Person: Donal Burke

DCU edge past UCC to claim league crown

Kieran Murphy Higher Education Senior Hurling League Division 1 final

Fri, 29 Nov, 2019

19 counties represented in Ireland squads for Hurling-Shinty Internationals

Tipperary’s Willlie Maher and Kilkenny’s Conor Phelan will manage the senior side bidding to prevent a Scottish five-in-a-row of series wins.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2019

Routine victory for Galway as Dubs fold under pressure

This was a convincing and routine win for Galway as they easily bettered Dublin to claim both the league points on offer at Pearse Stadium.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2019

Cunningham hails new boys in blue

Dublin coach Anthony Cunningham believes the talent of the up-and-coming players in the panel trumps that of their senior colleagues.

Tue, 08 May, 2018

UL victory keeps Limerick hurling momentum bubbling

UL 2-21 DCU 2-15:  A week to savour in University of Limerick. They retained the Ashbourne Cup on Wednesday, and on Saturday they welcomed the Fitzgibbon Cup for the sixth time - the two premier competitions in third level camogie and hurling.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2018

UL win sixth Fitzgibbon Cup title against DCU

A sixth Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup title for University of Limerick at Mallow today following victory over first-time finalists Dublin City University.

Sat, 24 Feb, 2018

DCU chasing titles and respect in Fitzgibbon Cup final

Hurling in DCU wasn’t always the picture of such rude health.

Sat, 24 Feb, 2018

No double demands on cup hurlers

Fitzgibbon Cup hurlers from Dublin, Kilkenny, Limerick, and Waterford will not be asked to play two games in the space of 24 hours this weekend.

Tue, 20 Feb, 2018

DCU dispatch DIT to cruise into final

DCU were always in control of this all-Dublin clash between two colleges hoping to reach their first Fitzgibbon Cup final and they will now hope to bring the trophy back to the capital for the first time since 2001.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2018

DCU end Mary I Fitzgibbon reign

DCU midfielder Darren Mullen said that knocking out the champions and advancing to the semi-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup is a huge boost to hurling in the university.

Thu, 08 Feb, 2018

DCU end Mary I’s hopes of Fitzgibbon hat-trick

The game seemed destined for extra-time until the closing stages.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2018

Davy demands more as Wexford oust 14-man Dublin

Wexford 1-20

Mon, 15 Jan, 2018

Leinster round-up: Ruthless Kilkenny show no mercy to leaky Laois

Kilkenny were rampant as they recorded a 6-24 to 1-11 win over Laois at O’Moore Park in Group 2 of the Bord na Móna Walsh Cup last night.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2018

Cunningham’s Dubs braced for tougher tests ahead

All-Ireland SHC round 1 qualifier. Dublin 2-28 Laois 1-15 

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

Dublin unable to reel in Kilkenny despite late rally

Kilkenny 0-21 Dublin 0-16: The pain of 2016 was well and truly forgotten about as the Kilkenny under-21 hurlers started their 2017 campaign in winning style.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

What happened to Dublin's Leinster champions of 2013?

The team that Dalo built – the team Ger tore down? Some will view it as just that; others will argue it was evolutionary but everyone can be agreed four years is a long time in hurling. 

Fri, 26 May, 2017

Five young players to watch out for

Mark Coleman (Cork)

Tue, 16 May, 2017

10 hurling tyros who shone this spring

It was 2013 when people began to realise how much of a young man’s game hurling had become. 

Tue, 18 Apr, 2017

Clare v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Relegation Play-Off

Tony Kelly strikes and Clare survive

Clare 3-18 Dublin 0-19

Mon, 03 Apr, 2017

Brian Cody says Kilkenny’s league objective already achieved

Allianz HL Division 1A

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017

Clare grind their way to victory

Clare 0-20 Dublin 1-15: “I’d say it was a terrible game to watch,” was the nail-on-the-head assessment of Clare joint-manager Gerry O’Connor.

Mon, 13 Mar, 2017

Dubs rooted to bottom of Division 1A as Clare ease relegation fears with victory

Clare took a massive step away from the relegation zone in Div 1A with this narrow victory over Dublin.

Sun, 12 Mar, 2017

Battling DCU’s late drive was too much for UL

DCU Dóchas Éireann 1-15 UL 1-13 (aet) Higher Education Freshers AHC final, Mardyke: A dramatic comeback earned DCU Dóchas Éireann the Higher Education Freshers AHC title at the Mardyke last night as UL were reeled in in a late flurry.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2017

Detractors should 'Chill the beans', as Davy Fitz says, after Cork and Kilkenny defeats

“Chill the beans,” Davy Fitzgerald said of the potentially mounting expectations surrounding his Wexford team.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2017

A week is a long time in league hurling

Allianz HL Division 1A

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

Ryan hails attitude as Tipperary wipe out weak effort from Dubs

Allianz HL Division 1A

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Dublin v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Round 1

It was all too easy for Tipperary against Dublin in their Allianz Hurling League opener

They started without over half of their All-Ireland winning team but victory still came easily for Tipperary at Croke Park where they streaked to a 16-point opening round Allianz Hurling League win.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Even pulling in muck and dirt, it’s great to be back

Dublin will hope to perform this evening but Tipp should win, while Wexford Park will be electric for Limerick’s visit, writes Anthony Daly.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Eoghan O'Donnell and Oisin Gough with Barry Nash 2/4/2016

Eoghan O’Donnell: Dublin young guns ready to take step up

Eoghan O’Donnell insists the mood in the Dublin hurling camp is buoyant as they prepare to open their Allianz League Division One campaign against All-Ireland champions Tipperary this weekend on the back of a turbulent winter.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

Memories are made with this photo of Cork Ford dealers outside Henry Ford's house [video]

The year was 1964 and a group of Ford staff paid a visit to Henry Ford’s old home in Dearborn, Michigan, Tom Cavanagh recalls.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2017

Kevin McManamon: Embracing sports psychology is a ‘no-brainer’

Dublin footballer Kevin McManamon has described the use of sports psychology in Gaelic games as a “no-brainer” and claimed that critics of the process are “naive”.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2017

Holders Dublin get second victory

Dublin 2-26 UCD 0-21: Holders Dublin completed their second successive Walsh Cup win, beating UCD at Parnell Park last night. 

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Experimental Dublin too strong for Carlow

An experimental Dublin began their Walsh Cup defence with a relatively straightforward seven-point victory over Carlow at Parnell Park last night.

Thu, 05 Jan, 2017

Limerick minors get another shot at glory

Limerick 1-18 Dublin 0-15: A powerful opening quarter - during which the Treaty County surged 1-6 to 0-1 clear of Dublin – sowed the seeds for Limerick’s comfortable progression into the All-Ireland minor decider.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

Dublin minors strike with deadly late barrage

Dublin 2-12 Wexford 0-12: Dublin claimed their first provincial title in four years as they overcame Wexford by six points in their Electric Ireland Leinster MHC final at Croke Park yesterday.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

Duhallow finish off Carrigdhoun in fine style

Duhallow 1-21 Carrigdhoun 1-16: Michael Vaughan and Kieran Sheehan led the way for Duhallow in this high-scoring and entertaining first round Cork SHC tie. 

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Colin Currie finds range as Dublin stun Kilkenny

Dublin 2-18 Kilkenny 1-19: A dominant extra-time performance saw Dublin claim victory over holders Kilkenny in Saturday’s enthralling Electric Ireland Leinster MHC semi-final at Parnell Park.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Dublin v Antrim - Bord na Mona Walsh Cup Group 2

Today’s hurling previews

A number of teams getting into championship gear this weekend...

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Duhallow hard work reaping rewards

It’s been nine years since Duhallow advanced from the divisions and colleges section of the Cork SHC to the last 16 of the championship proper.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015

Jerry: Time to get serious

A CRUCIAL game for Cork tomorrow in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, a rehearsal of the opening round of the championship on May 29 against Tipperary but, of far more significance for the moment, a must-win game if they’re to get their challenge for a top-two finish back on track.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2011