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Aaron Gillane 5/4/2026

Team news: Aaron Gillane ruled out of Cork clash as Rebels remain unchanged

Ben O'Connor has shown his hand for the visit of the Treaty - while Aaron Gillane sits this one out for Limerick

Cork v Tipperary - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

The road not taken: Cork and Tipp reunion shows counties' contrasting trajectories

The 25th Annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge

Pat Bennett on helping hurling, managing against his sons, and facing Davy Fitz

Cork v Limerick - Guinness Munster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

Eamonn Cregan still can't watch as beloved Limerick enter 'the lion's den'

The 25th Annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge

'The whole thing is about, ‘You might deserve one or be due one,’ but you have to go out and win it'

After three losses to Limerick this year including the pre-season game, Brian Murphy agrees breaking that pattern is vital.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Conor Cahalane starts first football championship game for Cork

Former Cork hurler gets the nod ahead in place of the injury Dara Sheedy for the Tipp match

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Kilkenny hurlers must sign in for long term says Andy Comerford as loss of Ryan and Lawlor keenly felt

Kilkenny hurlers must sign in for long term says Andy Comerford as loss of Ryan and Lawlor keenly felt

'You can go on your holidays when you retire. You’ll have loads of times then to go and see the world'

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Ray Keane content with Cork progression as Kerry task awaits

Ray Keane content with Cork progression as Kerry task awaits

Keane did not go into great detail on the possible availability of Cork senior Dara Sheedy for the decider against Kerry.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Munster GAA Senior Hurling and Football Championship Launch 2026

Rouines and Clare grew up on '92 glory but still awaiting a sequel

Cillian and Brendy Rouine's dad, Brendan, was a Clare sub the afternoon of the 1992 Munster final triumph over the green and gold.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

John Kiely issues rallying call to Limerick supporters ahead of Cork clash

Limerick head into Sunday's Munster SHC clash against Cork with just one player unavailable through injury

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Dominant Kerry cruise into Munster U20FC final with nineteen point win over Clare

Dominant Kerry cruise into Munster U20FC final with nineteen point win over Clare

While Kerry led by only two points at the interval, that was more about the hosts playing against the wind rather than any threat from the Banner.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show Extra: Eyes of the world on another Munster double bill

S Dalo's Hurling Show Extra: Eyes of the world on another Munster double bill

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan, Mark Landers and Ken Hogan break down next Sunday's Munster SHC clashes between Cork and Limerick and Waterford and Tipp.

Listen | Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Galway v Cork - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final

Leinster U20HC round-up: Galway overcome Kilkenny to secure semi spot

In Group 2, Dublin finished with three wins from three after overcoming 2024 provincial winners Offaly by 4-23 to 0-15.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Kerry v Tyrone - Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Final

Ulster U20FC semi-finals round-up: Tyrone and Monaghan to meet in decider

Tyrone overcame Donegal while Monaghan defeated Armagh on Wednesday night.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Clare finish strong to snatch Munster U20HC victory over 14-man Tipperary

Clare finish strong to snatch Munster U20HC victory over 14-man Tipperary

A 2-2 streak in the last six minutes saw the Banner overturn a seven-point deficit against Tipp.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Galway v Roscommon - Connacht GAA Football U20 Championship Semi-Final

Super sub Ruairi Kilcline fires Roscommon past Galway and into Connacht U20 final

Kilcline scored 1-2 in his 20 minute cameo to help swing the match in the Rossies favour.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Wasteful Limerick crash out of Munster U20HC with defeat to Waterford

Wasteful Limerick crash out of Munster U20HC with defeat to Waterford

Limerick registered 19 wides against already eliminated Waterford to suffer a one-point defeat at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

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Cork storm past Waterford to secure Munster U20FC final showdown with Kerry

Cork storm past Waterford to secure Munster U20FC final showdown with Kerry

Seán Coakley starred for the Rebels, hitting nine points, seven of which came from play.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Darragh McCarthy looks to the sideline 19/4/2026

S Hurling observations: Tipp v Cork endgame shows thin line between risk and reward

So much that goes on during hurling matches is missed by those watching on TV. Broadcasters could do a better job of informing viewers.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Tipp senior star O'Donoghue absent from U20 for Clare test

O'Donoghue had started the Tipperary U20 side's victories over Cork and Waterford

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Low expectations with Cork on horizon, but Déise football light beginning to shine

There is no expectation on them going to Cork this evening. There is, though, a spotlight focused in their direction. For the first time in an age, there’s a positive spotlight shining on Waterford football.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Munster system leaves Cork and Kerry 'cold' and vulnerable, argues Marc Ó Sé

Munster system leaves Cork and Kerry 'cold' and vulnerable, argues Marc Ó Sé

The Kerry minors begin their provincial campaign away to Waterford next Monday. As with Cork’s spin to Clarecastle the same evening, Kerry will be taking on a team that already has three games under their belt from Phase 1 of the Muster MFC.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

'It just isn't something that appeals to me' - Katie Quirke won't follow Cork stars Down Under

'It just isn't something that appeals to me' - Katie Quirke won't follow Cork stars Down Under

Quirke has little interest in the game Down Under unlike her county team-mates Aoife Healy who has signed for Fremantle and Hawthorn-bound Hannah Looney.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Munster GAA Senior Hurling and Football Championship Launch 2026

'It's unreal' but Paul Geaney hopes goals don't decline because of two-point rule

The Kerry captain is a fan of the orange flag score but contends the four-point goal, as first proposed by the Football Review Committee in 2024, should have been retained.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Colm Basquel and Cian Deering 19/4/2026

Barney Rock: Injuries, not Ger Brennan suspension, more damaging to Dubs

Louth may not have beaten Dublin in championship in 53 years but Rock installs them as favourites for Leinster.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Galway footballer Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin appointed GAA’s Ambasadóir na Gaeilge for 2026

Ó Maoilchiaráin: Comer and Walsh closing on on return

The Tribesmen will begin their drive for five Connacht SFC titles in a row when they play Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday and Comer isn't expected to feature.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

The 25th Annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge

'Confidence is high' in Kilkenny camp despite sobering Galway defeat

Keoghan said John Donnelly's red card made life more difficult against Galway but also that Kilkenny must learn how to cope better when they are down a player

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Cork U20 boss Keane unhappy with impact of kickouts on games

Cork U20 boss Keane unhappy with impact of kickouts on games

In last week’s Munster U20 fixture at home to Kerry, Cork did not have a single clean possession for the opening five minutes and 56 seconds.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Chris ODowd with U20s Roscommon team

Actor Chris O'Dowd joins Roscommon U20s for Connacht semi-final prep

O'Dowd, who played minor and U21 for The Rossies, linked up with Cian Smith's team ahead of their clash with Galway in Castlebar.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Avondhu outclass Imokilly to set up Muskerry clash

Avondhu outclass Imokilly to set up Muskerry clash

Avondhu advance to the seeded section, where they will face Muskerry in June in the last four. Duhallow and Carbery contest the other semi-final.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Kerry injury complications mounting ahead of opening Munster SFC defence

Kerry injury complications mounting ahead of opening Munster SFC defence

Key figures such as Shane Ryan, Joe O'Connor, Gavin White, Sean O'Shea and Paudie Clifford struggling to be ready for Saturday's trip to Clare

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Sheedy out as Cork U20s make three changes, Kennedy starts for Kerry

Sheedy out as Cork U20s make three changes, Kennedy starts for Kerry

Sheedy was withdrawn 20 minutes into last week’s one-point victory over Kerry after sustaining a bang to the leg.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Munster U20 football and hurling permutations ahead of final round on Wednesday

Munster U20 football and hurling permutations ahead of final round on Wednesday

The football action has been switched from the usual Thursday slot to Wednesday meaning there is an overlap with the hurling championship.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Tempers flare during the game between Kyle Hayes and Niall O'Leary 5/4/2026

Where to watch Cork v Limerick in Munster Senior Hurling Championship

The Rebels will be looking to make it two wins out of two following their win against Tipperary. Should they do so, it will also see them avoid a third successive lost to the Treaty county in 2026.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: Westmeath earn local bragging rights, did Royals get ahead of themselves?

S The Gaelic Football Show: Westmeath earn local bragging rights, did Royals get ahead of themselves?

Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan reflect on the weekend's championship action.

Listen | Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Patrick Collins 18/5/2025

How Cork fixed a league final flaw against Tipperary

"Against Limerick, we learned, especially on our own puckouts and working the ball out," said Cork's Ciarán Joyce. "I haven't seen the stats yet, but I'd say they're definitely positive."

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Carlow v Clare - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Brendan Bugler: Beating Waterford was 'a non-negotiable' for Clare

“We're kind of expecting them to perform," Bugler said about Clare's young players. "It's a great thing when you're naming a team."

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

GAA explains Hawk-Eye problem during Tipperary v Cork clash

Referee Seán Stack was informed the ball had gone wide 30 seconds after Darragh Fitzgibbon's effort but there was a problem displaying that information on the screen

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Donal Burke scores the final score of the game 18/4/2026

Slight increase but Leinster SHC attendances still dwarfed by Munster

The crowd at Clare-Waterford was just 650 patrons less than the total attendance figure from across the Galway-Kilkenny, Offaly-Dublin, and Kildare-Wexford games on Saturday.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Darragh Fitzgibbon to meet young Cork fan hurt during Semple celebrations

Darragh Fitzgibbon to meet young Cork fan hurt during Semple celebrations

Fitzgibbon will present a signed jersey to the supporter. The young fan and his family will attend Cork v Limerick at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Cork and Clare get the max from their golden spells

Ken Hogan joins Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers to review the weekend's hurling.

Listen | Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Andy Moloney: Waterford need to win more than Tipperary on Sunday

Andy Moloney: Waterford need to win more than Tipperary on Sunday

The Déise and Tipp clash at Azzurri Walsh Park in round two of the Munster SHC.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Kerry v Tyrone - Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship Final

Listry's Danny Murphy to captain new-looking Kerry minor crop

Only three from last year's panel that reached an All-Ireland final feature in Marc Ó Sé's squad for Championship 2026

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Matthew Whittaker celebrates with Robbie Forde of Westmeath after the game 19/4/2026

'We were probably written off a bit' - Westmeath make their point with stunning defeat of Meath

All-Ireland semi-finalists last year, Division Two champions a few weeks ago: yeah, it was easy to see why Robbie Brennan’s side was so heavily favoured, but their neighbours were no mugs.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Colm Basquel and Cian Deering 19/4/2026

Dublin avoid major shock and leave McConville's Wicklow with plenty of regret

The Division 4 outfit, who finished 20 places behind the Dubs in National League terms, had the neck of their vaunted opponents on the chopping block in Aughrim but just couldn't bring down the blade.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Jason Forde is tackled by Robert Downey 19/4/2026

Switch of 'outstanding' Rob Downey key in Cork victory over Tipp

Cork hit 22 points from play in their win against Tipperary, compared to just 1-9 for their opponents

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Charlie Mitchell with Conor Donohoe 18/4/2026

Offaly boss Kelly full of praise for ‘great kid’ Mitchell

Charlie Mitchell scored 1-3 and collected the man of the match award for his efforts.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Shane O'Donnell with Mark Fitzgerald 19/4/2026

Maurice Brosnan: Clare and Waterford embrace pedal to the metal hurling

Clare beat Waterford in a game featuring 88 shots and 66 scores. “And sure, that is what everyone wants, isn't it?" said Déise boss Peter Queally

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster Senior Camogie Championship Preliminary Round

Bench power sets up another big day out for Tipp

New Tipperary manager James Heffernan was delighted with his charges in the victory over Cork.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Cork SHL: Carrigtwohill fight to vital draw as Midleton maintain perfect record

Cork SHL: Carrigtwohill fight to vital draw as Midleton maintain perfect record

Elsewhere, Ben Cunningham hit 0-10 from play as St Finbarr's beat Sarsfields

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

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