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<p>Offaly's Eoghan Cahill with his late free to earn a draw for Offaly. Pic: Tom O’Hanlon/Inpho</p>

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Offaly seeking more after Cahill holds nerve to grab share of spoils with Cats

They didn't actually win, of course, and still haven't posted a W in this season's round robin but this was still a statement result.

<p>Centre-back Will O'Donoghue is a crucial component in the Limerick hurling machine. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Maurice Brosnan: Why Will O'Donoghue is central to Limerick system

<p>Conn Brennan of Meath. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

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Meath and Kildare seal Leinster MFC semi berths

Galway v Cork - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

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Leinster U20HC round-up: Galway overcome Kilkenny to secure semi spot

The 25th Annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge

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'Confidence is high' in Kilkenny camp despite sobering Galway defeat

Donal Burke scores the final score of the game 18/4/2026

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Slight increase but Leinster SHC attendances still dwarfed by Munster

Offaly v Dublin - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

S Christy O'Connor: Clare set new record and Offaly taste rock-and-roll days

Plus Galway pull another rabbit out of the hat

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Colm Basquel and Cian Deering 19/4/2026

Dublin survive scare against defiant Wicklow to reach Leinster semi-final

Wicklow will have regrets about how they failed to capitalise on the chances which could have created a seismic championship shock

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Galway v Kilkenny - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

Lyng has 'no doubt' about Kilkenny character after heavy defeat to Galway

Kilkenny lost to Galway by 15 points in their opening game of the Leinster SHC

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Offaly v Dublin - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

Late Burke point earns Dublin draw in pulsating clash with four-goal Offaly

Offaly's young guns served notice of their ability as they hit Dublin for four goals and pushed the visitors all the way in Tullamore

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Kildare v Wexford - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

Wexford burn off spirited Kildare late on to secure win

Just three points separated the teams on the hour mark but Wexford pulled away in the final 10 minutes

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Galway v Kilkenny - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

Galway romp to victory against 14-man Kilkenny in Leinster opener

Kilkenny had John Donnelly sent off at the start of the second half for a shoulder to the head of Galway's Darren Morrissey

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Launch of the 2026 Leinster GAA Senior Hurling & Leinster Camogie Championships

'We'll be disappointed if we don't' - Conor McHugh says Dublin hurlers can win Leinster

Dublin remain second in the overall roll of honour for the Leinster SHC, but with just one win since 1961.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Galway v Dublin - Allianz Football League Division 1

Suddenly, Leinster ain't a Dublin sleepwalk

Is it fanciful to suggest the boys in blue are not in Leinster's top two right now?

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Meath v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2 Final

Cian McBride living the dream in Royal green

McBride’s primary ball-winning ability is a major asset for Meath when it appeared for a period at least it would be the AFL's and Essendon’s.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Kilkenny v Galway - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

GAA previews: Nothing to separate Cats and Tribesmen, Munster hurling bonanza throws in

Galway know what’s coming and their energy levels shouldn’t be in question.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Meath v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2 Final

Meath will dip into 2025 barrel of hurt, says Robbie Brennan

Meath and Westmeath will travel to neutral Tullamore for Sunday's Leinster quarter-final.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Launch of the 2026 Leinster GAA Senior Hurling & Leinster Camogie Championships

10 years? 30 years? Curtin believes Leinster hurling title for Kildare is possible

Moorefield hurler Muiris Curtin believes Kildare's growing population means both hurling and football can thrive in the county

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Kevin Feely 23/3/2025

Kildare captain Kevin Feely reinvigorated by football's new rules

Contesting kick-outs is Feely's favourite part of Gaelic football. The sport's recently enacted new rules means contests have increased from three or four a game to 30

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Luke Loughlin celebrates scoring a goal 12/4/2026

Westmeath hit Longford for five goals in emphatic Leinster opener

Westmeath scored an impressive 5-23 from play with their only score from a free being a two-pointer with the game nearly over

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Aaron Niland strikes a penalty 1/3/2026

Galway dispatch of Wexford in windswept Leinster U20 opener, Dubs and Cats cruise to first wins

Kilkenny picked up the win that was widely expected when they travelled to Hawkfield to play Kildare, but it was even more comfortable for Dublin where two first half goals from Callum Graham set them on their way to a 3-15 to 0-10 win over Meath

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Donách Magee takes a shot despite Padraic Tinnelly 1/4/2026

Leinster U20 football round-up: Padraic Tinnelly's goal sees Louth defeat Dublin

Elsewhere Meath are top of Group 2 after another big win, this time taking out Laois 3-12 to 0-10 with goals from Cormac O'Donoghue, Ben Corkery and Pat Crawley.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Launch of the 2026 Leinster GAA Senior Football & Leinster LGFA Championships

Everyone now eyeing up Leinster crown, insists Louth maestro Mulroy

Dublin remain favourites to regain the Delaney Cup but not as convincing after Meath replaced them in Division 1 and Louth also came close to going up.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Launch of the 2026 Leinster GAA Senior Football & Leinster LGFA Championships

Dublin no-show at Leinster football championship launch amidst Ger Brennan ban case

Organisers were informed by Dublin that they would not be sending a member of their panel because of the outstanding issue relating to manager Brennan.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Launch of the AIB GAA Hurling Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals 14/1/2026

Sportsguide: All-Ireland senior club finals, final pool games in Champions and Challenge Cup and Basketball finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals, the final round of the pool stages in Champions and Challenge Cups and the Basketball finals at the National Basketball Arena - all you need to know here.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Ronan Wallace with Charlie and Harry O’Shea 16/1/2026

Two-pointers key in Westmeath comeback as they defeat Kildare in O'Byrne Cup final

Aside from lifting a rare piece of silverware, it was also a useful three-game campaign from the point of view of assessing new talents like Harry Niall while there was a welcome return for former AFL player Ray Connellan.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on tv with the All-Ireland Club senior football and hurling finals, the Champions and Challenge Cup final group games and the Premier League - all you need to know here.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club hurling semi-finals, URC and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club hurling semi-finals, URC and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the All-Ireland Club hurling semi-finals, the URC returns after the European break with all four provinces in action and the Premier League heats up - all you need to know here.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Grangenovlin v Barcelona - AIB Leinster GAA Football Junior Club Championship Semi-Final

Grangenolvin hold off Fighting Cocks rally to claim Leinster junior title

Kildare's Grangenolvin led by 11 points at the break but Carlow's Fighting Cocks rallied in the second half to close the gap

Sun, 14 Dec, 2025

Laois Football Squad Portraits 2021

Dodgy boxes and streaming affecting Laois attendances, claims county secretary

Niall Handy addressed how an increase in streaming revenue has not compensated for the decline in money being received for attendance at games.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Champions and Challenge Cup, provincial finals and Premier League

Your sport on TV this week: Champions and Challenge Cup, provincial finals and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV - here's all you need to know.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Munster’s assistant coaches Anthony Foley and Jacques Nienaber 8/10/2016

Anthony Foley's death taught Jacques Nienaber 'that you only have now'

Leinster coach Nienaber was frustrated with how an interview he gave to a South African broadcaster has been interpreted in Ireland.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Athy v Portarlington - AIB Leinster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Vintage Kelly leads Athy past Portarlington and into Leinster final

Kelly, a Tailteann Cup winner earlier this year with Kildare, blasted six of his 10 points from play, including a terrific two-pointer, to secure a return to Croke Park next Saturday.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Tullamore v Ballyboden St Enda's - AIB Leinster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Ballyboden book Leinster SFC final spot after dominant display over Tullamore

Ballyboden St Enda's eased over the finish line to set up a meeting with Athy next Saturday.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Rory O'Connor comes up against Liam O'Riley 23/11/2025

St Martin’s gamble pays off as Naas routed to set up landmark day for club

St Martin's fielded a weakened team in the Leinster IFC last week, resulting in a 32-point defeat but that gamble paid off as they beat Naas in the Leinster SHC last four.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Shamrocks Ballyhale v Clough Ballacolla - AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Ballyhale book Leinster final spot but made to sweat by Clough Ballacolla

Ballyhale will play St Martin's of Wexford in the Leinster Club SHC final

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland v South Africa, Premier League and Provincial Club Championship

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland v South Africa, Premier League and Provincial Club Championship

It's another action packed weekend of sport on TV.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Castletown-Liam Mellows v Ballyboden St Enda's - AIB Leinster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

Ballyboden cut loose after the break to crush Castletown and set up Tullamore clash

Ballyboden St Enda’s shrugged off a cautious, wind-affected first half to overwhelm Wexford champions Castletown

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Kerry v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Tullamore stun The Downs to reach Leinster SFC semi-final

Portarlington held off a Sam Mulroy inspired Naomh Mairtin in Drogheda to advance to the last four on a 0-14 to 1-8 scoreline.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Castletown-Liam Mellows v Ballyboden St Enda's - AIB Leinster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

Ballyboden overcome Castletown to book place Leinster SFC semi-final

Ballyboden St Enda's will now play Tullamore in the Leinster SFC semi-final.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Kilkenny v Galway - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

Galway and Kilkenny to meet in Leinster SHC opening round

Kildare will make their Leinster SHC debut when they host Wexford.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Jamie O'Shea and Mickey Quinn 2/11/2025

Summerhill come from behind to defeat Killoe Young Emmets

Summerhill still have a long way to go and star-studded Athy are next up for them under the lights in Newbridge next Saturday week.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - International match

Sportsguide: Ireland v New Zealand, Club championship and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport with Ireland and New Zealand going head-to-head in Chicago, the club championship and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Dublin v Longford - Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup Final

Leinster pre-season competitions set for return in January

It is understood the Ulster Council will shortly give the go-ahead to the McKenna Cup and Connacht GAA are also keen to revive their football competition.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

British & Irish Lions Squad Training and Media Conference

Leinster contingent reports for duty with British and Irish Lions

There are a dozen boys in blue switching to red following their URC title victory over the weekend.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

TJ Reid celebrates 8/6/2025

Kilkenny dominate Leinster but questions remain about readiness for All-Ireland semi-final

Limerick, barring an upset, will be their All-Ireland semi-final opponents in four weeks’ time. Right now, Kilkenny, through no fault of their own, are thoroughly unprepared for that exam.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Cathal McCabe and Tomás Keyes 8/6/2025

Kildare roar to Liam MacCarthy status with convincing victory over Laois

Kildare, Christy Ring Cup winners last year, have earned back to back promotions and will play in the Leinster SHC in 2026.

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Darach Fahy 19/4/2025

Preview: Galway have a better panel but Kilkenny’s superior team to shade it

Eoin Cody is undoubtedly a loss but a combination of muscle memory and bullheadedness can ensure Kilkenny barge their way to the five-in-a-row.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Cork v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Sportsguide: Munster SHC final, Leinster SHC final and URC semi-finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with Limerick and Cork going head-to-head in the Munster SHC final, Kilkenny will face Galway in the Leinster SHC final and Leinster take on Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-finals - all you need to know here.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025