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Ivan Yakubets with Darcie Reede with the O'Duffy Cup with Emma Murphy, Ashling Thompson, Avril Cashman and Méabh Cahalane 10/8/2

Ashling Thompson on Cork future: 'If I'm hungry for it again in the winter, it'll be back on'

The Rebel County midfielder battled injuries during a campaign that ended on a high.

Louth v Monaghan - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Football championship set to break GAA financial records again

Kerry v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 1

Cian O'Neill to leave Kerry backroom team as Jack O'Connor makes changes

'Heartbreak' after Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh killed in crash

'Heartbreak' after Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh killed in crash

Aaron Gillane after the game 19/7/2026

Aaron Gillane excited for Limerick's next generation

Gillane did not doubt his ability to produce a performance in the All-Ireland hurling final against Galway

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Cork in white find the winning combination

Cork in white find the winning combination

Opting to switch jerseys from red to white to avoid a colour clash with the westerners made Ger Manley’s squad stand out from the moment they entered Croke Park.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Galway v Leitrim - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Mike Solan steps down as Longford senior football manager

The Ballaghaderreen native led the county to promotion from Division 4.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Meadhbh Enright with the O'Duffy Cup and her parents and the Cork team during the visit 10/8/2026

Gallery: Cork visit CHI Temple Street Hospital after All-Ireland camogie title win

Cork narrowly defeated Galway in the final at Croke Park on Sunday.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Sorcha McCartan and Aoife Donohue 9/8/2026

Eoghan Cormican: Cork empire strikes back, and just about stays standing

A seven-week gap followed Cork's early elimination from the Munster championship. Seven weeks that ultimately reshaped their season.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

An Ghaeltacht v Fossa - Kerry County intermediate Club Football Championship Final

S Watch: Top 10 scores of the week from GAA club championship

Here's the best of this weekend's action from the GAA club championship.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Clare v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B Final

Early league start means two rounds in January

The National Leagues in football and hurling will get straight down to business in the new year

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Player ratings: Dolan defiant for Galway but McCartan the pick of Cork heroes

Therese O'Callaghan and Eoghan Cormican talk us through each of the players' final performance.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Ger Manley celebrates after the match 9/8/2026

'We did target goals' says Ger Manley as second half surge sends Cork to All-Ireland camogie title

The Rebels hit two goals, both in the second half of a gripping showdown in Croke Park to secure the silverware.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Laura Hayes and Saoirse McCarthy celebrate winning 9/8/2026

How a half-time reality check sparked Cork's second half surge against Galway

Laura Hayes revealed a blunt half-time question jolted Cork into life for the second half of the All-Ireland camogie final against Galway

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Orlaith Cahalane and Cliona O'Callaghan celebrate 9/8/2026

Cork dream it all up again to reclaim camogie title

Cork lost 14 players, including five starters, from the panel which reached the 2025 All-Ireland camogie final

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

'I got that wrong': Galway boss Murray apologises for 2025 Irish Examiner comments

Gracious in defeat to Cork this time around, Cathal Murray admitted he was wrong and went on to compliment the newspaper’s camogie coverage.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Millie Condon is challenged by Carrie Dolan and Niamh Niland 9/8/2026

'First proper one' but it's All-Ireland camogie winners medal number two for Millie Condon

Condon collected a second All-Ireland senior medal on Sunday, but this was her first on the field of play.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

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Watch and read: Favourites beaten as Cashel and JK Brackens secure Tipp SHC quarter-final places

S Watch and read: Favourites beaten as Cashel and JK Brackens secure Tipp SHC quarter-final places

Heading into the final round of group games, Roscrea are the only side who can’t make the knockout stages.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Niall Shortall and Cian Kenny 16/10/2022

S Watch and read: Ballyhale and O'Loughlins serve up 11-goal thriller

There was so much intrigue in the county final rematch that the game in Thomastown was delayed by 10 minutes

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

A view of a memorial for John Egan ahead of the match 9/8/2026

'We wanted to get over the line for her': McCartan says Cork won All-Ireland for teammate after father's passing

The Rebels reclaimed the O’Duffy Cup with a narrow victory over Galway at Croke Park on Sunday, just two weeks after John Egan’s tragic passing

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Galway manager says camogie finalists should not have to collect fivers to fund team holidays

Galway manager Cathal Murray said a €20,000 - €25,000 grant would suffice for a team holiday

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Fossa v Stewartstown Harps - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Championship Final

S Watch and read: Fossa pull off comeback, Ballymac hit Glenbeigh for six, Kilcummin win in Kerry IFC

Fossa came back from eight points down against Gneeveguilla with David Clifford scoring 0-11

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Armin Heinrich 4/1/2025

S Watch and read: Solid Stacks keep Templenoe at arm's length in opener

Inter-county defenders Dylan Casey, Armin Heinrich and Joey Nagle marshalled affairs excellently at the back for the Tralee side.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Clare v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Clare SHC: Clooney-Quin make dramatic statement

Last year’s finalists Clooney-Quin produced the most emphatic half of the entire championship to brush aside a shell-shocked Feakle who had won their opening tie by ten points.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

St Brigid's v Ballina Stephenites - AIB Connacht GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Mayo SFC: Ballina stunned by Garrymore as Crossmolina begin life without Kobe

With McDonald beginning life in the AFL with St Kilda this week, his club-mates delivered a statement performance in his absence.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Seandún to face Imokilly for Cork Premier SHC quarters spot after extra time win over Muskerry

Seandún to face Imokilly for Cork Premier SHC quarters spot after extra time win over Muskerry

Seandún overcame Muskerry by the finest of margins at Ballinlough on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Ger Manley 9/8/2026

Ger Manley hails Cork's 'Messi' Orlaith Cahalane after All-Ireland victory

Saoirse McCarthy and Cahalane produced green flags in six second-half minutes and Cork eventually prevailed by just a single point

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Second half goals key as Cork pip Galway in All-Ireland camogie final

Goals from Saoirse McCarthy and Orlaith Cahalane helped Cork avenge last year's defeat to Galway in the All-Ireland camogie final

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Ferrybank go down as Gunners continue cruise in Waterford SHC

Watch and read: Ferrybank go down as Gunners continue cruise in Waterford SHC

Ballygunner are now 71 games unbeaten in Waterford

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Antrim v Laois - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Final

Ruthless efficiency guides Antrim back to senior ranks

After landing the significant scalps of Down and Kerry en route to this final, Laois found the air far too thin at Croke Park once Antrim turned up the intensity in the second half.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Watch: David Clifford scores 0-11 as Fossa pull off comeback to beat Gneeveguilla

Watch: David Clifford scores 0-11 as Fossa pull off comeback to beat Gneeveguilla

David Clifford scored four two-pointers as Fossa won their Kerry IFC opener

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Orlaith Cahalane celebrates scoring her sides second goal 9/8/2026

As it happened: Cork withstand late Galway fightback to regain All-Ireland camogie title

The O'Duffy Cup is heading back to Leeside.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Armagh v Cavan - Glen Dimplex Premier Junior Championship Final

Armagh end Croker hoodoo and Cavan fairytale

There was not a lot between the sides in a truly outstanding game of camogie.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Reen helps Rathmore stun Dingle despite Geaney's heroics

S Watch and read: Reen helps Rathmore stun Dingle despite Geaney's heroics

Paul Geaney made a mockery of those who felt he may have been injured on All-Ireland Final day as he scored 0-10 but Aidan O'Mahony's men still upset the All Ireland champions

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Cork v Galway - 2025 Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

All-Ireland camogie final: Cork v Galway player-by-player guide

Therese O'Callaghan and Eoghan Cormican take you through the teams for Sunday's All-Ireland camogie final between Cork and Galway

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Cork v Galway - 2025 Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Elaine Aylward: Once again, the road to glory runs through Cork and Galway

The championship's standout teams renew their rivalry with another All-Ireland title and lasting legacy on the line

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Sportsfile Images of the Year 2025

S Watch and read: Beaufort lay down marker but O'Brien injury gives Keane concern

Kerry IFC wrap: Rampant Kerins O’Rahillys see off Castleisland Desmonds as Laune Rangers sneak past Listowel Emmets

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Éire Óg Ennis v Loughmore-Castleiney - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Clare SHC: Éire Óg, Kilmaley and Inagh-Kilnamona in the driving seat

In a first championship bout in opposite trenches, successful former Clare minor, Under 21 and senior managerial duo Gerry O’Connor (Éire Óg) and Donal Moloney (Scariff) produced a compelling showdown.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Shane O’Neill 19/10/2025

Limerick SHC: Patrickswell stunned as Na Piarsaigh and Ballybrown win

Limerick SHC wrap: Having lost late on to Kilmallock in their opener, Shane O’Neill’s Na Piarsaigh were laser focused on bagging an important two points

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Kiladangan v Thurles Sarsfields - Tipperary County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final Replay

S Watch and read: Stoppage-time chaos across Tipperary SHC

Round-up: Thurles Sarsfields secured an eye-catching win and holders Loughmore-Castleiney lost again, but the greatest drama was created by Kiladangan and Cashel King Cormacs

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Gearoid Hegarty 19/7/2026

Gearóid Hegarty knew Limerick were on right track as early as January

Opening day defeats to Waterford in the league and Cork in the championship raised questions but they were fleeting, Hegarty insists.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Watch: Kobe McDonald answers 20 quick-fire questions after joining St Kilda

Watch: Kobe McDonald answers 20 quick-fire questions after joining St Kilda

Kobe and his family landed in Melbourne recently for his new adventure in the AFL with St Kilda.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Galway camogie legend Denise Gilligan opens up about hearing loss and All-Ireland glory

Galway camogie legend Denise Gilligan opens up about hearing loss and All-Ireland glory

The Galway camogie legend reflects on hearing loss, All-Ireland glory and refusing to let adversity shape her career

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Carrie Dolan: Always an edge between Galway and Cork

Carrie Dolan: Always an edge between Galway and Cork

This is a rivalry that has delivered two of the finest and most viciously ferocious All-Irelands the game has ever witnessed.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Cork v Galway - 2025 Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Galway's back-to-back aim can come to fruition

The Tribeswomen must be ready for what wounded Cork come with.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Pain of final defeat fires Méabh Cahalane up for redemption bid

Pain of final defeat fires Méabh Cahalane up for redemption bid

Having to recover from two big final defeats coming so close together can take its toll.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Limerick SHC: Adare fight back to beat Kildimo-Pallaskenry, Garryspillane get vital win

Adare overturned a seven-point half-time deficit to defeat Kildimo-Pallaskenry, while Garryspillane claimed a vital first win since returning to the senior ranks.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Franz Sauerland 28/3/2018

S Watch and read: Late An Ghaeltacht surge sinks Milltown/Castlemaine in Kerry Club SFC

An Ghaeltacht trailed Milltown/Castlemaine by three points with 10 minutes to play but fought back to earn victory

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Dr Crokes begin Kerry Club SFC title defence with hard-earned victory over Spa

S Watch and read: Dr Crokes begin Kerry Club SFC title defence with hard-earned victory over Spa

Dr Crokes welcomed six of their seven Kerry senior players back with Tony Brosnan missing out through injury.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Cork v Tipperary - All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Semi-Final

Cork v Galway: Three key players - and who might stop them

Eoghan Cormican looks at three players who could play a defining role on Sunday.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

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