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Cork Premier IFC: Kiskeam rally to grab share of spoils against Aghada

Cork Premier IFC: Kiskeam rally to grab share of spoils against Aghada

Kiskeam finished strongly to earn a draw against Aghada

Cork SAFC: Dohenys come back from 11 points down to draw with Aghabullogue

S Cork SAFC: Dohenys come back from 11 points down to draw with Aghabullogue

Mayo v Louth - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Make All-Ireland final chaotic Mayo. Early and often

Amy O’Connor celebrates a goal 25/7/2026

First-half goals key as Cork power past Tipp into camogie decider

Niamh Niland 25/7/2026

'It is a different group': Galway's young guns step up on the big stage

Four of the Galway team that comfortably overcame Kilkenny on Saturday were starting their first-ever All-Ireland semi-final.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Cork v Roscommon - LGFA ZuCar All-Ireland U18A Championship Final

Cork keep Roscommon at arm's length to retain All-Ireland U18 A title

Cork claimed their 14th title at this grade

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Jubilee Teams at Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

'Hopefully I'll get to see out the term' - Liam Cahill preaches patience ahead of fresh three-year stint as Tipp boss

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill stressed his fresh three-year stint in charge of the county is a project where youthful promise will be prioritised.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Cork Premier SFC: Coakley hits 2-4 as four-goal Douglas overpower Mallow

Cork Premier SFC: Coakley hits 2-4 as four-goal Douglas overpower Mallow

Douglas scored three second half goals as they made an impressive start to their championship campaign

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Newcestown make statement with opening day win over Cork kingpins Nemo Rangers

S Newcestown make statement with opening day win over Cork kingpins Nemo Rangers

It's a first football championship win over Nemo for Newcestown.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

obe McDonald claims a high ball 27/6/2026

Mayo believe there is one key area they have an edge over Kerry

Maurice Brosnan looks at the case for and the case against both sides, as well as who they can't do without.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Kobe McDonald 11/7/2026

S 'Scholarship material for the States': Mayo star Kobe McDonald's basketball education

Teachers, coaches and teammates explain how Mayo teenager Kobe McDonald has stayed grounded while excelling across multiple sporting worlds

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Galway v Kilkenny - All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Semi-Final

Champions Galway sweep Kilkenny aside to reach third consecutive camogie final

For the third time in Galway’s history, they have succeeded in reaching three successive All-Ireland finals. The task now is to achieve a historic first of successfully going back-to-back.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Cork Premier IFC: Rockchapel roar back to make winning start against Bantry Blues

S Cork Premier IFC: Rockchapel roar back to make winning start against Bantry Blues

Rockchapel came from three points down early in the second half to beat Bantry Blues by two

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

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

Jack Coyne on captain responsibilities: 'If you're comfortable in your skin you won't take it as an extra burden'

For the previous 17 seasons Mayo had been led out by a string of household names. From a who’s who of captains Mayo had suddenly gone to Jack Who?

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Kerry v Tyrone - LGFA ZuCar All-Ireland U18B Championship Final

Kerry overcome Tyrone in extra time to claim All-Ireland U18 B title

Erin McGinn scored a late goal for Tyrone to bring the game to extra time

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Armagh v Longford - LGFA ZuCar All-Ireland U18C Championship Final

McBennett powers Armagh to U18C title

Armagh fired four goals to overcome Longford

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Cork Premier SFC: Carrigaline stun champions St Finbarr’s with statement opening night win

Cork Premier SFC: Carrigaline stun champions St Finbarr’s with statement opening night win

Carrigaline's path out of the group phase now requires only one more win

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

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Mayo v Louth - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

All-Ireland SFC final preview: Kerry can crack the Mayo malware code

Mayo will have to bring the madness at Croke Park to make Kobe McDonald's farewell a sweet one.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Sorcha McCartan 21/7/2026

'Like taking five or six Limerick hurling starters out' but new leaders emerging for Cork camogie says McCartan

21 All-Stars and 28 All-Ireland medals left the Cork camogie dressing-room in one devastating swoop.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

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

Inside Aodán Mac Gearailt's Kerry role: 'You have to protect them from themselves in a way'

One of Mac Gearailt's primary roles is to liaise between the players and the S&C and medical team. In a season where Kerry have been down a handful of All-Stars for large tracts of it, rarely has the county required it more.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Mike Breen and Jack Carney 30/3/2025

All-Ireland SFC final: Kerry and Mayo player-by-player

Maurice Brosnan and Rob Murphy guide us through the Kerry and Mayo teams for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC final

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Cork football round-up: Buttevant and Canovee cruise as late penalty seals Cobh victory

Cork football round-up: Buttevant and Canovee cruise as late penalty seals Cobh victory

A 57th minute Diarmuid Kearney penalty sealed victory for Cobh over Inniscarra

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Cork's Chris Óg Jones scores 3-4 as Iveleary make winning start to Cork PIFC against Glanmire

Cork's Chris Óg Jones scores 3-4 as Iveleary make winning start to Cork PIFC against Glanmire

Iveleary are strongly anticipated once again to be among the firm favourites for the title.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Éire Óg hang on against Bishopstown to make winning start to Cork SAFC campaign

Éire Óg hang on against Bishopstown to make winning start to Cork SAFC campaign

The Town could have snatched it late on but they were unable to land a two-point free

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Tipperary SHC: Moycarkey shock champions Loughmore on opening night

Tipperary SHC: Moycarkey shock champions Loughmore on opening night

Moycarkey scored 1-3 just before half-time to take control of the game

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Dublin v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Kerry v Mayo: The things this All-Ireland final will turn on

If the game was played on spreadsheets, this one is weighted in favour of Kerry but this isn’t Football Manager

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

An Gaeltacht v Caltra

S Liam Higgins' final Croke Park commentary for Radio Kerry was heroic

Terminally ill and with a morphine pump by his side at Croke Park, Liam Higgins delivered a courageous All-Ireland final commentary for Kerry's 2006 victory over Mayo

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Mayo v Louth - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

On song: how The Saw Doctors created a Mayo anthem

If the Connacht underdogs pull off an All-Ireland win on Sunday, 'The Green and Red of Mayo' will no doubt fill Croke Park.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Previews

All-Ireland SFC final weather forecast: What Kerry and Mayo fans can expect on the day

All roads lead to Croke Park on Sunday afternoon as Kerry take on Mayo in the All-Ireland SFC final

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Kerry's conveyor belt: 30 years of classy, killer Kingdom forwards

S Kerry's conveyor belt: 30 years of classy, killer Kingdom forwards

From Dara Ó Cinnéide in ’96 to Dylan Geaney now in 2026, the Kerry forward production line has yet to cease operation. Is there any end to them?

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

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

All-Ireland final team news: One change for Mayo, Geaney only makes Kerry bench

Seán O’Shea, who took Geaney’s spot in the semi-final, retains his place in the forward line and Shane Ryan comes back into the panel as substitute goalkeeper

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Dublin great Hickey turns down GPA 'Legends Lunch' over GAA's Allianz links

Dublin great Hickey turns down GPA 'Legends Lunch' over GAA's Allianz links

The golden anniversary of Hickey’s 1976 All-Ireland SFC winning team is being celebrated at the event in Croke Park.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

David Clifford 27/7/2025

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Working with David Clifford taught me life's greatest lesson

Our lead Gaelic football analyst first sat down with the Fossa teenager for a coffee in October 2017 to discuss the season ahead. His dad dropped him to the meeting. David still didn’t have a full driving licence. I didn’t need a reminder of his youth but that provided it anyway

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

GAA apologises as 'supply chain issues' hit kids' Cúl Camp gear

GAA apologises as 'supply chain issues' hit kids' Cúl Camp gear

Many children haven't received their training jersey, zip top and backpack in time for their camps.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Cork v Meath - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

Cork ace Conor Corbett suffers suspected serious knee injury on club duty

Talented forward was influential for his club Clyda Rovers on Wednesday before suffering the injury

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

'Dwelling on ref decisions is ridiculous': Alan O'Connor refusing to look back in anger at Munster final defeat

'Dwelling on ref decisions is ridiculous': Alan O'Connor refusing to look back in anger at Munster final defeat

Friday evening’s Cork Premier Senior football opener represents the Barrs’ first time crossing the whitewash for a championship fixture since the disaster that was the Munster final defeat to Dingle on December 7 of last year

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Cork GAA preview: St Finbarr's against Carrigaline headlines busy night of club football

Cork GAA preview: St Finbarr's against Carrigaline headlines busy night of club football

Bishopstown against Éire Óg also promises to be a cracker with six games down for decision

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Jack Carney 13/7/2026

How Carney and Mayo finally embraced the two-pointer

The Mayo midfielder has taken 33 shots, with 19 of those coming from outside the arc

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Ziyan Spillane with Clodagh Quirke 5/7/2026

Clodagh Quirke on recovering from three ACL injuries and Tipp's quest to return to All-Ireland stage

Premier haven't made the camogie final since 2006 and have lost in the semi-finals in seven of the last eight seasons

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Carrie Dolan 21/7/2026

Carrie Dolan: 'Girls are giving up their time, going to the gym twice a week. They want that physical battle'

Having been edged by Cork in the superb spectacle that was the 2024 camogie decider, Cathal Murray’s group wanted back to Croke Park and a different endgame outcome

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

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

Constant setbacks 'testing' but Diarmuid O'Connor is ready to lead Kingdom to glory

Shoulder sorted, the once learning teenager is now a leader

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

St Brigid's v Castlehaven - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Four-goal Mitchelstown put Gabriel Rangers to sword in first round of Cork IAFC

Three goals in the opening period had Mitchelstown 3-7 to 0-9 clear at the interval, and they maintained their control in the second half

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Dark horses, upwardly mobile and groups of death: guide to Cork's football championships

S Dark horses, upwardly mobile and groups of death: guide to Cork's football championships

From Castletownbere and Castlehaven to Ballyvourney and Bantry, Cork's football hopefuls hoist their Championship ambitions this weekend. Eoghan Cormican and Eamonn Murphy look at the key runners and riders, and the games to watch

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Cavan v Monaghan - Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup Group C Round 3

Former Monaghan footballer Stephen Gollogly dies at 41

Gollogly, affectionately known as “Jinxy”, claimed two Ulster SFC medals with his county in 2013 and 2015 and three league titles

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

22/9/2013

Colin Sheridan on following Mayo: I've no time for curses, cosmic injustice or romantic tales of noble failure

'There is remarkably little nostalgia about Andy Moran. Against Louth, it would have been easy to indulge sentiment and send on Aidan O'Shea for one final ovation...'

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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

Watch: Jack O'Connor on winning the right way, what Kieran Donaghy brings to set-up, and All-Ireland build-up

The Kingdom boss speaks to Tony Leen ahead of the championship decider with Mayo.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Mayo's long list of grievances - 10 times they have been written off and dismissed

Mayo's long list of grievances - 10 times they have been written off and dismissed

If he lifts the Sam Maguire on Sunday, Mayo captain Jack Coyne would be entitled to deliver a 'Golden Cleric' speech for the ages.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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

Paul Geaney now getting his kicks after growing sick of football

Paul Geaney is absolutely certain that he would not be here were it not for the rewritten rulebook.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Watch: 'We've had a lot of tough days, but a lot of good days too' - Ian Jennings of Kilmacabea ahead of Cork championship

Watch: 'We've had a lot of tough days, but a lot of good days too' - Ian Jennings of Kilmacabea ahead of Cork championship

Therese O'Callaghan speaks to Ian Jennings of Kilmacabea ahead of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork football championship.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Aoife Norris 21/7/2026

'That's the aim': Kilkenny out to end Cork and Galway's All-Ireland camogie dominance says Aoife Norris

Kilkenny could only spectate as the game’s profile became exclusively centralised on two counties they once stood equal with.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

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