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<p>ILLEGAL: Limerick's Aidan O’Connor handpasses the sliotar onto teammate Gearóid Hegarty, not pictured, in the lead up to Limerick's second goal. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Brian Gavin: James Owens unfortunate to miss illegal hurley drop before key Limerick goal

With the new hurling advisory group putting the game under the microscope, maybe they could look at introducing technology for red cards and goal validity.

<p>INJURY BLOW: Cork manager Ben O'Connor has been dealt another blow as Robbie O'Flynn is set to be out for a few weeks. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile.</p>

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Cork hurlers suffer another blow as Robbie O’Flynn set to be sidelined with hamstring issue

<p>DIFFERENCE MAKER: Limerick's Cian Lynch celebrates a score. Pic: ©INPHO/James Lawlor.</p>

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Limerick finish strong to secure top three finish as Waterford and Tipperary crash out

Tempers flare during the game between the sides 16/5/2026

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All-Ireland champions Tipperary on the brink after Banner storm Thurles

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

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Exclusive: GAA+ to show Kerry-Donegal and Cork-Meath All-Ireland games

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SChristy O'Connor Talking Points: Clare need to improve scoring average against Limerick

Ben O’Connor after the game 26/4/2026

S Fogarty Forum: Expectation once again raises its head for Cork

The Cork hurlers have long shaken off doubts about their physicality but as expectation builds once again, can they handle the tag of favourites?

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

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

As it happened: Cork and Kerry set up Munster final meeting

It'll be a Munster final reunion of Kerry and Cork in Killarney on Sunday, May 10.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Darragh Fitzgibbon to meet young Cork fan hurt during Semple celebrations

Darragh Fitzgibbon to meet young Cork fan hurt during Semple celebrations

Fitzgibbon will present a signed jersey to the supporter. The young fan and his family will attend Cork v Limerick at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

S Anthony Daly: Clare and Cork just have creases to iron but Cats in huge bother

Even in opening day victory, Cork and Clare have plenty still to tidy up.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

JP McManus Pro-Am - Day Two

Exclusive: GAA considers moving League final to coincide with Ryder Cup in Adare

Counties are to be consulted about the idea of moving the decider to coincide with the biennial golf event between Europe and the US, which takes place between September 17-19.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Conor Turbitt scores a point despite Peter Teague and Joey Clarke 12/4/2026

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Tyrone take plenty of good lessons in defeat to Armagh

Tyrone now have either six or seven weeks depending on the draw to prepare for Sam Maguire. Importantly, they have something to build on

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Masters Golf

Rory McIlroy holds his nerve to become back-to-back Masters champion

The Northern Irishman held off the challenge of Scottie Scheffler to retain the green jacket, becoming the fourth golfer in history to retain the title.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Aintree Races - Randox Grand National

Update: I am Maximus Grand National delight for JP McManus with matching Red Rum the new dream

The favourite becomes the first horse to reclaim the title since the legendary Red Rum

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Masters Golf

The shots that make or break every hole at Augusta National

Fresh from walking the famous course, Maurice Brosnan assesses the key shots at the Masters.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

Aaron Gillane leads Limerick to first league title in three years with win over Cork

The Rebels won’t be perturbed by their second defeat to their neighbours here in four weeks. The game lacked intensity at times and an atmosphere despite the 41,678 crowd.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Patrick Horgan: An unwanted meeting? No, a final is perfect for silverware and last tweaks

If something doesn’t work for Cork in the league final they’ll have a chance to remedy that in the championship: same for Limerick.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final

Munster SFC cup to be named after Kerry legend Páidí Ó Sé

Prior to this announcement, the cup was not named after a person or organisation.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Bobby O'Callaghan 26/2/2026

Join the Irish Examiner for livestream coverage of Munster senior cup schools rugby finals

Subscribers can access all the boys and girls finals.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Johnny Sexton chats with Roy Keane 9/8/2023

The Roy Keane effect: Why Ireland’s rugby greats looked to the Cork football icon

The former Manchester United captain’s relentless standards inspired Munster and Ireland rugby players searching for a competitive edge

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Cheltenham Racing Festival - Day Four

Paul Townend makes Cheltenham Gold Cup history on Gaelic Warrior

Townend ended Willie Mullins’ long wait for a first Gold Cup win in 2019.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Ask Donal! Munster and Ireland legend on the Six Nations, No. 10 debate and Aviva atmosphere

S Ask Donal! Munster and Ireland legend on the Six Nations, No. 10 debate and Aviva atmosphere

Brendan O'Brien speaks to the much-respected Irish Examiner columnist about his career, the state of the game and Ireland's Six Nations campaign in a very special subscriber Q&A.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Katie Taylor 23/11/2023

Katie Taylor confirms retirement with final fight set for Dublin

Boxing champion confirms she will retire this year, with Croke Park her dream venue for a Dublin farewell

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Jamie Osborne scores a try 21/2/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Twickenham win turned the tide — but can France be stopped?

The most impressive thing about the French on Sunday was their ability to create tries out of nothing. That’s what out-and-out pace allows you to do.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

Robert Baloucoune makes a run 21/2/2026

Donal Lenihan: A great day to be Irish at Twickenham as Farrell takes the right path

Despite some patchy performances of late, the Irish players knew they weren’t alone. There’s always something special in the air when we go to London.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Cork v Meath - Allianz Football League Division 2

14-man Cork hold off Royal fightback to make it four wins out of four

John Cleary’s side held on in desperate fashion. It finished with Luke Fahy denying Adam O’Neill a winning goal in the seconds before the hooter.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

'They'll be a real force' - Relentless Limerick stretch Tipp's barren run to an ugly 13

Let no 14-man headlines tell a white lie — this game was over long before Willie Connors saw red as the current-day Tipp-Limerick rivalry continues to be a rivalry of Limerick victories and little else.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Patrick Horgan opens up on All-Ireland heartbreak and life after Cork hurling

Patrick Horgan opens up on All-Ireland heartbreak and life after Cork hurling

The Cork hurling icon talks to Kieran Shannon about All-Ireland heartbreak, retirement, Glen Rovers roots and his new role analysing the modern game with the Irish Examiner

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026

Jamison Gibson-Park scores a try21/2/2026

England-Ireland ratings: Gibson-Park produces a masterly display in demolition job

Overall it was a stunning team performance by Ireland against a poor England side.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

England v Ireland - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

Rampant Ireland run up historic Twickenham haul to destroy diabolical England

Inspired McCloskey and imperious Gibson-Park lead a five-try demolition job as Andy Farrell's side triumph 42-21 and pile pressure on Steve Borthwick

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

England v Ireland - Guinness Men's Six Nations - Allianz Stadium Twickenham

As it happened: England v Ireland, Six Nations

Ireland produced an extraordinary bonus-point performance to beat England in Twickenham

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Donegal v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Top teams still figuring how to stem the bleed

Mayo's willingness to kick is positive, now they need to tidy up the details.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Limerick will want to put Tipperary back in their box

For me, the game of the weekend is Sunday's Kilkenny-Waterford clash

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Ireland Rugby Captain's Run

S Donal Lenihan's Six Nations talking points — Can Ireland handle England’s reshaped back row?

Physicality, scrum stability and the No 10 debate loom large as Ireland prepare for a pivotal Six Nations test at Twickenham

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Ireland Rugby Team Depart for England

S Ronan O'Gara: Suddenly, Jack Crowley is Ireland’s north star again

Ireland management step in to protect Sam Prendergast as Jack Crowley eyes long-term control of the number 10 jersey

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Leonardo Marin is tackled by Garry Ringrose and Stuart McCloskey 14/2/2026

S Donal Lenihan: Leadership void and young talent questions hang over Ireland

Three-week Six Nations run intensifies pressure on Ireland as leadership gaps and midfield depth concerns surface before Twickenham

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

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S John Fallon: Football can take backseat, Irish people should be heard on Palestine

This is certainly one instance where football can take a back seat.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Sam O'Farrell is tackled by Brian Hayes 7/2/2026

S Fogarty Forum: It’s official — Cork are the GAA’s cash cows

Were Cork not to reach the last four of the All-Ireland Hurling Championship, it would have a detrimental effect on the GAA’s coffers

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Ireland v Italy - Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship

IRFU condemns 'cowardly' online abuse after Edwin Edogbo's Ireland debut

"It is clear that racist abuse has no place in Irish society and the IRFU has a zero tolerance policy towards racism of any form.”

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Jack Conan after the match 14/2/2026

S Donal Lenihan: It's 26 years since such major surgery to an Irish team. We were backed into a corner then

Despite the win, Ireland were far from perfect.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Conor Meany on basketball: Still no joy for Neptune, Beckom return strengthens Demons

Conor Meany on basketball: Still no joy for Neptune, Beckom return strengthens Demons

Conor Meany talks us through the weekend's basketball.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Paolo Odogwu is tackled by Edwin Edogbo and Tadhg Beirne 14/2/2026

Ireland survive Italy scare to get Six Nations campaign up and running

Andy Farrell will have plenty to work on ahead of Twickenham, after a less-than-fluid performance.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

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Ireland's home game against Israel likely to be moved abroad

It’s understood informal talks have taken place between the FAI and An Garda Síochána since the countries were paired in group B3 alongside Austria and Kosovo at Thursday’s draw in Brussels.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Andy Farrell 12/2/2026

S Ronan O’Gara: Perspective is the first casualty of crisis talk

The Azzurri may come to Dublin with their tails up, but Andy Farrell's men will be cranky.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Craig Casey dejected after the match 5/2/2026

Six Nations: Craig Casey starts as one of six Irish changes for Italian clash

Farrell has made six changes to the starting 15 that lost to France last Thursday

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Italy v Ireland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

S Donal Lenihan: Italy come to Dublin with a whiff of upset in their nostrils

Given what transpired at the Stade de France, Gonzalo Quesada’s men will travel to Dublin without any inhibitions.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Shane Bennett and Colin Spain 8/2/2026

S Anthony Daly: John Kiely’s honesty, Limerick’s response and why banning the handpass won’t fix hurling

A weekend of hurling revealed maturity, intensity and controversy — with John Kiely’s words setting the tone across the league

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Adam English and Darragh Corcoran 8/2/2026

Christy O'Connor: This week Limerick hit their standards and metrics

It was a solid afternoon’s work for Limerick's system and showed how much they still trust it.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Pep Guardiola file photo

S Colin Sheridan: Guardiola speaking up on Palestine reminded people silence is not neutrality — it is a choice

The criticism of Pep Guardiola expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people is often dressed up as sophistication but the truth is simpler: it's about the grotesque instinct to police compassion.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Anthony Daly: Tipp won't take a backward step but Cork's intent is greater

For all the talk about Cork’s edge, there will be a sharpness about Tipp too, for more reasons than wanting to prove they’re better than Cork.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026