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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.

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

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

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

Peter Queally complains about a decision 17/5/2026

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

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

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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

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

Maurice Brosnan on the Armagh team that Kieran McGeeney built

Look at their horizon now. 2024 All-Ireland champions. A fourth successive Ulster decider. The numbers dictate that the longest-serving Gaelic football manager has navigated 56 championship games using a tight group of 81 players.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Diarmaid Stritch poses for photos after the game 16/5/2026

Player ratings: How Tipperary and Clare fared in Munster Senior Hurling clash

Clare secured their place in the All-Ireland series and all but knocked All-Ireland champions Tipperary out in the process.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

'What can we do?': Liam Cahill believes Tipperary played 'in fear' in loss to Clare

The Tipp boss conceded only two of his players – Robert Doyle and Bryan O’Mara – performed in their loss that all but ended their championship campaign.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

Fresh Cork blow as hurling captain Darragh Fitzgibbon undergoes surgery

The three-time All-Star joins Cork defenders Robert Downey and Ciarán Joyce on the injured list

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Adam Screeney 16/5/2026

Offaly secure Leinster Senior Hurling status with win over Wexford

A storming closing quarter saw them defeat Wexford for the first time in the championship since 2012 in Tullamore on Saturday and if Offaly beat Kildare in the final round and Dublin take down Kilkenny, they will qualify.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Brian Lohan during the game 16/5/2026

Brian Lohan: 'We needed a response, we got a response'

Their favourable record at the Thurles venue continues, and it now guarantees them at least their All-Ireland series progress.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Tipperary v Clare - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

As it happened: Clare outclass Tipp to keep Munster final hopes alive

A win for Limerick against Waterford on Sunday will see the All-Ireland champions crash out.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Tempers flare during the game between the sides 16/5/2026

All-Ireland champions Tipperary on the brink after Banner storm Thurles

A home victory for Limerick against Waterford on Sunday will end their championship after a dismal display in FBD Semple Stadium.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Galway v Dublin - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Sudden impact: Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin salutes bench boost of Hetherton and Hayes

Dublin's efficiency in Salthill was a manager’s dream. Three wides and two point attempts short across 70-plus minutes. Their opponents, for contrast, finished with 17 wides.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Kilkenny v Kildare - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

TJ Reid shows class is permanent with 2-6 in rout of Kildare

The 23-point win leaves six-in-a-row Leinster champions Kilkenny in the chase for another title ahead of their final round trip to Parnell Park to face Dublin next weekend.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Antrim v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Antrim return to Corrigan Park with McDonagh Cup win over Westmeath

Saffrons return to their home pitch and bag nine-point victory

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Tipperary v Waterford - Munster Senior Camogie Championship Final

Tipperary extend Waterford's wait for Munster senior camogie title

Caoimhe Stakelum’s goal midway through the second-half was key

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Galway v Dublin - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4

Brian Hayes' late goal snatches crucial victory for Dublin in Galway

The Dubs move to the top of the Leinster round-robin table. They’ll still need to mine something from Kilkenny’s final-day visit to make certain of Leinster final progression.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Antrim v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B

Derry pip Kerry to book Christy Ring final place against Kingdom

It did not look good for the Oak Leaf county ten minutes into the second-half as Kerry led 0-14 to 0-6

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Tipperary v Limerick - Electric Ireland Munster GAA Minor Hurling Championship Final

Conall Morrisson stars as Tipperary sink Limerick to claim Munster minor title

Morrisson scored 2-4, including a 63rd minute goal as Tipperary finally shook off Limerick to claim their third Munster MHC title in five years

Fri, 15 May, 2026

John McGrath and Mark Fitzgerald 26/4/2026

'I would not be giving him an inch' - how John McGrath's goal-scoring genius sets him apart

Lar Corbett didn't see his countyman's rise to the top of the game coming - but says he's one of the most intelligent operators around.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Louth v Dublin - Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Weekend previews: Dublin's next wave can earn their spurs against Westmeath

If Dublin feed into the idea that the hard work in Leinster has been done in dismissing Louth, they are mistaken.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Clodagh McIntyre 11/5/2026

Tipperary and Waterford both in good form ahead of Munster senior camogie final

Lots of stars and standout names will feature this weekend, and playing this attractive showdown as a double-header allows people the perfect opportunity to see the massive amount of talent on view.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Waterford v Galway - Centra National Camogie League Division 1A Final

Déise in a good place to end long wait and break final barrier

It is July 1959 since Waterford’s last Munster senior camogie championship title, when they defeated Tipperary.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Waterford v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

Team news: Tipp make two changes for Clare clash, Déise make three

For Waterford, injured trio Stephen Bennett, Ian Kenny and Iarlaith Daly miss out

Fri, 15 May, 2026

AFLW Second Preliminary Final - Brisbane v Adelaide

Ireland to face Australia in AFLW international

An Irish team picked from the 46 Irish players currently on the books of AFLW teams

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Clare v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

So-called also-rans? 'Disrespected' Tipp and Clare renew rivalry once more

On paper, Saturday’s meeting of the 2024 and ‘25 All-Ireland champions should have greater billing.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Brandon Kelly celebrates his goal 3/5/2026

Mark McHugh's Westmeath rebuild has county believing again

At a casual remove, you might think Westmeath reaching the Leinster final is no surprise but the end of the 2024 season, several long-time key players departed the Westmeath panel. This is a new team

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Liam Cahill 26/4/2026

Bumper crowd for Tipperary and Clare clash expected to hit 20-year high

Waterford captain Mark Fitzgerald will be free to play for the county against Limerick, meanwhile.

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Padraic Joyce celebrates with Kieran Molloy and Seán Fitzgerald 4/5/2025

Galway footballer Seán Fitzgerald in shake-up to appear on Love Island

Fitzgerald, 25, is shortlisted to be a contestant on the British dating programme, which is set in Majorca and starts on ITV on June 1.

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Tipperary v Clare - Fulfil Munster GAA U20 Hurling Championship Final

Brilliant Banner dethrone Tipp as Sheedy grabs headlines after shootout drama

Clare goalkeeper Mark Sheedy even made headlines in the USA, featuring atop SportCenter's Top 10 plays of the day.

Thu, 14 May, 2026

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