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Watch and Read: Watergrasshill come out on top in SAHC thriller to book semi-final
S Watch and Read: Watergrasshill come out on top in SAHC thriller to book semi-final
Let’s spare a thought for Ballinhassig’s Ger Collins who finished with a 1-16 tally but when they look back on this game, they will rue not having extra firepower among their forwards

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Naomh Abán end Éire Óg reign as Cork senior champions with narrow semi-final victory
Naomh Abán end Éire Óg reign as Cork senior champions with narrow semi-final victory
The sides were level, 0-6 apiece, early in the second half when Naomh Abán’s Lydia McDonagh fired home a swift 1-1. The eventual winners withstood a ferocious comeback to edge the result 1-7 to 0-9

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Holders Sars shocked by Kanturk in Cork Premier SHC cracker
S Watch and Read: Holders Sars shocked by Kanturk in Cork Premier SHC cracker
The fairytale journey for the Duhallow outfit goes on as they reach their first ever semi-final at this grade

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Amgen Irish Open 2026 - Day Three
Jim Gavin no longer in running for Galway football job
Galway hope to have a new senior football manager in place early next month

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Rathmore players celebrate with the trophy after the final whistle led by Dan Murphy 20/9/2026
Rathmore clinch second ever Kerry club title with victory over wasteful Dr Crokes
Three-in-a-row chasing Crokes finished with 13 wides, five short, and five goal opportunities not taken. They finished with just three scorers. Their finishing product was nothing short of dreadful

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Relief for Fr O'Neill's as they preserve top flight status with win over Douglas
S Watch and Read: Relief for Fr O'Neill's as they preserve top flight status with win over Douglas
Their greater scoring threat, including the ability of towering forward Jason Hankard to win his share of possession, while they also had strong contributions from county seniors Declan Dalton and Ger Millerick

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Hallissey delivers at the death as Mid Kerry edge out North Kerry
S Watch and read: Hallissey delivers at the death as Mid Kerry edge out North Kerry
When Darragh Lynch buried the ball in the back of the hosts’ net in the 48th minute, North Kerry, in their second senior campaign since Shannon Rangers and Feale Rangers came together, seemed set to drive on for a famous victory (1-15 to 2-8).

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Glen secure top flight semi-final for first time in five years with inspired win over Charleville
Glen secure top flight semi-final for first time in five years with inspired win over Charleville
It was a victory that looked likely once they struck for a pair of first-half goals, from Simon Kennefick and Patrick Horgan and reeled off eight unanswered points in a 12-minute period straddling half-time to lead by 2-14 to 0-11

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Aidan O’Mahony and his daughters Lilah and Lucia after the match 20/9/2026
Silverware will give Rathmore confidence, says delighted boss O’Mahony
The Kerry legend was relieved to see his side get over the line in the Kerry club decider.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

As it happened: Kanturk, Barrs, and Glen Rovers reach Cork Premier SHC semis
As it happened: Kanturk, Barrs, and Glen Rovers reach Cork Premier SHC semis
Fr O'Neill's will play Premier SHC next year after beating Douglas in the top tier relegation play-off

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Garrymore stun Crossmolina as Kobe McDonald plays final game before leaving for Australia
S Watch and read: Garrymore stun Crossmolina as Kobe McDonald plays final game before leaving for Australia
Garrymore scored the final three points on Saturday night to secure a famous home win.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Sportsfile Best of 2015
The GAA can build Croke Park. So why not build houses? South Kerry’s radical solution
Falling school numbers, soaring house prices and rural depopulation are forcing clubs to rethink how Gaelic games survive

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Goals galore as Dungourney pip Aghabullogue in Cork Premier IHC thriller
S Watch and read: Goals galore as Dungourney pip Aghabullogue in Cork Premier IHC thriller
The east Cork side led by eight points early in the second half of normal time, the concession of three goals left them facing elimination as Aghabullogue roared back.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Sport Top Picks
Clare v Down - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1
Clare SFC: Kildysart bridge 39-year gap, Miltown go extra mile
It was a compelling opening day of the Clare SFC quarter-final weekend

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork IAHC: Mark Keane plays part as Ballygiblin secure safety with win over Russell Rovers 
Cork IAHC: Mark Keane plays part as Ballygiblin secure safety with win over Russell Rovers 
Joy and relief for the Ballygiblin faithful following this Co-Op Superstores IAHC relegation playoff at Rathcormac on Saturday.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork IAHC: Aghada survive remarkable Mallow fightback in six-goal thriller
Cork IAHC: Aghada survive remarkable Mallow fightback in six-goal thriller
Next up for Aghada is a clash with Sars in the semi-final, with Midleton facing Bandon on the other side of the draw.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier IHC: Lisgoold turn it round to send Bishopstown down again
Cork Premier IHC: Lisgoold turn it round to send Bishopstown down again
A 14-point second-half swing saw Bishopstown suffer their third relegation in a row.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Rampant Carrigaline hit 0-32 against Cloyne to reach Cork Premier IHC semis
S Watch and read: Rampant Carrigaline hit 0-32 against Cloyne to reach Cork Premier IHC semis
The loss of centre-back Nathan Coleman to a late red card following a scuffle could have semi-final ramifications for Carrigaline

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Late Eugene O'Leary goal preserves Ballyhea's Cork SAHC status
Late Eugene O'Leary goal preserves Ballyhea's Cork SAHC status
Fermoy have been relegated to the Premier IHC

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Second-half fightback sees West Kerry overcome St Brendan's
S Watch and read: Second-half fightback sees West Kerry overcome St Brendan's
The 2026 Kerry SFC kicked off in Paddy Kennedy Park, Annascaul on Saturday afternoon

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Ballinora retain senior status as Glen Rovers condemned to camogie relegation
Ballinora retain senior status as Glen Rovers condemned to camogie relegation
Rachel Murphy starred for the winners as she hit 1-7 over the hour

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Loughrea v Slaughtneil - AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final
Loughrea remain on course for third consecutive Galway title but St Thomas' knocked out
All four of last year’s semi-finalists have to go through the preliminary quarter-finals this year in Galway

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

2026 ZuCar Golden Boot and Golden Glove award presentations
Mary Ellen Bolger: All-Ireland final experience will make Kerry stronger
Though Kerry lost to Galway in the All-Ireland decider, the Kingdom goalkeeper said that overall, it was 'not the worst year'

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Dingle v Dr Crokes - Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final
Will Kerry burnout force a fixtures reckoning?
The Cliffords’ long year may provide further context to convince Kerry clubs a rationalisation is required.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

The Late Late Show new season
Jordan Flynn: Mayo are ‘milking it for everything we can'
Mayo manager Andy Moran said the door remained open for Kobe McDonald to make a return in the future

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Task is the same as 2025 but Barrs hurlers have evolved
Task is the same as 2025 but Barrs hurlers have evolved
The venue, opposition, and stage of championship are unchanged from this time last year. There’s even the same uncertainty hanging over the fitness of Brian Hayes.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Dual drive carrying Kanturk on the long haul
Dual drive carrying Kanturk on the long haul
Dual senior status - membership held by just four Cork clubs - was not sating. They want more.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Cork hurling previews: Can Kanturk fell the champions? Can Charleville cope without Fitzgibbon?
S Cork hurling previews: Can Kanturk fell the champions? Can Charleville cope without Fitzgibbon?
Another week of Cork hurling with plenty in store...including the fates of Fermoy, Bishopstown and Russell Rovers among others

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Luke O'Farrell double fires Midleton into Cork IAHC semi-finals
Luke O'Farrell double fires Midleton into Cork IAHC semi-finals
Next up for Midleton is a semi-final clash with Sars

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Carrigtwohill edge Na Piarsaigh on penalties after Cork SAHC quarter-final epic
Carrigtwohill edge Na Piarsaigh on penalties after Cork SAHC quarter-final epic
Carrigtwohill battled back in normal time and extra time before winning 3-2 on penalties

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Seven standing — guide to the Cork Premier SHC contenders
S Seven standing — guide to the Cork Premier SHC contenders
Ahead of expectations or below par? Running the rule over the Cork Premier SHC last seven.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Limerick v Waterford - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4
Experimental hand-pass rules come up 'very short' of addressing throwing, insists former Tipp star O'Donovan
The All-Ireland-winning Tipperary defender has long canvassed for the GAA to tackle illegal hand-passing in the game.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

McLoughlin eager to add another Kanturk scalp as Sarsfields await
McLoughlin eager to add another Kanturk scalp as Sarsfields await
Johnny Crowley's Sars outfit stand in the way of this Kanturk side, who will no doubt have designs on reaching a first-ever Premier Senior semi-final.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

No Darragh Fitzgibbon, but Charleville will 'bring the fight' to Glen Rovers
No Darragh Fitzgibbon, but Charleville will 'bring the fight' to Glen Rovers
Charleville manager Dominic Foley says this group of players has earned the club respect.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Austin Gleeson 2/7/2024
Waterford legend Austin Gleeson admits regrets as he confirms intercounty retirement
"I’m fully done now," the 31-year-old says.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Musco Hurling Development Committee (HDC) Club Starter Pack Launch
GAA and GPA relationship deteriorates in wake of McAleese integration exit
Comments from the players' chief Tom Parsons have stung. 

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Na Piarsaigh beat Ballybrown to clinch Limerick semi-final spot
Na Piarsaigh beat Ballybrown to clinch Limerick semi-final spot
A late Shane Dowling save was crucial in halting Ballybrown.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Kilmallock v Patrickswell - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Limerick club hurling round-up: Adare through to quarter-finals at Patrickswell's expense
The Well got the win they needed but Garryspillane’s failure to upset Mungret St Paul’s meant they missed out on the head-to-head rule

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

The Gaelic Football Show: Seminal Clifford, hurling v football, and where's the data?
S The Gaelic Football Show: Seminal Clifford, hurling v football, and where's the data?
Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan take stock of the week's football.

 Listen | Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

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Kerry v Mayo - Allianz Football League Division 1
Controversy as North Kerry snatch late win over East Kerry in minor decider 
North Kerry edged East Kerry by a single point to win their first minor title since 2022.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Andy Moran celebrates with fans after the match 26/7/2026
Andy Moran's All-Ireland-winning Mayo management team back for Sam Maguire defence
Paddy Tally, Colm Boyle and Keith Higgins, who doubled up as U20 manager this year, will again assist Moran in 2027.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

2026 Beko Club Champion application deadline
Meath great calls for 'GAA 15' warm up to be implemented more due to cruciate curse
Stud selection and pitch surfaces are consistently trotted out as potential contributory factors to ACL injuries though Giles had his own unique take

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

'Rules of fair play not applied': 'huge disappointment' for Ballinora as Fermoy awarded victory
'Rules of fair play not applied': 'huge disappointment' for Ballinora as Fermoy awarded victory
The controversy arose from a scoring error in referee Wayne King’s report. 

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Heavier sliotar would remove need for rule changes, argues Adrian Ronan
Heavier sliotar would remove need for rule changes, argues Adrian Ronan
Former Kilkenny attacker Ronan reckons many of the game's issues would be solved by a heavier ball.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Limerick SHC: Doon and Patrickswell among big guns in exit danger
Limerick SHC: Doon and Patrickswell among big guns in exit danger
Two of Doon, Monaleen, Ballybrown, Ahane look set to miss out on the top six, while roll of honours Patrickswell look likely to miss the knockouts for a second season on the bounce.

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Oisín Mullin 19/2/2022
Would James Horan have played Oisin Mullin in the All-Ireland final? 'Absolutely'
Speaking on the Irish Examiner’s Gaelic football show, Horan was asked what he would have done in a similar situation. It emerged last month that Mayo approached the Australian club to see if he could return for the decider against Kerry

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

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