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'Great achievement by the players' but Carrigaline chasing more history in Cork Premier SFC semis

S 'Great achievement by the players' but Carrigaline chasing more history in Cork Premier SFC semis

The sole Premier Senior outfit to extract maximum points from their three group outings, it was Carrigaline who stood out and stood alone come the final whistle in all six Round 3 matches early on Sunday evening.

Maurice Brosnan: Cliffords and Fossa cross the final frontier

Maurice Brosnan: Cliffords and Fossa cross the final frontier

David Clifford: Fossa's rise to senior status 'hard to put it into words'

David Clifford: Fossa's rise to senior status 'hard to put it into words'

Clooney Quin v Éire Óg Ennis - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Clare SHC: Marco Cleary hits hat-trick as Éire Óg cruise and Kilmaley leave it late to reach semis

The Replay

Dr Crokes v Na Gaeil - Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship Final

S Watch and read: Dr Crokes finally break heroic Na Gaeil effort on penalties

The Tralee underdogs refused to lie down and it took a bouncing two-pointer from Kerry midfielder Mark O'Shea to keep Dr Crokes alive

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier SFC: Mallow out despite edging thriller with St Finbarr's

S Cork Premier SFC: Mallow out despite edging thriller with St Finbarr's

Reigning champions St Finbarr’s go through to the quarter-finals against Carbery but Mallow do avoid relegation

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Éire Óg wrap up LGFA semi-final place with win over Clon

Éire Óg wrap up LGFA semi-final place with win over Clon

Naomh Abán joined them in the semis with a 2-13 to 0-8 success over O’Donovan Rossa in Skibbereen.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier SFC: Unbeaten Carrigaline break new ground as Douglas bow out

S Cork Premier SFC: Unbeaten Carrigaline break new ground as Douglas bow out

Carrigaline progress directly to the semi-finals as the only team to collect maximum points from the group stage

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Awesome Cliffords power Fossa to Kerry senior status for the first time

S Watch and read: Awesome Cliffords power Fossa to Kerry senior status for the first time

Fossa were founded as a club in 1970 and have never played in the senior championship. The two Cliffords were trying to power them to a place they had never been before. That trek was never likely to be easy.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Newcestown set up quarter clash with Clon after routine victory over St Michael's

Newcestown set up quarter clash with Clon after routine victory over St Michael's

They will need to play better for longer if a second successive last-four place is booked, but their hurling elimination will at least allow unbroken preparation on that front.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Castlehaven book clash with Nemo in Cork Premier SFC quarters

S Watch and read: Castlehaven book clash with Nemo in Cork Premier SFC quarters

Castlehaven were impressive for most of the game but will not be happy with the 2-3 they conceded in the closing stages

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Andrew Ormond 13/9/2026

Ormonds help Brackens stun Holycross to reach Tipp semis

The Ormond brothers Andrew and Jamie were to the fore for JK Brackens

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Cill na Martra blitz Skibb in the second-half to seal Cork SAFC quarter-final place

Cill na Martra blitz Skibb in the second-half to seal Cork SAFC quarter-final place

Cill na Martra outclassed O’Donovan Rossa on the day

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Meath v Sligo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2A

O’Sullivan snatches Kerry Novice glory for St Michael’s/Foilmore

St Michael’s/Foilmore had a dramatic victory over Scartaglen

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Carbery Rangers convince against Newmarket to seal semi-final spot

S Watch and read: Carbery Rangers convince against Newmarket to seal semi-final spot

Carbery Rangers' purple patches in either half saw them through.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Éire Óg and Carbery Rangers advance direct to Cork SAFC semis on dramatic final Sunday

Éire Óg and Carbery Rangers advance direct to Cork SAFC semis on dramatic final Sunday

Rosscarbery men edge out group rivals Cill na Martra and Newmarket on scoring difference as all finish on four points.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Bishopstown hold nerve to avoid Cork SAFC relegation peril

S Watch and read: Bishopstown hold nerve to avoid Cork SAFC relegation peril

Clyda will have one more game to save themselves after Brian Cuthbert’s Bishopstown were more economical

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

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Cashel King Cormacs v Nenagh Éire Óg - Tipperary GAA Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

S Watch and read: Tipp star O'Farrell powers Nenagh to semis despite Morris absence

A scintillating first-half display pulverised Cashel King Cormacs in the Tipp SHC quarter-final

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

As it happened: Carrigaline reach Cork Premier SFC semi-finals

As it happened: Carrigaline reach Cork Premier SFC semi-finals

The final round of group stage games in the Cork Premier SFC throws in at 4pm. We'll also have updates from the Cork SAFC and the action in Kerry as Fossa face Kilcummin for a spot in the senior ranks

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

St. Patrick's College Maghera v Pobalscoil Chorca Duibhne - Masita GAA All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Championship Hogan Cup F

Watch and read: Éamonn Fitzmaurice helps guide Finuge to first Kerry junior title in 22 years

Jamie Galvin points Finuge to victory over Knocknagoshel

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Returning Kilcummin crew leading the charge as Cliffords and Fossa await

Returning Kilcummin crew leading the charge as Cliffords and Fossa await

Kilcummin face the spectacular on Sunday. They face again the Clifford brothers and Fossa.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Hilda Breslin, Mícheál Naughton and Mary McAleese 20/2/2024

John Fogarty: The integration baton hasn’t been passed on. It’s been dropped

Mary McAleese’s successor as chairperson of the steering committee on integration has a job on their hands because so much more must be done.

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Uibh Laoire overcome gritty Rockchapel in Cork Premier IFC

Uibh Laoire overcome gritty Rockchapel in Cork Premier IFC

Putting together a well organised and efficient performance, the Inchigeela side laid the groundwork in the opening stages

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Keel comeback thwarts Churchill to claim Kerry Premier JFC title

S Watch and read: Keel comeback thwarts Churchill to claim Kerry Premier JFC title

Churchill were seemingly on the way to a historic win when they led 0-12 to 0-6 in the 47th minute

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork IAFC: Four goal Dromtarriffe shock Mitchelstown to reach quarter-finals

Cork IAFC: Four goal Dromtarriffe shock Mitchelstown to reach quarter-finals

Mitchelstown now meet Buttevant while Dromtarriffe will face Boherbue in the quarters

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork camogie round-up: Barrs, Sars, Blackrock and Courcey Rovers through to semis

Cork camogie round-up: Barrs, Sars, Blackrock and Courcey Rovers through to semis

Courcey Rovers were the first team to qualify for the SE Systems Cork senior camogie championship semi-finals after ousting last year’s runners-up St Catherine’s by a 13-point winning margin.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork PIFC: Fermoy snatch draw with Ballinora but potential scoreline error to be reviewed by County Board

Cork PIFC: Fermoy snatch draw with Ballinora but potential scoreline error to be reviewed by County Board

Referee Wayne King when shown the sequence of scoring and admitted after the game that he may have made an error and will be putting the issue into his report.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Kiskeam book place in Cork Premier IFC semis with win over Macroom

Kiskeam book place in Cork Premier IFC semis with win over Macroom

Kiskeam finished strong to secure last four spot while Macroom head to the quarter-finals.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Drama to the death as late penalty spares Bantry and consigns Glanmire to relegation play off

S Drama to the death as late penalty spares Bantry and consigns Glanmire to relegation play off

...And that doesn’t even begin to tell half the story of a game in which Glanmire were aggrieved at the foul count favouring their opponents

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Clare SHC round-up: Scariff and Inagh-Kilnamona soar into semi-finals

Scariff become the ninth different team to contest the penultimate stage in the last three seasons

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Naomh Abán beat Nemo to edge into knockouts and last eight clash with Rockchapel

Naomh Abán beat Nemo to edge into knockouts and last eight clash with Rockchapel

Winner‑takes‑all in Ballincollig and if it wasn’t pretty at times, it's job done for the Ballyvourney men in their quest to reach a third semi‑final on the trot

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

Rathmore power into Kerry Club SFC final past jaded Milltown-Castlemaine

Rathmore secured their place in a first senior club decider in 14 years

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Buttevant finish strong against Ilen Rovers to keep Cork IAFC dreams alive

Buttevant finish strong against Ilen Rovers to keep Cork IAFC dreams alive

The Avondhu side can now look forward to a Cork IAFC quarter final meeting against Mitchelstown.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Moycarkey/Borris stun Kiladangan, Thurles Sarsfields beat Borris-Ileigh in Tipp SHC quarters

S Watch and read: Moycarkey/Borris stun Kiladangan, Thurles Sarsfields beat Borris-Ileigh in Tipp SHC quarters

Moycarkey/Borris and Thurles Sarsfields secured their place in the last four with impressive wins at Semple Stadium on Saturday

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

AFL Rd 23 - Richmond v St Kilda

Ballincollig's Liam O’Connell extends St Kilda stay into 2027

O’Connell made his Premiership debut for the Saints in March 2025

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Cork IAFC: Gabriel Rangers triumph but stymied by results elsewhere

Cork IAFC: Gabriel Rangers triumph but stymied by results elsewhere

The Ballydehob club’s victory was overshadowed Dromtarriffe’s surprise 4-12 to 0-16 win over previously undefeated Mitchelstown - ending Gabriel’s hopes of making the knockout stages.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

For first time in seven years, Cork football's big three look vulnerable in group stage

For first time in seven years, Cork football's big three look vulnerable in group stage

County champions St Finbarr's should advance from the Cork Premier SFC group stage but the picture is more precarious for Nemo Rangers and Castlehaven

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Antrim v Clare - Bord Gáis Energy GAA Hurling Under 21 All-Ireland 'A' Championship Final

Galbally Pearses lose appeal over disallowed point in Tyrone SFC defeat to Trillick

The appeal hearing at Garvaghey ended with the Competitions Control Committee turning down the club’s case to have the result overturned.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

Kerry previews: Rathmore must now take the next step, Reliable Dr Crokes can edge Na Gaeil

Rathmore reached the semi-finals of the senior club championship, and the county championship, last year.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Greater squad depth gives Clon confidence ahead of Ballincollig test

Ballincollig's situation is perilous. Two defeats have left them needing a result to avoid the relegation play-off

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Rob Downey rocket helps St Nicks reach Cork Premier JFC quarters

Rob Downey rocket helps St Nicks reach Cork Premier JFC quarters

Knowing that only victory would do to progress, St Nicks showed stern character to pass the examination against Kilmacabea

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Five-goal Cobh power into Cork Premier JFC semi-finals

Five-goal Cobh power into Cork Premier JFC semi-finals

A relegation play-off against Na Piarsaigh awaits for Urhan

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Adare v Newcastle West - Limerick County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Limerick SFC: Adare out as knockout places confirmed in Limerick

With the final round of games played across Thursday and Friday, the quarter-final pairings and relegation semi-final matchups are now known.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

GAA club previews: Thurles Sarsfields can negotiate Borris-Ileigh challenge in Tipperary SHC quarters

GAA club previews: Thurles Sarsfields can negotiate Borris-Ileigh challenge in Tipperary SHC quarters

Elsewhere Holycross-Ballycahill remain the favourites to lift the Dan Breen Cup but they face an awkward clash with JK Brackens

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork football final round permutations: Castlehaven and Nemo Rangers close to the brink

Cork football final round permutations: Castlehaven and Nemo Rangers close to the brink

Across the five grades and 60 teams, only six successfully booked a knockout berth at the final whistle of Round 2. Of the remaining 54 teams, 47 of them are chasing progression and campaign extension this weekend

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork football Round 3 previews: Valley Rovers can deliver early elimination for Nemo Rangers

Cork football Round 3 previews: Valley Rovers can deliver early elimination for Nemo Rangers

Of the remaining 54 teams, 47 of them are chasing progression and campaign extension this weekend

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

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

Jimmy Lee steps away from Limerick, hits out at football board for lack of support

Lee’s three-year term as senior football manager concluded this season and he originally declared his interest in continuing.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier JFC: Inniscarra dig deep to seal knockout progression

Cork Premier JFC: Inniscarra dig deep to seal knockout progression

Muskerry side will now face Millstreet in the knockout stages.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Cian Lynch and John Kiely celebrate with the Liam MacCarthy Cup 20/7/2026

John Kiely to remain in charge of Limerick’s senior hurlers in 2027

Kiely, who replaced TJ Ryan in September 2016, brought the county to the 13th All-Ireland title in July, the sixth in his tenure.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Johnny Kelly 21/6/2026

Experimental puck-out rule could mean end of sweeper system, says Offaly manager Johnny Kelly

Three players from each team must remain between the 20m and 45m lines for puck-outs from that half of the field.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

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