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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.

Conor Grimes 3/7/2026

Louth's Grimes relishing trip from dog days to packed Croker

Oisín McConville celebrates after the game 20/6/2026

Oisín McConville: 'I'm glad now I didn't walk away from it'

Paul Galvin 8/7/2026

David Clifford cranks up the electricity in Croke Park, reckons Paul Galvin

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.

Listen | Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

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

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.

Listen | Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

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

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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.

Listen | Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

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

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