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<p>Eddie Keher believes Henry Shefflin's Kilkenny U20 backroom team proves how serious the county is about improving their underage fortunes. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile</p>

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Shefflin’s six: Statement backroom signals Kilkenny intent

Kilkenny have won just one U20/U21 All-Ireland hurling title in the last 17 years.

SFogarty Forum: Integration will happen organically, not like this

<p>Henry Shefflin succeeds Mark Dowling as Kilkenny U20 hurling manager. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

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Henry Shefflin takes on Kilkenny U20 position with high-profile management team

St Michael's v East Belfast - 2020 Down GAA ACFL Division 4B

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Christy O'Connor: Why fresh roots matter for the GAA's future

Kilruane MacDonaghs v Kiladangan - Tipperary County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final Replay

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Tipperary SHC: Kiladangan and Kilruane MacDonaghs to meet in preliminary quarter-final

East Cork JAHC: Killeagh progress as Carrigtwohill braced for relegation battle

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East Cork JAHC: Killeagh progress as Carrigtwohill braced for relegation battle

Cork Premier SHC: Niall O'Sullivan 'immensely proud' as side show 'true Newcestown spirit'

S Cork Premier SHC: Niall O'Sullivan 'immensely proud' as side show 'true Newcestown spirit'

The defeat leaves Newtownshandrum facing a relegation play-off.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Free-scoring Blackrock put Douglas to the sword to go directly to semi-final

Cork Premier SHC: Free-scoring Blackrock put Douglas to the sword to go directly to semi-final

Blackrock progress to the semi-finals while Douglas avoided a relegation play-off courtesy of their draw with Kanturk

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier IHC: Dungourney pull off second half comeback to beat Lisgoold

Cork Premier IHC: Dungourney pull off second half comeback to beat Lisgoold

The result means that Dungourney will finish top of Group 3 with maximum points

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

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

GAA agrees to vote on 2027 August All-Ireland football final

Preseason competitions are back for 2026 but may be discontinued the following year

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

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

'We're rushing everything': Ex-GAA president wants 'honest debate' on All-Ireland final scheduling

Former GAA president Liam O'Neill believes both inter-county and club championships are being played out too quickly.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Brendan McCole and David Clifford 27/7/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Clock/hooter more trouble than its worth

Teething problems encountered by the clock/hooter system this year suggest there might be long-term issues.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Tom Morrissey 8/8/2020

Limerick SHC: Tom Morrissey fires Ahane past Patrickswell to secure top level status

The win gives Ahane a chance of reaching the quarter-finals and means Patrickswell will be demoted to Group 2 of the championship for 2026.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Laois v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

All-Ireland hurling preliminary quarter-finals set to be disbanded

At a Special Congress two years ago, the CCCC recommended the preliminary quarter-finals be removed from All-Ireland SHC but the motion did not receive the required 60% support.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

S Kieran Shannon: Pat Ryan exits with grace as Cork '04 and '05 class loom large

Jimmy Barry-Murphy has been mentioned as a possible successor to Ryan but it's time for someone new to take reins. The necessary calibre of manager and selector is there in Cork.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Sixmilebridge v Feakle - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Clare SHC quarter-final draw throws up mouthwatering ties

The games will be played on the weekend of September 6/7.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Dublin v Donegal - Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 3

Tax bill for GAA county boards expected to be in the millions

Some county boards have already confirmed six-figure sum liabilities while others are expected to face similarly hefty dues.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Na Piarsaigh v Doon - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Limerick SHC: Downes and Breen lead the way as Na Piarsaigh crush Ahane

Na Piarsaigh's win means Patrickswell can't progress to the quarter-finals.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Brendan Maher and Patrick Horgan 18/8/2025

Brendan Maher: Tipp can take nothing for granted, even after All-Ireland glory

Maher, who captained Tipperary to the 2016 All-Ireland title, will again be part of the Offaly backroom team for 2026.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

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

John McGrath still in the dark about his topsy-turvy Tipperary form

Tipperary forward John McGrath has no intention of hanging up his hurley on a high. 'After the year that's just gone by, I'd be mad to be going anywhere,' he says

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Chris Crummy tackles Patrick Horgan 18/8/2025

Smiles trump scores as Hurling for Cancer Research match draws big crowd to Carlow

The scoreboard couldn't go into double figures for goals so three points were added on instead for the last few goals.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Cork SAHC: Fermoy outgun 13-man Killeagh with fierce display

Cork SAHC: Fermoy outgun 13-man Killeagh with fierce display

This was Fermoy's best performance in many years.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

A view of the parade 20/7/2025

Cork and Tipperary stars to line out in Hurling for Cancer Research match

Jim Bolger's Stars will be managed by Liam Griffin and John Kiely while Brian Cody and Liam Cahill will take charge of the Davy Russell's Best team.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2025

The Galway team celebrate with the O'Duffy Cup 10/8/2025

S Top dogs to underdogs: what drove this year's All-Ireland winners

Knocked off their perch in recent seasons, Galway and Kerry channelled the sting of criticism into All-Ireland glory.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Muskerry have too much firepower for UCC

Cork Premier SHC: Muskerry have too much firepower for UCC

Aghabullogue's Matthew Bradley finished with 1-9 for Muskerry.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Sixmilebridge v Feakle - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Clare SHC: Scorefest Saturday gives clearer group picture

Kilmaley had a statement victory over Cratloe.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Tipperary SHC: Loughmore pull off dramatic victory, Nenagh beat Thurles

Tipperary SHC: Loughmore pull off dramatic victory, Nenagh beat Thurles

Loughmore-Castleiney goalkeeper Aidan McGrath scored the winning point with the last puck of the game to defeat Drom & Inch.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Cork Premier SHC: Ruthless Imokilly rack up 2-32 against Avondhu

Cork Premier SHC: Ruthless Imokilly rack up 2-32 against Avondhu

Imokilly were out of sight before Avondhu had even landed a punch.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

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

Honesty was just what the doctor ordered for Tipp, says Sam O'Farrell

The medicine student says a frank assessment of last year's efforts helped the Premier drive on this term.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

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

'We’re waiting to sit down with John': Signs point to Cleary remaining as Cork manager

Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan's initial three-year term as Rebels' boss concluded after Sunday's defeat to Tipperary. Cork GAA chairman Pat Horgan said "35 minutes should not define a team or a group".

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Ronan Maher and Liam Cahill with the Liam MacCarthy Cup 21/7/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Tipp's seven steps to utopia

Everything a team does to reach All-Ireland glory will be scrutinised by the others counties aiming to replicate their success.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Shane Barrett and Willie Connors 20/7/2025

S A little voice in my head kept saying: 'Tipp on a run are like a stampede of raging bulls'

Cork fan Séamus Ó Tuama charts the Rebels' All-Ireland final heartbreak over the last two decades.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

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

S Seánie McGrath: Cork's second-half collapse raises big questions for Pat Ryan and his players

Cork’s All-Ireland dream crumbled in a ruthless Tipp second half — now comes the hard part: the reckoning

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

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

'I'd love to play forever': Noel McGrath joins Tipp greats with fourth All-Ireland medal

“I never thought in my wildest dreams that I'd be able to bring him to Croke Park," Noel McGrath said about having his son on the pitch after Sunday' victory. "To win an All-Ireland with him is unreal."

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Liam Cahill during his speech 21/7/2025

Liam Cahill set to be offered extension to Tipperary reign

The All-Ireland winning manager's initial three-year agreement with Tipperary GAA ended after Sunday's victory over Cork.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Mark Coleman dejected after the game 20/7/2025

Landers: Three things Cork got wrong against Tipperary

The 1999 All-Ireland winning captain felt Cork made some tactical errors in the All-Ireland final

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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

S Christy O'Connor: Brothers in arms, Hoggie's wait goes on, Cork's meltdown

An All-Ireland final barely believable in many respects - glory for the McGraths, devastation for Patrick Horgan and Cork, and Rhys Shelly's history-making point

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Darragh McCarthy scores a penalty
20/7/2025

S Maurice Brosnan: Three areas where the All-Ireland hurling final was won and lost

Liam Cahill’s faith in Tipperary’s youth, a clever defensive plan, and relentless second-half pressure delivered a remarkable comeback against Cork.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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

S Larry Ryan: If we talked of Tippness, which we wouldn't, we'd think of the McGraths

Most calculations had Noel McGrath arriving into the madhouse after around 52 minutes with instructions to introduce sanity.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

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

Jake Morris named Sunday Game hurler of the year, seven Tipp players on team of the year

Tipperary captain Ronan Maher was named man of the match for the All-Ireland final.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

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

Jason Forde: 'I said to Liam we couldn’t leave things the way they were'

"We’ve been finishing the games really strong and we put that down to the work our S&C has done," said Forde.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

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

S Enda McEvoy: One-point win would have fuelled Tipp for years. They'll sing about this forever

Shane Barrett's goal for Cork just before the break turned out to be important, except not in the way it appeared at the time.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

'We're gutted, but we'll be back': Fans in Páirc Uí Chaoimh pay dues to Tipp's All-Ireland win

'We're gutted, but we'll be back': Fans in Páirc Uí Chaoimh pay dues to Tipp's All-Ireland win

A supporter in the Rebels' Fanzone said: 'Tipperary were outstanding in the second half. The better team won on the day — but we’ll be back next year'

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Liam Cahill with Pat Ryan after the game 20/7/2025

'I wish it was anybody bar him': Liam Cahill's respect for Cork boss after Tipperary victory

Cahill remembered Dillon Quirke after Tipperary's victory over Cork in the All-Ireland SHC final. "I'm just so proud to have had an input into his life," said Cahill.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

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

In Pictures: Tipperary celebrate remarkable hurling final victory

Tipperary claimed the county's 29th All-Ireland hurling title with an incredible victory over Cork.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Henry Shefflin 20/7/2025

DJ Carey misses Kilkenny jubilee team celebration at Croke Park

Former hurling star pleaded guilty earlier this month to inducing people to give him money after fraudulently claiming to have cancer

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Tipperary v Galway - Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final

S Cork v Tipperary: How chaos and calm decide All-Ireland hurling finals

All-Ireland finals hinge on chaos, clarity and character. For Cork and Tipperary, the next moment could mean everything

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Robert Downey and Darragh McCarthy argue 27/4/2025

S Christy O'Connor: How powerful is vengeance in an All-Ireland final?

If revenge is such a powerful stimulus, why haven’t the statistics backed it up?

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Inside the Cork hurley workshop behind Patrick Horgan’s scoring success

Inside the Cork hurley workshop behind Patrick Horgan’s scoring success

Former Cork dual star Aidan Walsh now crafts hurleys for Patrick Horgan — built with precision for All-Ireland moments

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Cathal Dennehy: How a Tipp father guided me towards a Kingdom of Stars

Cathal Dennehy: How a Tipp father guided me towards a Kingdom of Stars

My dad's final day was spent doing two things he loved: visiting family and betting on horses. At 5.30 that evening, he strolled down to our local bookies in Limerick to place his last ever bet: a €1 Lucky 15 on four horses in Kempton.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025