The best coverage of GAA - Irish Examiner

Sign in

gaa

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

S Inside Andy Moran's Mayo masterplan: getting players home, B team beating A team, and the white jersey

It has taken all his energy, passion and vision to bring his county the prize they have so long craved. Andy Moran retraces his Mayo journey to infinity and beyond.

Sorcha McCartan and Isobel Sheehan celebrate 10/8/2026

Sorcha McCartan savours sweetest Cork victory

Hurting St Finbarr's in need of bounceback against momentum-backed rivals Douglas

Hurting St Finbarr's in need of bounceback against momentum-backed rivals Douglas

The two teams shake hands 12/8/2026

GAA eyeing more Premier League friendlies after success of United-Leeds clash

Cork GAA previews: Barrs on the back foot as Douglas scent blood

Cork GAA previews: Barrs on the back foot as Douglas scent blood

The loss of Billy Hennessy to work-related emigration and the hurling-only Ethan Twomey are blows to the Barrs but they still possess plenty of quality.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Return of minor grade to U18 likely at next GAA Congress

Return of minor grade to U18 likely at next GAA Congress

A host of counties as well as Munster GAA are lining up to put forward motions calling for the change from U17.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Cillian O'Connor lifts the Sam Maguire Cup 27/7/2026

Rule change means Mayo stalwarts O'Connor and Coen among those to receive All-Ireland medals

Up to 2023, only 26 nine-carat Celtic Cross gold medals with the GAA’s logo were issued to each of the All-Ireland-winning squads.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

Two brothers, three titles in seven golden weeks for Limerick's O'Brien family

Two brothers, three titles in seven golden weeks for Limerick's O'Brien family

Brothers Shane and Gavin O'Brien brought three major titles back to Kilmallock this year while their father Adrian was strength and conditioning coach with the Limerick seniors

Thu, 13 Aug, 2026

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

Kerry midfielder Sean O’Brien sidelined following ACL injury

A visit to Santry early this week for a scan confirmed the worst fears.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

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

Cork hurlers could turn to Cian O’Neill after Kerry exit

When football is flourishing, it might be a strange time for one of its best minds to be contemplating a switch to hurling but O’Neill was never one for convention.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Cork and Offaly Jubilee teams of 1984 Honoured

Offaly GAA mourns death of All-Ireland winning captain Padraig Horan aged 76

Horan captained Offaly to their breakthrough All-Ireland hurling title in 1981 and also managed his club and county's senior teams

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Meath v Westmeath - Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Luke Loughlin makes rapid recovery to return for The Downs in Westmeath SFC

The Westmeath star suffered a Grade 4C hamstring tear and tendon rupture during their Leinster SFC defeat of Meath in April and subsequently underwent surgery.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

'Every player probably knows someone who has been affected': Hurling for Cancer Research match rolls around once more

'Every player probably knows someone who has been affected': Hurling for Cancer Research match rolls around once more

No one lining out in game will feel its significance more deeply than Tipperary’s Noel McGrath.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Final

James Woodlock sets out mandate for Tipp U20 role

Though they lost this year's All-Ireland minor hurling final to Limerick, Woodlock believes Tipperary were "the best minor team in the country"

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

'Everyone seems so happy for me': Aoife Healy to make AFLW debut for Fremantle

'Everyone seems so happy for me': Aoife Healy to make AFLW debut for Fremantle

The former Rebels dual star officially joined Fremantle back in December on a two-year deal ahead of the start of the 2026 season.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Kobe McDonald and Aidan O'Shea 26/7/2026

Kobe McDonald: 'I was very emotional, probably never cried as much in all my life'

The Mayo star said having his parents with him in Australia will make adjusting to life at AFL club St Kilda much easier

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Ivan Yakubets with Darcie Reede with the O'Duffy Cup with Emma Murphy, Ashling Thompson, Avril Cashman and Méabh Cahalane 10/8/2

Ashling Thompson on Cork future: 'If I'm hungry for it again in the winter, it'll be back on'

The Rebel County midfielder battled injuries during a campaign that ended on a high.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Sport Top Picks

Louth v Monaghan - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Football championship set to break GAA financial records again

Despite eight fewer matches, this year’s crowds for the slimmed down Sam Maguire Cup will exceed those of 2025 with the final total going close to the 700,000 mark.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Kerry v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 1

Cian O'Neill to leave Kerry backroom team as Jack O'Connor makes changes

Shane O'Rourke, who previously worked with the Kerry minor footballers, is tipped to join Jack O'Connor's backroom team as a strength and conditioning coach

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

'Heartbreak' after Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh killed in crash

'Heartbreak' after Donegal All-Ireland winner James McHugh killed in crash

The Kilcar native was part of Donegal’s 1992 All-Ireland-winning team and earned 59 senior inter-county caps

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Aaron Gillane after the game 19/7/2026

Aaron Gillane excited for Limerick's next generation

Gillane did not doubt his ability to produce a performance in the All-Ireland hurling final against Galway

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Cork in white find the winning combination

Cork in white find the winning combination

Opting to switch jerseys from red to white to avoid a colour clash with the westerners made Ger Manley’s squad stand out from the moment they entered Croke Park.

Tue, 11 Aug, 2026

Galway v Leitrim - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Mike Solan steps down as Longford senior football manager

The Ballaghaderreen native led the county to promotion from Division 4.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Meadhbh Enright with the O'Duffy Cup and her parents and the Cork team during the visit 10/8/2026

Gallery: Cork visit CHI Temple Street Hospital after All-Ireland camogie title win

Cork narrowly defeated Galway in the final at Croke Park on Sunday.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Sorcha McCartan and Aoife Donohue 9/8/2026

Eoghan Cormican: Cork empire strikes back, and just about stays standing

A seven-week gap followed Cork's early elimination from the Munster championship. Seven weeks that ultimately reshaped their season.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

An Ghaeltacht v Fossa - Kerry County intermediate Club Football Championship Final

S Watch: Top 10 scores of the week from GAA club championship

Here's the best of this weekend's action from the GAA club championship.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Clare v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B Final

Early league start means two rounds in January

The National Leagues in football and hurling will get straight down to business in the new year

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Player ratings: Dolan defiant for Galway but McCartan the pick of Cork heroes

Therese O'Callaghan and Eoghan Cormican talk us through each of the players' final performance.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Ger Manley celebrates after the match 9/8/2026

'We did target goals' says Ger Manley as second half surge sends Cork to All-Ireland camogie title

The Rebels hit two goals, both in the second half of a gripping showdown in Croke Park to secure the silverware.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Laura Hayes and Saoirse McCarthy celebrate winning 9/8/2026

How a half-time reality check sparked Cork's second half surge against Galway

Laura Hayes revealed a blunt half-time question jolted Cork into life for the second half of the All-Ireland camogie final against Galway

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Orlaith Cahalane and Cliona O'Callaghan celebrate 9/8/2026

Cork dream it all up again to reclaim camogie title

Cork lost 14 players, including five starters, from the panel which reached the 2025 All-Ireland camogie final

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

'I got that wrong': Galway boss Murray apologises for 2025 Irish Examiner comments

Gracious in defeat to Cork this time around, Cathal Murray admitted he was wrong and went on to compliment the newspaper’s camogie coverage.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2026

Millie Condon is challenged by Carrie Dolan and Niamh Niland 9/8/2026

'First proper one' but it's All-Ireland camogie winners medal number two for Millie Condon

Condon collected a second All-Ireland senior medal on Sunday, but this was her first on the field of play.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Favourites beaten as Cashel and JK Brackens secure Tipp SHC quarter-final places

S Watch and read: Favourites beaten as Cashel and JK Brackens secure Tipp SHC quarter-final places

Heading into the final round of group games, Roscrea are the only side who can’t make the knockout stages.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Niall Shortall and Cian Kenny 16/10/2022

S Watch and read: Ballyhale and O'Loughlins serve up 11-goal thriller

There was so much intrigue in the county final rematch that the game in Thomastown was delayed by 10 minutes

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

A view of a memorial for John Egan ahead of the match 9/8/2026

'We wanted to get over the line for her': McCartan says Cork won All-Ireland for teammate after father's passing

The Rebels reclaimed the O’Duffy Cup with a narrow victory over Galway at Croke Park on Sunday, just two weeks after John Egan’s tragic passing

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Galway manager says camogie finalists should not have to collect fivers to fund team holidays

Galway manager Cathal Murray said a €20,000 - €25,000 grant would suffice for a team holiday

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Fossa v Stewartstown Harps - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Championship Final

S Watch and read: Fossa pull off comeback, Ballymac hit Glenbeigh for six, Kilcummin win in Kerry IFC

Fossa came back from eight points down against Gneeveguilla with David Clifford scoring 0-11

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Armin Heinrich 4/1/2025

S Watch and read: Solid Stacks keep Templenoe at arm's length in opener

Inter-county defenders Dylan Casey, Armin Heinrich and Joey Nagle marshalled affairs excellently at the back for the Tralee side.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Clare v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Clare SHC: Clooney-Quin make dramatic statement

Last year’s finalists Clooney-Quin produced the most emphatic half of the entire championship to brush aside a shell-shocked Feakle who had won their opening tie by ten points.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

St Brigid's v Ballina Stephenites - AIB Connacht GAA Football Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Mayo SFC: Ballina stunned by Garrymore as Crossmolina begin life without Kobe

With McDonald beginning life in the AFL with St Kilda this week, his club-mates delivered a statement performance in his absence.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Seandún to face Imokilly for Cork Premier SHC quarters spot after extra time win over Muskerry

Seandún to face Imokilly for Cork Premier SHC quarters spot after extra time win over Muskerry

Seandún overcame Muskerry by the finest of margins at Ballinlough on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Ger Manley 9/8/2026

Ger Manley hails Cork's 'Messi' Orlaith Cahalane after All-Ireland victory

Saoirse McCarthy and Cahalane produced green flags in six second-half minutes and Cork eventually prevailed by just a single point

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final

Second half goals key as Cork pip Galway in All-Ireland camogie final

Goals from Saoirse McCarthy and Orlaith Cahalane helped Cork avenge last year's defeat to Galway in the All-Ireland camogie final

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Ferrybank go down as Gunners continue cruise in Waterford SHC

Watch and read: Ferrybank go down as Gunners continue cruise in Waterford SHC

Ballygunner are now 71 games unbeaten in Waterford

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Antrim v Laois - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Final

Ruthless efficiency guides Antrim back to senior ranks

After landing the significant scalps of Down and Kerry en route to this final, Laois found the air far too thin at Croke Park once Antrim turned up the intensity in the second half.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Watch: David Clifford scores 0-11 as Fossa pull off comeback to beat Gneeveguilla

Watch: David Clifford scores 0-11 as Fossa pull off comeback to beat Gneeveguilla

David Clifford scored four two-pointers as Fossa won their Kerry IFC opener

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Orlaith Cahalane celebrates scoring her sides second goal 9/8/2026

As it happened: Cork withstand late Galway fightback to regain All-Ireland camogie title

The O'Duffy Cup is heading back to Leeside.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Armagh v Cavan - Glen Dimplex Premier Junior Championship Final

Armagh end Croker hoodoo and Cavan fairytale

There was not a lot between the sides in a truly outstanding game of camogie.

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Reen helps Rathmore stun Dingle despite Geaney's heroics

S Watch and read: Reen helps Rathmore stun Dingle despite Geaney's heroics

Paul Geaney made a mockery of those who felt he may have been injured on All-Ireland Final day as he scored 0-10 but Aidan O'Mahony's men still upset the All Ireland champions

Sun, 09 Aug, 2026

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.