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John Meyler 13/7/2019

Plans to revive interprovincial tournament to showcase hurling's experimental rules

Semple Stadium could host the weekend of games in December.

Carlow v Laois - Joe McDonagh Cup Final

Leinster hurling set for revamp to include eight teams in expanded group format

The dreaded drop: After Championship relegation, what needs to change?

The dreaded drop: After Championship relegation, what needs to change?

Paul Faloon shows a red card to Ronan Jones 20/6/2026

Shane McEntee: Referees and media must take action against simulation in GAA

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Who's the boss? The full county-by-county manager guide for the 2027 GAA season

S Who's the boss? The full county-by-county manager guide for the 2027 GAA season

A 50-team inventory of the Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy managers for 2027

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: Has the line shifted in what's acceptable in chase of victory?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Has the line shifted in what's acceptable in chase of victory?

Former Meath footballer Shane McEntee joins Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan.

Listen | Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The Diarmuid O’Flynn interview – Cork, family and hurling

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The Diarmuid O’Flynn interview – Cork, family and hurling

On this week’s episode of Arena, the weekly podcast for the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Diarmuid O’Flynn to discuss his new book, Not a Patch on the Oul’ Fella: The Life of a Club Hurler.

Listen | Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - McGrath Cup

Micheál Cahill set to replace Jimmy Lee as Limerick Senior Football manager

The Mungret-St. Paul’s clubman had been head coach under Jimmy Lee, who departed the role earlier this month, citing difficulties with the Limerick Football Board in a lengthy statement

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Rory Brennan with Pauric Traynor 21/9/2026

Monaleen relinquish three-goal lead but finish strong to claim sixth top flight minor crown

A remarkable three-goal start inside five minutes looked like easing them to the silverware. However, they had 15-year-old keeper Cillian Sheehan to thank for a string of fine saves an interventions as their cross-city rivals refused to relinquish their crown

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Hurling All-Stars: Limerick earn 13 nominations, Galway get 11, and seven for Cork

Hurling All-Stars: Limerick earn 13 nominations, Galway get 11, and seven for Cork

Limerick’s 13, the same as Tipperary’s figure when they lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2025, is one better than their All-Ireland winning haul in 2022, and one less than their 2020 and ’23 successes. In 2018 and ‘21, they had 15 feted.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling Munster Minor Championship Final

Fergal McCormack and Kieran Morrison appointed Cork under-20 and minor managers for 2027

Both members of the 1999 All-Ireland SHC-winning side, Mallow's McCormack will be put forward for a two-year term, while St Catherine's clubman Morrison will have an initial one-year term with the option of a second.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Mayo GAA chairman who oversaw historic All-Ireland win dies

Mayo GAA chairman who oversaw historic All-Ireland win dies

Tuohy, head of the county's executive, died on Tuesday after a battle with illness.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Clubber to screen six Cork football quarter-final ties

Clubber to screen six Cork football quarter-final ties

All three Premier SFC quarter-finals will be streamed live by the broadcaster,

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Terence Sambo McNaughton 21/5/2016

'I fear for hurling': Former All-Star Sambo concerned over proposed new rules

The proposed new rules will be trialled next month.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

The Replay with Séanie McGrath: Analysing a dramatic hurling quarter-final weekend in Cork

S The Replay with Séanie McGrath: Analysing a dramatic hurling quarter-final weekend in Cork

Therese O'Callaghan and Barry O'Mahony reflect on a huge weekend of championship action on Leeside.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Brian Gavin 4/9/2016

'It does need adjustments': Former ref Brian Gavin looking forward to experimental hurling rules

The four-time All-Ireland SHC final match official has given a warm reception to proposals from John Meyler’s expert group.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Fans make their way through the turnstiles 30/7/2011

GAA weighing up possibility of increasing ticket prices for 2027 season

No decision has been made as of yet but discussions have taken place about rising admissions to some games next season.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

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Does population growth guarantee success? It's not that straightforward, says Carrigaline minor boss Seán Collins

Does population growth guarantee success? It's not that straightforward, says Carrigaline minor boss Seán Collins

'43 players played minor this year, 21 of them 2008-born. They’ll all be playing U21 and junior next season. They all want to play football for Carrigaline at adult level. This is exactly the experience they need'

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Dr Crokes v Rathmore - Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final

Paul Murphy: Rathmore drew belief from other Kerry breakthroughs

Now that Rathmore’s roll of honour count has been doubled and a 15-year gap successfully bridged, Paul Murphy is insistent that he always believed this second medal was possible.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Mayo rewarded with 11 All-Star nominations, Kerry get seven

Kerry's seven nominations is the lowest for an All-Ireland finalist since Tyrone in 2018. In all, 12 counties are represented on the list of 45 nominations while Mayo's Kobe McDonald and Darragh Beirne along with Louth's Dara McDonnell have been nominated for young footballer of the year

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Ballinora's Munster GAA appeal fails as Fermoy quarter-final spot confirmed

Ballinora's Munster GAA appeal fails as Fermoy quarter-final spot confirmed

Fermoy will play Rockchapel in the Premier IFC quarter-finals

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

VFL Grand Final - Geelong Cats v Box Hill Hawks

GAA player recruitment 'top of the agenda' in AFL talks

Kerry GAA chairperson Patrick O'Sullivan accused AFL clubs of operating in 'secrecy' as they recruit Irish players

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier 1 MFC final: Late Carrigaline surge ends Ballincollig's three-in-a-row bid

Cork Premier 1 MFC final: Late Carrigaline surge ends Ballincollig's three-in-a-row bid

Carrigaline scored 1-4 without reply to seal the victory

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier 2 MFC final: Macroom force replay with late equaliser against Diarmuid Ó Murchu

Cork Premier 2 MFC final: Macroom force replay with late equaliser against Diarmuid Ó Murchu

Eoin Holland was the hero for Macroom as he got the equalising score in the second minute of injury-time

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Paul Kinnerk expected to remain with Limerick for 2027

The possibility of Kinnerk departing John Kiely’s Limeirck set-up had alerted counties to make informal enquiries

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Brian Molloy greets Aimée Collier ahead of the game 9/8/2026

Camogie Association want new 2028 date for integration

Camogie chiefs have also proposed an implementation committee be established

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Maurice Brosnan: Garrymore’s joy and Kobe’s pain in a game that gives and takes

Maurice Brosnan: Garrymore’s joy and Kobe’s pain in a game that gives and takes

What unfolded in this south Mayo club on Saturday night was extraordinary.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Three

Jim Gavin no longer in running for Galway football job

Galway hope to have a new senior football manager in place early next month

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Knockmore v Belmullet - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Ryan O'Donoghue leads Belmullet into Mayo semis

Belmullet will play Garrymore in the semi-finals while Castlebar Mitchels meet near-neighbours Breaffy.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Eire Óg Ennis v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Clare SFC: Mark McInerney excels as Éire Óg march into semi-finals

Éire Óg will play Miltown Malbay and Kilmurry Ibrickane will take on Kildysart in the semi-finals

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Buckley shines as Barrs power past Imokilly into Cork Premier SHC semis

S Watch and read: Buckley shines as Barrs power past Imokilly into Cork Premier SHC semis

William Buckley scored 0-7 for St Finbarr's as they beat Imokilly to set up a semi-final meeting with Kanturk

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Kerry v Cork - Dalata Hotel Group Munster Under-20 Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: St Kieran's find extra gear post-interval to power past South Kerry

A powerful second-half display proved decisive as Kieran’s turned a slender 1-4 to 0-6 half-time advantage into a convincing 3-17 to 2-12 victory.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Watergrasshill come out on top in SAHC thriller to book semi-final

S Watch and Read: Watergrasshill come out on top in SAHC thriller to book semi-final

Let’s spare a thought for Ballinhassig’s Ger Collins who finished with a 1-16 tally but when they look back on this game, they will rue not having extra firepower among their forwards

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Naomh Abán end Éire Óg reign as Cork senior champions with narrow semi-final victory

Naomh Abán end Éire Óg reign as Cork senior champions with narrow semi-final victory

The sides were level, 0-6 apiece, early in the second half when Naomh Abán’s Lydia McDonagh fired home a swift 1-1. The eventual winners withstood a ferocious comeback to edge the result 1-7 to 0-9

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Holders Sars shocked by Kanturk in Cork Premier SHC cracker

S Watch and Read: Holders Sars shocked by Kanturk in Cork Premier SHC cracker

The fairytale journey for the Duhallow outfit goes on as they reach their first ever semi-final at this grade

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Rathmore players celebrate with the trophy after the final whistle led by Dan Murphy 20/9/2026

Rathmore clinch second ever Kerry club title with victory over wasteful Dr Crokes

Three-in-a-row chasing Crokes finished with 13 wides, five short, and five goal opportunities not taken. They finished with just three scorers. Their finishing product was nothing short of dreadful

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Relief for Fr O'Neill's as they preserve top flight status with win over Douglas

S Watch and Read: Relief for Fr O'Neill's as they preserve top flight status with win over Douglas

Their greater scoring threat, including the ability of towering forward Jason Hankard to win his share of possession, while they also had strong contributions from county seniors Declan Dalton and Ger Millerick

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Hallissey delivers at the death as Mid Kerry edge out North Kerry

S Watch and read: Hallissey delivers at the death as Mid Kerry edge out North Kerry

When Darragh Lynch buried the ball in the back of the hosts’ net in the 48th minute, North Kerry, in their second senior campaign since Shannon Rangers and Feale Rangers came together, seemed set to drive on for a famous victory (1-15 to 2-8).

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Glen secure top flight semi-final for first time in five years with inspired win over Charleville

Glen secure top flight semi-final for first time in five years with inspired win over Charleville

It was a victory that looked likely once they struck for a pair of first-half goals, from Simon Kennefick and Patrick Horgan and reeled off eight unanswered points in a 12-minute period straddling half-time to lead by 2-14 to 0-11

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Aidan O’Mahony and his daughters Lilah and Lucia after the match 20/9/2026

Silverware will give Rathmore confidence, says delighted boss O’Mahony

The Kerry legend was relieved to see his side get over the line in the Kerry club decider.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

As it happened: Kanturk, Barrs, and Glen Rovers reach Cork Premier SHC semis

As it happened: Kanturk, Barrs, and Glen Rovers reach Cork Premier SHC semis

Fr O'Neill's will play Premier SHC next year after beating Douglas in the top tier relegation play-off

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Garrymore stun Crossmolina as Kobe McDonald plays final game before leaving for Australia

S Watch and read: Garrymore stun Crossmolina as Kobe McDonald plays final game before leaving for Australia

Garrymore scored the final three points on Saturday night to secure a famous home win.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Sportsfile Best of 2015

The GAA can build Croke Park. So why not build houses? South Kerry’s radical solution

Falling school numbers, soaring house prices and rural depopulation are forcing clubs to rethink how Gaelic games survive

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Goals galore as Dungourney pip Aghabullogue in Cork Premier IHC thriller

S Watch and read: Goals galore as Dungourney pip Aghabullogue in Cork Premier IHC thriller

The east Cork side led by eight points early in the second half of normal time, the concession of three goals left them facing elimination as Aghabullogue roared back.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Clare v Down - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

Clare SFC: Kildysart bridge 39-year gap, Miltown go extra mile

It was a compelling opening day of the Clare SFC quarter-final weekend

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork IAHC: Mark Keane plays part as Ballygiblin secure safety with win over Russell Rovers

Cork IAHC: Mark Keane plays part as Ballygiblin secure safety with win over Russell Rovers

Joy and relief for the Ballygiblin faithful following this Co-Op Superstores IAHC relegation playoff at Rathcormac on Saturday.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork IAHC: Aghada survive remarkable Mallow fightback in six-goal thriller

Cork IAHC: Aghada survive remarkable Mallow fightback in six-goal thriller

Next up for Aghada is a clash with Sars in the semi-final, with Midleton facing Bandon on the other side of the draw.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier IHC: Lisgoold turn it round to send Bishopstown down again

Cork Premier IHC: Lisgoold turn it round to send Bishopstown down again

A 14-point second-half swing saw Bishopstown suffer their third relegation in a row.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Rampant Carrigaline hit 0-32 against Cloyne to reach Cork Premier IHC semis

S Watch and read: Rampant Carrigaline hit 0-32 against Cloyne to reach Cork Premier IHC semis

The loss of centre-back Nathan Coleman to a late red card following a scuffle could have semi-final ramifications for Carrigaline

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Late Eugene O'Leary goal preserves Ballyhea's Cork SAHC status

Late Eugene O'Leary goal preserves Ballyhea's Cork SAHC status

Fermoy have been relegated to the Premier IHC

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

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