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<p> The Boherbue defence was led by the experienced Kevin Cremin. Pic: Larry Cummins</p>

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Boherbue finish strongly to hold off Dromtariffe and reach Cork IAFC semis

It wasn’t a classic in terms of quality, but in terms of passion, pride, graft and determination, there was no shortage of it.

<p>Kieran O'Sullivan scored South Kerry's goal in his side's victory over East Kerry. Pic: Clubber TV</p>

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Watch and read: South Kerry hold off late East Kerry rally as both advance

<p>Referee Paul Faloon shows a red card to Ronan Jones of Meath against Mayo back in June. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

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Shane McEntee: Referees and media must take action against simulation in GAA

Dr Crokes v Rathmore - Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final

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Paul Murphy: Rathmore drew belief from other Kerry breakthroughs

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

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Mayo rewarded with 11 All-Star nominations, Kerry get seven

Ballinora's Munster GAA appeal fails as Fermoy quarter-final spot confirmed

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Ballinora's Munster GAA appeal fails as Fermoy quarter-final spot confirmed

VFL Grand Final - Geelong Cats v Box Hill Hawks

GAA player recruitment 'top of the agenda' in AFL talks

Kerry GAA chairperson Patrick O'Sullivan accused AFL clubs of operating in 'secrecy' as they recruit Irish players

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier 1 MFC final: Late Carrigaline surge ends Ballincollig's three-in-a-row bid

Cork Premier 1 MFC final: Late Carrigaline surge ends Ballincollig's three-in-a-row bid

Carrigaline scored 1-4 without reply to seal the victory

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier 2 MFC final: Macroom force replay with late equaliser against Diarmuid Ó Murchu

Cork Premier 2 MFC final: Macroom force replay with late equaliser against Diarmuid Ó Murchu

Eoin Holland was the hero for Macroom as he got the equalising score in the second minute of injury-time

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Knockmore v Belmullet - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Ryan O'Donoghue leads Belmullet into Mayo semis

Belmullet will play Garrymore in the semi-finals while Castlebar Mitchels meet near-neighbours Breaffy.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

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The GAA can build Croke Park. So why not build houses? South Kerry’s radical solution

Falling school numbers, soaring house prices and rural depopulation are forcing clubs to rethink how Gaelic games survive

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Dingle v Dr Crokes - Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final

Will Kerry burnout force a fixtures reckoning?

The Cliffords’ long year may provide further context to convince Kerry clubs a rationalisation is required.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

The Late Late Show new season

Jordan Flynn: Mayo are ‘milking it for everything we can'

Mayo manager Andy Moran said the door remained open for Kobe McDonald to make a return in the future

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

John Cleary hopes to finalise Cork backroom team in 'next couple of weeks'

Cleary said what he's looking for in players has changed under Gaelic football's new rules.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier SFC: Ross Corkery leads Nemo Rangers to quarter-finals

S Cork Premier SFC: Ross Corkery leads Nemo Rangers to quarter-finals

Nemo Rangers will play Castlehaven in the quarter-finals

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

As it happened: Carrigaline reach Cork Premier SFC semi-finals

As it happened: Carrigaline reach Cork Premier SFC semi-finals

The final round of group stage games in the Cork Premier SFC throws in at 4pm. We'll also have updates from the Cork SAFC and the action in Kerry as Fossa face Kilcummin for a spot in the senior ranks

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Tommy Martin: 'Where we all belong' rings hollow while Gaelic games remain divided

The sense this week is of one side who feel the tough decisions and hard yards towards integration would be worth it and another side that don’t feel the juice is worth the squeeze, at least in the short term.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

For first time in seven years, Cork football's big three look vulnerable in group stage

For first time in seven years, Cork football's big three look vulnerable in group stage

County champions St Finbarr's should advance from the Cork Premier SFC group stage but the picture is more precarious for Nemo Rangers and Castlehaven

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Greater squad depth gives Clon confidence ahead of Ballincollig test

Ballincollig's situation is perilous. Two defeats have left them needing a result to avoid the relegation play-off

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Rob Downey rocket helps St Nicks reach Cork Premier JFC quarters

Rob Downey rocket helps St Nicks reach Cork Premier JFC quarters

Knowing that only victory would do to progress, St Nicks showed stern character to pass the examination against Kilmacabea

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Five-goal Cobh power into Cork Premier JFC semi-finals

Five-goal Cobh power into Cork Premier JFC semi-finals

A relegation play-off against Na Piarsaigh awaits for Urhan

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA

Irish Examiner view: Resignation of Mary McAleese is a reality check for Gaelic games

Ms McAleese’s departure should prompt reflection rather than recrimination. A new timetable must be credible, transparent, and sufficiently flexible to accommodate the formidable practical difficulties involved

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Gaelic games integration: Sport minister calls for 'realistic timeline' in wake of McAleese resignation

Gaelic games integration: Sport minister calls for 'realistic timeline' in wake of McAleese resignation

Patrick O'Donovan said: 'Some good will come out of this because all of a sudden the whole issue of integration of Gaelic games is now a top-line story'

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

GAA Annual Report Launch

Tom Ryan: No future for GAA offering male sports only

GAA director general Ryan said the April 2027 deadline for integration with the LGFA and Camogie Association was 'a little bit too ambitious'

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Ashling Thompson: GAA hoping 'we'll forget about' integration

The Cork camogie star said female players' patience with integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association has run out

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Jimmy Barry Murphy: David Clifford 'way up and beyond' the best ever

Jimmy Barry Murphy: David Clifford 'way up and beyond' the best ever

The latest batch of superlatives for Kerry's poster boy arrived following his 16-point haul that nudged Fossa into next Sunday's Kerry intermediate final.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Donegal v Down - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Jim McGuinness to remain as Donegal manager for 2027

Meanwhile, St Joseph’s-O’Connell Boys’ motion for the GAA to end its relationship with Allianz passed at a Dublin county board meeting on Monday

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Kobe McDonald with fans after the match 6/9/2026

Kobe McDonald and Crossmolina advance as Mayo club quarters take shape

In the Mayo SFC quarter-finals, Breaffy host Westport while Garrymore will welcome Crossmolina, Claremorris face Belmullet and Aghamore clash with Castlebar Mitchels

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Cathal Ó Beaglaoich in action 11/1/2026

An Ghaeltacht survive Templenoe rally to secure Kerry senior status

An Ghaeltacht held off a spirited Templenoe fightback, while Castleisland Desmonds overcame St Mary’s as both clubs secured their championship status for another year

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

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

Oisin McConville 22/6/2025

Oisín McConville to lead Wicklow in Sam Maguire campaign

McConville had been linked with other counties but he will manager Wicklow for a fifth season

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Kieran Shannon: Rush to reward goals is putting the humble point at risk

There was a collective groan last week when news broke of some potential new rule changes for Gaelic football. Leave the game alone and let it breathe. Why fix what has finally been already fixed?

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Tom Parsons 19/2/2026

Tom Parsons urges GAA and Government to support players who turn down AFL contracts

The GPA chief executive would like to see all inter-county teams provided with money for a holiday. He also underlined the financial difficulties students continue to face at inter-county level.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Champions Mayo Homecoming

Kobe McDonald's back: He strolls in with the hood up, bag in tow, like Mayo never happened

'Rain coming down, dark and the lift he gave everyone was incredible. Players and management were buzzing when we saw him walking in'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Mid Kerry v East Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

Kerry SFC draw: East Kerry get bye as Mid Kerry face North Kerry

East Kerry will play the losers of St Kierans v South Kerry in preliminary round 2 of the Kerry SFC

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Aidan O'Shea, Cillian O'Connor and Kobe McDonald 26/7/2026

S Kieran Shannon: Why Aidan O'Shea and Cillian O'Connor deserve their All-Ireland medals

Roy Keane felt he didn't deserve his 1999 Champions League winner's medal but Aidan O'Shea and Cillian O'Connor showed contribution can't just be measured by minutes on the pitch

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Donegal v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

Jim McGuinness may extend Donegal reign beyond 2027

The All-Ireland winning boss has another season left on his term.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Dr Crokes v Na Gaeil - Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Kerry club championship draws: Dr Crokes and Na Gaeil get byes to senior semi-finals

The draws have also been made for the intermediate, premier junior and junior quarter-finals

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Dr Crokes v Na Gaeil - Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Na Gaeil soar from bottom to top with victory over An Ghaeltacht

Na Gaeil began Sunday at the bottom of Group 3 but ended up claiming top spot and a semi-final bye alongside Dr Crokes

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Veterans help Kenmare rally late to defeat Templenoe

S Watch and read: Veterans help Kenmare rally late to defeat Templenoe

Kenmare have secured a quarter-final spot while their neighbours Templenoe face the possibility of relegation

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

S Watch and read: Dylan Geaney's last-gasp two-pointer saves Dingle from relegation play-offs

With both Dingle and Spa having lost to Dr Crokes and Rathmore, everything was on the line in a riveting clash in Killarney

Sun, 23 Aug, 2026

An Ghaeltacht v Glenullin - AIB GAA Football Intermediate Club Championship Final

Friendship takes back seat as An Ghaeltacht and Na Gaeil fight for Kerry senior survival

There are many deep ties between West Kerry side An Ghaeltacht and Tralee club Na Gaeil. Those will be put aside on Sunday when they face off in a crucial Kerry Senior Club Football Championship clash

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Jack Livingstone celebrates after the match 26/7/2026

Maurice Brosnan: As champions continue to stumble, will Mayo’s kickout gamble catch on?

Mayo’s All-Ireland triumph showed that winning the kickout battle is no longer everything. The next tactical evolution may centre on what teams do when possession is lost

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Meath v Roscommon - Allianz Football League Division 2

Four Meath ACL injuries 'can’t be just coincidence', says Robbie Brennan

Brennan doubts that Gaelic football's new rules are responsible for the injuries

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Tyrone v Cork - Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Final

Cork GAA expected to announce underage managerial appointments next month

Delegates at the Cork County Board meeting on Tuesday were informed that Féile Peile na nÓg will take place in the county in 2027 and 2028

Wed, 19 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: McMahon delivers late twist as Dr Crokes edge Dingle

S Watch and read: McMahon delivers late twist as Dr Crokes edge Dingle

Crokes led by 11 points in the first half but Dingle fought back to lead by four with just over five minutes to play. The drama was far from over though.

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Inside Andy Moran's Mayo masterplan: How the All-Ireland was won

It has taken all his energy, passion and vision to bring his county the prize they have so long craved. Andy Moran retraces his Mayo journey to infinity and beyond.

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

S Watch and read: Rathmore storm back to deny Spa in East Kerry derby

Spa appeared poised for victory against their local rivals but Rathmore's experienced players came to the fore when they were needed

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Colin Griffin and Paul O'Connor 17/10/2021

Four final defeats but Kenmare belief as strong as ever

Kenmare have reached the Kerry Club SFC final four times in the last nine seasons but have never won. Their latest campaign gets underway against Austin Stacks on Saturday

Sat, 15 Aug, 2026