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'It's the same players from junior all the way up to senior' — Allen salutes rise of Uibh Laoire's rocket men

'It's the same players from junior all the way up to senior' — Allen salutes rise of Uibh Laoire's rocket men

'We approached it as another game and there were no sideshows around the razzmatazz in the lead up to it.'

Uibh Laoire go goal-crazy to seal Cork PIFC title and senior status for the first time

Uibh Laoire go goal-crazy to seal Cork PIFC title and senior status for the first time

Diarmuid Ó Mathúnas go the extra mile to see off Whitechurch for famous scalp

Diarmuid Ó Mathúnas go the extra mile to see off Whitechurch for famous scalp

Tipperary v Clare - Allianz GAA NHL Division 1 Round 3

Kerry's Cillard make history with first Munster club win

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Bandon survive nerve-shredding finale to clinch Cork IAHC crown as Aghada fall just short

Bandon survive nerve-shredding finale to clinch Cork IAHC crown as Aghada fall just short

The silverware was to pass under the Viaduct, but not without a some nervy moments down the stretch at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Ger Manley 9/8/2026

Ger Manley steps down as Cork camogie boss

Manley led the Rebel County to two All-Ireland titles.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Impressive Douglas honour the late Johnny Grimes as they move step closer to Junior football title target

Impressive Douglas honour the late Johnny Grimes as they move step closer to Junior football title target

Carrigaline will be disappointed with their efforts at Shanbally. They barely laid a glove on Douglas for 45 minutes, trailing 1-7 to 0-2 at the break, and only adding another point by the three quarter stage.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Templenoe stage raging fightback to send Spa down in Kerry relegation decider

Templenoe stage raging fightback to send Spa down in Kerry relegation decider

On the resumption, Templenoe were simply a team transformed. Thundering into the fray all over the pitch, they completely changed the contest’s momentum

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Clinical Kilshannig book Munster semi-final spot

Clinical Kilshannig book Munster semi-final spot

The Cork outfit had too much for St Declan's on Saturday.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Kobe McDonald in action with Dylan Casey 26/7/2026

Maurice Brosnan: All-Star selection needs to look beyond scores, stats and assists

Maurice Brosnan examines the limits of statistics, the importance of defensive work and possible ways to improve the process

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Cardiac kids Carrigtwohill eager for final frenzy

Cardiac kids Carrigtwohill eager for final frenzy

Carrigtwohill face Erin's Own on Sunday in the Cork SAHC final, their first appearance in a county decider since 2011

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Seánie McGrath: Erin's Own look the part but Carrigtwohill keep defying the odds

S Seánie McGrath: Erin's Own look the part but Carrigtwohill keep defying the odds

Carrigtwohill’s resilience, Erin’s Own’s revival and the growing influence of outside coaches headline a busy weekend of Cork club hurling

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Daniel Goulding: 'It's funny, a lot of our 2010 Cork team are still playing'

Daniel Goulding: 'It's funny, a lot of our 2010 Cork team are still playing'

At 40, Cork All-Ireland winner Daniel Goulding is still offering plenty to Eire Óg's bid to return to the top tier of football in the county

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

Watch and read: Kilmurry power past Buttevant to claim third Cork title in five seasons

S Watch and read: Kilmurry power past Buttevant to claim third Cork title in five seasons

Kilmurry added the IAFC title to the JAFC and Premier JFC titles won in 2022 and ’24 respectively

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Gearoid Hegarty celebrates after the match 5/7/2026

Gearóid Hegarty Q&A: Limerick star wins second hurler of the year award

Hegarty has been named hurler of the year for a second time, adding to his 2020 award

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

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

Ryan O'Donoghue Q&A: Mayo forward named footballer of the year

'It's an unbelievable feeling. It's something I've dreamt of all my life'

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

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

Limerick claim nine hurling All-Stars, Galway pick up three

There are seven first-time winners in the 15 that were announced at the gala event in the RDS on Friday night

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

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PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards 2026

In pictures: All the glitz and glamour at the 2026 All-Star Awards

The RDS is hosting the event, with the GAA's top footballers and hurlers being honoured.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Dublin v Kilkenny - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

Kilkenny legend TJ Reid retires from inter-county hurling

Reid said the decision to retire was 'not easy, but I leave with immense pride and no regrets'

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

'We'll fly the flag as high as we can for the GAA side of the house': Bandon keen to deliver IAHC crown

'We'll fly the flag as high as we can for the GAA side of the house': Bandon keen to deliver IAHC crown

Joe Burke's hurlers have another shot at Cork IAHC glory at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday and aim to make the most of it.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

County final talking points: Bouncing back, impressing Cork selectors and dual demands

County final talking points: Bouncing back, impressing Cork selectors and dual demands

Bandon and Uibh Laoire are on the big stage after losing 12 months ago but the stats show how hard it is to pull off a victory

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Ger Brennan 29/10/2026

Ger Brennan: Trial football rules 'scare the crap out of me'

Meanwhile, on plans for 2027, Brennan, who handed competitive game time to 60 different players this year, said he's already identified 50 possible newcomers

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

All-Ireland champions Mayo unveil new home jersey alongside renewal of long-standing partnerships

All-Ireland champions Mayo unveil new home jersey alongside renewal of long-standing partnerships

The new jersey will be available from October 30th in all Intersport Elverys stores nationwide and online at www.elverys.ie

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Sara Murphy 15/12/2024

Murphy and Clanmaurice looking to make more miracles happen

On Sunday, the Kerry club play Gailltír in a Munster semi-final in Ballygunner and have their eyes on breaking some more glass ceilings

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Kerry v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 1

Fitzmaurice and Galway to face Kerry in 2027 league opener

Meanwhile, the Cork footballers are at home to Meath and the hurlers head to Tipperary in Round 1

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Consistency is Kilmurry's hallmark as they chase a third county title in five seasons

Consistency is Kilmurry's hallmark as they chase a third county title in five seasons

Mid Cork side have also landed the Munster junior crown, and an U21 trophy, since their breakthrough in 2022

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

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

Surprise package Kildimo Pallaskenry look to complete set against Fr Casey’s

Nobody, surely, would have called this progress when they were inched out by neighbours Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan in the opening round

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Conor Hanlon: Football-mad household, injury woe and Buttevant's next step

Conor Hanlon: Football-mad household, injury woe and Buttevant's next step

Conor Hanlon is Buttevant’s 23-year-old full-forward. David is his 21-year-old younger brother and Buttevant centre-forward. Joey is their dad and their club manager.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Leixlip named champions as Naas fail to fulfill final fixture

Leixlip named champions as Naas fail to fulfill final fixture

It is the final chapter in what has become a chaotic saga surrounding the county final

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

'It's all about mindset' — Roarty reveals how AFL move developed as he settles in Down Under

'It's all about mindset' — Roarty reveals how AFL move developed as he settles in Down Under

The 2025 Young Footballer of the Year joined Melbourne giants Collingwood as a Category B rookie, rapidly following another of the game's hottest young talents, Kobe McDonald, into Aussie Rules.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

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

All-Ireland champions Mayo scoop six All-Stars as 11 players win first award

The All-Ireland champions lead the way in a 15 that features representatives from eight different counties.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Reflecting on how the 2026 All-Stars were selected

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Reflecting on how the 2026 All-Stars were selected

On this week’s Arena, a weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by OffTheBall’s Tommy Rooney to discuss the 2026 PwC All-Stars.

Listen | Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Kanturk's dual operators have one more summit to climb

Kanturk's dual operators have one more summit to climb

Kanturk face Éire Óg in the Cork SAFC final seeking to join the tiny group of clubs operating at Premier Senior level in both football and hurling

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: analysing Nemo Rangers' superb win over St Finbarr's in Cork

S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: analysing Nemo Rangers' superb win over St Finbarr's in Cork

Former Cork star, Podsie O'Mahony and Therese O'Callaghan join Seánie McGrath to reflect on the Cork showpiece at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Dalo's Hurling Show: TJ Reid’s future, experimental rules, potential fairytale in Galway

S Dalo's Hurling Show: TJ Reid’s future, experimental rules, potential fairytale in Galway

On this week's episode of Dalo's Hurling Show, Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers discuss TJ Reid's future with Kilkenny, hurling's experimental rules, Friday night's All-Stars, and a possible fairytale in Galway

Listen | Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Garveys Tralee Warriors v Ballincollig - Dominos MSL National Cup Final

Ballincollig basketball coach Ciarán O'Sullivan to join Fitzmaurice's Galway football management team

The coach of the year, whose former basketball international wife Claire Rockall is from Galway, has been courted by a number of inter-county set-ups

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

An Ghaeltacht v Sallins - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Semi-Final

Reigning champions An Ghaeltacht withdraw from West Kerry SFC amid fixtures row

An Ghaeltacht chairperson Dara Ó Cinnéide said the club 'did not wish to participate in a competition that wasn't being shown due respect'

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

The boy brought Sam home to Belmullet

The boy brought Sam home to Belmullet

From Ballyhaunis to Belmullet, Mayo’s All-Ireland heroes returned to their clubs and communities to scenes of extraordinary joy. These were more than homecomings: they were moments of remembrance, pride and the fulfilment of dreams.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

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

Mayo's Jack Carney admits 'impostor syndrome' over footballer of the year nomination

Carney said players from rural areas like Achill and Belmullet have to earn everything 'twofold'

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

GAA Special Congress 2025

James Horan: Gaelic football teams ruling out attacking options before trying them

Horan also explained how important researching the tendencies of a referee can be in a big game.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: The changing way our games are covered, what is footballing nous?

S The Gaelic Football Show: The changing way our games are covered, what is footballing nous?

Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan discuss how county finals show the way our games are now covered.

Listen | Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Donnacha McHugh and Darren Quinn 25/10/2026

McHugh on skipping Mayo's trip to Chicago: 'No real deep story to it, we just chose not to go'

Five Mitchels players were members of Andy Moran’s squad that won the All-Ireland in July. The week before the county final, they had a choice to make. The county squad were travelling to Chicago. Garrymore’s Mayo contingent were going.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

John Wigginton Barrett in action against Mark Cronin 25/10/2026

'It almost felt like a famine for us': Mark Cronin hails Nemo's character to end losing final run

This Nemo group was responsible for the club’s first ever back-to-back county final defeats. This Nemo group was responsible for the club’s first ever three-in-a-row of county final defeats. Unwanted history was theirs.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Tony Brosnan celebrates after the game 25/10/2026

Tony Brosnan on Dr Crokes' Kerry SFC final win: 'It’s the sweetest day that I’ve had on a football field'

With his body released from the shackles of pain, the captain kicked seven points as his side saw off Kenmare Shamrocks in the Kerry County SFC final.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

'A brilliant feeling': David Clifford and McKvr launch boot for young players

'A brilliant feeling': David Clifford and McKvr launch boot for young players

The boot launches as part of McKvr's 'Kick Like Clifford' campaign, fronted by David himself

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5

National Hurling League Division 1A final could still be rescheduled for Ryder Cup week

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) have floated the possibility of an interprovincial hurling game in Limerick the week of the Ryder Cup, which celebrates 100 years in 2027. Next year also marks the 100-year anniversary of the first Railway Cup.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Kilmallock v Na Piarsaigh - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Shane O’Brien: 'It's what's brilliant about a town like Kilmallock. It's hurling mad'

After edging out Na Piarsaigh on Sunday, O’Brien lifted the John Daly Cup with his uncle Paudie, who came off the bench, and older brother Dylan.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Colm Boyle completes dream year: 'It is nuts. For a long time, nothing happened for me'

Colm Boyle completes dream year: 'It is nuts. For a long time, nothing happened for me'

Davitts beat Ballinrobe 0-23 to 0-17 to secure the Sweeney Cup in the Mayo Intermediate final on Sunday. For Mayo coach Boyle, it caps a remarkable year that saw him on the sideline as they won the All-Ireland final last July.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

2026 AFL Grand Final - Fremantle v Brisbane

Tyrone All-Ireland winner Conor McKenna signs new two-year deal with Brisbane Lions

McKenna, 30, joined the Lions in late 2022 having returned to Ireland for two years following six seasons with Essendon.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Oisin O'Rorke celebrates with his team mates 24/10/2026

Cork influence helps Kilmacud Crokes clinch Dublin title

Cuala were denied a double in the capital on Saturday night.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

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