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Kevin McStay 30/9/2026
Kevin McStay on Gaelic football rule trials: 'I think five or six will get through'
The EAG will trial several changes at the upcoming Ryan Cup (Division 1) HEC League. McStay is chair of the group that includes David Coldrick, Conor McManus, Maurice Fitzgerald, John Tobin, Johnny Bradley, Pat Doherty and Séamus Kenny

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why are we looking at more Gaelic football rule changes?
Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why are we looking at more Gaelic football rule changes?
On this week’s episode of Arena, a podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan reports from Croke Park where the Expert Advisory Group held a media briefing about the upcoming rule trials.

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Former Cork footballer Paudie Kissane departs role as Douglas coach
Former Cork footballer Paudie Kissane departs role as Douglas coach
Douglas failed to progress from their McCarthy Insurance Group Premier SFC group in 2025 and also this season.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Frewen Cup: Hammies edge seven-goal extra-time thriller against Coachford
Frewen Cup: Hammies edge seven-goal extra-time thriller against Coachford
With howling wind, downpours of rain and glorious sunshine all prevalent at times, Hammies came good down the stretch to topple this Coachford side

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Frewen Cup: Killorglin far too strong for young Rochestown side 
Frewen Cup: Killorglin far too strong for young Rochestown side 
Intermediate School Killorglin will face Tralee CBS is the quarter-finals

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Louth v Cork - Allianz Football League Division 2
'We'll go to win every game we play' says Cork's Séan Meehan ahead of top-flight tilt
John Cleary’s charges rejoin the spring elite at a time when the quality gap between the first and second divisions appears to have narrowed.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Historic Mayo All-Ireland inspires host of authors to record success to print
Their supporters will be spoiled for choice with at least five books published to commemorate their historic win over Kerry in July.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Dublin v Galway - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final
Galway pull a rabbit from the hat — just in time too
The Galway County Board has set a soft target of October 10 for the appointment of Pádraic Joyce's successor, with Éamonn Fitzmaurice understood to be in advanced talks about the role

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Inagh-Kilnamona v Eire Og - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Club supports in Clare now able to attend both SHC and LGFA deciders
The county senior hurling final between Inagh-Kilnamona and Kilmaley was due to take place in Ennis’ Zimmer-Biomet Páirc Chíosóg with the same 3.30pm start as the Fergus Rovers-Kilmurry Ibrickane ladies senior football decider. 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Watch: Glen Rovers' Adam Lynch on Hoggie's influence, playing with the Downeys, and Midleton test
Watch: Glen Rovers' Adam Lynch on Hoggie's influence, playing with the Downeys, and Midleton test
The Blackpool side are back in the final four for the first time in five years. 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Eamonn Fitzmaurice 26/7/2026
Galway close in on capture of Éamonn Fitzmaurice as new football manager
All-Ireland winning Kerry player and manager had little intention of returning to the inter-county fold. Then Galway chair Paul Bellew came calling with an intriguing proposal.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Nemo know-how in Cork, knockout hurling in Clare, Limerick and Tipp
S The Replay with Seánie McGrath: Nemo know-how in Cork, knockout hurling in Clare, Limerick and Tipp
All-Ireland winner, John Hayes and Eoghan Cormican, Irish Examiner GAA writer join Seánie to analyse the game tape after a hectic weekend. 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Galway v Kerry - LGFA TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
LGFA announce details of 2027 Master Fixtures Plan
The All-Ireland Championships will conclude at Croke Park on Sunday, August 1, with all three finals (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) fixed for Croke Park.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

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Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Mayo and Kerry eye €400,000 each from London challenge match
Tickets for the game, which is not expected to be a 15-a-side affair, are set to go on sale next week. Both counties are expected to send strong squads

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Watch: Ben Cunningham on Kanturk challenge, Brian Hayes impact and title hopes
Watch: Ben Cunningham on Kanturk challenge, Brian Hayes impact and title hopes
The Blues marksman is preparing for another Cork Premier SHC semi-final this weekend. 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Armagh v Monaghan - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final
Armagh All-Ireland winner Grugan retires from inter-county football
The Ballymacnab man joined the squad in 2011. 

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Doon v Na Piarsaigh - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Darragh O'Donovan hopes new rules don't take physicality out of hurling
The Doon man is looking forward to seeing the changes in operation and trusts they don’t turn out to be attempts to fix what isn’t broken.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Inagh-Kilnamona v Eire Og - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Aidan McCarthy hoping for Clare return in 2027
McCarthy was not involved with the Clare hurlers in 2026. He hopes that will change next year. For now, he's concentrating on winning a Clare SHC title with Inagh-Kilnamona

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Galway v Cork - Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final
Cork stars dominate camogie All-Star nominations
The newly crowned champions supply 14 of the 36-player list

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier 1 MHC final: Quill's late levellers earn Blackrock replay against Midleton
Cork Premier 1 MHC final: Quill's late levellers earn Blackrock replay against Midleton
Blackrock recovered from five points down with Michael Quill's scores earning them a replay

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Cork Premier 2 MHC final: Killeagh denied late on as Barrs force replay
Cork Premier 2 MHC final: Killeagh denied late on as Barrs force replay
An injury time goal by Cork minor Liam O'Regan and a point from Alex O'Herlihy got the Barrs level

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

PwC GAA/GPA All-Star Awards 2025
Team holiday leaves several Kerry nominees facing All-Stars ceremony absence
Kerry players are due to fly to Florida on October 27, three days before the All-Stars gala at the RDS

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Watch: 'We just keep going' - Lorcán McLoughlin on Kanturk's fight on two fronts
Watch: 'We just keep going' - Lorcán McLoughlin on Kanturk's fight on two fronts
The former Cork star is preparing for a historic Premier Senior hurling semi-final against the Barrs this weekend.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Shane O'Donnell confirms hurling retirement: 'I just think it is time to move on'
Shane O'Donnell confirms hurling retirement: 'I just think it is time to move on'
The Clare legend reflected on today's championship exit as well as his glittering career, as he tells Maurice Brosnan 'it's time to move on'.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

'A great opportunity for us to have a cut' — McGrath and Doon relishing Na Piarsaigh duel
'A great opportunity for us to have a cut' — McGrath and Doon relishing Na Piarsaigh duel
The new Wexford manager is readying himself for the official inter-county training start on November 20 but he is mindful his commitment to Doon is more pressing.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: St Finbarrs move up through the gears to swat Carbery aside
S Watch and read: St Finbarrs move up through the gears to swat Carbery aside
Leading by 0-12 to 0-8 at half-time after playing against the breeze, the Barrs set about locking down the victory on the restart. They will take a lot of momentum into a semi-final with Clonakilty.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Cork Senior Camogie: Barrs remain on track for third consecutive title, Rockies stun Courceys to book decider
Cork Senior Camogie: Barrs remain on track for third consecutive title, Rockies stun Courceys to book decider
The Rockies, intermediate champions of 2023, pulled off a stunning semi-final victory over their more fancied opponents, with Jess Murphy’s 55th minute goal the crucial score

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Darragh Corcoran 18/8/2026
S Watch and read: Ballyhale Shamrocks made to work hard for win over Glenmore
Thomastown, Tullaroan and Bennettsbridge will make up the final four with the defending champions. 

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Have Nemo Rangers timed their run to perfection. Again?
S Have Nemo Rangers timed their run to perfection. Again?
The returning Bryan Hayes terrorised Castlehaven and helped stave off a ferocious late challenge from the west Cork men in Clonakilty

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Relegation replay: After 80 minutes, no separating rivals Kildorrery and Glanworth
Relegation replay: After 80 minutes, no separating rivals Kildorrery and Glanworth
Glanworth probably felt they left the game behind them in normal time where some crucial turnovers proved to be their downfall

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Ben Twomey shines as Fermoy pip Rockchapel to Premier IFC semi-final place
S Ben Twomey shines as Fermoy pip Rockchapel to Premier IFC semi-final place
On the recent controversy involving Fermoy and Ballinora, Dolan did not wish to comment, other than to say, 'Fermoy have massive admiration for Ballinora and what happened was a technical issue.'

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Humbling first half hurts Adare as Doon power on to 10th straight SHC semi-final
S Watch and Read: Humbling first half hurts Adare as Doon power on to 10th straight SHC semi-final
In a repeat of last year’s final and the season before, Doon expectedly secured a date with champions Na Piarsaigh who had already made the last four for a similar amount of time

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Kanturk story moves on to semi-final with defeat of Kilshannig
S Kanturk story moves on to semi-final with defeat of Kilshannig
The eventual winners were 2-15 to 0-8 clear, but the large attendance in Kilbrin would not be starved of a twist

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Watch and Read: Six-goal Naomh Abán sweep Macroom aside to book Cork Premier IFC semi-final
S Watch and Read: Six-goal Naomh Abán sweep Macroom aside to book Cork Premier IFC semi-final
A hotly tipped Iveleary side await them in the semis

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Late Lorcan Lyons point sends Monaleen into Limerick SHC semi-finals
Late Lorcan Lyons point sends Monaleen into Limerick SHC semi-finals
Mungret St Paul’s couldn’t build on their fine first-half which they won 1-12 to 0-7 and converted just five second-half points as a Monaleen attack that had been dormant erupted

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Inagh-Kilnamona v Eire Og - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Clare SHC: Holders Éire Óg comprehensively bested by Inagh-Kilnamona in semi-final
13 points from the terrific Aidan McCarthy paved the way for their victory. The 2024 All-Ireland winner was outstanding all over, nailing frees, creating a goal and back protecting their goal in the final minutes

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

St Nicks and the Glen dovetailing nicely: 'the momentum across the whole club is fantastic'
St Nicks and the Glen dovetailing nicely: 'the momentum across the whole club is fantastic'
However, the physicality of their quarter-final bout with Kinsale will set them up well

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

'The two of them were superb' - Robbie O’Dwyer hails young Nemo duo's impact
'The two of them were superb' - Robbie O’Dwyer hails young Nemo duo's impact
The city side booked their place in the final four on Sunday. 

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Moycarkey Borris leave it late to book first Tipp senior final since 1984
They meet Thurles Sarsfields in the final after their win on Saturday

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Clare SHC: St Joseph’s Doora Barefield retain senior status with a seven-point triumph over O'Callaghans Mills
Clare SHC: St Joseph’s Doora Barefield retain senior status with a seven-point triumph over O'Callaghans Mills
A remarkable burst in the final quarter saw them stretch clear of O’Callaghan’s Mills. Jacob Loughnane’s late goal from a free was too little, too late

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn v Salthill-Knocknacarra - Galway County Senior Club Football Championship Final
Maigh Cuilinn ease one step closer to retaining Galway title 
Corofin, Salthill-Knocknacarra and Annaghdown join the champions in the semi-finals

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

As it happened: Nemo Rangers beat Castlehaven and club GAA minute-by-minute updates
As it happened: Nemo Rangers beat Castlehaven and club GAA minute-by-minute updates
There's knockout action with football quarter-finals in Cork, hurling in Limerick, Clare, Kilkenny.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Cork's Rob Downey nets critical goal as St Nicks surge past Kinsale and into county semi-final
Cork's Rob Downey nets critical goal as St Nicks surge past Kinsale and into county semi-final
The Blackpool boys came from eight points down to reel in Kinsale in a fiery Cork Premier JFC quarter final on Saturday. 

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Four-goal Ballincollig bounce back to see off St Michael's
S Four-goal Ballincollig bounce back to see off St Michael's
“I think we showed what we are about today,” said manager Aidan Kelleher.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Clonakilty edge Newcestown to clinch final-four spot
S Watch and read: Clonakilty edge Newcestown to clinch final-four spot
The Brewery Town side will face St Finbarr’s or Carbery in the semi-finals after this heroic second-half display.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Watch and read: Kilmaley surge to first Clare SHC final in 22 years
Watch and read: Kilmaley surge to first Clare SHC final in 22 years
Their reward is a derby final against either holders Éire Óg or Inagh-Kilnamona in a fortnight’s time.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

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