Event: Leinster hurling final

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Pikemen, football levels and the lovely sound of a packed stadium

Five lessons from the weekend.

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Leinster chief confident of huge crowd for hurling final

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Your Friday lunchtime news catch-up

Only Dublin answer the questions

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Laois give Galway scare in fight for Leinster Hurling final place

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Skelly feels ‘Blue Wave’ motion will fail

Walsh returns for Cody's Cats

The Kilkenny team shows just one change from that which defeated Wexford in the semi-final to play Dublin in Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Leinster Hurling Final.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2011

Dubs to have new €800,000 sponsor by October

DUBLIN chief executive John Costello has revealed that the county will have a new sponsor in place by the end of October and that the deal will be worth more than the long-running partnership with Arnotts.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2009

Daly: Dublin defeat a chance spurned

Most of us were just grateful to witness a contest rather than a crucifixion – a decade of Kilkenny dominance will do that to your expectations on Leinster hurling final day – but not Anthony Daly.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2009

Cork and Dublin host provincial finals today

Two provincial finals are throwing in this afternoon in Cork and Dublin.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2009

McCrabbe fit for Kilkenny clash

Corner forward Alan McCrabbe has been passed fit for Dublin's Leinster Hurling final showdown with Kilkenny tomorrow.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2009

No room for romance as Cats have too much power

EVEN in Dublin it’s being said — that only someone who’s delusional or incurably romantic can see any possibility other than a big Kilkenny win in tomorrow’s Leinster hurling final.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2009

TV3 scoops rights to four provincial finals

TV3 have secured the rights to live coverage of four GAA provincial championship finals this summer.

Fri, 08 May, 2009

Lyng: Playing for Wexford as exciting as playing for Ireland

WHEN Ciarán Lyng turned his back on Gaelic games at the age of 16 in pursuit of a career in English soccer, he could hardly have anticipated his first opportunity of playing in a world-class stadium in front of a capacity crowd would be in a Leinster football final.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2008

Angry Fans

Brass or bag pipes? Not much of a choice, really. But some fans are angry with the Munster Council for replacing the traditional pipe band on final day with a brass band. The TV3 honeymoon is over. They get a lash this week for the quality of their coverage and the GAA is criticised for failing to ensure live championship games are broadcast in Irish on TG4.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2008

Munster final offer is just the ticket

THREE cheers for the Munster Council.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2008

Munster final moved for TV

MUNSTER Council chiefs have delayed their provincial football final by a week in an effort to secure live television coverage.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2008

The man with his eye on the ball

BUSY times for the RTÉ sports department in Montrose. Crucial times too. The Premiership is back in its stride, the World Athletics Championships begin in Osaka on Friday, while the hurling and football championships begin to reach their annual crescendo.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2007

Higgins hopes Wexford can breed success

Wexford captain Nigel Higgins has a busier schedule than most as he and his team-mates make their final preparations ahead of this Sunday's Leinster hurling final against Kilkenny.

Tue, 26 Jun, 2007

‘Going to be another day’ factor wins out

MARTIN FOGARTY was not quite perplexed when it came to explaining the poor quality of yesterday’s Leinster hurling final.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

Minor drought, major problems

WHEN Seamus Murphy finally got his chance to manage the Wexford hurlers he was prepared to commit himself totally for two years — no more, no less.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2006

Fitzhenry: Cats waiting in long grass

OPINIONS may differ amongst the members of the Wexford hurling team about the magnitude of the task facing them in Sunday's Leinster hurling final in Croke Park, but star goalkeeper Damien Fitzhenry knows exactly what to expect.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2005

Croker comes through a real rocking

THE Croke Park playing pitch has come through the three weekend U2 concerts virtually unscathed.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2005

Munster magic must be retained

ANOTHER Munster final passes, and with it, a sense of sadness. Its timing is always at the turn of the year, just after the summer solstice, with the evenings starting to close back on us again.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2005

No problems for Offaly hurlers

Wexford will face Offaly in the Leinster Hurling final after they despatched Dublin in a one-sided affair, 2-25 to 1-13.

Sun, 20 Jun, 2004

Croke Park streaker charged with indecency

A 24-YEAR-OLD Co Wexford man appeared in Dublin District Court yesterday in connection with a streaking incident during the Leinster Hurling Final in Croke Park.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2003

DJ plays down Kilkenny’s chances, mindful of Wexford’s spirit

A YEAR AGO, DJ Carey was arranging to get his tickets for the Leinster hurling final against Wexford, looking forward to the game with as much enthusiasm as he could muster up in his particular circumstances.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2003

Birr handle cold best to retain title

Birr 2-5

Mon, 02 Dec, 2002

Leinster quarter-final rescheduled for Sunday

Dublin champions UCD will meet Rathnew of Wicklow in a re-scheduled Leinster Football quarter-final this Sunday.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2002

Kilkenny make two changes for Leinster final

Kilkenny have made two changes to their side for this Sunday’s Leinster hurling final against Wexford at Croke Park.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2002

Kilkenny to face Wexford in Leinster hurling final

Kilkenny will face Wexford in the Leinster Hurling Final after they ran out comprehensive winners over Offaly at Semple Stadium today.

Sun, 09 Jun, 2002

Dooley unlikely to be fit for Leinster semi-final

Offaly’s hopes of reaching this year’s Leinster hurling final have suffered a setback with the news that star forward Johnny Dooley is unlikey to be fit for Sunday’s semi-final clash with Kilkenny.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2002

Hurling: Dempsey names three debutants in Wexford team

Wexford make four changes from the side that was hammered by Kilkenny in the Leinster Hurling Final for Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Final against Limerick at Croke Park.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2001

Hurling: Dempsey names three debutants in Wexford team

Wexford make four changes from the side that was hammered by Kilkenny in the Leinster Hurling Final for Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Final against Limerick at Croke Park.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2001

GAA: Cats pounce on Model County

Even with 14 players - John Hoyne being sent off for a second yellow after 43 mins - Kilkenny still showed the mantle of champions as they turned in a devastating closing 20 minutes to cast aside Wexford's challenge in their Leinster Hurling Final at Croke Park.

Sun, 08 Jul, 2001