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<p>Mark Cronin: 'Every time you win another game, the buzz gets better and better. You bounce into training on a Tuesday.' Pic: ©INPHO/David Ribeiro</p>

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'Our focal point up front': Mark Cronin back in full flow for Nemo Rangers

Cronin has scored 1-24 (0-11 from play) across the Cork semi-final, final, and the Munster quarter-final

<p>Paddy Tally: 'What was the point of Andy Moran bringing me into a team if we weren’t about winning the All-Ireland? So, when I thought things or boys were soft, I was going to call it out.' Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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'He went through me': Paddy Tally's first Mayo meeting left impression on Ryan O'Donoghue

<p>CHRISTMAS CRACKER: The South Kerry SFC final is one of the peninsula's great festive occasions iN December - often the townies from Caherciveen, St Mary's, are the ones to beat. Pic: Stephen McCarthy, Sportsfile</p>

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Dan the Man: the Liberator, religion and football in South Kerry

Mark Cronin 8/11/2026

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Clinical Nemo Rangers punish Loughmore-Castleiney wastefulness

Nemo Rangers v Loughmore-Castleiney - AIB Munster GAA Senior Club Football Championship Quarter-Final

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'We weren't winning the middle eight': Half-time message helps Nemo to Munster semis

Tommy Mallen scores a goal 8/11/2026

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Scotstown make their chances count in one-point extra-time victory over Magherafelt

2026 GWA awards, in association with the Dalata Hotel Group

Andy Moran: 'I think we underestimated the size of the Mayo brand'

Andy Moran was named 2026 GWA Football Personality of the Year at the Gaelic Writers’ Association awards, sponsored by Clayton Hotels, which took place at the Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge on Friday night.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

O'Sullivan double sends Tralee CBS into all-Kerry Frewen Cup final

O'Sullivan double sends Tralee CBS into all-Kerry Frewen Cup final

Tralee CBS will play St Brendan's Killarney in an all-Kerry Frewen Cup final

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Ballina Stephenites v Westport - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Cora Staunton warns integration delays could cost Gaelic games a generation of players

Staunton said the players leaving Ireland for the AFLW is the 'elephant in the room' for women's Gaelic games

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Meath v Galway - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Dublin and Meath set to share Croke Park bill in busy league schedule

Dublin and Meath are set to share a Croke Park double bill on January 30

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Éamonn Fitzmaurice 3/10/2026

Éamonn Fitzmaurice confirmed for three-year term as Galway boss, Fallon and O'Sullivan on board too

Soccer and basketball twist to exciting Galway set up, with Lisa Fallon and Ballincollig's Ciarán O'Sullivan on the ticket too.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Paul Walsh guides weary Kanturk to their twin peaks - winners and promoted to football's top tier

Paul Walsh guides weary Kanturk to their twin peaks - winners and promoted to football's top tier

Kanturk know heartbreak at this level too well over the past three years so they will, in time, sympathise with Eire Og who played a lot of, and in truth, the more free-flowing football.

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Wicklow v Limerick - Allianz Football League Division 3 South Round 3

'We’ll get Christmas out of these celebrations': Fr Casey's savour glory

Adrian Enright was a chasing a Limerick SFC title for 13 years. He finally got his medal with Sunday's victory over Kildimo-Pallaskenry

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

As it happened: Kanturk and Erin's Own seal promotion to top tier

As it happened: Kanturk and Erin's Own seal promotion to top tier

In Cork, there was joy for the Kanturk footballers and the Erin's Own hurlers, while Loughrea retained their Galway SHC title.

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Daniel Goulding: 'It's funny, a lot of our 2010 Cork team are still playing'

Daniel Goulding: 'It's funny, a lot of our 2010 Cork team are still playing'

At 40, Cork All-Ireland winner Daniel Goulding is still offering plenty to Eire Óg's bid to return to the top tier of football in the county

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Watch and read: Kilmurry power past Buttevant to claim third Cork title in five seasons

S Watch and read: Kilmurry power past Buttevant to claim third Cork title in five seasons

Kilmurry added the IAFC title to the JAFC and Premier JFC titles won in 2022 and ’24 respectively

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

County final talking points: Bouncing back, impressing Cork selectors and dual demands

County final talking points: Bouncing back, impressing Cork selectors and dual demands

Bandon and Uibh Laoire are on the big stage after losing 12 months ago but the stats show how hard it is to pull off a victory

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Consistency is Kilmurry's hallmark as they chase a third county title in five seasons

Consistency is Kilmurry's hallmark as they chase a third county title in five seasons

Mid Cork side have also landed the Munster junior crown, and an U21 trophy, since their breakthrough in 2022

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Kanturk's dual operators have one more summit to climb

Kanturk's dual operators have one more summit to climb

Kanturk face Éire Óg in the Cork SAFC final seeking to join the tiny group of clubs operating at Premier Senior level in both football and hurling

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

An Ghaeltacht v Sallins - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Semi-Final

Reigning champions An Ghaeltacht withdraw from West Kerry SFC amid fixtures row

An Ghaeltacht chairperson Dara Ó Cinnéide said the club 'did not wish to participate in a competition that wasn't being shown due respect'

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

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

Mayo's Jack Carney admits 'impostor syndrome' over footballer of the year nomination

Carney said players from rural areas like Achill and Belmullet have to earn everything 'twofold'

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

GAA Special Congress 2025

James Horan: Gaelic football teams ruling out attacking options before trying them

Horan also explained how important researching the tendencies of a referee can be in a big game.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: The changing way our games are covered, what is footballing nous?

S The Gaelic Football Show: The changing way our games are covered, what is footballing nous?

Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan discuss how county finals show the way our games are now covered.

Listen | Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

John Wigginton Barrett in action against Mark Cronin 25/10/2026

'It almost felt like a famine for us': Mark Cronin hails Nemo's character to end losing final run

This Nemo group was responsible for the club’s first ever back-to-back county final defeats. This Nemo group was responsible for the club’s first ever three-in-a-row of county final defeats. Unwanted history was theirs.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Three players, one devastating connection: The St Finbarr’s formula Nemo must solve

Three players, one devastating connection: The St Finbarr’s formula Nemo must solve

Ian Maguire, Brian Hayes and Steven Sherlock have forged a devastating partnership as St Finbarr’s chase back-to-back Cork football titles

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Oisin O'Neill 18/10/2026

S Oisín O’Neill’s Armagh SFC final diary: Crossmaglen, Caolan and the cup in the graveyard

Oisin O’Neill is a current Armagh senior footballer who played for his club, Crossmaglen Rangers, last weekend as they won a record 48th Senior Club Championship title.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Galway v Dublin - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Galway football final rescheduled due to weather warnings

Finals in Mayo have also been rescheduled

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

John Cleary 10/5/2026

John Cleary reshapes Cork backroom team with Gavin Gallagher set for coaching role

There are two further changes to the backroom team with Mallow man Terry O'Brien appointed goalkeeping coach, while St Finbarr's Dylan Byrne will join the strength and conditioning team

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Watch and read: St Brendan's shrug off black card to power past Milltown in Corn Uí Mhuirí

S Watch and read: St Brendan's shrug off black card to power past Milltown in Corn Uí Mhuirí

Jonah Casey’s penalty save proved crucial as St Brendan’s overcame a second-half black card to beat Presentation Milltown in their Corn Uí Mhuirí opener

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Fossa v Stewartstown Harps - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Championship Final

Adrian Sheehan back at Fossa helm following Jerome Stack’s surprise departure

Stack's surprise departure threw a spanner in the Fossa works ahead of the Munster Club IFC campaign

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

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

'We need to go up another few levels': Kenmare embrace buzz of historic Kerry final

Kenmare Shamrocks play Dr Crokes on Sunday in the club's first ever Kerry SFC final

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Hammies master the elements to win west Cork derby

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Hammies master the elements to win west Cork derby

An unanswered 1-3 for Hamilton High School, Bandon would prove to be the winning of the game against Mount St Michael, Rosscarbery

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Late goals help Rochestown break Killorglin hearts

S Corn Uí Mhuirí: Late goals help Rochestown break Killorglin hearts

Two late goals from Douglas duo Tomás Reddington and substitute Ódhran Kenna earned St. Francis College, Rochestown victory over Intermediate School Killorglin

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Coláiste Choilm strike twice in added time to rescue dramatic draw

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Coláiste Choilm strike twice in added time to rescue dramatic draw

Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig scored two goals in injury time followed by a point from Joe Miskella to rescue a draw against De La Salle, Macroom

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Darragh Keane grabs 1-12 as St Brendan's ease into Frewen Cup semis

S Darragh Keane grabs 1-12 as St Brendan's ease into Frewen Cup semis

The David Clifford-coached Sem side showed glimpses of their master's influence with some quick movement and slick inter passing that proved too much for the Bishopstown school.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

St Eunan's v Naomh Conaill - Donegal County Senior Club Football Championship Final

S Fogarty Forum: The AFL understand one thing – transactions

Were it not for the AFL’s keenness to revive the International Rules series, the GAA would not have the opportunity to drive a hard bargain over the recruitment of Gaelic games players

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Nemo Rangers hoping Barry Cripps can play a part against the Barrs

Nemo Rangers hoping Barry Cripps can play a part against the Barrs

Nemo, who were troubled by injuries through the group phase, are bidding to avoid a fourth consecutive county final defeat when they take on the Barrs this Sunday

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Watch and read: Dr Crokes survive Spa fightback to reach Kerry SFC final

S Watch and read: Dr Crokes survive Spa fightback to reach Kerry SFC final

Crokes led by 11 points early in the second half but two goals from David Spillane, completing his hat-trick, got Spa back in the game but their valiant effort was not enough.

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Watch and read: Seanie O'Shea hits eight to lead Kenmare into first Kerry SFC final

S Watch and read: Seanie O'Shea hits eight to lead Kenmare into first Kerry SFC final

O'Shea got more than half of Kenmare's scores against a wasteful North Kerry, while his brother Dara was an important figure, answering an SOS during the week to return from travelling in Indonesia after regular full-back James McCarthy broke a bone in his leg

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

'Not as much piggery': Support for kickout and four-point goal trial, handpass remains contentious

'Not as much piggery': Support for kickout and four-point goal trial, handpass remains contentious

Referee Christopher Ryan said policing the three consecutive handpass limit will put officials under a 'massive overload'

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Limerick v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4

Three-goal Fr Casey's power into Limerick football final

Fr Casey's reached their 26th Limerick SFC final. Though, they haven't won the title since 2006

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Wicklow v Limerick - Tailteann Cup Semi-Final

Kildimo-Pallaskenry dethrone Mungret to reach first Limerick SFC final

Kildimo-Pallaskenry won the county junior B title 12 years ago. They now have the full set of Limerick football titles in their sights

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

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

All Those Years of Mayo Football. And Then 2026

There's been too many Mayo moments in Croke Park to weep over - though not too many to be intriguing reference points for the glorious end game last July. In a new book by Liam Horan - ‘I Can See It Still' - the journalist and writer reflects on a one-time unhealthy Dublin fascination with Lee Keegan - and how Mayo managed it

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Kildare v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1

Spa riding wave of belief into Kerry semi-final

The Kerry SFC semi-final is new territory for Spa. For their opponents Dr Crokes, it's a different story

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Ciaran Kilkenny 2/9/2018

Dublin icon Ciarán Kilkenny will manage TUD in the Sigerson Cup

During his own third-level days at St Pat’s Drumcondra, Kilkenny served as player-manager during the college’s maiden campaign in the Sigerson Cup in 2016

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Finnbarr Roarty reacts to his missed goal chance 23/3/2025

James Horan: What does Finbarr Roarty's departure mean for Donegal's All-Ireland chances?

There is an obvious comparison. Their style, their athleticism, their Young Footballer of the Year awards, Finnbarr Roarty’s move to the AFL felt strikingly similar to Oisín Mullin.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

How the GAA’s extensive data report can make you a better coach

How the GAA’s extensive data report can make you a better coach

The Kerry SFC quarter-final between Dr Crokes and Austin Stacks illustrated much about where Gaelic football stands right now

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

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

Two-time Kerry All-Ireland winner Tadhg Morley retires from inter-county football

Kerry boss Jack O'Connor said Morley 'was one of those players who made a manager’s job easier'

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Moycarkey-Borris v Thurles Sarsfields - Tipperary County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

S Christy O'Connor: Thurles Sarsfields grow and mature in Ronan Maher’s absence

Four months on from it looking like their season had gone up in smokes, Thurles Sarsfields are Tipp chamions

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn v Salthill-Knocknacarra - Galway County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Rob Finnerty fires Salthill-Knocknacarra into Galway final rematch with Maigh Cuilinn

Salthill are aiming to win their first Galway SFC title since 2012

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026