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The John Fogarty interview: Bring on Joe Hayes

Nerves may have held him back from being a Tipperary great, but few players are remembered more fondly than the hilarious Clonoulty-Rossmore man, Joe Hayes. As he recalls the great battles with Cork ahead of Sunday’s clash, it’s obvious few players enjoyed their hurling more either, writes John Fogarty.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

Will we miss the way things are in the GAA?

This season we bid adieu to one senior All-Ireland championship structure with the likelihood of another also falling by the wayside. Then there’s the prospect of the minor and U21 hurling competitions being altered in time for next year. But what are and aren’t we going to miss about the current way we do things in inter-county hurling and football? asks John Fogarty

Thu, 18 May, 2017

MORNING BULLETIN: Cork Credit Union sacking; White House in turmoil

Here's your morning news bulletin.

Thu, 18 May, 2017

Ugly clashes overshadow Kerry victory over Cork

Ugly half-time tunnel scenes and a mass melee at the final whistle involving players and members of the backroom teams marred what was a feisty Munster U17 Football Final at the Austin Stack Park last night.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

Why two referees — at least — is better than one for GAA

Okay, so it’s not going to happen, but imagine for a moment one – just one – The Sunday Game this summer without mention of a referee’s name.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

Michael Ryan: Were we championship ready? No, we weren’t

“It was almost as if the bubble burst. The honeymoon ended.” You get a sense Michael Ryan has walked around that defeat a few times, had a look at it from all sides.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

Sarries’ Lions have proved their mettle to Gatland. Can Munster and Leinster Lions do likewise?

The lack of an Irish presence may have dampened our enthusiasm in the buildup to the Champions Cup final but, in the end, worthy finalists Saracens and Clermont Auvergne produced a captivating spectacle.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

Chelsea v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Stamford Bridge

O’Neill: I can see a bit of myself in animated Conte

Martin O’Neill says he recognises his younger self in Antonio Conte.

Tue, 16 May, 2017

Commissioner trapped in a culture she simply cannot change alone

It’s going to be like the football premiership, with managers on a permanent merry-go-round, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 16 May, 2017

Spurs look to a new generation

And so they left with a bang not a whimper, as Spurs said goodbye to White Hart Lane after 118 years in emphatic style, playing Manchester United off the park, sealing second spot in the Premier League, and showing why they are considered the most exciting young side in the country.

Mon, 15 May, 2017

Kelly goal helps Ballyea get off to winning start

Ballyea got the defence of their Clare and Munster titles off to a winning start at Cusack Park, Ennis yesterday. The All-Ireland club runners-up saw off the challenge of Wolfe Tones na Sionna and came out 1-16 to 0-12 winners in the end, having lead by 0-6 to 0-5 at the break.

Mon, 15 May, 2017

Saracens striving to become the Barcelona of rugby

Saracens’ trophy hunters may not have achieved greatness yet, but Billy Vunipola believes they are striving to bring Barcelona-esque levels of domination to European rugby.

Mon, 15 May, 2017

Heroics of Ireland Women's rugby team inspires next generation

Big tournaments can be noisy, rude affairs. Whether it’s an Olympic Games, a Fifa World Cup or a Ryder Cup, these operations tend to pitch tent, plaster posters, and plant flags all over town. 

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017

Tony Browne backs Austin Gleeson to justify star billing for Waterford

Tony Browne feels Austin Gleeson is poised to prove exactly why he was named 2016’s hurler of the year when Waterford take on Cork in the summer’s second All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park this Sunday.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

Changing times as golfing calendar gets a ‘major’ shake-up

It’s official. After widespread speculation, the powers that be announced on Tuesday that the professional golf calendar as we know it will look remarkably different beginning in 2019.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017

Rory McIlroy in full flow is the one to fear, warns Jordan Spieth

There’s only one thing that Jordan Spieth fears more that Quail Hollow’s cloying bermuda rough and rock hard greens and that’s Rory McIlroy in full flow.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2017