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Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Cork wait on Rob Downey as duo ruled out for four to six weeks

Barry Walsh will be available to face Clare on Sunday while Dáire O'Leary remains sidelined. Ciarán Joyce underwent surgery on his ACL earlier this week

Donnacha Campbell lifts the trophy 20/5/2026

Galway finish strong against Henry Shefflin's Kilkenny to secure Leinster U20 hurling title

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team

Kilkenny v Dublin - Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4

Ex-Kilkenny hurling captain Comerford: Dublin are 'no great shakes'

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Cork, Clare, or Limerick: Who is motivated more to make the Munster SHC final?

Now that the preliminary quarter-finals are gone, finishing third in Munster is as good as second with a build-up of four weeks as opposed to two to an All-Ireland quarter-final.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Maurice Brosnan: Conlon's Clare masterclass and hurling's black card theatre

John Conlon's defensive masterclass for Clare, his county's attacking resurgence, Dublin's use of direct ball, and the growing theatre around black cards in hurling feature in this week's observations

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

GPA calls for matchday policy on treatment of extended panel members

GPA CEO Tom Parsons said an agreement should also be reached on when players can keep jerseys

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Waterford v Dublin - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 3

Waterford's Kellyann Hogan: 'Being a professional athlete, I don't think it will be a long-term thing'

Waterford play Kerry in this weekend's Munster final

Wed, 20 May, 2026

In pictures: Sciath na Scol glory for St Columba’s GNS, Rennies NS, Gaelscoil Mhuscraí and Ovens

In pictures: Sciath na Scol glory for St Columba’s GNS, Rennies NS, Gaelscoil Mhuscraí and Ovens

There was no little skill and endeavour once more on a day of drama at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Aaron Niland 16/5/2026

Niland misses out as Galway name team for Leinster U20 final against Kilkenny

Niland's fellow Galway senior Jason Rabbitte has been named on the bench for Wednesday's final

Tue, 19 May, 2026

John Cleary 10/5/2026

John Cleary planning without Dara Sheedy and Brian Hurley for Cork's Sam Maguire clash with Meath

The key pair missed the Munster final defeat to Kerry the weekend before last.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Limerick v Tipperary in the Munster SHC: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

It promises to be another exciting day of action in the Munster championship with both final round matches starting at the same time.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Clare v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Cork v Clare in the Munster SHC: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

It promises to be another exciting day of action in the Munster championship with both final round matches starting at the same time.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Meath v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2 Final

Cork v Meath in the All-Ireland SFC: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

The All-Ireland senior football championship begins this weekend.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Conor O'Donnell shoots to score his side's first goal of the match 29/3/2026

Kerry v Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

The All-Ireland senior football championship begins this weekend.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Cork v Kerry - Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship Final

Marc Ó Sé: 'I'd like to think Kerry minors will still have a say in this championship'

Kerry boss has regrets from extra time loss to Cork in Munster MFC decider, but reckons there's a kick. in the Kingdom yet

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Tipp tumble from the top again and Mark ascends to the punditry throne

Liam Sheedy joins Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers to review the weekend's hurling.

Listen | Tue, 19 May, 2026

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Cork v Kerry - Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship Final

'Things were going assways' - Proud boss Keith Ricken hails Cork minors' effort

The hosts came out on the right side of an extra time provincial final thriller on Monday night at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Armagh v Monaghan - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Jarly Óg Burns: Extra-time win 'an unbelievable weight lifted off' Armagh shoulders

The Orchard County had to go the extra mile once more in the Ulster decider on Sunday.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Meath v Westmeath - Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Injured Westmeath star Luke Loughlin still played his part in Leinster glory

"He was less than a day out of surgery and he saw us off from the Annebrook Hotel," revealed Sam McCartan. "It was probably against all orders from the doctor!"

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Gearóid Hegarty on crucial Limerick goal: 'I probably couldn't have mishit it any worse'

The 62nd minute score was enough to put off goalkeeper Billy Nolan who was anticipating a stronger strike.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Dan Shanahan ahead of the game 17/5/2026

Waterford selector Dan Shanahan: 'Bigger fish always get the break. We don't get any'

Shanahan was bitterly disappointed for the Waterford panel and manager Peter Queally after Sunday’s defeat to Limerick confirmed the end of their championship.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Armagh v Monaghan - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Early season silverware has become burden in All-Ireland race

There is also a word of warning for provincial runners-up: only half of the last 12 have won their next game these last three seasons.

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Cork v Kerry - Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship Final

Cork minors navigate chaos to beat Kerry in rain-soaked Munster final thriller

Cork claimed their first Munster MFC title since 2022 with a two-point extra-time victory over Kerry

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Kilkenny v Galway - Electric Ireland Leinster GAA Hurling Minor Championship Final

Galway stun Kilkenny with comeback to claim Leinster minor hurling title

Galway rattle off 2-6 unanswered in the last quarter to force extra-time as they eventually won by a point

Mon, 18 May, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: A weekend that showed how great the game now is

S The Gaelic Football Show: A weekend that showed how great the game now is

Maurice Brosnan, James Horan and Paul Rouse analyse a dramatic weekend of football and look ahead to the All-Ireland series.

Listen | Mon, 18 May, 2026

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Liam Sheedy: 'This is not new in Tipperary'

Tipp have not retained the All-Ireland SHC since the 1960s, with Sheedy himself unable to retain the title in 2020.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Tomás Kennedy celebrates scoring his sides third goal 13/5/2026

Kerry hurlers and U20 footballers set for Croke Park double-header

Kerry's hurlers play Derry in the Christy Ring Cup final and the Kerry U20 footballers face Tyrone in their All-Ireland final on Saturday, May 30

Mon, 18 May, 2026

In pictures: Joy for Togher Girls NS, Aghabullogue and Our Lady of Lourdes at Sciath na Scol

In pictures: Joy for Togher Girls NS, Aghabullogue and Our Lady of Lourdes at Sciath na Scol

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh hosted the first slate of hurling and camogie games on Monday.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Peter Queally complains about a decision 17/5/2026

Peter Queally hits out at hurling championship format, will consider Waterford future

'The top six teams in Ireland are going to start the All-Ireland Championship in three or four weeks and going to get two months of hurling in. We're missing out on this big time.'

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

S Brian Gavin: James Owens unfortunate to miss illegal hurley drop before key Limerick goal

With the new hurling advisory group putting the game under the microscope, maybe they could look at introducing technology for red cards and goal validity.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Conor Burke and Darren Morrissey 16/5/2026

Little to lift Leinster spirits in Salthill slog

A underwhelming clash of Galway and Dublin underlined that the Leinster hurling championship remains incapable of drawing meaningful crowds.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

TJ Reid signs autographs for young fans 16/5/2026

Lyng's Cats still on a cliff but hitting form at the right time

Beat Dublin next Sunday at Parnell Park and they will lock down a final place to keep their hopes of a seven-in-a-row of provincial titles alive.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Mark McHugh celebrates with John Heslin 17/5/2026

'We're here to compete with anybody': McHugh hails Westmeath win

"My biggest message to the county would be, build on this," said Westmeath defender Matthew Whittaker.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Armagh v Monaghan - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

'A few demons buried': Grugan savours Armagh's long-awaited Ulster title

After falling at the final hurdle for the last three years, Armagh won their first Ulster SFC title since 2008

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Another short summer, another long winter for ousted champions Tipperary

Tipperary’s fallen heroes were backslapped and commiserated by the extended panel as they returned to their dressing room after defeat to Clare. Outside of that bubble, the post mortem is going to be harsh

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Dean Rock 17/5/2026

Dean Rock accepts Dubs ran out of road

Stand-in Dublin manager admitted Westmeath were value for Leinster final victory

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Kilkenny v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Cork hurlers suffer another blow as Robbie O’Flynn set to be sidelined with hamstring issue

The Erin’s Own man was forced off in training last week and is set to be out for a three-week period.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Armagh v Monaghan - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

'Pure nonsense': Kieran McGeeney dismisses provincial title incentive debate

“We will have a few drinks and celebrate it," McGeeney said about Armagh's Ulster final win. “But I will be in the other ear telling them Derry are out training today."

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Dr Crokes v Errigal Ciarán - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Kenmare Shamrocks have clear daylight at the top in Kerry

Round-up: The ageless Brian Looney was on target in his 21st successive campaign for Dr Crokes, but even he's not moving as well as Kenmare under ex Mid Kerry manager Peter O'Sullivan

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Kerry v Cork - Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship Final

Cork and Kerry name teams for Munster minor final

Monday's game at Páirc Uí Rinn throws in at 7:35pm

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Cork players celebrate at the end of the match 17/5/2026

Cork overpower Kilkenny to land first All-Ireland U23A camogie title

The Rebels fielded a strong side full of senior experience, including the likes of multiple All-Ireland senior medallists Orlaith Cahalane and Méabh Murphy.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Jack Duncan celebrates his sides opening goal 17/5/2026

Westmeath stun Dublin in extra-time to claim second ever Leinster title

Westmeath let a four-point lead slip in normal time but were irresistible in extra-time. They had 13 different scorers across the 90 minutes.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Cathal O'Neill in action 17/5/2026

Kiely pledges 'uncomfortable' review as Limerick eye eighth Munster final in a row

'We have Tipperary coming to town next weekend, there are two points up for grabs and they'll be well fought for'

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Armagh v Monaghan - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Armagh sink Monaghan in extra-time to conquer Ulster demons

For a fifth consecutive year, the Ulster SFC final required extra-time to separate the teams

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Player ratings: Hegarty and O'Donoghue power Limerick past Waterford

A strong finish from Limerick saw them beat Waterford 2-29 to 2-20 in the Munster SHC. Here's how we rated the performances at the Gaelic Grounds

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Cian Lynch celebrates a score 17/5/2026

Limerick finish strong to secure top three finish as Waterford and Tipperary crash out

For the seventh time, Waterford failed to qualify from the provincial group stages but don’t read much into the scoreline: they went out on their shields here and were ahead on the hour mark.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Cork's Declan Dalton knocks over 0-12 as Fr O'Neills show they're up for relegation fight

Cork's Declan Dalton knocks over 0-12 as Fr O'Neills show they're up for relegation fight

Reigning champions Sarsfields propelled themselves into the final conversation after bringing down Carrigtwohill, 1-19 to 0-16, with Jack O’Connor scoring an impressive 1-4 from play

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Cathal O'Neill and Tadhg De Burca in action 17/5/2026

As it happened: Limerick knock both Waterford and Tipperary out of the Munster SHC

Two goals in a minute late in the game burst Waterford's resistance

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Armagh v Down - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Crunching the numbers on McGeeney's data-driven Armagh

If Monaghan and Westmeath are to claim surprise provincial football titles Sunday, they've a lot to get right - but expect them to cause plenty of problems for the favourites

Sun, 17 May, 2026

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