#Waterford GAA

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The AIB Club Player Awards 2026
Bring back 'buzz' of knock-out hurling in Munster, says Hutchinson
The Ballygunner man says Waterford thrive on do-or-die competition. 

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Micheal Kiely and Patrick Curran at the end of the game 15/3/2026
Tipperary reel Waterford in to confirm DĂ©ise relegation back to 1B
There is no final-round scenario that can keep them up. The sole county to best Limerick is on the way back to the second tier.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Peter Hogan dejected at the end of the game 15/3/2026
Waterford relegated to Division 1B after Tipperary reel in eight-point lead
Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng was an interested spectator at Walsh Park. He made the short distance home comforted by the knowledge that danger has bypassed his team.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Beth Carton in action 13/2/2026
Camogie: Carton propels DĂ©ise to first-ever first division final
Carton was on the double for Waterford at Walsh Park. 

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Dingle v St Brigid's - AIB GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final
Dingle's Tom O'Sullivan named club footballer of the year, Dessie Hutchinson wins hurling award
Kilkerrin-Clonberne's Siobhán Divilly was named ladies football club player of the year while Athenry's Lisa Casserly won the camogie award

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Alan Connolly scores his side’s first goal despite Billy Nolan 25/1/2026
S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Billy Nolan the ultimate modern utility player
Elsewhere Monaghan need to restrict any more damage.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

Waterford v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2
Waterford and Tipperary hurling league game postponed due to bereavement
Benny Kiely, the father of Waterford hurler Michael Kiely, has died.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Peter Queally with Dan Shanahan, Shane O’Sullivan and Nigel Skehan 9/2/2025
John Fogarty: Waterford is a county that desperately needs to feel better about itself
Performance coach O’Sullivan the most important man in Déise dressing room this week

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Ballygunner v Loughrea - AIB GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final
Ballygunner dominate club hurling team of the year
All-Ireland club hurling champions Ballygunner have eight players on the team while the three nominees for club hurler of the year are all from the Waterford side

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Peter Queally reacts to point giving to Galway 1/3/2026
Baffled Peter Queally 'can't explain' Waterford performance
Sunday's coming together of Galway and Waterford was correctly billed as the most important top-flight fixture of the weekend.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Reuben Halloran tackles Ronan Glennon 1/3/2026
Galway ease relegation fears with win over Waterford
The Déise brought litle to the contest at Pearse Stadium. 

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
S Anthony Daly: If we’re serious about promoting hurling, why can’t we watch it?
Division 1A relegation fears, league final permutations and broadcast frustration define a pivotal hurling weekend

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Noel Connors happy with DĂ©ise direction though wary of milage
Waterford may be looking to their stalwarts in attack but they have learned not to in defence. In Salthill, they will again be missing captain Conor Prunty (quad) and likely Tadhg de BĂşrca (groin)

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Austin Gleeson close to making return to Waterford hurlers
Austin Gleeson close to making return to Waterford hurlers
Gleeson withdrew from the set-up before Christmas but continued training away from the group and could be considered for inclusion before Waterford conclude their Division 1A campaign against Tipperary

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
S Anthony Daly: Limerick will want to put Tipperary back in their box
For me, the game of the weekend is Sunday's Kilkenny-Waterford clash

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

MICL v UL - Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Fitzgibbon Cup Final
S Christy O'Connor's Talking Points: Will the Fitzgibbon final have been instructive for John Kiely?
The process of transition has already begun but Kiely and his management are trying to balance that process without losing focus of their main target of winning another All-Ireland

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Leitrim v Wicklow - Tailteann Cup Preliminary Quarter-Final
Wicklow dig in to earn win as Waterford wait goes on
The game was played in very testing conditions at Fraher Field. 

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Niamh Rockett and Meabh Murphy in action 13/2/2026
Camogie: Waterford lay down a marker with statement win over Cork
It's early momentum for a strong DĂ©ise selection following a right battle with their near neighbours.

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Offaly - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Waterford overcome Offaly to make it back-to-back home wins in Division 1A
The DĂ©ise's next outing with Kilkenny becomes all the more important now.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
DĂ©ise players 'made sacrifices' in preparation for Limerick, says Queally
Waterford bounced back from last week's disappointment against Cork. 

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Leitrim v Sligo - Tailteann Cup
Leitrim hold off battling Waterford for hard-fought win
The Déise's Cian Kiely was dismissed near the end. 

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Peter Queally 25/1/2026
'Jury is out' on DĂ©ise project, insists Jim Greene
Sunday’s 3-25 to 1-17 result represented the first double-digit beating of Peter Queally’s two-season tenure. 

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Alan Connolly scores his side’s first goal despite Billy Nolan 25/1/2026
As it happened: Cork begin league campaign with impressive win over Waterford
It was a busy day for Hurling and Football League action across the country.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: Return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC action and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the return of the national football and hurling leagues, URC returns and the Premier League - all you need to know here. 

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Ballygunner v Loughrea - AIB GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final
S Double trouble for rivals as All-Ireland champions Ballygunner press ahead with second team in Waterford SHC
The All-Ireland senior hurling club champions have not discussed the matter with the Waterford County Board since before Christmas as the club wanted to focus on their All-Ireland pursuit.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

'It was a mission to get back and repeat it' - Ballygunner revel in second All-Ireland hurling title glory
'It was a mission to get back and repeat it' - Ballygunner revel in second All-Ireland hurling title glory
It felt as though time was running out on Ballygunner efforts to repeat the maiden victory of four years ago. The players have since admitted such.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Pauric Mahony celebrates with Jason Ryan 18/1/2026
Ballygunner boss Jason Ryan closes the circle with 'special' All-Ireland win
The Waterford side clinched the title with a win over Loughrea on Sunday.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Paul Geaney lifts the cup for Dingle 18/1/2026
As it happened: Dingle win extra-time thriller against St Brigid's to claim All-Ireland title
Dingle defeated St Brigid's in the All-Ireland Club SFC final after an enthralling extra-time game at Croke Park. Mikey Geaney kicked a last-gasp winner for the Kerry champions

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Pauric Mahony and Shane O’Brien 14/1/2026
Loughrea will stick to new values having 'cleansed stigma' of past performances
The Galway side face Ballygunner on Sunday.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Pauric Mahony 7/9/2025
S Anthony Daly: Ballygunner on a mission they are perfectly equipped to complete
A personal lesson in discipline frames a sharp-eyed look at Loughrea’s challenge against an imperious Ballygunner side

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Waterford v Limerick - Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League Final
Limerick tune up for league with defeat of Waterford 
Aidan O’Connor scored 0-11, including three from play, from centre-forward.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Shane O’Brien 14/1/2026
GAA weekend previews: all on the line at Croke Park deciders
Dingle and Ballygunner can get over the line at HQ.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Cullen Killeen is consoled by Caimin Killeen after the game 21/12/2025
Loughrea’s Cullen Killeen cleared to play in All-Ireland club final
DRA free up midfielder for Ballygunner clash.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Launch of the AIB GAA Hurling Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Finals 14/1/2026
Sportsguide: All-Ireland senior club finals, final pool games in Champions and Challenge Cup and Basketball finals
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland senior club football and hurling finals, the final round of the pool stages in Champions and Challenge Cups and the Basketball finals at the National Basketball Arena - all you need to know here.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Pauric Mahony and Shane O’Brien 14/1/2026
Ballygunner 'not bothered' by lack of Waterford support in All-Ireland quest, insists Pauric Mahony
Pauric Mahony explains why Ballygunner are blocking out history, hype and county sentiment ahead of another All-Ireland club final

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League
Your sport on TV this week: All-Ireland Club senior finals, Champions and Challenge Cup and Premier League
It is another action packed weekend of sport on tv with the All-Ireland Club senior football and hurling finals, the Champions and Challenge Cup final group games and the Premier League - all you need to know here. 

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final
Munster Hurling Championship expansion ruled out as record crowds revealed
Munster GAA boss defends current hurling format as record attendances fuel opposition to expanding All-Ireland qualifiers

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Carlow v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
Waterford's Paudie Fitzgerald: 'Once you get out of Munster, anything can happen'
Waterford get their 2026 season underway against Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling League

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Clare v Tipperary - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final
Goals key for Clare who defeat Waterford in McGrath Cup opening clash
Joe Rafferty and Caoilfhionn O’Dea both found the net in the opening half, before a late goal from substitute Jamie Stack made sure of the result late on.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Waterford v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3
Austin Gleeson withdraws from Waterford panel due to injury setbacks
The 2016 hurler of the year is taking time out to consider his options

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Kilcoo v Scotstown - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final
The first weekend of the year and it's a packed GAA schedule. Here's all you need to know
An All-Ireland camogie final replay, six All-Ireland club semi finals across three grades, and a host of pre-season toes in the water across the four provinces

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Liam Cahill signs autographs before the game 21/6/2025
Tipperary and Waterford name teams for Munster Hurling League clash
Throw-in is at 2pm and it will be streamed live on YouTube SpĂłrtTG4 while the attendance for the fixture has been capped at 2,000.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

Aaron O' Neill and Philip Mahony celebrate after the game 21/12/2025
New year resolution for Ballygunner in change to recent Christmas tradition
Philip Mahony and the Waterford kingpins are looking forward to an All-Ireland decider in January.

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Ballygunner v St Martin's - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
S Christy O'Connor: Hurling's black card anomaly doesn't make any sense
St Martin's decision making cracked during the second half of the All-Ireland semi-final against a Ballygunner side which never panicked

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

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