Person: Seán Walsh

Watson set to rekindle Ballybunion love affair

US golfer Tom Watson will be in Northern Ireland next month for the Open Championship, which he has won on five occasions.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2019

Widow whose husband died while waiting for heart bypass settles case against HSE and hospital

A woman whose husband died suddenly while he was waiting for heart bypass surgery has settled her High Court action over his death.

Fri, 17 May, 2019

Waterford storm back to claim stirring victory

Waterford won their first Munster MFC game in five years as they stormed back from six points down to surprise Clare in Dungarvan tonight.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2019

Na Piarsaigh make hard work of win over Killeagh

Hard work did a young Na Piarsaigh side make of this first-round Cork SHC clash.

Sun, 21 Apr, 2019

Fr O'Neill's secure passage to round three of Cork Premier IHC

Fr O’Neill’s survived a titanic battle with Ballincollig in a lively opening round of the Cork Premier IHC at Carrigtwohill tonight.

Fri, 19 Apr, 2019

Ryan to the rescue for Waterford

Waterford and Limerick are still alive in the Munster MFC after last night’s error-ridden stalemate in Dungarvan. Déise full forward Aaron Ryan struck two late points to level matters for the fourth time in a game that featured 53 frees.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2019

Shelly sparkles as Tipp add to Déise woes

Captain Kyle Shelly kicked 2-8 (2-2 from play) as a strong, skilful and speedy Tipperary had the two points wrapped up by half-time.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2019

Carlow IT put Cork IT to the sword in Sigerson Cup

CASTLEHAVEN clubman Michael Hurley put Cork IT to the sword with a sensational exhibition of point scoring – he hit a total of 0-12, half of his tally coming from open play - as Pat Critchley's side emerged worthy six point victors of this fast-flowing Sigerson Cup 2nd round tie at the IT Carlow grounds last night.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2019

Determined Ballincollig set up victory parade

The cheers that greeted captain Ciarán O’Sullivan’s celebratory roar ‘Up the Village’ when he raised the silverware in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday said it all. It was a day that will dwell long in their memory as Ballincollig regained their Cork Premier IHC status. They did ply their trade in the top tier in the past but were forced to drop down over the years.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2018

Referees chief backs push for HawkEye for goal-lines

As Alan Kelly returns to action as a linesman in next Saturday’s Kilkenny-Wexford Round 5 Leinster SHC game, GAA referees chief Willie Barrett wants to see HawkEye score detection technology extended to the goal-line.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2018

Sean Walsh elected chairperson of Kingdom's Ladies Football Board

Former Kerry and Munster council chairman Sean Walsh has been elected as chairperson of the Kingdom's Ladies Football Board.

Fri, 04 May, 2018

'Active and trusted' IRA member from Cork jailed for three and a half years

A Cork man, described by a judge as an "active and trusted" member of the IRA, has been jailed for three and a half years.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

14-man Thurles rally to claim Dean Ryan Cup glory

Dean Ryan Cup final - Thurles CBS 3-15 - Midleton CBS 2-15: The Dean Ryan Cup is back in the hands of Thurles CBS after a highly entertaining final at Clonmel yesterday.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2017

Children's Hospital project rises like phoenix from difficult past

Ireland’s long-awaited National Children’s Hospital has been named after the phoenix, and like the mythical firebird, it has risen from its difficult past.

Tue, 24 Oct, 2017

Ploughing fans set new crowd record

The attendance of 92,000 on the third and last day of the National Ploughing Championships brought the tally for the three days to 291,500, a new record for the event, writes John Sexton.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2017

All-Ireland final ref McQuillan 'will be nervous but the only reason is fear of making a mistake'

Former All-Ireland SFC final referee Eddie Kinsella says Joe McQuillan “wouldn’t be human if he wasn’t nervous” ahead of taking charge of Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2017

Club call: How you fared at the weekend

See how you fared with the weekend’s golf fixtures.

Tue, 22 Aug, 2017

The three (in-a-row) wise men counsel Dublin

This September, Stephen Cluxton will aim to become only the second man in GAA history to lift the Sam Maguire Cup on three consecutive occasions, the first being Wexford football captain Seán O’Kennedy between 1915 and ’17.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

Two Cork men charged with with possession of firearms and ammunition

Two Cork men accused of IRA membership were freshly charged today at the Special Criminal Court with possession of firearms and ammunition.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Video ref is worth trialling, reckons DRA lawyer Jack Anderson

The use of video evidence during live GAA games is worth trialling, according to outgoing Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA) secretary Jack Anderson.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

No fairytale start for Kiskeam as Avondhu flex their muscles

Avondhu 3-20

Mon, 17 Apr, 2017

OBITUARY: Vince Linnane, Kerry GAA kitman - ‘There are people like that in every county in Ireland, but he was ours’

Michael Moynihan remembers Vince Linnane - the Kerry kitman who was so much more. 

Fri, 14 Apr, 2017

Kerry’s Noughties stars have a lot more to say than ‘yerrah’

Pat Spillane has forged a successful career as an analyst and other Kerry players are now also showing their class as pundits.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

John Horan takes GAA Presidency on the first count

John Horan was last night elected as the first Dublin-born GAA president since 1924 when Daniel McCarthy finished his three-year term.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2017

Dublin's John Horan elected as new GAA President

Dublin's John Horan is the President elect of the GAA after being elected by landslide at the GAA Congress this evening.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

The five GAA presidential candidates outline their hopes for the future

It’s the biggest field for a GAA presidential race in 27 years. On the evening of Friday, February 25, Congress delegates in Croke Park will be asked to select one of five men — Frank Burke (Galway), Robert Frost (Clare), John Horan (Dublin), Martin Skelly (Longford), Seán Walsh (Kerry) — to succeed Aogán Ó Fearghail as GAA president in 12 months. 

Sun, 29 Jan, 2017

Frank Burke: Rural clubs a priority

GAA presidential candidate Frank Burke says improving the plight of vulnerable clubs in “fractured” rural Ireland is one of his chief policy priorities.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2017

Court refuses bail to two Cork men accused of IRA membership

Two Cork men accused of IRA membership have been refused bail at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2016

Court charges three men with IRA membership

Three men have appeared in court charged with membership of the IRA.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Top referees confident the mark will loosen midfield jam

This year’s All-Ireland SFC final referees foresee the mark speeding up the game.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016

Kerry preparing to hand over the keys to new Centre of Excellence

It has taken many years longer than it should to build a permanent home for Kerry GAA, so getting full value for their €8m Centre of Excellence is less a target than an imperative, writes Tony Leen.

Sun, 20 Nov, 2016

Cillian Buckley: Deal with it, Galway

Kilkenny’s Cillian Buckley has frustrated Galway hurling fans by claiming they can’t expect to play any home games in the Leinster championship.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

Brian Cody to continue as Kilkenny manager next season

Brian Cody will mark 19 years in charge of Kilkenny’s senior hurling team after he was confirmed as manager for 2017 following a meeting of the county board in Nowlan Park last night.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2016

Video: Mitchelstown and Ballygiblin get just rewards for memorable year

As Bandon have shown in this year’s county championships, success in one code doesn’t have to come at the cost of the other and the minors of Mitchelstown and Ballygiblin – the October Rebel Óg monthly award winners – are further proof of that.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2016