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<p>Former Cork footballer Juliet Murphy was inducted into the LGFA Hall of Fame at the TG4 All Stars Awards banquet on Saturday. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Fogarty Forum: For integration to happen, female codes must first unite

Same stubbornness that has defined camogie and LGFA relationship was again on show on awards tonight

<p>Dara O'Shea, left, St. Pius X BNS, in action against Conn O'Riordan, St. Josephs BNS during the 2011 Allianz Cumann na mBunscol football finals. Pic: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE </p>

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Christy O'Connor: Traces of GAA DNA on show in Budapest

<p>Colm Basquel scored 1-4 for Ballyboden St Enda's as the Dublin champions beat Wexford's Castletown in the Leinster SFC quarter-finals. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile</p>

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Ballyboden cut loose after the break to crush Castletown and set up Tullamore clash

'They don’t know how to lose': Ballinora coach hails heroes after extra-time triumph

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'They don’t know how to lose': Ballinora coach hails heroes after extra-time triumph

Down v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2

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Seán Powter interview: 'For most of my career, I have felt like a solo athlete rather than a team player'

David Clifford guides Sem to big win over the Green in Frewen semi

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David Clifford guides Sem to big win over the Green in Frewen semi

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Jack Sweeney shines as Kenmare hit 2-14 from play against St Flannan's

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Jack Sweeney shines as Kenmare hit 2-14 from play against St Flannan's

Kenmare move top of the Corn Uí Mhuirí Group 1 on score difference ahead of St Francis College, Rochestown.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Adam O’Neill inspires Killorglin in thriller against Mallow

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Adam O’Neill inspires Killorglin in thriller against Mallow

Adam O'Neill scored 13 points for IS Killorglin, including four two-pointers

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

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

Munster GAA overwhelmingly votes to postpone football championship seeding

It had been proposed that the top two ranked teams in the league would receive separate byes to the Munster SFC semi-finals.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Who are the GAA’s 15 most marketable stars?

S Who are the GAA’s 15 most marketable stars?

As GAA luminaries gather for the annual All-Stars knees-up, most of the games' most high profile and savvy stars will be in the room - though not all of them.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Madden v Newbridge - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

McAteer stars as Derry's Newbridge overpower Armagh's Madden

Newbridge will face Monaghan champions Scotstown in the Ulster semi-finals.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards 2025

David Clifford credits winter break for return to top form

Clifford and Kerry manager Jack O'Connor "laid it all out on the table" during a chat following a disappointing 2024 season for the Kingdom.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Carlow v Westmeath - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

S Christy O'Connor: Tom Mullally hopes to make local knowledge count

Tom Mullally has become well accustomed to having plenty of inside knowledge on certain teams

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Oisin Gallen and Jason Foley 27/7/2025

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Football All-Star selection shows that the backs are back

The selection of Louth's Sam Mulroy will generate most debate. Did he have a better season than Conor O’Donnell or Rob Finnerty?

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards 2025

All-Ireland champions Kerry scoop eight All-Star awards

After winning no All-Star in 2024, it is the Kingdom’s largest haul in 44 years.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards 2025

David Clifford named Footballer of the Year as he eyes Kerry great Jacko

Jack O'Shea won four footballer of the year awards.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Alex Finn fires Presentation Milltown to historic Russell Cup triumph

Alex Finn fires Presentation Milltown to historic Russell Cup triumph

Fin scored 3-6 for Milltown as they pulled off a remarkable comeback in the final 10 minutes.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

St Vincent's v Ballinteer St John's - Dubin County Senior Football Championship Round 1

Dublin face Laois in Ger Brennan's first game in charge

The O'Byrne Cup final is scheduled to be broadcast by TG4.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Cavan v Westmeath - Tailteann Cup Final

GAA considers restricting full-time staff from coaching outside their own clubs and counties

Potential conflicts of interest are a concern for the GAA's leadership.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Mayo v Roscommon - Connacht GAA Football Minor Championship Final

'We felt it was inevitable': John Maughan on Mayo teen Kobe McDonald’s AFL move

Mayo teenager Kobe McDonald will join AFL club St Kilda after completing his Leaving Cert. Crossmolina manager John Maughan said the club is "happy for him".

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Kerry v Roscommon - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

Kerry set to open National League campaign against Roscommon

In a rematch of the All-Ireland final, Kerry travel to Donegal in the second round.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

GPA Membership Annual Survey 2025 Launch

Tom Parsons: More can be done to ensure players 'think twice' about Aussie rules move

"The data from our inter-county report showed that inter-county players started their career earning more but by the time they got to 30, they were earning less than their peers."

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Donegal v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Preliminary Quarter-Final

GAAGO revenue rose to €5.7m in final year before GAA buyout

The GAA bought RTÉ out of their 50% share of GAAGO earlier this year, rebranding it as GAA+.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Gaelic Writers Association Awards 2025

Cork football great Larry Tompkins opens up on rare cancer diagnosis and recovery

Cork football great Larry Tompkins reflects on his 18-month battle with a rare lung cancer and the fight to stay positive

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Senior Football Championship Final

Ian Maguire: 'I couldn't be prouder of the group. I think we've put a lot of ghosts to bed'

For years, Nemo Rangers haunted St Finbarr’s championship dreams. On Sunday night, Ian Maguire and company ended the nightmare

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Brian Hayes celebrate with the Andy Scannell Cup 26/10/2025

S Kieran Shannon: The Barrs reaffirm status as Munster's supreme dual club

The day of the dual county player is dead but it is still alive and well at club level.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Austin Stacks v Dingle - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

S John Fogarty: Ground rules need to be set for AFL poachers

It should be regulated how and where players can be contacted, and it should be insisted the AFL clubs work with the GAA units who invested in these footballers.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

East Cork JAFC: Carraig na bhFear win the Jim Ryan cup for the first time in 50 years

East Cork JAFC: Carraig na bhFear win the Jim Ryan cup for the first time in 50 years

Carraig na bhFear had trailed Erin's Own by a point in the second half but then reeled off 2-5 without replay to claim victory.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Senior Football Championship Final

Watch: 'We thought we were in trouble' - JBM hails Barrs' experience and depth

St Finbarr's selector Jimmy Barry-Murphy also paid tribute to his side's manager, Brian Roche

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

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

S Christy O'Connor: The manic nature of football's thrilling momentum switches

Leads which were previously viewed as insurmountable in football are now being toppled thanks to the new rules.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Oisin O'Hara celebrates 26/10/2025

Darragh McMullan powers Madden to maiden Armagh senior title

McMullan score three points and conduct Madden's attack as they defeated Cullyhanna.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

'We kicked it away': Nemo boss admits missed chances cost his side dearly against Barrs

'We kicked it away': Nemo boss admits missed chances cost his side dearly against Barrs

Nemo had a chance to equaliser at the end of the game but the shot hit the post, and the Barrs won by a point.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Steven Sherlock and Ethan Twomey celebrate after the final whistle 26/10/2025

At the sixth attempt, Barrs finally get the better of Nemo in final that went to the wire

St Finbarr's have won their first Cork Premier SFC title since 2021 and an 11th overall. For Nemo, they will rue their late missed chances.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

‘A bit of a pipe dream’ realised as Knocknagree rise to Cork football's top tier

S ‘A bit of a pipe dream’ realised as Knocknagree rise to Cork football's top tier

After defeats in 2022 and 2024, Knocknagree rose to the Cork Premier SFC with victory over Cill na Martra.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Austin Stacks v Dingle - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

Paul Geaney-inspired Dingle end 77-year wait for Kerry SFC title

Paul Geaney scored 2-2 for Dingle as they defeated Austin Stacks

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

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

Ballina pull off incredible comeback to win Mayo football final

It’s hard to imagine this thrilling replay of the Mayo senior football championship final being known as anything other than ‘The Evan Regan final’ in years to come.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Patrick Kelly: From Cork's urban princes to brilliant rural standouts

S Patrick Kelly: From Cork's urban princes to brilliant rural standouts

The contrast of Sunday's Cork football pairings is stark. From the highly populated urban surrounds of the south side of Cork City to the sparsely-populated rural hinterland straddling the county bounds

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Ireland v Israel - FIBA Europe Eurobasket 2025 Championship Qualifier

Screens and transitions: top basketball coach Weldon has 'fingerprints all over' Dingle

Fast breaks, screens, and spacing — Dingle’s football has a basketball twist this season. They face Austin Stacks in Sunday's Kerry SFC final.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Cill na Martra and Knocknagree show power of community and culture

S Cill na Martra and Knocknagree show power of community and culture

As Cill na Martra and Knocknagree meet with both on the cusp of top tier Cork football, their rise is about than trophies. It's about a shared culture of community, volunteerism, and pride.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Coláiste Choilm hold off Skibb fightback in Cork derby

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Coláiste Choilm hold off Skibb fightback in Cork derby

Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig held a six-point lead over Skibbereen late in the first half, and would win by that margin, but in between they had to withstand a fightback.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Sharp Clonakilty gain revenge on Sem with statement win in Corn Uí Mhuirí opener

Sharp Clonakilty gain revenge on Sem with statement win in Corn Uí Mhuirí opener

This was no smash-and-grab victory by Clonakilty. The Cork side were simply hungrier and more efficient than their Kerry opponents.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Kerry v Mayo - Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Killian Fitzgerald fires Milltown to mid Kerry derby victory over Killorglin

Presentation Milltown claimed the honours edging out Intermediate School Killorglin in a thrilling finish sealed by late scores from Killian Fitzgerald and Kevin Coffey.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Tom Parsons and Gemma Begley 21/10/2025

GPA chiefs says seven-month inter-county GAA season would be 'blockbuster'

92% of players want the entire inter-county GAA season to last just seven months, or less.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Kerry schools still set standard as Cork face hard questions

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Kerry schools still set standard as Cork face hard questions

Kerry’s schools are still setting the pace in the Corn Uí Mhuirí, but across the border, Cork faces growing pressure to fix a broken underage system.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Eoin Maguire stars as Hammies blow away Mallow in all-Cork clash

Corn Uí Mhuirí: Eoin Maguire stars as Hammies blow away Mallow in all-Cork clash

Eoin Maguire, younger brother of Cork seniors Cathal and Rory, scored 10 points, including three two-pointers.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Philly McMahon 19/10/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Outside manager is back in GAA’s crosshairs

A snapshot analysis of 10 senior county finals shows 13 of the 20 club teams involved were either managed or coached by an outsider.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Mike Murray is tackled by Luke Tunney 19/10/2025

S Maurice Brosnan: Club finals show every day is still a learning day under Gaelic football's new rules

Across county finals and coaching rooms alike, Gaelic football’s thinkers are already plotting its next evolution.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

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

Christy O'Connor: Should every county final level at normal time go to a replay?

It has been a remarkable period for club doubles but this year again showed just how difficult it is to achieve it.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Athy v Naas - Kildare County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Hyland sticks it to doubters in victory speech after Athy stun Naas in Kildare final

Athy ended Naas’s bid for a historic five-in-a-row as David Hyland’s inspired side delivered a powerful, composed display to claim their first Kildare SFC title since 2020.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Conor Geaney hits 1-6 as Dingle overcome sluggish start to reach Kerry SFC final

Conor Geaney hits 1-6 as Dingle overcome sluggish start to reach Kerry SFC final

Dingle will face Austin Stacks in an all-club Kerry SFC final after a victory over Mid Kerry in which AFL player Mark O'Connor made a surprise start for the west Kerry team.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025