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<p>Paul Kinnerk has been John Kiely's right hand man for all six of Limerick's recent All-Ireland victories. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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Paul Kinnerk expected to remain with Limerick for 2027

The possibility of Kinnerk departing John Kiely’s Limeirck set-up had alerted counties to make informal enquiries

<p> Brian Hayes returned to action for the St Finbarr's hurlers in their Cork Premier SHC quarter-final victory over Imokilly. Pic: Larry Cummins</p>

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Watch and read: Buckley shines as Barrs power past Imokilly into Cork Premier SHC semis

<p>Watergrasshill’s Daire O’Leary makes a break. Pic: Chani Anderson</p>

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Watch and Read: Watergrasshill come out on top in SAHC thriller to book semi-final

Watch and Read: Holders Sars shocked by Kanturk in Cork Premier SHC cracker

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Watch and Read: Holders Sars shocked by Kanturk in Cork Premier SHC cracker

Watch and Read: Relief for Fr O'Neill's as they preserve top flight status with win over Douglas

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Watch and Read: Relief for Fr O'Neill's as they preserve top flight status with win over Douglas

Glen secure top flight semi-final for first time in five years with inspired win over Charleville

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Glen secure top flight semi-final for first time in five years with inspired win over Charleville

As it happened: Kanturk, Barrs, and Glen Rovers reach Cork Premier SHC semis

As it happened: Kanturk, Barrs, and Glen Rovers reach Cork Premier SHC semis

Fr O'Neill's will play Premier SHC next year after beating Douglas in the top tier relegation play-off

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Cork IAHC: Aghada survive remarkable Mallow fightback in six-goal thriller

Cork IAHC: Aghada survive remarkable Mallow fightback in six-goal thriller

Next up for Aghada is a clash with Sars in the semi-final, with Midleton facing Bandon on the other side of the draw.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Rampant Carrigaline hit 0-32 against Cloyne to reach Cork Premier IHC semis

S Watch and read: Rampant Carrigaline hit 0-32 against Cloyne to reach Cork Premier IHC semis

The loss of centre-back Nathan Coleman to a late red card following a scuffle could have semi-final ramifications for Carrigaline

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Late Eugene O'Leary goal preserves Ballyhea's Cork SAHC status

Late Eugene O'Leary goal preserves Ballyhea's Cork SAHC status

Fermoy have been relegated to the Premier IHC

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Loughrea v Slaughtneil - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Loughrea remain on course for third consecutive Galway title but St Thomas' knocked out

All four of last year’s semi-finalists have to go through the preliminary quarter-finals this year in Galway

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Task is the same as 2025 but Barrs hurlers have evolved

Task is the same as 2025 but Barrs hurlers have evolved

The venue, opposition, and stage of championship are unchanged from this time last year. There’s even the same uncertainty hanging over the fitness of Brian Hayes.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork hurling previews: Can Kanturk fell the champions? Can Charleville cope without Fitzgibbon?

S Cork hurling previews: Can Kanturk fell the champions? Can Charleville cope without Fitzgibbon?

Another week of Cork hurling with plenty in store...including the fates of Fermoy, Bishopstown and Russell Rovers among others

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Luke O'Farrell double fires Midleton into Cork IAHC semi-finals

Luke O'Farrell double fires Midleton into Cork IAHC semi-finals

Next up for Midleton is a semi-final clash with Sars

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Carrigtwohill edge Na Piarsaigh on penalties after Cork SAHC quarter-final epic

Carrigtwohill edge Na Piarsaigh on penalties after Cork SAHC quarter-final epic

Carrigtwohill battled back in normal time and extra time before winning 3-2 on penalties

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Kilmallock v Patrickswell - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Limerick club hurling round-up: Adare through to quarter-finals at Patrickswell's expense

The Well got the win they needed but Garryspillane’s failure to upset Mungret St Paul’s meant they missed out on the head-to-head rule

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Heavier sliotar would remove need for rule changes, argues Adrian Ronan

Heavier sliotar would remove need for rule changes, argues Adrian Ronan

Former Kilkenny attacker Ronan reckons many of the game's issues would be solved by a heavier ball.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

The ins and outs: Munster hurling backroom teams take shape for 2027

Tipperary have joined Cork and Waterford in revamping their sideline teams for 2027 while some questions remain over the Limerick and Clare set-ups

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Jack Cahalane ruled out as the Barrs receive Brian Hayes boost

Jack Cahalane ruled out as the Barrs receive Brian Hayes boost

Barrs manager Paudie Murray said Hayes "will feature on Sunday" in the Cork Premier SHC quarter-final against Imokilly

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Ger Manley celebrates winning the match n9/8/2026

Ger Manley and Eamon O'Shea to lead Ireland in shinty/camogie and hurling internationals

The games are being played as a double-header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on October 24

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Limerick v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Munster GAA shelves proposal for August All-Ireland hurling final

Munster counties have also informed the executive they are not in favour of having four All-Ireland quarter-finals

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Waterford v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

Liam Cahill revamps Tipperary hurling backroom team for 2027

Selectors Declan Laffan and TJ Ryan have both left along with strength and conditioning coach Angelo Walsh.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Clooney Quin v Éire Óg Ennis - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Clare SHC: Marco Cleary hits hat-trick as Éire Óg cruise and Kilmaley leave it late to reach semis

Marco Cleary’s hat-trick powered holders Éire Óg past Wolfe Tones, while Conor Cleary’s late goal sparked Kilmaley’s comeback win over Clonlara to complete the Clare SHC semi-final line-up.

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

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

John Meyler: 'Whole area of technology in hurling needs to be developed. They'll be in the next report'

John Meyler: 'Whole area of technology in hurling needs to be developed. They'll be in the next report'

On the same day as the announcement of experimental rule changes, expert group chairman Meyler has said there will be further proposals coming down the line.

Thu, 10 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

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Experimental hurling rules to ban consecutive hand-passes and allow six steps

Two-point sideline cuts, puck-outs that must clear the 45, a change to where a 65 will be taken from and the return of the maor foirne also feature in the experimental rules

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Westmeath v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Major Waterford overhaul as several established hurlers depart panel

The inter-county future of Dessie Hutchinson is also uncertain. Up to 11 players who were part of the 2026 Waterford may not return for 2027

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Newtown celebrate derby win but Charleville still progress to quarters

S Watch and read: Newtown celebrate derby win but Charleville still progress to quarters

Charleville will face Glen Rovers in the Cork Premier SHC quarter-finals

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

As it happened: Midleton reach Cork Premier SHC semi-final, quarter-finalists decided

As it happened: Midleton reach Cork Premier SHC semi-final, quarter-finalists decided

It was a dramatic final day of group stage action in the Cork Premier SHC

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Glen Rovers survive late scare to secure Cork Premier SHC quarters place

Glen Rovers survive late scare to secure Cork Premier SHC quarters place

Glen Rovers finished second in group 1, which was won by Kanturk. Fr O'Neill's face a relegation play-off against Douglas in a fortnight

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Mighty Kanturk stun Blackrock to seal Cork Premier SHC quarter-final spot

S Watch and read: Mighty Kanturk stun Blackrock to seal Cork Premier SHC quarter-final spot

Kanturk and Glen Rovers march on from group 1 while Blackrock have been knocked out of the championship

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Seánie McGrath: The Barr's, Charleville and Na Piarsaigh face defining Cork championship clashes

S Seánie McGrath: The Barr's, Charleville and Na Piarsaigh face defining Cork championship clashes

Seánie McGrath looks ahead to five crucial Cork club hurling clashes, with knockout places, survival and local bragging rights at stake

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

James Murray stars as Youghal cruise past Erin's Own into Cork IAHC knockout stages

James Murray stars as Youghal cruise past Erin's Own into Cork IAHC knockout stages

Youghal beat Erin's Own by 10 points to secure a spot in the knockout rounds

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Late Lynch point sends Bandon into Cork IAHC knockout stages

Late Lynch point sends Bandon into Cork IAHC knockout stages

Mark Sugrue and Michael Cahalane once again proved why they are men Bandon can trust and rely upon when the chips are down

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Limerick v Kerry - McGrath Cup Group A

Limerick SHC: Mungret St Paul’s reach quarters, Kildimo Pallaskenry on brink

Garryspillane secured their senior status when bettering Kildimo Pallaskenry, who remain without a point, following a fourth consecutive defeat.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Offaly v Antrim - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Davy Fitzgerald wants hurling to trial version of football's three-up rule

Fitzgerald is not in favour of the puck-out having to go beyond the 45-metre line but likes the clock/hooter rule and would also like to see hurling's tackle definition amended

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates at the final whistle 30/8/2026

Ballygunner will rely on competitive squad during 11-week break

Ballygunner have 11 weeks to wait until their next match, at home to the Limerick champions. 'It's hard to get games because other club championships are still going on,' said Dessie Hutchinson.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Ballygunner v Fourmilewater - Waterford Senior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final

Fourmilewater dare to dream of toppling Ballygunner in first Waterford final

Fourmilewater face the ultimate test when they face 13-in-a-row chasing Ballygunner in the club's first ever Waterford SHC final

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Daithí Burke and Peter Casey 19/7/2026

New design of hurling faceguard in final stages of testing

To combat illegal and tampered faceguards that don’t pass the IS 355 safety standard, the GAA has created its own version that will eventually have to be worn across the board in hurling

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Arena: Well-coached teams, Cian O’Neill to Cork, two-point defence

Arena: Well-coached teams, Cian O’Neill to Cork, two-point defence

On this week's episode of Arena, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Ballincollig basketball coach Ciarán O'Sullivan

Listen | Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Tipperary v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4

Larry O'Gorman: Derek McGrath can improve Wexford by 30%

Wexford legend O'Gorman believes the county is "good enough to go on and maybe even win a Leinster title"

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Kerry v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1

Cian O'Neill to be named new Cork hurling head coach

Most recently, O’Neill was involved with the Kerry senior football team under Jack O’Connor but there are notable hurling entries on his CV

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

John Fogarty: Hurling faces greatest inflection point in over 30 years

S John Fogarty: Hurling faces greatest inflection point in over 30 years

The time for words has passed for the game.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Hurling for Cancer Research 2026

Goals and goodwill flow as Hurling for Cancer draws crowd

It didn't really matter what happened on the pitch in Carlow. The important aspect was that the main stand was full, with plenty more on the far terrace

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Loughmore-Castleiney huddle before the whistle 26/10/2025

Tipperary SHC draw pits champions Loughmore against Holycross in blockbuster showdown

After a scoreline correction, Toomevara have been lifted out of the Tipp SHC relegation places

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Ronan Curran confirms departure from Cork hurling management team

Curran has explained his decision to leave Ben O'Connor's backroom team, insisting he and his former Cork teammate remain "great friends"

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026