Event: All-Ireland senior hurling championship

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

In the thick of it: Carlow’s Brian Murphy battling with Laois defender Paul Begley, left, and goalkeeper Eoin Culliton in the 2013 All-Ireland SFC qualifier, a game played on a Friday evening. Picture: Sportsfile

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John Fogarty: GAA and GPA may need to be flexible friends in testing times

Thursday, July 17 2003. Semple Stadium was the setting for the unique midweek All-Ireland senior hurling Championship clash of Offaly and Limerick, writes John Fogarty

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John Horan: 'The sin-bin in hurling is binned'

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Sin bin motion in hurling soundly defeated at GAA Congress

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Ulster GAA chief opposes provincial changes

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All hurling quarter-finals and Super 8 games live on TV this weekend, despite clashes

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Hoping for a Power play at the Players

Limerick hurlers win the National Dairy Show supreme championship

Attendance estimated at over 4,500 at Millstreet showcase of Ireland’s pedigree dairy breeding and trade exhibition

Thu, 25 Oct, 2018

Hurling needs investment to win new hearts and minds

So here’s a thing: There are three counties left in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship and three counties from the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship are still in contention to win the All-Ireland.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2018

Talking points: All on the line next week in Munster dogfight

Our writers pick out the key takeaways from the weekend’s action.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2018

Ring, Rackard, Meagher & McDonagh Competitions Launch

Little fair in 100-day inter-county hurling war

If you were going to market the forthcoming All-Ireland senior hurling championship, you might herald it as ‘The 100-day War’. 

Tue, 01 May, 2018

Corbett a fan of revamped hurling championship format

Former Tipperary star Lar Corbett believes the revamped All-Ireland senior hurling championship will be good for the game — so long as there are no dead rubber contests.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2018

Burke: We won All-Ireland playing with sweeper

He said that he didn’t think a team would win an All-Ireland senior hurling title playing a sweeper but then David Burke admits Galway operated one.

Sun, 15 Oct, 2017

Maher: Tighter hurling championship schedule is a must

Tipperary captain Pádraic Maher says the scheduling of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship, not the format, is a concern.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2017

Kingston: Board have our back, we get everything we ask for

Kieran Kingston last night dispelled rumours that certain demands of the Cork hurling squad were not being acceded to by the county board.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2017

Derek McGrath boosts backroom with Eoin Murphy and Fergal Hartley

Waterford manager Derek McGrath has bolstered his backroom team ahead of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship qualifiers with the additions of former playing stars Eoin Murphy and Fergal Hartley.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2017

Quarter-final opportunity for hurling’s minnows

The winners of a new development group will earn a preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final spot in the new All-Ireland senior hurling championship if the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) have their way.

Thu, 18 May, 2017

The original hurling model still the best

Proposals for home and away championship matches could solve Galway’s difficult Leinster situation, says John Fogarty.

Tue, 09 May, 2017

MORNING BULLETIN: Special unit to be established for most violent inmates

Here's your morning news bulletin.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017

GAA to stage Congress in October to change hurling format

A Special Congress to alter the format of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship in time for next year is strongly mooted to take place this October.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017

Tribesmen add appetite to presence

The All-Ireland senior hurling championship began yesterday in earnest. Not in Limerick, technically speaking. There were round robin games in Leinster last weekend which form the foothills for the trek to September.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

Dublin set to finalise Spawell purchase

Dublin are expected to seal a deal to purchase the southside Spawell complex to develop a 25,000 stadium by the end of the month.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2017

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

Here's how the 17 key motions to Congress fared

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Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Tue, 02 Feb, 2016

Central Council says no to hurling league and championship change

There will be no change to the All-Ireland senior hurling championship and National Hurling League after Central Council voted to retain the status quo on Saturday.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

Kerry can’t call on Kelly for MacCarthy Cup so Clare an option again

Former All-Ireland medallist Patrick Kelly is available for a potential recall with his native Clare in 2016 after being ruled ineligible to continue with Christy Ring Cup champions Kerry.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2015

Cameras fail to clear up Limerick ‘goal’ controversy

RTÉ cameras did not conclusively prove Limerick should have had a goal disallowed against Westmeath, according to the GAA’s national games administration and national match officials manager Pat Doherty.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2015

Clare’s Colm Galvin pursuing his American dream

Colm Galvin hasn’t ruled out the prospect of featuring for Clare in this year’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2015

Tipp boost as Maher recovering well

Tipperary forward Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher took a restricted part in training yesterday ahead of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship final replay with Kilkenny on September 27.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

Gavin set to take charge of All-Ireland replay

Offaly’s Brian Gavin will referee the All-Ireland senior hurling championship final replay between Tipperary and Kilkenny.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2014

Kilkenny through to All-Ireland final

Kilkenny 2-13 Limerick 0-17

Sun, 10 Aug, 2014

Easy win for Tipperary over Dublin

Tipperary 2-23 Dublin 0-16, Semple Stadium

Sun, 27 Jul, 2014

Dunne: ‘It was just mayhem, that’s what it was!’

Liam Dunne insisted that there was no panic in the Wexford ranks when Waterford came from seven points down to lead during the second half of this evening’s All-Ireland senior hurling championship qualifier at Nowlan Park.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2014

Tipp turnaround slays Galway in thriller

Tipperary came from the dead to slay Galway in a quite remarkable All-Ireland senior hurling championship qualifier at Semple Stadium this evening.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2014

Waterford must show confidence and ‘trust own ability’, says McGrath

Former Waterford star Ken McGrath is demanding victory against Laois in tomorrow evening’s All-Ireland senior hurling championship qualifier at Walsh Park.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2014

Sharpshooter Ryan revels in Pallaskenry’s proud day

It was a hectic weekend for Colin Ryan.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2014

TONY CONSIDINE: Black only adds to farcical card game

What is going on in Liam O’Neill’s head?

Wed, 04 Dec, 2013

Westmeath man gets refereeing duties for second successive hurling final

For the second successive year, James McGrath from Westmeath has been chosen to referee an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final replay.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2013

The 10 maddest getups from the All-Ireland Final

Croke Park on All-Ireland Final day. A cauldron of sporting excellence. A sea of pomp and colour. A spectacle of ceremony and tradition. A load of RIDICULOUS outfits.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

GAA names Hurling Stars of the 80s team

Some of the greatest hurlers never to win an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship medal will have their contributions to the game acknowledged on All-Ireland finals day at Croke Park on Sunday week (September 8).

Mon, 26 Aug, 2013

Gavin chosen to referee hurling final

Offaly's Brian Gavin has been chosen to referee his second All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final in three years, following the GAA's announcement of the match officials for next month's senior and minor deciders.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2013

Davy driving Clare close to perfection

Clare 1-22 Limerick 0-18

Mon, 19 Aug, 2013

Banner legend O’Loughlin sees shift from traditional styles in final three

Clare legend Ger O’Loughlin is in an unique position to assess the three counties still standing in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship race.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2013

Light Cross to bear for Cork’s Kenny

The last man standing in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship with a senior Celtic Cross, Tom Kenny is in a unique position.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2013

Back door becomes box office blockbuster

The year 1997 marked a major turning-point in the GAA, the introduction of the back door in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2013

O’Neill in favour of extending GAA’s family

GAA President Liam O’Neill yesterday revealed groundbreaking plans for the future of gaelic games.

Wed, 08 May, 2013

Video footage key to Lar call

Video footage from behind the City End goal in Nowlan Park will be key to deciding whether Tipperary will contest Lar Corbett’s red card.

Tue, 07 May, 2013

Power and Walsh out but Fennelly and Rice passed fit

Richie Power and Walter Walsh are unable to take their places in the Kilkenny team to face Tipperary in tomorrow’s Division 1 final in Nowlan Park — but Michael Fennelly and Michael Rice have been passed fit for the game.

Sat, 04 May, 2013

GAA coffers boosted by hurling gate receipts

The strength of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship has been underlined in the GAA’s 2012 annual accounts.

Thu, 07 Mar, 2013

Cunningham’s sideline ‘cut’

Carlow 1-9 Galway 2-15

Mon, 28 Jan, 2013