling injury, and the prospect of a return next year

Until now, Shane O’Donnell’s career highlight was an Under-15 B championship with Éire Óg

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Clooney Quin v Éire Óg Ennis - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Éire Óg end 35-year wait for Clare title

Banner star David Reidy ensured that Clooney-Quin’s 83-year wait goes on.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Clare v Westmeath - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A

Clare GAA begins search for new head of operations as Deirdre Murphy departs

Murphy said she enjoyed "three wonderful years" in the job.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Clare SFC: Gritty St Joseph's Doora/Barefield prevail to tee up derby with Éire Óg

The lead change hands four times in the second half before St. Joseph’s made the decisive break for the line with a 1-3 blitz.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Patrick Horgan 7/6/2025

S Anthony Daly: There are thousands of lads with All-Ireland medals who wouldn’t lace Hoggie’s boots

Too much of Patrick Horgan's profile and iconic status has been wrongly bound up with the Cork man's quest for that elusive All-Ireland medal. It is a disservice to the great man

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Patrick Horgan 20/7/2025

S Patrick Horgan interview: 'Very few get to decide themselves when to leave, and to leave when they’re happy. And I am happy'

The Cork legend walks away without a coveted All-Ireland medal but pleased and proud of a remarkable career in red

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Ballyea v Clooney Quin - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

New Clare SHC winner imminent after four-goal Clooney-Quin prevail against Ballyea

Clooney-Quin will face Éire Óg, Ennis in the Clare SHC final.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

A general view a football at the Gaelic Grounds Drogheda 8/6/2019

Clare SFC: Champions Éire Óg march on to last four with Lissycasey

The final two penultimate stage places will be decided tomorrow afternoon as last year’s finalists Kilmurry Ibrickane take on Under 21A holders St. Joseph’s Doora/Barefield in Ennis at 1pm before 2023 winners Cratloe and 2022 finalists Ennistymon lock horns in Corofin at 4.30pm to complete the semi-final line-up.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Ger O'Loughlin All Ireland Final 1995 Clare v Offaly

S Clare hurling’s 1995 All-Ireland win: Remembering the day V95 became Victory 95

Thirty years after Clare’s 1995 All-Ireland breakthrough, the memories, voices and bonds from that epic victory still shape the county

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025