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<p>The 2026 Kerry SFC winners will play either the Clare or Waterford champions in the Munster Club SFC semi-final on November 22. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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Kerry football and Limerick hurling champions get Munster club semi-final byes

The clubs that emerge from any Munster county which reaches an All-Ireland final receive a by to the provincial semi-finals

<p>Limerick coach Paul Kinnerk with his son Paul and daughter Enya after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile</p>

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Christy O'Connor: Limerick choke Galway to put Kiely and Kinnerk in pantheon of influence

<p>TOUGH DAY: Cork manager Ben O'Connor suffering in the final stages of Saturday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final loss to Galway at Croke Park. Pic: Ryan Byrne, Inpho</p>

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'We'll get a few letters...': Ben O'Connor braced for another Cork fallout

Liam Cahill celebrates after the game with Jason Forde 20/7/2025

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Jason Forde to weigh up Tipperary future

Robert Downey with Tom Morrissey 7/6/2026

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Munster GAA CEO: Radical changes to hurling structure would be a panicked response

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SChristy O'Connor: Mayo’s orange crush a reward for shift in focus

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

Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Eight contenders, eight defining questions and no room for error

Éamonn Fitzmaurice assesses the strengths, weaknesses and key tactical battles facing each of the remaining Sam Maguire contenders

Sat, 27 Jun, 2026

Brian Duignan dejected 21/6/2026

S Kieran Shannon: Something's got to give to awaken hurling from midsummer lull

This past weekend so was no outlier, just a clear and alarming illustration of how the sport has been trending.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2026

Darren Morrissey pctured as he lifts the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship cup 6/6/2026

S Patrick Horgan: 'He’s such a good fielder he can give Cork another outlet if they want to go more direct'

Also the colour and noise brought by the Cork supporters are sparing the GAA’s blushes by selling out stadiums and generating huge interest

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Clare v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Lohan: 'I'd like to see a better standard of refereeing, and I don't think we're getting it'

Now in his seventh season in charge of the Banner, he outlined his concerns again after Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final win over Dublin in FBD Semple Stadium

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Dublin v Kilkenny - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

S Patrick Horgan: Hurling Championship is feeling the loss of Tipperary and Kilkenny

The pair of counties aren’t involved because they weren’t good enough in their provincial championships, fair enough, but the build-up to the All-Ireland quarter-finals has been pretty muted this week.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

GAA Annual Congress - Day Two

Munster Chair insists Council will oppose moves to tweak senior hurling format

Tim Murphy also said that with stadiums 'maxed out' for each round of games in this year's provincial competition, 'I'm not sure we can actually get any more people to go to the hurling games'

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

GAA Annual Congress - Day Two

Munster GAA chief: Some towns are too big now to be limited to one club

In a wide-ranging Irish Examiner GAA Extra podcast interview, provincial chairman Murphy pointed to urban overload and rural depopulation as the 'number one' issues facing the provincial council

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

2026 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Launch

'Munster teams put on a pedestal compared to Leinster teams': Dublin must be 'fearless' against Clare says Gibbons

It was at this very quarter-final stage 12 months ago where the 14 men of Dublin stunned Limerick at GAA HQ. The same fearless approach will be employed ahead of this latest championship clash with Munster opposition.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

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

'This is about levelling up': Clare proposal to give unseeded Munster SFC counties home comfort

Banner chief Kieran Keating is looking to win a vote that will ensure home advantage for unseeded counties as part of a pushback against Munster's new league-based seeding system

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

Kieran Shannon: Cork need to trust bench and don blinkers

A learning for Ben O'Connor from the Munster final defeat might be to spend less time being preoccupied with refereeing calls and focus more on controllables like using his bench

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

James Owens with Cork players after the final whistle 7/6/2026

S Brian Gavin: Neither Owens or Kennedy do themselves any favours in provincial deciders

Sunday's Munster final was James Owens' poorest display of the championship. It was a battle that cried out for control without letting too much go, but Owens contributed to it being a stop-start event.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

Kieran Shannon: Three takeaways from Limerick's Munster final win against Cork

Cork still have as good a chance of winning this All-Ireland as they had Sunday morning. If anything, perhaps their chances are higher?

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

John Kiely: Do I back off the hard calls and have regrets later?

The decision to replace Limerick talisman Aaron Gillane in Sunday's Munster SHC final was one such difficult choice for the Treaty boss

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Mark Coleman scores a penalty past goalkeeper Nickie Quaid 7/6/2026

Munster hurling final player ratings: Quaid stars, O'Donoghue dominant

The Treaty County regained the Munster title after another fierce battle with the Rebels.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Cian Lynch pictured as he lifts the Munster Senior Hurling 7/6/2026

Limerick reclaim Munster title after another titantic tussle with Cork

The Treaty County gained revenge for their penalty shootout loss to the Rebels in last year's decider.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

What did Mick Mackey say to Christy Ring? An answer to a 70-year-old Munster hurling mystery

What did Mick Mackey say to Christy Ring? An answer to a 70-year-old Munster hurling mystery

A 1957 Munster hurling semi-final was the setting for one of the iconic pictures not just of hurling, but of Irish sport

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

A general view of the game at a packed Pairc Ui Chaoimh 26/4/2026

Kieran Shannon: Cork GAA's Páirc Uí Chaoimh gamble is finally paying off

Sell-out crowds, championship drama and a hurling revival have transformed perceptions of Cork’s controversial stadium redevelopment

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Dublin v Galway - Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

S Christy O'Connor: Micheál Donoghue's Dublin departure gives Leinster final reunion added edge

Dublin will hope - to reword the famous phrase - that hell hath no fury like a team scorned

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

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

Yellow rain warning issued for Cork ahead of Ireland game and Munster hurling final

Heavy rain, flooding risks and breezy conditions are forecast before thousands descend on Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

'There's no accusation': Ben O’Connor clarifies Cork hurlers work rate remarks

'There's no accusation': Ben O’Connor clarifies Cork hurlers work rate remarks

To the small matter of Sunday’s Munster hurling final. Ben has expressed admiration for Cork's opponents nearly as frequently as he’s referenced the work ethic of his own crew.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Cian Lynch on red card against Cork: It was silly, not a good representation of Limerick

Lynch’s days are busier at home now with his partner Dayna and twin sons CJ and Ógie, who turn two this month. “You always put pressure on yourself and you're trying to stretch yourself then as well."

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Fogarty Forum: Cork and Limerick can’t kill each other

If Dublin's next game is fixed for Saturday week and Brennan is prohibited from fulfilling his match-day duties, they would be entitled to cry foul

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Tomás Ó Sé celebrates after the game with Jack Joy 30/5/2026

'We got fair abuse': Cork defeat drove Kerry to U20 glory

Six weeks after losing to Cork in the Munster championship, Kerry are All-Ireland U20 champions

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Fanzones and skill challenges - calls to crank up the Cork Munster final matchday experience

Fanzones and skill challenges - calls to crank up the Cork Munster final matchday experience

The June 7 provincial decider will be Cork’s first Munster SHC final on home soil since the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show: Juggernauts roll on, Offaly's climb, where did Kilkenny go wrong?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Juggernauts roll on, Offaly's climb, where did Kilkenny go wrong?

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend's hurling.

Listen | Tue, 26 May, 2026

Adam Hogan with Alan Connolly 24/5/2026

Alan Connolly says tackles not tallies the priority now for Cork forwards

It is more than just free-taking responsibilities Alan Connolly has built into his game this season.

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Brian Hayes with Diarmuid Ryan 24/5/2026

Cork hopeful over injury knocks, Fitzgibbon out of Munster final

Niall O'Leary and Rob Downey will be assessed in the coming days but there are no concerns about Barry Walsh and Brian Hayes who were both taken off against Clare

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

Liam Cahill hits out after Tipperary exit: 'These players are not professionals. They are not machines'

“This year, it is without doubt something that has gone better for us," Limerick manager John Kiely said after his side scored five goals against Tipperary. "We are after it all the time in terms of our intent, in terms of our discussion around it.”

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Anthony Daly: Cork and Limerick sharpen their teeth for savagery

When Clare and Tipperary weren’t ready for that attack, they were like fresh pieces of raw meat.

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Cork v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

S Talking Points: Cork's Brian Hayes the wrecking ball made for destruction

Cork go 100% in Munster SHC group phase, McGuinness sweats after Killarney, Sherlock has changed the game for Cork's footballers

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Niall O Ceallachain 24/5/2026

Dublin boss: Too much read into Munster crowds and big game buzz

"The Munster championship is a brilliant competition but I also think maybe a bit too much is read into that too with regards to the days and the crowds and all that kind of thing."

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

Tipperary boss Liam Cahill will have 'uncomfortable meetings' with county board

Limerick manager John Kiely has demanded more from his side when they face Cork in the Munster SHC final on June 7

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Cork v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

Cork-Clare player ratings: Barrett, Kingston catch the eye for Rebels, Ryan best for Banner

Who's been Cork's most consistent performer across their four Munster SHC group games?

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Aidan O'Connor celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal of the match 24/5/2026

Five-goal Limerick crush Tipperary as O'Connor and Gillane star

Limerick will play Cork in the Munster SHC final on June 7

Sun, 24 May, 2026

John Cleary 10/5/2026

Cork boss John Cleary: 'You have to park the bad results. It isn’t Kerry we are playing'

Cleary thinks Cork needed more movement up front and more running from deep in the second half of their Munster final defeat to Kerry. That game has to be parked now. They face Meath in the All-Ireland SFC round 1 on Saturday

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Patrick Horgan: Cork will want another crack at Limerick in Munster final

Clare's heavy defeat to Limerick in the Munster round robin will be on Brian Lohan's mind. Will they really want to face them again so early in the championship?

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Hurling team news: Two changes each for Clare and Cork, Limerick unchanged

Robert Downey returns ahead of schedule for Cork

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Kerry v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Paul Geaney: ‘I don’t think the Kerry public understand the power they have, the energy we get off them’

Kerry captain Paul Geaney on the connection between pitch and terrace, between player and fan - and its real feel value in the clutch moments

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Cork wait on Rob Downey as duo ruled out for four to six weeks

Barry Walsh will be available to face Clare on Sunday while Dáire O'Leary remains sidelined. Ciarán Joyce underwent surgery on his ACL earlier this week

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Cork, Clare, or Limerick: Who is motivated more to make the Munster SHC final?

Now that the preliminary quarter-finals are gone, finishing third in Munster is as good as second with a build-up of four weeks as opposed to two to an All-Ireland quarter-final.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Waterford v Dublin - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 3

Waterford's Kellyann Hogan: 'Being a professional athlete, I don't think it will be a long-term thing'

Waterford play Kerry in this weekend's Munster final

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Cork v Kerry - Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship Final

Marc Ó Sé: 'I'd like to think Kerry minors will still have a say in this championship'

Kerry boss has regrets from extra time loss to Cork in Munster MFC decider, but reckons there's a kick. in the Kingdom yet

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Gearóid Hegarty on crucial Limerick goal: 'I probably couldn't have mishit it any worse'

The 62nd minute score was enough to put off goalkeeper Billy Nolan who was anticipating a stronger strike.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Peter Queally complains about a decision 17/5/2026

Peter Queally hits out at hurling championship format, will consider Waterford future

'The top six teams in Ireland are going to start the All-Ireland Championship in three or four weeks and going to get two months of hurling in. We're missing out on this big time.'

Mon, 18 May, 2026