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<p>A view of Azzurri Walsh Park. Pic: Ken Sutton/Inpho</p>

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Contractor appointed as next stage of Azzurri Walsh Park’s redevelopment takes shape

Former Fine Gael TD Paudie Coffey, Walsh Park redevelopment committee chairman, provided an update on the project.

<p>Waterford's Jason Curry. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

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Watch and read: Curry too hot to handle as Rathgormack overcome Eire Og Inis

<p>Thomas Mennaghan scored two goals to help Banner to a gritty win. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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Watch and Read: Thomas Meenaghan inspires Banner to late turnaround against Brickey Rangers

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates 30/8/2026

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Talking points: The elite teams have the provincial and All-Ireland hurling championship by the throat

Watch and read: St Colman’s edge Blackwater CS to book Harty Cup knockout place

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Watch and read: St Colman’s edge Blackwater CS to book Harty Cup knockout place

Watch and read: DLS Waterford bag key Harty Cup win, but Tralee CBS push them to the end

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Watch and read: DLS Waterford bag key Harty Cup win, but Tralee CBS push them to the end

Abbeydorney edge another extra-time epic at expense of Clashmore

Abbeydorney edge another extra-time epic at expense of Clashmore

Substitute Oisin Maunsell struck the decisive goal, while Michael O’Leary’s extraordinary late equaliser rescued Abbeydorney from defeat in normal time

Sun, 01 Nov, 2026

Watch and read: Rampant Rathgormack coast to fourth Waterford title in a row

Watch and read: Rampant Rathgormack coast to fourth Waterford title in a row

After the historic victory, Rathgormack now face Clare champions Éire Óg Inis in Munster.

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Glen Rovers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

How Munster Club Championships shape up: Glen Rovers don't have long to savour Cork title

November will be dominated by the provincial championships in GAA with some tasty clashes already in the offing - starting on November 1st

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Waterford SFC: Rathgormack and Nire to meet in fifth final in six years

Waterford SFC: Rathgormack and Nire to meet in fifth final in six years

Champions Rathgormack have now won 20 consecutive games in Waterford.

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Harty Cup: Perrill's late heroics rescue draw for Tulla against Lismore

Harty Cup: Perrill's late heroics rescue draw for Tulla against Lismore

Lismore led by four points with two minutes of normal time to play before Perrill came up trumps for Tulla

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Ballygunner v Foremilewater - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Waterford SFC: Ballinacourty and Gaultier book semi-final spots

Ballinacourty and Gaultier respectively booked their places in the final four on Sunday afternoon as both were comfortable winners in a double-header played in atrocious conditions at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field.

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

'We didn’t come out of nowhere': Molly Comerford on Gaultier’s historic county final success in Waterford

'We didn’t come out of nowhere': Molly Comerford on Gaultier’s historic county final success in Waterford

Comerford was tasked with lifting the silverware in her role as team captain.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2026

Ballygunner v Foremilewater - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Gaultier slay giants Ballymacarbry to land a famous first Waterford county title

Teenager Katie Desmond starred for Gaultier, scoring 1-1

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Allen & Co. Media And Technology Conference

Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan give €50,000 each to three Waterford GAA clubs

The three Waterford clubs will each receive €50,000 over two years to fund improvements to their facilities

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Austin Gleeson 2/7/2024

Waterford legend Austin Gleeson admits regrets as he confirms intercounty retirement

"I’m fully done now," the 31-year-old says.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

The ins and outs: Munster hurling backroom teams take shape for 2027

Tipperary have joined Cork and Waterford in revamping their sideline teams for 2027 while some questions remain over the Limerick and Clare set-ups

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Westmeath v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Major Waterford overhaul as several established hurlers depart panel

The inter-county future of Dessie Hutchinson is also uncertain. Up to 11 players who were part of the 2026 Waterford may not return for 2027

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates at the final whistle 30/8/2026

Ballygunner will rely on competitive squad during 11-week break

Ballygunner have 11 weeks to wait until their next match, at home to the Limerick champions. 'It's hard to get games because other club championships are still going on,' said Dessie Hutchinson.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Ballygunner v Foremilewater - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

'A fight to the bitter end': Ryan hails Ballygunner's warriors after securing 13th consecutive Waterford crown

Fourmilewater, the rank outsiders appearing in their first-ever final, had never beaten the Gunners in the championship, but led by three points with seven minutes remaining and were still a point ahead entering the final minute of normal time.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Dick O' Keeffe dejected 30/8/2026

Dick O’Keeffe: 'We feel that we left that game behind us. We’re gutted'

The West Waterford side led Ballygunner by three points with seven minutes remaining and were still a point ahead entering the final minute of normal time, but couldn’t hold out.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

'A wave of shock spread across Waterford GAA': Tributes paid to Brendan Breen following his passing

'A wave of shock spread across Waterford GAA': Tributes paid to Brendan Breen following his passing

Breen, who was originally from Tralee but had been living in Stradbally for a number of years, was also hugely involved in underage GAA, serving as a coach, manager, mentor, referee and committee member.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Dublin v Galway - AIG Super 11's Fenway Classic Semi-Final

Watch and read: Brilliant Ballyduff Upper canter to a fifth Waterford intermediate crown

Tireoghain Flynn and Mikey Kearney starred as the Western side moved a step closer towards a return to the senior ranks.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Ballygunner v De La Salle - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

GAA previews: Fourmilewater can do damage but not enough to disrupt Ballygunner rhythm

Fourmilewater have players who can punch holes and Seán Walsh could be a right nuisance up front but there are just too many variables counting against the challengers.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Ballygunner v Fourmilewater - Waterford Senior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final

Fourmilewater dare to dream of toppling Ballygunner in first Waterford final

Fourmilewater face the ultimate test when they face 13-in-a-row chasing Ballygunner in the club's first ever Waterford SHC final

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Stephen Molumphy 26/1/2020

Waterford hurling boss Stephen Molumphy to hold open trials

“We recognise that Waterford has a huge amount of talent playing hurling in clubs across the county, and it is important that the door remains open.”

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Ballygunner v De La Salle - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

S Watch and read: Ballygunner blow De La Salle away to power into yet another county final

The champions started this game without Dessie Hutchinson, Patrick Fitzgerald and Pauric Mahony.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Ballygunner v De La Salle - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

De La Salle stand between Ballygunner and remarkable 14th straight Waterford final

It's more than 11 years since Ballygunner last lost in the Waterford SHC. In Saturday's semi-final, they take on De La Salle, the last team to beat them

Sat, 22 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Roanmore, De La Salle and Fourmilewater secure Waterford SHC semi spots

S Watch and read: Roanmore, De La Salle and Fourmilewater secure Waterford SHC semi spots

De La Salle came out the right side of a 0-21 to 0-20 scoreline against city rivals Mount Sion at Azzurri Walsh Park, in a game that threatened to go either way for large parts.

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Cork hurlers could turn to 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.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Cork v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

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

In a repeat of this year’s provincial final, Cork are set to travel to face Munster and All-Ireland champions Limerick in TUS Gaelic Grounds for their provincial opener next April.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Ballygunner v Loughrea - AIB GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final

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

Mount Sion survived a major scare to defeat Ballygunner B despite playing much of the game with 14 men. Austin Gleeson finished with 0-15

Sun, 02 Aug, 2026

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

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

Molumphy was unveiled as the new Déise boss for a three-year term on Wednesday, and in his first interview upon taking the reins, he said next year will not be a transitional or rebuilding season, but a continuation of what is already there.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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

Stephen Molumphy set to become new Waterford senior hurling manager

Following interviews conducted by a five-person selection committee over the weekend, the 42-year-old is believed to be close to taking over from Peter Queally, who stepped down in June after two seasons in charge.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

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

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

Reigning All-Ireland champions given a serious test by a 14-man Abbeyside-Ballinacourty side Sunday in a game that never allowed them to pull clear until the closing minutes

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

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