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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

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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

Dingle v Ballyboden St Enda's - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Kerins O’Rahillys relegated from Kerry Division 1 as All-Ireland champions Dingle escape
Tralee club drop to Division 2 along with Rathmore and Beaufort while up from Division 2 next year will be Laune Rangers, Glenbeigh-Glencar and Templenoe

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Aidan O'Connor celebrates scoring a goal 5/7/2026
Late goal sees Limerick survive intense Clare test to book All-Ireland final return
The Treaty will take on Galway in the championship decider on July 19

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Cork players celebrate 5/7/2026
Cork's 'special' minors can spark football resurgence on Leeside
Decider could easily have gotten away from them but but Cork stuck at it - even when they were nine points down

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Clodagh McIntyre is tackled by Ellen Casey 5/7/2026
Camogie: Tipperary set up Cork semi-final showdown after defeat of Clare
Champions Galway will take on yesterday’s quarter-final victors, Kilkenny.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Lohan: ‘We’re not going to have any complaints. We came up, we gave everything we had’
The Banner came up just short after an intense tangle with neighbours Limerick. 

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Electric Ireland Man of the Match at Tyrone v Cork - Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Final
Cork come back from the dead to beat Tyrone to All-Ireland minor football title
No game seems to be over in this new football era but this was still a remarkable turnaround in fortunes.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
As it happened: Limerick find a way to edge Clare and book All-Ireland SHC final return
John Kiely's Limerick are back in the All-Ireland final.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Cork v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
Anatomy of a meltdown: how Galway shut down Cork
The Rebels were swarmed, smothered, stunned by the Leinster champions on Saturday. 

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

'What was all the fuss about?': The Point and a purpose for Limerick great Ciaran Carey
S 'What was all the fuss about?': The Point and a purpose for Limerick great Ciaran Carey
Thirty years on from the most famous point in the long history and rivalry of Clare-Limerick, Ciaran Carey is performing a different kind of heroics…

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Ben O'Connor dejected in the final minutes of the game 4/7/2026
'We'll get a few letters...': Ben O'Connor braced for another Cork fallout
Cork manager has a sense of what's coming - which is why is naturally positive disposition will help him look forward, not back

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

'He’s like a life counsellor': Keith Ricken from those who know him
'He’s like a life counsellor': Keith Ricken from those who know him
Glowing and selfless anecdotes. Win or lose in Sunday's All-Ireland football final, the Cork minor class of 2026 will tell theirs in time

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Barry Walsh dejected after the game 4/7/2026
Shock and awe at Croke Park: Where do Cork go from here?
As Cork’s bus rumbled through the bowels of the Hogan Stand to collect a crestfallen squad, their path was blocked by the Galway kit van idling outside a victorious dressing room. How fitting

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

Dublin v Cork - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final
LGFA: Late goals the difference as Dublin edge Cork 
The hosts clinched a semi-final spot in dramatic fashion.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Cork v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
'He is so easy-going, so chilled out. Just loves hurling': Pádraic Mannion on Galway starlet Rabbitte
The young Galway forward was uncontainable on Saturday against Cork. 

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

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