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<p>Cora Staunton: 'I just think it's really important that young girls get the same opportunities as their siblings. They shouldn't be treated any differently.' Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

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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

<p>Damien Cahalane made his Cork senior hurling debut in 2012. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile</p>

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Damien Cahalane set to miss out on Cork’s 2027 hurling panel

<p> Ben Hegarty fires over a point for Christian Brothers College Cork (CBC) in the Harty Cup against Our Lady's Templemore at Bansha, Co Tipperary. Pic: Larry Cummins</p>

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Watch and read: CBC hold off Templemore to reach Harty Cup quarter-finals

Watch and read: James O’Donnell hits 1-4 as Tulla power past Castletroy in Harty Cup

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Watch and read: James O’Donnell hits 1-4 as Tulla power past Castletroy in Harty Cup

Watch and read: Midleton CBS keep Harty Cup hopes alive with Ardscoil Rís draw

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Watch and read: Midleton CBS keep Harty Cup hopes alive with Ardscoil Rís draw

Watch and read: Goalkeeper’s injury-time point earns AG draw with Harty Cup holders Nenagh

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Watch and read: Goalkeeper’s injury-time point earns AG draw with Harty Cup holders Nenagh

Aidan McCarthy 1/11/2026

Aidan McCarthy: Munster run not a bonus for Inagh-Kilnamona

The Inagh-Kilnamona sharpshooter insists the Clare champions aren't in bonus territory

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

TJ Reid with the Tom Walsh Cup 25/10/2026

TJ Reid 'felt disrespected' by Kilkenny retirement question after county final win

Reid says he felt ‘disrespected’ by questions about his Kilkenny future after Ballyhale’s county final victory, before deciding later that evening to end his 20-season inter-county hurling career

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

The Loughrea team celebrate as Shane O'Brien holds the Tom Callinan Cup 1/11/2026

Loughrea pass ferocious Larkin's test to seal hat-trick

Loughrea passed that examination of nerve and in the end it was their skill that carried them up the steps of Pearse Stadium.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

'They're just really strong characters': Erin's Own seal Cork top flight return

'They're just really strong characters': Erin's Own seal Cork top flight return

Matt O’Riordan struck five points as Erin’s Own overcame the early loss of Robbie O’Flynn to beat Carrigtwohill and secure an immediate return to the Cork Premier SHC

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Tommy Larkins v Loughrea - Galway County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Loughrea break Tommy Larkin’s heart to secure three in a row

The champions march on to an All-Ireland semi-final.

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Abbeydorney edge another extra-time epic at expense of Clashmore

Abbeydorney edge another extra-time epic at expense of Clashmore

Substitute Oisin Maunsell struck the decisive goal, while Michael O’Leary’s extraordinary late equaliser rescued Abbeydorney from defeat in normal time

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

Aidan McCarthy celebrates with Josh Guyler 11/10/2026

S Anthony Daly: David versus Goliath? Inagh-Kilnamona are no underdogs against Glen Rovers

Considering the massive impact he made on the All-Ireland final, it's hard to understand how Cian Lynch missed out on winning an All-Star award

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Cardiac kids Carrigtwohill eager for final frenzy

Cardiac kids Carrigtwohill eager for final frenzy

Carrigtwohill face Erin's Own on Sunday in the Cork SAHC final, their first appearance in a county decider since 2011

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Seánie McGrath: Erin's Own look the part but Carrigtwohill keep defying the odds

S Seánie McGrath: Erin's Own look the part but Carrigtwohill keep defying the odds

Carrigtwohill’s resilience, Erin’s Own’s revival and the growing influence of outside coaches headline a busy weekend of Cork club hurling

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Gearoid Hegarty celebrates after the match 5/7/2026

Gearóid Hegarty Q&A: Limerick star wins second hurler of the year award

Hegarty has been named hurler of the year for a second time, adding to his 2020 award

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Dublin v Kilkenny - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

Kilkenny legend TJ Reid retires from inter-county hurling

Reid said the decision to retire was 'not easy, but I leave with immense pride and no regrets'

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

Limerick v Tipperary - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

National Hurling League Division 1A final could still be rescheduled for Ryder Cup week

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) have floated the possibility of an interprovincial hurling game in Limerick the week of the Ryder Cup, which celebrates 100 years in 2027. Next year also marks the 100-year anniversary of the first Railway Cup.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Ballyhale Shamrocks v Tullaroan - Kilkenny County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

TJ Reid confirms he's ready to extend inter-county career if called upon

Reid, who will turn 39 next month, fired five points as Shamrocks beat Tullaroan by 22 points in the Kilkenny SHC final to claim a 22nd title

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

'We're the guinea pigs': Hurling's rule trials bring frustration and early encouragement

'We're the guinea pigs': Hurling's rule trials bring frustration and early encouragement

In the first game played under hurling's experimental rules, Maynooth University defeated UCD. The requirement for a clear striking action with a handpass caused frustration but referee Chris Mooney felt the allowance of six steps sped up the game

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

GAA Hurling Expert Advisory Group Trial Rule Media Briefing

Hurling chiefs braced for criticism as new rules rolled out

John Meyler wants the trial rules to receive as much exposure so that they can be road-tested properly.

Wed, 21 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

Glen Rovers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Glen Rovers set sights on ending 50-year Munster wait

Glen captain Adam Lynch said the Cork champions are '100% going to go' to try and win the Munster title

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Cork supporters get chance to salute Séamus Harnedy on Ireland duty

Kilkenny's Mikey Butler will captain the Ireland hurling-shinty team while Cork's Ashling Thompson will captain the camogie-shinty side

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

William Buckley and Robert Downey 18/10/2026

Paudie Murray left puzzled by second half Barrs fade against Glen Rovers

'Goals win games. They got them. We didn't,' said Barrs manager Murray

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Eoin O'Leary and Ethan Twomey 18/10/2026

Cork hurling final player ratings: Coughlan and O'Leary shine for the Glen

Glen Rovers beat St Finbarr's 2-20 to 0-23 in the Cork Premier SHC final. Here's how we rated the players

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Cork County Hurling Final Talking Points: The match-ups that matter as Glen and Barrs collide

Cork County Hurling Final Talking Points: The match-ups that matter as Glen and Barrs collide

Cork stars will go to war on Sunday in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in the first Glen-Barrs county final since 1988

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Kanturk v St Finbarrs - Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Cork Premier SHC final: Barrs have finishing power to edge Glen Rovers

Glen have not produced anything comparable for impressiveness to the final 15 minutes of the Barrs’ semi-final victory over Kanturk

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Paudie Murray during the game 4/10/2026

'You either sink or swim': Paudie Murray embraces Barrs' expectations

From his schooldays overlooking the Glen field to leading St Finbarr’s into a county final against their great rivals, Paudie Murray knows the expectations that come with the job

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Tomás Mulcahy on his Glen versus Barrs memories and what makes the rivalry so special

Tomás Mulcahy on his Glen versus Barrs memories and what makes the rivalry so special

The Blackpool side are preparing to take on the Blues in the Cork showpiece on Sunday.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Champions St Joseph's lay down early Harty Cup marker against Midleton CBS

Champions St Joseph's lay down early Harty Cup marker against Midleton CBS

Nenagh outfit raised four green flags at Kilmallock, three in the first half

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

'Player welfare goes out the window': Barrs chair Hayes on quick turnaround between finals

'Player welfare goes out the window': Barrs chair Hayes on quick turnaround between finals

This Sunday, the Togher side meet Glen Rovers in the Co-op SuperStores Premier SHC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with the football decider against Nemo Rangers set for seven days later

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Carlow v Laois - Joe McDonagh Cup Final

Champions Laois dominate Joe McDonagh Cup team of the year

Four counties are represented on the selection

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Glen Rovers coach Eoghan Cronin: 'Winning with fellas you soldiered with is as good as anything'

Glen Rovers coach Eoghan Cronin: 'Winning with fellas you soldiered with is as good as anything'

Cronin's father Don was involved with Glen Rovers teams through the years while his uncle Ted Owens was part Cork's 1999 All-Ireland winning backroom set-up

Wed, 14 Oct, 2026

Tralee CBS make Kerry hurling history with first Harty Cup win

Tralee CBS make Kerry hurling history with first Harty Cup win

Tralee CBS came from five points down, scoring 2-4 without reply, to beat Cashel Community School in the Harty Cup. It was a first victory in the competition for a Kerry school

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Kerry v Derry - Christy Ring Cup Final

Kerry's Boyle and New York's Tipp duo named in Champion 15

The Champion 15 is the team of the year for the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Ben O'Connor 18/9/2026

Munster and Barrs make it a special Páirc double for Ben O'Connor

O’Connor joined the Munster academy a year after helping the Barrs to their most recent senior championship

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Harty Cup: Perrill's late heroics rescue draw for Tulla against Lismore

Harty Cup: Perrill's late heroics rescue draw for Tulla against Lismore

Lismore led by four points with two minutes of normal time to play before Perrill came up trumps for Tulla

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Harty Cup: St Colman's hold off late Castletroy rally to win opener

Harty Cup: St Colman's hold off late Castletroy rally to win opener

Cork minor Sam McCarthy's five points from play and Alan Cotter's dead-ball accuracy were key parts of the St Colman's College, Fermoy victory

Mon, 12 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

Inagh-Kilnamona v Kilmaley - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

'We have been knocking on the door': Fitzgerald savours Inagh-Kilnamona's Clare breakthrough

Inagh-Kilnamona claimed their first Clare SHC as an amalgamation

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Monaleen v Kilmallock - Limerick County Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Kilmallock hold their nerve to reach first Limerick SHC final in four years

Pierce Connery scored 1-8 for Kilmallock in the win against Monaleen

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

'Nobody like JBM' - 10 takeaways from Hoggie: My Story

'Nobody like JBM' - 10 takeaways from Hoggie: My Story

On an emotional night in Glen Rovers, Patrick Horgan's club showed its appreciation for three decades of dreaming big.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Kimaley v Éire Óg Ennis - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

S Christy O'Connor's: No backward step taken on the western front

Elsewhere Moycarkey will be hoping that 42 will be the magic number once more while there are wafter-thin margins expected in the Longford final – again

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Kilkenny v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Eoin Murphy urged Henry Shefflin to prioritise Kilkenny's future

The four-time All-Ireland winner, who announced his retirement from inter-county hurling on Friday, said new Kilkenny manager Shefflin 'needs to be considering 2027 and beyond'

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Eoin Murphy dejected after the game 23/7/2023

Kilkenny hurling great Eoin Murphy announces retirement after 16 years

The Glenmore goalkeeper steps away with four All-Ireland titles, four All-Stars and 10 Leinster senior hurling medals.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2026

Mikey Carey tackles Conor Whelan 18/4/2026

New Leinster hurling format would only guarantee counties one home game

In a four-team group, counties would be expected to play one game at home, another away as well as a neutral venue

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Leinster GAA Hurling Championship Review Workgroup - Media Briefing

Former GAA president backs proposed new Leinster SHC structure to increase excitement

Brennan is head of the workgroup examining the current structure of the provincial championship, and its relationship with the Joe McDonagh Cup and the All-Ireland series

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026