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Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Anthony Daly: Tipp won't take a backward step but Cork's intent is greater

For all the talk about Cork’s edge, there will be a sharpness about Tipp too, for more reasons than wanting to prove they’re better than Cork.

Clonmel face Kerry giants with midfield battle crucial

Clonmel face Kerry giants with midfield battle crucial

LGFA 50th Anniversary Event

Leading the GAA - the three presidential candidates make their cases

Tirlán proudly launch 32nd Season of Kilkenny GAA Sponsorship

TJ Reid on Scoregate: 'You deserve to be a little bit pissed off over what happened'

Cian McHale 28/1/2026

UL to face UCC in Sigerson Cup final after defeating Queen's University Belfast in extra time thriller

Cian McHale claimed 1-8 but the really significant score was Cathal Brosnan's beauty of a goal deep into stoppage time of normal time.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Weekend GAA: Limerick’s seasoned men can prove a point

This doesn’t feel like a league campaign where Limerick can train heavily through it and do just enough to stay up as they have done previously.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork and Tipperary name teams for National Hurling League clash

Nine of the Tipperary team which started last year's All-Ireland final victory over Cork will line out at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Talking Points: Cork aim to show they've wintered well, Kilkenny head for Limerick bearpit

S Talking Points: Cork aim to show they've wintered well, Kilkenny head for Limerick bearpit

Christy O'Connor previews an intriguing weekend of league action.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Motivation clear as UCC look to topple UCD and secure Ashbourne Cup title

Motivation clear as UCC look to topple UCD and secure Ashbourne Cup title

UCC manager Michelle Gould remembers the defeat to UCD as a sobering evening for the 2025 finalists and that 'morale was low' immediately after the four-point loss.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show Extra: The trends in Gaelic football so far, with Evan Talty

S The Gaelic Football Show Extra: The trends in Gaelic football so far, with Evan Talty

Maurice Brosnan speaks to the St Brigid's and Limerick coach about what we've seen on the pitch.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Venues, dates and times confirmed for Munster hurling and football championships

On Thursday night, fixture details were confirmed for this season's Munster SHC and SFC campaigns.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Ryan desperate to get over the line and scratch Tralee's six-year Corn Uí Mhuirí itch

Ryan desperate to get over the line and scratch Tralee's six-year Corn Uí Mhuirí itch

The Kerry minor star wants to add a first Corn Uí Mhuirí crown since 2020 but is adamant his team will not be taking Clonmel for granted

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Tirlán proudly launch 32nd Season of Kilkenny GAA Sponsorship

Keoghan confident Cats can fill holes left by departed duo Lawlor and Ryan

Losing a fellow 2025 All-Star winner and a nominee are blows for Kilkenny but Keoghan is assured they will be replaced.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Laura Treacy celebrates after the game 11/8/2024

Cork's Laura Treacy: 'I was always chasing perfection, and I never, ever was going to get it'

Want an idea of what made Treacy great and a manager’s dream? How she begins to answer the query on her worst day in the jersey - last August’s All-Ireland final defeat – tells the tale.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

It’s incredible to be recognised locally, says award winner Tuthill

It’s incredible to be recognised locally, says award winner Tuthill

The 22-year-old Kilbrittain native was named Echo Sportswoman of the Year on Thursday night.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Launch of the 2022 Allianz Hurling League

'Hungry' Rebels will be out to make a statement against Tipp

Cork welcome the All-Ireland champions for a league clash under lights on Leeside this weekend.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Cormac Dillon 28/1/2026

Fluent display powers UCC into Sigerson final

The 24-time champions will face Queen’s University or UL in the final at GAA HQ next Wednesday.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

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Brian Cuthbert 30/6/2014

Munster counties band together to improve football standards

Brian Cuthbert will chair a committee featuring heavy hitters from each of the six Munster counties.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

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

Big guns to meet in early rounds of Kerry’s Senior Football Leagues

Reigning All-Ireland Senior Club champions Dingle host 2017 All-Ireland Champions Dr Crokes in Round 1 next month

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Adam Screeney and Shane Kingston 28/1/2026

Adam Screeney stars as UL edge UG to set up all-Limerick Fitzgibbon Cup final

The magic from Screeney, who ended with five from play, helped UL prevail

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong

One more obstacle to negotiate, but HS Clonmel believe this is where they belong

After beating two Kerry schools already, not to mention taking the scalp of fancied Cork side Clonakilty CS, joint-captain Luke Hannigan and his teammates won’t fear Tralee CBS either.

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Hurling league observations: Swarm tackles, free-taking woes and the need for reform

Swarm tackling, free-taking struggles and fading one-on-ones fuel debate as early hurling league trends raise uncomfortable questions

Thu, 05 Feb, 2026

DCU Dóchas Eireann v MICL - Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Fitzgibbon Cup Semi-Final

Jamie Wall leads Mary I past DCU and into Fitzgibbon Cup final after extra time thriller

Shane Walsh, from the famous Tullaroan and Kilkenny clan, led the line with 0-13 in total, 0-12 of which came from frees in the absence of Shane O'Brien.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Kerry v Cork - Tesco Homegrown Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 4

Dingle GAA delighted after 'generous gift' from landowner

Dingle GAA club announced on Wednesday that local landowner Shane O'Connor has donated a 1.61 acre parcel of land adjoining their grounds at Páirc an Ághasaigh.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Ben O'Connor celebrates after his side scored their second goal 31/1/2026

Tipperary clashes matter plenty to Ben O’Connor

To beat Tipperary carries that little bit more weight. Even more so now. Even if it’s only February.

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Tirlán proudly launch 32nd Season of Kilkenny GAA Sponsorship

Kilkenny boss would 'love' to see Fitzgibbon Cup played before Christmas

Kilkenny hurling manager Derek Lyng said there would be "huge interest" in the GAA's third level competitions if they were played before Christmas

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

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

Cork v Tipperary in the National Hurling League: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

The clash at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this weekend could break the record attendance for a standalone round National Hurling League game in the modern era.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Galway v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Séamus Harnedy: Hurt Cork are all on the one road

Séamus Harnedy’s return added steel and scoring as Cork sharpened form, depth and belief ahead of a major test

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Big Dan: Get out of Munster? Déise should win Munster

Dan Shanahan says Waterford can't be content with targeting qualification from the province.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Tipp's Bryan O'Mara: 'Some of the stuff we were playing, I wouldn't have paid my €40 to go in the gate'

Next up for All-Ireland champions Tipperary is a trip to face Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

Cork and Tipp league clash could break attendance record

The 23,402 crowd which watched Cork play Limerick at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last year was the largest attendance for a standalone hurling league fixture in recent times

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Meath v Dublin - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 2

Meath gain revenge on Dublin with 13-point victory

Dublin had defeated Meath by 12 points in the 2025 All-Ireland final

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Kerry v Waterford - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 2

McMaugh inspires Waterford to victory in Killarney

Waterford made it back-to-back victories to start the season strongly

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show: This is not soccer as Cork look for an edge. And should Limerick be worried?

S Dalo's Hurling Show: This is not soccer as Cork look for an edge. And should Limerick be worried?

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend's hurling.

Listen | Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Tiernan Kelly in action 31/1/2026

‘There wasn’t enough for us’ — Why the FRC decided to not ban fisted points

Seven of Armagh’s 20 points against Galway came through the fist

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: decision-making, the fisted point and the GAA's quarter-back role

S The Gaelic Football Show: decision-making, the fisted point and the GAA's quarter-back role

James Horan, Maurice Brosnan and Paul Rouse reflect on an eventful weekend of league action.

Listen | Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

St. Joseph's CBS, Nenagh celebrate winning the Dr Harty Cup 31/1/2026

Tipp talent stream keeps lifting trophies and standards

Back-to-back final defeats for St Flannan’s. The latest team to endure pain in this age of endlessly emerging Tipp talent.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Mayo v Dublin - Allianz Football League Division 1

Moran's perfect start but Brennan ready to wield Dublin axe

A Dublin cull is coming. High-profile casualties look to be in the offing.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

'We came out with the vital breaks - Defiant Déise rebound to stun Limerick

It was apparent inside the opening 10 minutes that Waterford's attitude was on point

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Carroll joy as Cork find killer touch

Carroll joy as Cork find killer touch

Cork gained a measure of revenge at Páirc Uí Rinn for last season’s Division 2 final loss to Galway.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Tony Kelly and Paddy Burke 1/2/2026

Dominant Banner blitz Antrim for second league win

Clare dominated the opening half as they led by nine points, despite registering double digits for wide efforts.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Tempers flare off the ball 1/2/2026

S Talking Points: Offaly's numbers game, Derry on track, Wexford's net gain

The main takeaways from a hectic weekend of hurling and football action.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Simon Lacey and Daire Guerin tackle Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing 31/1/2026

Stop-start league perfect prep for Dublin's Leinster challenge

Dublin won by 14 points but, in truth, only played in patches against Kildare.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Meath v Derry - Allianz Football League Division 2

Robbie Brennan thankful for Flynn rescue in 'squeaky bum time'

Cavan led by a point after sub Caoimhán McGovern's 69th-minute score

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Kieran McGeeney and Padraig Joyce after the game 31/1/2026

'Breach' storm: McGeeney labels decisive decision 'absolutely shocking'

They were winning the midfield battle and building momentum when they were caught for a four-up breach.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Donegal v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1

Murphy returns, O’Shea leads, Donegal prevail on a glorious day for Gaelic football

Kerry came to Ballyshannon’s Fr Tierney Park for a rematch of the All-Ireland final, for an afternoon of old-fashioned league theatre. Boy, did they get it.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Tyrone v Down - Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup

Down selector Donnelly: 'We were victims of our own creation to a certain extent for long periods'

It was an afternoon that frustrated the Mourne men in many ways.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Jason Forde with fans 1/2/2026

Tipp turn attention to Cork assignment after swatting Offaly aside

Tipp hit Offaly for 2-5 unanswered to kick start the second half and put the game beyond reach.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Clare v Cork - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

Clare looking over their shoulder as Fermanagh looms

Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg only welcomed 1,389 souls but those that came would be thoroughly entertained by the highest scoring Division 3 tie of the weekend.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Niall Fitzgerald 6/1/2026

Battling Tipp make themselves at home in Moneygall

Daithí Hogan’s goal and a late string of points maintained their unbeaten start to Division 4.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

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