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

Darragh O'Donovan has no regrets about Cork flag plant: 'I'd do it again tomorrow morning'

Despite starring in Cork last month, O’Donovan was dropped for the All-Ireland final.

Andy Moran 13/7/2026

Andy Moran: Mayo getting better at minding the mavericks

Kerry GAA Football Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

Jack O'Connor interview: 'I'm more of an overseer, more of a kind of a director now'

Kerry v Cork - Bank of Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final

Kieran Shannon: How the Kerry and Mayo cast of 2006 final still looms over this All-Ireland

James Ryan and Darragh O'Donovan celebrate 19/7/2026

Fear of hearing Frank and Walters drove O'Donovan on

The song was blasted out in Croke Park after Cork’s 2024 All-Ireland semi-final win over Limerick.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Homecoming

John Kiely: No outside influence will decide Limerick future

The Limerick manager said the nter-county season could be moved but it can’t be elongated. He also suggested that the number of substitutions allowed should be increased to seven

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Watch: Alan O'Connor on St Finbarr's parking last season, Steven Sherlock's sharp-shooting and Cork SFC hopes

Watch: Alan O'Connor on St Finbarr's parking last season, Steven Sherlock's sharp-shooting and Cork SFC hopes

The Blues stalwart speaks to Therese O'Callaghan ahead of the Cork SFC throw-in.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

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

'Talent in the county is undoubted': Donoghue backs Galway youth

Micheál Donoghue said that in time, Galway will see the 2026 season as a positive one despite a disappointing performance in the All-Ireland final against Limerick

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Limerick heroes Hegarty and Finn at 90th birthday of superfan Mikey Ryan

Limerick heroes Hegarty and Finn at 90th birthday of superfan Mikey Ryan

Ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC final win over Galway, Gearóid Hegarty spoke about attending the party for Ryan, arguably Limerick's most famous fan.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Dalo’s Hurling Show: Limerick complete the winners' circle but no sign of them going anywhere

S Dalo’s Hurling Show: Limerick complete the winners' circle but no sign of them going anywhere

Liam Sheedy joins Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers to review the All-Ireland hurling final and look back over the season as a whole.

Listen | Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Gallery: Limerick visit Crumlin Children’s Hospital after All-Ireland hurling title win

Gallery: Limerick visit Crumlin Children’s Hospital after All-Ireland hurling title win

The Treaty County reclaimed the Liam MacCarthy cup with a convincing win over Galway on Sunday before bringing the silverware to Crumlin on Monday

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Caroline Currid and Mike Casey celebrate after the match 19/7/2026

Maurice Brosnan: In Limerick’s finished picture, all the pieces matter

Limerick deserve the greatest compliment you could pay to any squad, the making of any real dynasty: They are the ultimate team.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

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

Back to the future for Galway after defeat as next generation lead the way

Galway’s future grew impatient for tomorrow. A naked present cried out to them and so they fast-tracked their maroon takeover.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Diarmaid Byrnes and Nickie Quaid celebrate after the match 19/7/2026

Diarmaid Byrnes: 'There was nowhere to hide out there'

David Reidy said the three years since Limerick's last All-Ireland success "felt like a very long time"

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Aaron Gillane and manager John Kiely 19/7/2026

John Kiely on Limerick's identity: 'Whatever it takes, whatever they have to give, that’s what makes them special'

The Treaty boss saw his side dominate the championship decider on Sunday.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Watch: All-Ireland hurling final podcast - Limerick's shock and awe championship win

Watch: All-Ireland hurling final podcast - Limerick's shock and awe championship win

John Fogarty, Maurice Brosnan and Brendan O’Brien reflect on an awesome Limerick performance against Galway in the All-Ireland hurling final

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

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

All-Ireland final day diary: News, notes and quotes

What's next for Kiely, homecomings, leading women and Cusack-Canning

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

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Kyle Hayes celebrates after the match 19/7/2026

All-Ireland final: The five moments that mattered

The Treaty were superb in their win over Galway.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Micheál Donoghue 19/7/2026

Micheál Donoghue credits Limerick performance but Galway 'never got into the pitch of it'

The Tribe were blown away in the second half at Croke Park.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Limerick manager John Kiely with his wife Louise 19/7/2026

John Kiely: Enjoyment is key ingredient of Limerick success

“One thing we have done well as a group, a backroom team, every single person there is cognisant of the fact that it has to be a really enjoyable place to be," said Kiely.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

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

Limerick v Galway player ratings: Byrnes, Hegarty and Lynch star for champions

It was Limerick's more experienced players who led the way in a comfortable All-Ireland final victory while for Galway, Darach Fahy, Daithí Burke and Jason Rabbitte stood out

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

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

Dominant Limerick reclaim All-Ireland title with final victory over Galway

The experienced Treaty outfit kicked on against the youthful Tribesmen in the second-half at GAA HQ.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

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

As it happened: How Limerick overpowered Galway to return to All-Ireland summit

The Treaty reclaimed the Liam MacCarthy Cup with a dominant performance at Croke Park?

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Ballygunner make it 69 not out - but not without a Waterford SHC scare

Ballygunner make it 69 not out - but not without a Waterford SHC scare

Reigning All-Ireland champions given a serious test by a 14-man Abbeyside-Ballinacourty side Sunday in a game that never allowed them to pull clear until the closing minutes

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show Live Part 2: How Limerick v Galway will be won and lost

S Dalo's Hurling Show Live Part 2: How Limerick v Galway will be won and lost

In the second part of the show, the lads get down to the nuts and bolts of how Sunday's final will be won. Do Galway have to change their system to cope with what Limerick bring?

Listen | Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Gearóid Hegarty 7/7/2026

'I would have been dead long ago only for you': Gearóid Hegarty humbled by feedback from Limerick legend

The Limerick star reflects on family, resilience, Croke Park and the relentless pursuit of another All-Ireland medal

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Limerick GAA Hurling Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

All-Ireland final player-by-player guide to Galway and Limerick line-ups

Eoghan Cormican and Seanie McGrath talk us through the sides for Sunday's hurling showpiece.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Abbeydorney on course for three in a row after seeing off stern Ballyduff challenge

Abbeydorney on course for three in a row after seeing off stern Ballyduff challenge

It was a game that O’Dorney just about deserved to win but they can thank their keeper Jason Fealey and Ballyduff’s profligacy up front for this win

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

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

Kerry ladies dethrone Dubs to book All-Ireland final spot

Kerry captain Síofra O’Shea scored 1-8 in a brilliant performance as her sidekick in the full forward line Jadyn Lucey struck 1-1

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Erin Leddy and Orlaith McAlister 18/7/2026

Antrim to play Laois in All-Ireland Intermediate camogie decider, Armagh and Cavan to contest Premier Junior final

It was a great day for the sport in Ulster as all three counties from the northern province that were in action secured their place in Croke Park, building on the momentum that was started by Monaghan in the All-Ireland Junior final last weekend

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Second half goal rush destroys Causeway as St Brendan's book first Kerry SHC final since 2021

Second half goal rush destroys Causeway as St Brendan's book first Kerry SHC final since 2021

Brendan's eventually ran out 15 point winners in an entertaining contest that swung dramatically after the restart

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Kerry GAA Football Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

Kerry boss Jack O'Connor intervened to get tasteless roadside Mayo gag taken down

'We fight like hell on the field, but we treat opponents and those involved with them with respect and I thought that was disrespectful to a great footballing county and a great man in Andy Moran'

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Niamh Divilly in action against Lauren McConville 18/7/2026

Galway prove too strong for Armagh in All-Ireland semi-final

The Tribeswomen began to take control during the middle phase of the first half, with two points from Leanne Coen and scores from Niamh Divilly and Kate Slevin putting them 0-6 to 0-1 ahead after 15 minutes

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Gearoid Hegarty celebrates after the match 5/7/2026

Gearoid Hegarty: the man who makes Limerick's numbers add up

In good health, Limerick have many lighthouses, but at the first sign of sickness there is one player they have turned to all summer long

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Previews

All-Ireland final preview: Resourceful Limerick can escape to victory

We’re not expecting this to be a classic. Both teams' low concession rates suggest the scoring could be below average.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Pain of 2025 driving Kate Thompson and Galway to take final step

Pain of 2025 driving Kate Thompson and Galway to take final step

The westerners once again find themselves on the brink of a Brendan Martin decider appearance.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Niamh Hetherton and Grace Murphy 4/7/2026

Dubs' never-say-die attitude a priceless asset, insists Hetherton

The Brendan Martin Cup holders have had to roll with the punches and bounce back from some big hits since last year's triumph.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

John Connolly 1995

From Damien Hayes to Joe Canning: The stories driving Galway's All-Ireland dream

From heartbreak and folklore to pride and belonging, Galway's identity remains central to another All-Ireland hurling final campaign

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Limerick GAA Hurling Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

William O’Donoghue: 'I've deleted apps for the last few weeks and months'

O’Donoghue’s focus is restricted to Limerick games only.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Christy O'Connor: Of the last 50 All-Ireland hurling finals, only four have not featured brothers

Christy O'Connor: Of the last 50 All-Ireland hurling finals, only four have not featured brothers

Whatever happens, it’s going to be another incredible All-Ireland final day for a set of brothers.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

How John Kiely, Paul Kinnerk and Caroline Currid built Limerick's hurling dynasty

S How John Kiely, Paul Kinnerk and Caroline Currid built Limerick's hurling dynasty

Former players reveal how trust, clarity and emotional intelligence became the foundations of Limerick's unprecedented decade of success

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Wary Kerry GAA fans fail to see funny side of Mayo roadside gag

Wary Kerry GAA fans fail to see funny side of Mayo roadside gag

Motorists on the main Killarney to Killorglin stretch had to do a double take when they saw Kingdom boss Jack O'Connor in a wedding dress - and Andy Moran, the Mayo manager, as the bridesmaid

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Cork v Galway - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Final

Soccer takes back seat with Slevin central to Galway cause

The Lidl National League finalists have been installed as favourites to capture the TG4 All-Ireland title, matching their one and only success from 2004.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Hurling's great entertainers: Enda McEvoy's team of talents we all loved to watch

S Hurling's great entertainers: Enda McEvoy's team of talents we all loved to watch

Kilkenny, Limerick, Tipp, Cork, Wexford, Offaly, Clare, Galway and Waterford are all included in Enda McEvoy's joyous dream team

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Ballygunner v Slaughtneil - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Michael McShane appointed Antrim senior hurling manager

McShane has been recommended to replace Davy Fitzgerald, who stepped down in May

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Fantasy Gaelic Football All-Stars: The players dominating the points charts

Fantasy Gaelic Football All-Stars: The players dominating the points charts

Score Beo’s Allianz Fantasy Gaelic Games mode is in full swing for the championship, offering supporters a different way to track team and player performances.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Ronan Glennon and Aaron Niland celebrate 4/7/2026

Limerick make two changes for All-Ireland final, Galway stick with same 15

Rory Burke has been unable to recover from his hamstring injury

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

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

Liam Sheedy: No detail too small in the hunt for hurling’s big prize

Both men patrolling the sideline on Sunday are great people, great hurling men who have given everything while sacrificing so much to reach this final hurdle

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

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

Éamon O'Shea: D-to-D cluster bagels, puckout battleground, sweepers, time. And space.

The battle for possession in the middle third of the pitch is important because it determines who controls the game. The team that exercises most control between the two 45’s will win Sunday's All-Ireland final

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

S TJ Ryan: Sunday is the deep-thinking man's final

Sunday’s role reversal of the 2018 decider stretches way beyond a young and emerging side attempting to topple the establishment

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

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