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<p>Cian O'Neill before the All-Ireland final. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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Where next for codebreaking coach Cian O'Neill after Kerry exit?

When football is flourishing, it might be a strange time for one of its best minds to be contemplating a switch to hurling but O’Neill was never one for convention.

<p>ON THE ROAD: Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon leads his team during the parade before the All-Ireland SHC semi-final. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile</p>

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Cork hurlers set to be away in opening two 2027 Munster SHC fixtures

<p>BACK WITH A BANG: Patrick Fitzgerald scored 1-13 on his return to Ballygunner colours from injury. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

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Waterford SHC: Lismore leave Dungarvan staring down as Ballygunner go 70 unbeaten

Waterford captain Stephen Molumphy lifts the cup 17/7/2010

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'We want to play an attacking, aggressive style': Stephen Molumphy appointed Waterford hurling boss

Kerry v Limerick - Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League Group 2

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Stephen Molumphy set to become new Waterford senior hurling manager

Ballygunner make it 69 not out - but not without a Waterford SHC scare

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Ballygunner make it 69 not out - but not without a Waterford SHC scare

Kilkenny v Tipperary - oneills.com GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship Final

Brendan Cummins and Stephen Molumphy favourites for Waterford job

The Premier County legend stepped down as Tipperary U20 boss on Monday night.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Ballygunner v Loughrea - AIB GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final

Ballygunner extend unbeaten Waterford SHC run to incredible 68 games

To cap a noteworthy weekend, Ballygunner's second team also claimed their first senior championship point after producing a stirring comeback to draw with Dungarvan

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Munster GAA propose calendar change to boost hurling profile

The provincial council want to retain the round-robin format of their own competition but are in favour of altering the hurling schedule

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

Laura Hayes is presented the player of the match award by Brian Molloy 14/6/2026

Herculean Hayes hails early-season endeavour as Cork continue to grow

It was a far cagier affair at Azzurri Walsh Park, where Aoife Donohue’s goal on six minutes proved the difference for Waterford in a 1-13 to 0-13 win against Galway.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Grandstand finish sees Cork beat Waterford and keep All-Ireland hopes alive

Grandstand finish sees Cork beat Waterford and keep All-Ireland hopes alive

Waterford went in at the break with a 1-8 to 0-4 lead on the scoreboard

Sat, 13 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

Donal O'Rourke and Pat Ryan 6/4/2025

Who do Waterford turn to after surprise Peter Queally exit?

Donal O’Rourke was the coach in Peter Queally’s backroom team. He was the coach in Pat Ryan’s Cork backroom before that. Does he now fancy a crack at the main gig in his native county?

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

Peter Queally dejected on the sideline 17/5/2026

Peter Queally steps down as Waterford boss

Queally departs having completed the two-year term handed to him when he stepped up to take over from Davy Fitzgerald before the 2025 campaign.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Meath v Kerry - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Kerry edge out Waterford to seal third consecutive Munster titles

Kerry will go into Group 2 of the All-Ireland series with Kildare and Tipperary while Waterford go into Group 1 and will face Armagh and Cork.

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Paddy Leavey dejected after the match 17/5/2026

Derek McGrath: Waterford may have fallen but now they are united

The mood in Waterford is now one of perspective rather than blame.

Fri, 22 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

Dan Shanahan ahead of the game 17/5/2026

Waterford selector Dan Shanahan: 'Bigger fish always get the break. We don't get any'

Shanahan was bitterly disappointed for the Waterford panel and manager Peter Queally after Sunday’s defeat to Limerick confirmed the end of their championship.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Paddy Leavey dejected after the match 17/5/2026

S Patrick Horgan: It's not good for hurling that Waterford are out this early

One point from four games certainly doesn’t reflect how well the Déise have played throughout the Munster championship.

Mon, 18 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

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Anthony Daly: When Limerick get a grip they just don't let go

Saturday's game between Tipperary and Clare - the last two All-Ireland hurling champions - being behind a paywall was a complete smack in the face to volunteers.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Brian Gavin: James Owens unfortunate to miss illegal hurley drop before key Limerick goal

With the new hurling advisory group putting the game under the microscope, maybe they could look at introducing technology for red cards and goal validity.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Diarmaid Byrnes signs autographs for young fans after the game 17/5/2026

Christy O'Connor: Limerick move the artillery around to blow Waterford away

Limerick lost 15 of the 23 balls they played into their full-forward line largely because of how well Paddy Leavey did on Gillane and Fitzgerald coped on O’Brien - but Kiely's men found a way again

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Cathal O'Neill in action 17/5/2026

Kiely pledges 'uncomfortable' review as Limerick eye eighth Munster final in a row

'We have Tipperary coming to town next weekend, there are two points up for grabs and they'll be well fought for'

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Player ratings: Hegarty and O'Donoghue power Limerick past Waterford

A strong finish from Limerick saw them beat Waterford 2-29 to 2-20 in the Munster SHC. Here's how we rated the performances at the Gaelic Grounds

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Cian Lynch celebrates a score 17/5/2026

Limerick finish strong to secure top three finish as Waterford and Tipperary crash out

For the seventh time, Waterford failed to qualify from the provincial group stages but don’t read much into the scoreline: they went out on their shields here and were ahead on the hour mark.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Cathal O'Neill and Tadhg De Burca in action 17/5/2026

As it happened: Limerick knock both Waterford and Tipperary out of the Munster SHC

Two goals in a minute late in the game burst Waterford's resistance

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Peter Queally with Dessie Hutchinson at the end of the game 26/4/2026

S Christy O'Connor: Waterford trying to ensure there is a tomorrow

Waterford have failed to beat Limerick in their last nine championship matches but even if they do end that run on Sunday, it might not be enough to progress out of the Munster SHC

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Clodagh McIntyre 11/5/2026

Tipperary and Waterford both in good form ahead of Munster senior camogie final

Lots of stars and standout names will feature this weekend, and playing this attractive showdown as a double-header allows people the perfect opportunity to see the massive amount of talent on view.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Waterford v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

Team news: Tipp make two changes for Clare clash, Déise make three

For Waterford, injured trio Stephen Bennett, Ian Kenny and Iarlaith Daly miss out

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Liam Cahill 26/4/2026

Bumper crowd for Tipperary and Clare clash expected to hit 20-year high

Waterford captain Mark Fitzgerald will be free to play for the county against Limerick, meanwhile.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Boost for Limerick as Aaron Gillane fit to face Waterford

Though Limerick players have been shown red cards in both of their Munster SHC games, manager John Kiely has no concerns about discipline

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Waterford v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Limerick v Waterford in the Munster SHC: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

The two counties clash on the penultimate weekend of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship group stage.

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Clinical Cork minors too strong for Waterford as Munster final against Kerry awaits

Clinical Cork minors too strong for Waterford as Munster final against Kerry awaits

Cork, who have already defeated Kerry in the Munster MFC, will face the Kingdom in the decider

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Paddy Leavy and Brian Hayes 9/5/2026

Munster SHC permutations: How Clare and Limerick victories this weekend settles the top three

The picture will become a lot clearer after this weekend's games.

Mon, 11 May, 2026

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

Tipperary travel to face Antrim as Tailteann Cup draw made

All round 2A and 2B fixtures will be played over the weekend of May 23 - 24

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Mark Coleman takes a sideline cut 9/5/2026

Cork roll up sleeves with fight more than flow

At Walsh Park, Cork fought, not flowed. They were flinty, not flamboyant. Absent again was the bouncing brilliance of recent years. Once more in its place was a willingness to engage in unglamorous battle.

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Waterford v Cork - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Ben O'Connor content as Cork work ethic rewarded: 'We can battle out games now'

It wasn't free-flowing but the Rebels boss is okay with that, after victory over the Déise.

Sat, 09 May, 2026

William Buckley and Conor Keane 9/5/2026

Cork seal Munster progress with hard-fought win in Waterford

The winless Déise will need to dust themselves off to face Limerick next weekend.

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Waterford v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

S Patrick Horgan: Good start would be half the battle for dangerous Déise

A win for Waterford would blow the entire Munster championship wide open.

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

S Anthony Daly: Walsh Park challenge will reveal more about Cork than win over Limerick

Cork face a dangerous Waterford side while Dublin and Wexford renew an increasingly bitter Leinster rivalry

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Waterford Crystal Cup Final

There won't be much in Waterford-Cork derby, warns Déise legend Prendergast

Ardmore man Seamus Prendergast says the Rebels will have a job keeping tabs on the red-hot Stephen Bennett.

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Kevin Mahony and Robert Doyle 26/4/2026

Second half goals prove decisive for Tipperary minors

A brace from Rían McGrath and another from Josh Moroney were decisive as the visitors claimed a fourth victory on the spin.

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Kevin Mahony and Robert Doyle 26/4/2026

Waterford make two changes for Munster hurling showdown with Cork

The sides face off at Walsh Park on Saturday evening.

Thu, 07 May, 2026

PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month and PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month Awards

Stephen Bennett: 'Some fella wrote me a note inside in school telling me I was nearly as good as Alan Connolly'

Principal in Kilmagner NS since January last year, Bennett works with children in the autism class. Hurling is put firmly in its place there.

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

Waterford v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

It promises to be another Munster hurling thriller.

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Munster MFC: Thomas Dillon fires Clare to Daryl D’Arcy Cup with victory over Waterford

Munster MFC: Thomas Dillon fires Clare to Daryl D’Arcy Cup with victory over Waterford

Thomas Dillon's two second half goals proved decisive as Clare overcame Waterford in Lemybrien

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Waterford power past Cork to move closer to securing Munster Ladies football final spot

Waterford power past Cork to move closer to securing Munster Ladies football final spot

Avoid defeat against Tipperary next weekend and the Déise will qualify for a second consecutive Munster SFC final.

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Tipperary players collects their helmets after the game 12/1/2014

Most inter-county players used substandard helmets last weekend

Nine of them sported 'Gola' headgear, which have been described as "dangerous products” by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026