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Meath v Sligo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A
Cork see off Dubs to book U18 decider with Rossies
The defending U18 A champions are through to a second consecutive All-Ireland decider off the back of a terrific display.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Gavin White and Seanie O'Donnell 27/6/2026
Gavin White retains Kerry place for semi-final, Dubs unchanged
Jack O’Connor makes no changes to the side that began the quarter-final win over Tyrone

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Cork v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Joe Canning doubles down on Cork hype claim following Dónal Óg Cusack row
But Canning says his relationship with Cusack hasn't been affected.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Mayo v Roscommon - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final
Fear of final failure can't impede Mayo charge - David Brady
There's a school of thought among Mayo supporters that a heavy final defeat would be a disaster for Andy Moran's fledgling team.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Carbery and Muskerry battle to lift the new Derry Gowen Cup in Cork divisional football final
Carbery and Muskerry battle to lift the new Derry Gowen Cup in Cork divisional football final
Victors on Friday night at Páirc Uí Rinn will lift the trophy and then progress to a clash with UCC

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Sportsfile Images of the Year 2025
Ex Kerry manager Peter Keane links up with Beaufort
Keane met the players this week and will have Kerry stars Mike Breen and Sean O’Brien to call on but injuries are a concern

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Shane Murphy 20/6/2026
Shane Murphy: From Longtime understudy to 'vital cog' for Kerry
If, as expected, Murphy continues between the sticks for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final, it will be his seventh championship appearance of 2026, surpassing the six he had made across his previous seven seasons in the set-up.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Conor Grimes 3/7/2026
Louth's Grimes relishing trip from dog days to packed Croker
Conor Grimes still has vivid memories of the one-man-and-his-dog days with Louth.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Oisín McConville celebrates after the game 20/6/2026
Oisín McConville: 'I'm glad now I didn't walk away from it'
Wicklow have benefited from another season under the 2002 All-Ireland winner after making it to the Tailteann decider, following quarter-final (2024) and semi-final (2025) appearances.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Paul Galvin 8/7/2026
David Clifford cranks up the electricity in Croke Park, reckons Paul Galvin
Former Kerry star interprets Ger Brennan's 'pressure' comments as a gee-up for his own players, much like Dessie Farrell did three years ago

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

Ask Hoggie! Hurling legend Patrick Horgan answers your questions on the GAA championship and more   
S Ask Hoggie! Hurling legend Patrick Horgan answers your questions on the GAA championship and more   
The Cork icon togged out for an in-depth conversation with the Irish Examiner's Maurice Brosnan, who was armed with your queries.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Where do Cork go from here?
Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Where do Cork go from here?
On this week's episode of Arena, Maurice Brosnan is joined by columnist Kieran Shannon to examine Cork's All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Galway and what comes next.

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2026 M Donnelly GAA Poc Fada All-Ireland Finals Preview
Ger Cunningham and Lyndsey Keohane into Poc Fada Hall of Fame
This year's M. Donnelly Myclubshop.ie Poc Fada will take place on Monday, August 3rd.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

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Ben O'Connor dejected in the final minutes of the game 4/7/2026
Cork hurling review called for at Cork County Board meeting
The review suggestion was similar to last year when club delegates looked for a special meeting devoted to Cork football.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Offaly v Wicklow - Tailteann Cup Semi-Final
Offaly football managers Mickey Harte and Declan Kelly step down
The Offaly county board confirmed the pair have stepped away.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Shane O'Donnell with Mary O'Donnell 5/7/2026
S Maurice Brosnan on hurling: Retiring O'Donnell sums it up, Cork shooting, and the art of the sub
Here are eight observations from the hurling championship as Shane O'Donnell wraps up his inter-county career, Cork fall once more and Limerick's junkyard dog shines.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Richie Reid, Colm Lyons and Declan Hannon during the coin toss 17/7/2022
Cork referee Colm Lyons to take charge of All-Ireland hurling final
The GAA announcement on Wednesday afternoon that Lyons has been given the nod will see the Nemo Rangers clubman take charge of his second Liam MacCarthy decider

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland semi-finals preview
S The Gaelic Football Show: The All-Ireland semi-finals preview
James Horan, Paul Rouse and Maurice Brosnan look ahead to a mouth-watering weekend of last-four action at Croke Park.

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Limerick GAA Hurling Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference
'It takes too much energy': John Kiely explains why he no longer watches opposition teams live
Meanwhile, Limerick captain Cian Lynch reports he is fit and ready for Sunday week’s All-Ireland SHC against Galway after showing no ill effect of a foot sprain at the weekend.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show All-Ireland final preview night
Dalo's Hurling Show All-Ireland final preview night
The Dalo Live roadshow returns for a special All-Ireland event in Limerick on Wednesday July 15th. 

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Armagh - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3
Jack O'Connor: Kerry can’t continue to play three championships... It is crazy
O’Connor has spoken previously on where he believes their spate of 2026 injuries emanated from.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Dublin GAA Media Event Ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final
Veteran Byrne prepared to do any task set for Dublin
If Seán MacMahon isn’t fit, Byrne may be assigned to shadow Kerry's David Clifford as Mick Fitzsimons did in the final three years ago.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Jack O'Connor 27/6/2026
Playing the game: Kerry boss O'Connor blocks down Dubs' 'pressure' claim
If Kerry are the 'standout favourites', Jack O’Connor will be counting on a repeat of their quarter-final mentality.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Andy Moran 27/6/2026
Andy Moran concentrating on Mayo’s potential rather than Louth’s threat
There is little or no football history between the two counties, with the obvious exception of the 1950 All-Ireland final.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Muskerry set up Carbery showdown with impressive win over Avondhu
Muskerry set up Carbery showdown with impressive win over Avondhu
The result is all the more impressive given it was Muskerry’s first competitive outing of the year, while Avondhu had three games under their belt in the unseeded section. 

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Kilkenny v Galway - Fulfil Leinster GAA U20 Hurling Championship Final
Former Cat Ronan backs Shefflin to lead Kilkenny but admits group of doubters remain
iFormer Cats forward Adrian Ronan is very much of the mind that the Ballyhale Shamrocks man is the best placed to guide The Cats.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Gearoid White is tackled by Turlough Muldoon 30/5/2026
St Brendan's Board and Mid Kerry reach Kerry U21 decider
Next week’s decider will be Mid Kerry’s first appearance in an U21 final since 2017, as Liam Evans put in a very impressive display for the victors on the night.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Brian Dowling before the game 9/5/2026
Brian Dowling to continue as Kildare boss after failing in bid to land Kilkenny job
Dowling was interviewed for the Kilkenny job that was confirmed as going to Henry Shefflin on Monday evening

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Dublin v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1
Kerry v Dublin in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know
It promises to be another exciting weekend of football action

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Galway GAA Hurling Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference
'There are too many loopholes': Micheál Donoghue calls for changes to black card rule
Speaking at Galway’s All-Ireland final media event on Monday morning, Donoghue was adamant that Croke Park have to review the black card.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Dublin GAA Media Event Ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final
No pressure on Dublin against experienced Kerry, insists Ger Brennan
The old rivals face off with a place in the championshop decider on the line. 

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Movember Ahead of the Game 2026 – The Most Important Team Talk
Declan Hannon: 'I don't know if the black card is going to work long term'
Hannon, a former attacker turned defender, also described the double punishment of a black card and a penalty as particularly harsh.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Armagh v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1
'He's back training fully': Boost for Kerry as Tom O'Sullivan returns ahead of Dublin semi
O’Sullivan hasn’t featured inside the whitewash since limping out of the April 25 Munster semi-final win over Clare with a calf injury

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin shake hands after the game 1/12/2022
Henry Shefflin named new Kilkenny senior hurling manager
The current U20 boss is claimed to be the preferred candidate of the selection committee

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show: Bench bounces, flicking the switch, needing new, and fond farewells
S Dalo's Hurling Show: Bench bounces, flicking the switch, needing new, and fond farewells
Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan, Mark Landers and Liam Sheedy review the All-Ireland semi-finals.

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Patrick Horgan: Another sickening loss for Cork but the fans shouldn't be shipping any blame
S Patrick Horgan: Another sickening loss for Cork but the fans shouldn't be shipping any blame
Cork were blown away by a rampant Galway while Clare missed their chance against Limerick in two gripping All-Ireland semi-finals but having a passionate support should never be painted as a negative

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Barry Nash: 'We know how great we are'
The Limerick defender says this team knows what it's capable of.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Barry Walsh dejected after the game 4/7/2026
S Seánie McGrath: What's another year? Cork collapse leaves familiar questions unanswered
The Rebels needed leaders to take the game against Clare by the scruff on Saturday. 

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Maurice Brosnan: Clare brought war, but Limerick the ones still on the battlefield
A 56,891-strong crowd is a curious thing. The noise during the pre-match parade and with every dramatic lurch was deafening. There were still empty seats.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Limerick ride their luck to ultimately suffocate Clare challenge 
The Treaty set up an All-Ireland final date with Galway.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
S Brian Gavin: Quaid penalty call will surely force rule change now
If referee Thomas Walsh is truthful, there probably wasn’t any stage in this game where he felt he had control

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Kilmoyley v Monaleen - AIB Munster Intermediate Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Kerry SHC round-up: Ballyduff top group, Kilmoyley exit early for first time since 1999
Meanwhile on Friday night, Crotta O’Neills defeated a gutsy Tralee Parnells 3-17 to 2-12 in Group 3 to qualify along with Abbeydorney for the knockout stages.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
S Christy O’Connor: What is a goalscoring opportunity?
Christy O'Connor talks us through the weekend's big talking points.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

John Kiely 5/7/2026
'Just relief, huge relief': John Kiely pleased with Limerick courage 
Six adrift following Tony Kelly’s converted penalty, the Treaty came up with stops and answers.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Limerick-Clare player ratings: Hegarty and Duggan stand tall
Gearóid Hegarty was the man above all others who kept Limerick in touch throughout.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Keith Ricken 5/7/2026
Cork minor boss Keith Ricken: 'I had a dream we were going to win by three points'
Cork are All-Ireland minor football champions for the first time in seven years

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

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