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<p>Waterford's Padraig Fitzgerald suffered a shoulder injury which will keep him out for the first four months of the season. Pic: Stephen Marken/Sportsfile</p>

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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

<p>WINNING START: Two first half goals proved crucial as Clare saw off a spirited Waterford to get their McGrath Cup campaign and the Paul Madden era off to a winning start at Fraher Field. Picture: Tom Beary/Sportsfile</p>

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Goals key for Clare who defeat Waterford in McGrath Cup opening clash

<p>Waterford hurler Austin Gleeson had a good club championship with Mount Sion but has suffered a number of injury setbacks. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile</p>

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Austin Gleeson withdraws from Waterford panel due to injury setbacks

Kilcoo v Scotstown - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

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The first weekend of the year and it's a packed GAA schedule. Here's all you need to know

Liam Cahill signs autographs before the game 21/6/2025

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Tipperary and Waterford name teams for Munster Hurling League clash

Aaron O' Neill and Philip Mahony celebrate after the game 21/12/2025

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New year resolution for Ballygunner in change to recent Christmas tradition

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

Ballygunner v St Martin's - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Jason Ryan hails Ballygunner mindset as they banish more semi-final demons

Ballygunner trailed by three points after 37 minutes but then reeled off the next eight points as they beat Wexford and Leinster champions St Martin's

Sun, 21 Dec, 2025

Brian McGrath celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy Cup 11/12/2025

Four Munster counties break €2m barrier as inter-county spending hits new record

Kerry recorded the biggest jump in spending, almost €500,000, as they lifted the Sam Maguire Cup this year and their team holiday cost to the US and Mexico cost €366,341.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Dingle v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

Ballygunner and St Martin's to play All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final in Semple Stadium

Slaughtneil and Loughrea will clash in the other semi-final in Parnell Park at 1.30pm and it was also be shown on TG4.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Ballygunner v Éire Óg Ennis - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final

'It really did hurt': Hutchinson turns Waterford axe into Ballygunner scoring spree

Hutchinson was dropped for Waterford's Munster SHC game against Cork but has gone on to scored 9-70 for Ballygunner in their run to provincial glory

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Dungourney survive Newtownshandrum fightback to claim Cork Junior B honours

Dungourney survive Newtownshandrum fightback to claim Cork Junior B honours

Ahead by just a single point in the final 10 minutes, the East Cork side had more left in the tank.

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Ballygunner v Sarsfields - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

'They’ll murder you if you make mistakes': ruthless Ballygunner avenge Munster final hurt

Ballygunner knew that if Sarsfields went man-to-man with their potent set of forwards, they could take advantage.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Jason Ryan ahead of the game 16/11/2025

Avenging last year's Munster heartbreak a motivating factor for Ballygunner

Sarsfields manager Johnny Crowley reflected with pride on a three-year journey for this side.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Ballygunner v Sarsfields - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Four-goal Ballygunner avenge Munster final heartbreak against Sarsfields

Second-half goals from Patrick Fitzgerald and Kevin Mahony killed off a Sarsfields fightback as Ballygunner powered through a feisty, card-strewn Munster semi-final.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025

Philip Mahony and Harry Mahony after the game 2/11/2025

S Christy O’Connor's GAA talking points: Gunners' home comforts, the time is now for Athy

Plus: Setanta finally dining at the top table in Ulster.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Saturday stroll for Buttevant, Munster club semi-final next

Saturday stroll for Buttevant, Munster club semi-final next

Cork's Premier JFC winners will have far tougher tests in the province than Saturday's opening round win over the Waterford champions

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Cork v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Confirmed: Munster GAA puts off Football Championship seeding plan until 2027

After a series of consultations with counties, the forthcoming Munster SFC draw will not be seeded, as proposed

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Na Piarsaigh v Ballygunner - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

'New energy' as Dessie Hutchinson hails Ballygunner management

The Waterford kingpins face old rivals Sars of Cork next time out.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Garryspilane v Effin - Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Final

Tallow edge ill-tempered Munster IHC thriller against Garryspillane in extra time

41-year-old Paul O’Brien hit the net twice for the Bridesiders, while Tommy Ryan, in his 18th season at senior, gave one of his best displays yet in blue and yellow

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Rathgormack in the hunt for three-in-a-row

Rathgormack in the hunt for three-in-a-row

Rathgormack boast an array of inter county talent from Paudie Hunt between the posts to conductor of the attack Conor Murray at corner forward. Stephen Curry is their top scorer with 1-15 from play. They are averaging 20 points per game.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Every hurling and football club championship winner around the country

Every hurling and football club championship winner around the country

After another busy and dramatic weekend of championship action, this is how it all shook out from Kerry to Donegal.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Kerry v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Stradbally return to Déise senior football ranks as they defeat Brickey Rangers

Stradbally return to the top ranks after a two year abscence.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Waterford GAA laments the sad passing of the man who ran Fraher Field

Waterford GAA laments the sad passing of the man who ran Fraher Field

Always the first to arrive and the last to leave Fraher Field on match days, he took great pride ensuring that all was right for players and supporters alike and often returned to the ground afterwards to help reunite many people with various lost property

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Cork v Waterford - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling Munster Minor Championship Final

Lismore power past Doon to open Harty Cup with convincing win

Ben Cummins scored on 1-11 for Blackwater Community School in their victory over Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa in the opening round of the Dr Harty Cup.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC

S Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC

Everything you need to know before the famous competition throws in on Wednesday afternoon.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Patrick Horgan 7/6/2025

S Anthony Daly: There are thousands of lads with All-Ireland medals who wouldn’t lace Hoggie’s boots

Too much of Patrick Horgan's profile and iconic status has been wrongly bound up with the Cork man's quest for that elusive All-Ireland medal. It is a disservice to the great man

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Patrick Horgan 20/7/2025

S Patrick Horgan interview: 'Very few get to decide themselves when to leave, and to leave when they’re happy. And I am happy'

The Cork legend walks away without a coveted All-Ireland medal but pleased and proud of a remarkable career in red

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Ballygunner v Mount Sion - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Awesome Ballygunner run riot to claim 12th Waterford title on the trot

The 22-point winning margin against city rivals Mount Sion is the widest since this domination of theirs began in 2014.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Mount Sion v Roanmore - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

'Our club is probably an emotional club' - Mount Sion vow to fight in daunting Gunners showdown

The city rivals face off in the Waterford SHC decider on Sunday.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

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

Former Cork coach Donal O’Rourke joins Waterford backroom

A key member of Pat Ryan's set-up, O’Rourke links up with his native county.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

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

Waterford SHC: Jason Ryan relieved as Ballygunner survive De La Salle scare

Ryan reckons that the challengers aren't getting the respect they deserve.

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates scoring his sides first goal 1/9/2024

Ballygunner will have two teams in the 2026 Waterford Senior Hurling Championship

"It's going to be a serious challenge. Not only for Ballygunner but also for the county board."

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Manchester United v Arsenal - Premier League - Old Trafford

Sportsguide: Premier League returns, FAI Cup and Diamond League

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the return of the Premier League, the FAI Cup third round and the Diamond League - all you need to know here.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Mount Sion v Lismore - Waterford Senior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final

Waterford SHC: Gleeson's super six inspires Sion to fifth straight win

Lismore secured their quarter final place with a 2-20 to 0-14 win over Dungarvan at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

Clare v Waterford - Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Camogie Championship Quarter-Final

'Back to the drawing board but a monkey off the back' says Waterford’s Orla Hickey

The reference to winning in Croke Park was notable, as it was Waterford’s first triumph at HQ since the 2015 All-Ireland intermediate final.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Dublin, Lions take on Waratahs and Ireland face Georgia

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Dublin, Lions take on Waratahs and Ireland face Georgia

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals taking place, the Lions continue their Tour when they face the Waratahs and Ireland kick off their summer tour against Georgia - all you need to know here.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Waterford v Clare - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Final

After years of underage hurt, Waterford hurling has new starting point

Across the previous three seasons, Waterford’s minor and U20 sides suffered 21 defeats from 24 games.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Armagh v Kerry, Lions take on Western Force and European Athletics Team Championships

Your sport on TV this week: Armagh v Kerry, Lions take on Western Force and European Athletics Team Championships

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the All-Ireland SFC quater-finals taking place, the British and Irish Lions Tour in Australia kicks off and the European Athletics Team Championship take

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Waterford v Dublin - TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship

Waterford overcome a battling Leitrim to secure quarter-final spot

Leitrim battled throughout but Waterford were too strong.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Series National Launch

Sports Guide: Kerry v Cavan, Cork take on Dublin and Tailteann Cup semi-finals

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals, All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals and the Tailteann Cup semi-finals - all you need to know here.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Kilkenny v Waterford - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

Waterford finally 'click' to reach first minor hurling final in 12 years

Waterford will face Clare in the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship final.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2025

Cork v Waterford - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling Munster Minor Championship Final

Favourites Cork set for rematch with in-form Clare in All-Ireland minor semi-final

The other semi-final also promises a high-quality affair on Saturday evening at Chadwicks Wexford Park between Kilkenny and Waterford.

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Roscommon, URC Grand Final and US Open

Your sport on TV this week: Cork v Roscommon, URC Grand Final and US Open

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the final round of the All-Ireland SFC round robin series, the URC Grand Final between Leinster and Bulls and the US Open - all you need to know here.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Cork v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

S Derek McGrath: Waterford must go again because they have to

Cork notched two goals against Waterford but there were at least three other occasions when with a little bit of patience, more could have been scored.

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Ian Kenny dejected 5/5/2025

S Kieran Shannon: Waterford complaints have merit but Munster championship needs measure of brutality

Waterford manager Peter Queally complained on Sunday about his side not getting the opportunity to hurl into the summer. Their issue is not with the format but the schedule.

Tue, 27 May, 2025

Cork v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

Cork negotiate Waterford hurdle despite dodgy shooting

Cork got what they needed from the game against Waterford but Pat Ryan will hope it doesn’t rank anywhere close to his team’s best performance in this year’s championship.

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Peter Queally reacts 25/5/2025

Waterford boss Queally questions referee decisions in defeat to Cork

The Waterford manager wants a change in championship structures to allow more hurling in the summer months.

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Cork v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

Cork bounce back to beat Waterford and book Munster final spot

The Déise's championship comes to an end after a battling display on Leeside.

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Patrick Horgan celebrates scoring his sides second goal 25/5/2025

As it happened: Cork v Waterford and Limerick v Clare

It's do-or-die as the Déise travel to face the Rebels on Leeside on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 25 May, 2025