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Seánie McGrath: Charleville can underline class, Barrs go into the west

S Seánie McGrath: Charleville can underline class, Barrs go into the west

Newcestown may be underdogs against St Finbarr's but the favourites being without Brian Hayes and Jack Cahalane could alter the dynamic

James Murray stars as Youghal cruise past Erin's Own into Cork IAHC knockout stages

James Murray stars as Youghal cruise past Erin's Own into Cork IAHC knockout stages

Late Lynch point sends Bandon into Cork IAHC knockout stages

Late Lynch point sends Bandon into Cork IAHC knockout stages

Limerick v Kerry - McGrath Cup Group A

Limerick SHC: Mungret St Paul’s reach quarters, Kildimo Pallaskenry on brink

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

S Patrick Horgan: Limerick and Cork - unfavourable comparisons on and off the pitch

Now we have some perspective, the obvious question for many hurling people is this: where are Ben O'Connor's side at?

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Weekend previews: St Finbarr's must deliver against Newcestown, Blackrock to continue knockout run

Weekend previews: St Finbarr's must deliver against Newcestown, Blackrock to continue knockout run

Who can secure progression to the Cork hurling knockout stages?

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

How Katie Taylor seized the championship spotlight in the Kilkenny camogie dressing room

How Katie Taylor seized the championship spotlight in the Kilkenny camogie dressing room

Kilkenny captain Caoimhe Dowling talks about the boxing legend’s surprise visit

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Kobe McDonald 24/8/2026

GAA seek AFL player reassurances as International Rules series talks continue

The series has not been played at men’s level since 2017 in Australia.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

How 'Croke Park hours' have eroded GAA in schools

How 'Croke Park hours' have eroded GAA in schools

'Croke Park hours' are words guaranteed to make most primary and secondary school teachers shudder.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Easkey v Kilbrittain - AIB GAA Hurling Junior Club Championship Final

Cork GAA previews: Knockout spots up for grabs as Sars wait in the wings

The Intermediate A HC knockout spots will be decided on Friday night.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Pádraic Joyce 6/1/2026

Pádraic Joyce felt time was right to make Galway exit

A lack of energy has been cited in the GAA legend's decision.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Padraic Joyce 22/3/2026

Pádraic Joyce departs Galway job after seven seasons in charge

The Tribe legend led the county to the brink of All-Ireland glory during his tenure.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Dublin v Kilkenny - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

Cats begin major hurling review in search of the Kilkenny identity

After failing to make it out of the Leinster SHC round robin for the first time, officials turned to the clubs for input.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Kobe McDonald 11/7/2026

Kobe McDonald return boosts Crossmolina hopes of first Mayo SFC title in 20 years

St Kilda's decision to allow Kobe McDonald play for Crossmolina Deel Rovers in the Mayo SFC has given a significant boost to the club's chances of winning a first senior title in 20 years

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

GAA Annual Congress - Day One

GAA's new inter-county certification programme to soft launch in 2027

Meanwhile, the GAA are expected to give the go-ahead to the Kerry-Mayo challenge game in Saracens’ StoneX Stadium in London.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Na Piarsaigh deny Doon at the death

The draw extends the 2024 champions' winless run to three.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Offaly v Antrim - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Davy Fitzgerald wants hurling to trial version of football's three-up rule

Fitzgerald is not in favour of the puck-out having to go beyond the 45-metre line but likes the clock/hooter rule and would also like to see hurling's tackle definition amended

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

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Kerry v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

GAA needs GPS data to help tackle cruciate curse, surgeon warns

Professor Brian Davitt of the UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry says the GAA should invest in a comprehensive injury surveillance programme to help address the “epidemic” of cruciate ligament injuries.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Blackrock warm to the task to set up Cork Minor hurling final clash with Midleton

Blackrock warm to the task to set up Cork Minor hurling final clash with Midleton

Blackrock overcame Na Piarsaigh while Midleton edged Glen Rovers on Wednesday night

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Limerick Premier MHC final: Cathal Connery's goal the difference as Kilmallock edge Na Piarsaigh

Limerick Premier MHC final: Cathal Connery's goal the difference as Kilmallock edge Na Piarsaigh

It is a record 15th minor hurling crown for Kilmallock.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Louth v Clare - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3

Sam Mulroy's club season in major doubt after damaging shoulder

Mulroy was replaced just seconds into defending champions Naomh Máirtín’s group game defeat to St Joseph’s in Darver.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Dublin v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Dublin LGFA begin search for new management team as All-Ireland-winning duo depart

Derek Murray and Paul Casey won the All-Ireland title in 2025

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Oisin McConville 22/6/2025

Oisín McConville to lead Wicklow in Sam Maguire campaign

McConville had been linked with other counties but he will manager Wicklow for a fifth season

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Pauric Mahony and Paddy Spelman 30/8/2026

Pauric Mahony: Waterford SHC is certainly alive and healthy

The Déise kingpins earned their 13th title on the trot last weekend.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Tadhg Leader 16/4/2024

Tadhg Leader: Nobody begrudges GAA players furthering education in US

Tadhg Leader believes up to 15 athletes who took part in a nationwide trawl could go on to play college football in the United States

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Kildare v Tyrone - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1

Pat Sullivan appointed new Cork ladies football manager

Sullivan has been given a three-year term with a review after two years

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

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

Inter-county refs say Mayo star O’Donoghue should have seen red in All-Ireland final

Members of the GAA referees' championship panel reviewed a selection of incidents from the closing games of the Championship campaign

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates at the final whistle 30/8/2026

Ballygunner will rely on competitive squad during 11-week break

Ballygunner have 11 weeks to wait until their next match, at home to the Limerick champions. 'It's hard to get games because other club championships are still going on,' said Dessie Hutchinson.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Tom Parsons 19/2/2026

Tom Parsons urges GAA and Government to support players who turn down AFL contracts

The GPA chief executive would like to see all inter-county teams provided with money for a holiday. He also underlined the financial difficulties students continue to face at inter-county level.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Champions Mayo Homecoming

Kobe McDonald's back: He strolls in with the hood up, bag in tow, like Mayo never happened

'Rain coming down, dark and the lift he gave everyone was incredible. Players and management were buzzing when we saw him walking in'

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Mid Kerry v East Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

Kerry SFC draw: East Kerry get bye as Mid Kerry face North Kerry

East Kerry will play the losers of St Kierans v South Kerry in preliminary round 2 of the Kerry SFC

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

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

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

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

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Brian Hayes to miss St Finbarrs’ PSHC final round game with ankle injury

Brian Hayes to miss St Finbarrs’ PSHC final round game with ankle injury

It is not believed the injury was to his Achilles, but it may rule him out for a number of weeks.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Kobe McDonald 24/8/2026

Exclusive: Kobe McDonald granted permission by St Kilda to play for Crossmolina

A trio of St Kilda players have been given the nod to feature in county championships back home - including Ballincollig talent Liam O'Connell

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

The club that lost Christy Ring — and could never quite talk about it

The club that lost Christy Ring — and could never quite talk about it

The reasons behind Cork’s greatest hurler leaving his boyhood club in East Cork remain shrouded in uncertainty, decades after his extraordinary career with Glen Rovers

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Ballygunner v Foremilewater - Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

'A fight to the bitter end': Ryan hails Ballygunner's warriors after securing 13th consecutive Waterford crown

Fourmilewater, the rank outsiders appearing in their first-ever final, had never beaten the Gunners in the championship, but led by three points with seven minutes remaining and were still a point ahead entering the final minute of normal time.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Loughmore-Castleiney and JK Brackens book Tipperary SFC quarter-final spots

Watch and read: Loughmore-Castleiney and JK Brackens book Tipperary SFC quarter-final spots

Dual senior outfits Loughmore and Brackens, who are also in the Tipp SHC knockout stages, will be joined by Moyle Rovers and Ardfinnan in the quarters.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

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

Clare SFC: 2023 winners Cratloe in relegation danger

Three-in-a-row-chasing Éire Óg, a rampant Kildysart and Kilmurry Ibrickane topped their respective groups to seal seeded quarter-final berths and will be joined in the last eight by St. Joseph’s Miltown, Ennistymon, Lissycasey and Doonbeg.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Imokilly made to work en route to six-in-a-row Cork Divisions/Colleges triumph

S Watch and read: Imokilly made to work en route to six-in-a-row Cork Divisions/Colleges triumph

For the sixth year in-a-row, the east Cork side take the Premier SHC quarter-final spot on offer.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Mid Kerry v East Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Four goal Glenflesk complete remarkable comeback to down Laune Rangers

Corner back Cian Lynch started an avalanche of goals in the 51st minute when he raced through the middle and finished to the net.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Castlehaven end 16-year wait for West Cork U21 crown

Castlehaven end 16-year wait for West Cork U21 crown

A late Donal O’Callaghan score pipped Clonakilty in a gripping contest that could have gone either way.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Éire Óg demolish Clyda Rovers to secure Senior A knockout berth

Éire Óg demolish Clyda Rovers to secure Senior A knockout berth

The Ovens outfit now join Kilshannig in the business end from Group 3 ahead of their meeting in the final round.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Dick O' Keeffe dejected 30/8/2026

Dick O’Keeffe: 'We feel that we left that game behind us. We’re gutted'

The West Waterford side led Ballygunner by three points with seven minutes remaining and were still a point ahead entering the final minute of normal time, but couldn’t hold out.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

'A wave of shock spread across Waterford GAA': Tributes paid to Brendan Breen following his passing

'A wave of shock spread across Waterford GAA': Tributes paid to Brendan Breen following his passing

Breen, who was originally from Tralee but had been living in Stradbally for a number of years, was also hugely involved in underage GAA, serving as a coach, manager, mentor, referee and committee member.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Ian Kenny, Paddy Leavey and Phillip Mahony with Sean Walsh and Liam O’Brien 30/8/2026

Thirteen on spin but Fourmile give Ballygunner biggest scare

Rank outsiders Fourmilewater, in their first-ever final, led by three points with seven minutes left.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Dozen points for David Clifford as Fossa hold off spirited Listowel challenge

S Watch and read: Dozen points for David Clifford as Fossa hold off spirited Listowel challenge

Fossa progress to their fourth consecutive Kerry IFC semi-final but they were made to work to the final moments

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Goal glut sees Peter Keane's Beaufort past brave John Mitchels in Kerry IFC

S Goal glut sees Peter Keane's Beaufort past brave John Mitchels in Kerry IFC

Beaufort eventually subdued the challenge of a very gallant John Mitchels in a richly entertaining Kerry county IFC quarter-final.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026

Dublin v Galway - AIG Super 11's Fenway Classic Semi-Final

Watch and read: Brilliant Ballyduff Upper canter to a fifth Waterford intermediate crown

Tireoghain Flynn and Mikey Kearney starred as the Western side moved a step closer towards a return to the senior ranks.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Watch and read: Goals key as Kilcummin overcome Ballymac to seal Kerry IFC semi-final spot

Watch and read: Goals key as Kilcummin overcome Ballymac to seal Kerry IFC semi-final spot

Kilcummin have a bit of work to do yet, but the prospect of a county semi will excite them.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Watch and read: Mount Sion see off Abbeyside to claim Waterford junior honours

A spree of six unanswered points either side of the interval was decisive, before Scott Ryan’s 42nd-minute goal effectively ended the contest as they deservedly lifted the Tommy Drummey Cup.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026

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