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<p>Deteriorating conditions late in Sunday's drawn Munster final between Gaultier and Aghada meant the winner-on-the-day protocol could not be followed. Pic: Noel Sweeney</p>

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Gaultier’s dual players set to avoid two Munster finals in one weekend

Eight starters on the Gaultier ladies football team are also starters on the camogie side that will line out against St Finbarr’s in this Saturday’s Munster senior club final

<p>Cork travel to face Waterford in their opening game of Lidl National Football League Division 1 on January 23. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile </p>

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Cork begin National League defence against Waterford

<p>Yvonne Burgoyne takes possession for Aghada. Pic: Noel Sweeney</p>

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Last gasp two-pointer from Aghada's Phelan forces replay in Munster SFC final

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

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Cora Staunton warns integration delays could cost Gaelic games a generation of players

Dublin v Cork - TG4 LGFA All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

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Cork clubs book Munster finals in positive weekend for Rebel County

Integration of Gaelic games

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GAA's delayed integration with ladies associations 'not a gender issue', says Jarlath Burns

LGFA Annual Congress 2025 - Day 1

'We will achieve it': Gaelic games bodies insist integration will happen

In a statement to the Joint-Oireachtas committee on arts, media, communications, culture and sport delivered by GAA president Jarlath Burns, it was said Mary McAleese's work as chairperson of the steering group 'has not been lost'

Wed, 07 Oct, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Divilly, O'Shea and Mackin nominated for senior player of the year award

This year's award winners will be announced at the TG4 All-Star Awards banquet on November 14

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

GPA Meet with Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan

GPA welcomes €1m budget boost to inter-county player grants

Inter-county players will receive an extra €250 a year on average

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

GAA CCMA MOU Signing for GAA Green Club Programme

Fogarty Forum: Integration needs realistic goals, not point-scoring

After Mary McAleese's resignation, the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association must offer clear answers and a realistic route to integration when they face Oireachtas scrutiny on Wednesday

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Four-goal Aghada reclaim Cork senior A crown

Four-goal Aghada reclaim Cork senior A crown

Champions in 2024 and last year’s runners-up, Aghada have returned to the summit of Cork’s senior A grade and deservedly so.

Sun, 04 Oct, 2026

Dublin v Cork - TG4 LGFA All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Five-goal Kinsale send O'Donovan Rossa down after extra-time

Kinsale hung on to win 5-7 to 3-11 and maintain their senior status for another year.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Ballygunner v Foremilewater - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Gaultier slay giants Ballymacarbry to land a famous first Waterford county title

Teenager Katie Desmond starred for Gaultier, scoring 1-1

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Tipperary v Donegal - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Group 1

'We're well capable of getting back to senior and performing at that level'

Tipperary’s Lucy Spillane is confident they can bounce back from relegation this year.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Naomh Abán end Éire Óg reign as Cork senior champions with narrow semi-final victory

Naomh Abán end Éire Óg reign as Cork senior champions with narrow semi-final victory

The sides were level, 0-6 apiece, early in the second half when Naomh Abán’s Lydia McDonagh fired home a swift 1-1. The eventual winners withstood a ferocious comeback to edge the result 1-7 to 0-9

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Tributes to 'beautiful, kind' Liz Lynch who died in Limerick site

Tributes to 'beautiful, kind' Liz Lynch who died in Limerick site

Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Lynch, 44, died at a construction site for a house in Co Limerick on Friday when a septic tank trench collapsed

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

2026 ZuCar Golden Boot and Golden Glove award presentations

Mary Ellen Bolger: All-Ireland final experience will make Kerry stronger

Though Kerry lost to Galway in the All-Ireland decider, the Kingdom goalkeeper said that overall, it was 'not the worst year'

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Hilda Breslin, Mícheál Naughton and Mary McAleese 20/2/2024

John Fogarty: The integration baton hasn’t been passed on. It’s been dropped

Mary McAleese’s successor as chairperson of the steering committee on integration has a job on their hands because so much more must be done.

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

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

Manchester United v Leeds United - Pre-Season Friendly

GAA president Jarlath Burns urges Mary McAleese to clarify 'regrettable' comments

Burns acknowledged that the cost of funding female inter-county teams to the same level as their male counterparts was a concern.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA

Mary McAleese steps down as chairperson of steering committee on integration

McAleese had been tasked by ex-GAA president Larry McCarthy in September 2022 with leading the group to oversee the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and The Camogie Association

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Dublin v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Dublin LGFA begin search for new management team as All-Ireland-winning duo depart

Derek Murray and Paul Casey won the All-Ireland title in 2025

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Kildare v Tyrone - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1

Pat Sullivan appointed new Cork ladies football manager

Sullivan has been given a three-year term with a review after two years

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

'Everyone seems so happy for me': Aoife Healy to make AFLW debut for Fremantle

'Everyone seems so happy for me': Aoife Healy to make AFLW debut for Fremantle

The former Rebels dual star officially joined Fremantle back in December on a two-year deal ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Méabh Cahalane leads her team during the parade 9/8/2026

S Fogarty Forum: Lip service is not giving camogie finalists holidays

The GAA is taking the high road when it comes to AFL recruitment

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Orlaith Cahalane celebrates scoring her sides second goal 9/8/2026

As it happened: Cork withstand late Galway fightback to regain All-Ireland camogie title

The O'Duffy Cup is heading back to Leeside.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Ashling Thompson with Aoife Donohue 10/8/2025

Galway name unchanged team for All-Ireland camogie final against Cork

For the third game in succession, manager Cathal Murray has gone with the same 15.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

'Simply no words to describe the heartbreak': Tributes to girl, 16, who died during LGFA match

'Simply no words to describe the heartbreak': Tributes to girl, 16, who died during LGFA match

As Aoibheann Clarke's funeral details are published, her school and the GAA and soccer clubs she played with joined her family members in expressing their heartbreak

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

'A really talented girl': Tributes to Aoibheann Clarke, 16, who died after collapsing during football final

'A really talented girl': Tributes to Aoibheann Clarke, 16, who died after collapsing during football final

Aoibheann Clarke had been playing for Taghmon/Camross in the Girls Minor Division 5 Shield final in Taghmon, while her father was officiating as a linesman

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Dublin v Donegal - Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 3

GAA aims to approve transgender policy ahead of 2027 season

A transgender policy encompassing the GAA, the Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association will be necessary as the organisations move towards integration

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Galway's inseparable Ward sisters collect the one missing medal

Sunday completed the set for Louise and Nicola Ward. And in a departure from every other All-Ireland they’ve won, the twin sisters lined out side-by-side in the half-back line

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

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

S Fogarty Forum: Pockets of time are priceless in football season

Last week, we were reminded once again of how important finding meaningful pockets between championship games was to teams.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2026

Ellen Power and Kate Geraghty with Croía Warrell with her Mum Hanna with the Brendan Martin Cup 3/8/2026

Gallery: Galway visit CHI Crumlin Hospital after All-Ireland football title win

Galway narrowly defeated Kerry in the final at Croke Park on Sunday.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Mark Bourke 2/8/2026

‘Devastated’ Kerry manager Mark Bourke unhappy with decisions in loss to Galway

Invited to comment on how he felt shortly after the painful defeat, he didn't waste any words.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Ladies' day falls short but Galway do enough to get over the line

The picture of the day is not the thrilling last six minutes. The full picture is much broader, much bittier, and of a much lower bar

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Leanne Coen falls down celebrating with her teammates after the final whistle 2/8/2026

Leanne Coen double guides Galway to final glory

It still all came down to Eva Noone's point three minutes from time, a cracking score from the right of the goals at the Hill 16 End which will go down as the game-breaker.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

'She had such a tough year... I don't know how she did it': Galway boss' special praise for Eva Noone

Moynihan paid tribute to All-Ireland match-winner Eva Noone for the mental strength she displayed away from the football field.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Kate Geraghty celebrates with Róisín Leonard 2/8/2026

'Thank God that goal was a square ball': Kate Geraghty and Leanne Coen relieved as Galway survive scare

Kerry thought they had won it with the last kick of the game but their goal was disallowed for a square ball.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Kate Geraghty lifts the Brendan Martin Cup 2/8/2026

Galway edge Kerry to claim All-Ireland title after dramatic finish

Daniel Moynihan's Tribeswomen won't care a jot about what it all looked like as they secured the county's first title since 2004.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Helena Cummins lifts the Mary Quinn Memorial Cup 2/8/2026

Roscommon outclass Fermanagh to claim first All-Ireland LGFA intermediate title in 21 years

Roscommon laid the foundations in the opening half as they powered 2-7 to 0-2 ahead at half-time with Aisling Feely scoring both goals.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Galway defeat Kerry to win All-Ireland ladies SFC title: As it happened, and all the reaction

Galway beat Kerry in a one-point game, but only after a last-gasp Kingdom goal is controversially ruled out

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Bronagh Devlin lifts the cup 2/8/2026

Last-gasp O'Neill score earns All-Ireland JFC crown for Antrim

It was a record-equalling fourth TG4 All-Ireland junior football championship title for Antrim.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Galway v Kerry - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Final

All-Ireland final player-by-player guide: Galway v Kerry

Eoghan Cormican and Dan Kearney talk us through the sides for the All-Ireland final.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Final preview Galway v Kerry

Kerry, Galway and the LGFA can't afford to waste their Sunday in the spotlight

This is ladies football weekend. This is their one week of 52 in the Gaelic games calendar where they occupy the stage positions of front and centre.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

Aoife Dillane celebrates scoring a goal 4/8/2024

Kerry's Aoife Dillane carries grandmother's memory into All-Ireland final

Kerry play Galway in Sunday's All-Ireland senior ladies football championship final.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

2026 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship Finals – Captains Day

Kate Geraghty: Captaining Galway in All-Ireland final a 'special feeling'

Geraghty will look to follow in Annette Clarke footsteps and become the second Galway ladies footballer to captain her county to All-Ireland success

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026