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St Thomas’ beat Ballygunner on penalties after epic All-Ireland semi-final

St Thomas’ beat Ballygunner on penalties after epic All-Ireland semi-final

Evan Duggan scores decisive penalty as St Thomas’ advance to All-Ireland final

Sun Dec 17 2023 - 13:15
Lure of Cushendall still strong for Shane McNaughton in faraway New York

Lure of Cushendall still strong for Shane McNaughton in faraway New York

Actor/writer Shane McNaughton will take a break from rehearsals for the play Aristocrats in New York to catch his former club Cushendall’s All-Ireland semi-final with O’Loughlin Gaels

Sat Dec 16 2023 - 06:00
JP McManus’s cash injection will go straight to GAA’s grassroots

JP McManus’s cash injection will go straight to GAA’s grassroots

Other sports will be left envious wondering ‘why is it always the GAA?’

Thu Dec 14 2023 - 17:17
Fresh from Waterford title and midwifery duties, Ballymacarbry’s Aileen Wall gunning for All-Ireland glory

Fresh from Waterford title and midwifery duties, Ballymacarbry’s Aileen Wall gunning for All-Ireland glory

Ballymacarbry’s Aileen Wall gunning for All-Ireland senior club final glory in Croke Park as the Waterford club face Galway's Kilkerrin-Clonberne

Thu Dec 14 2023 - 06:00
Six All-Ireland club finals this weekend, three in camogie and trio of women’s football fixtures

Six All-Ireland club finals this weekend, three in camogie and trio of women’s football fixtures

Persistent argument regarding GAA fixture scheduling continues to generate heated debate

Thu Dec 14 2023 - 00:00
Laura Ward and Sarsfields fully focused on camogie final challenge

Laura Ward and Sarsfields fully focused on camogie final challenge

Loughrea Lake’s healing properties helps reigning All-Ireland club champions Sarsfields' captain recover in time for three-in-a-row bid against Dicksboro from Kilkenny

Wed Dec 13 2023 - 06:00
Eagerly anticipated Kilmacud Crokes vs Glen All-Ireland semi-final to be played in Newry

Eagerly anticipated Kilmacud Crokes vs Glen All-Ireland semi-final to be played in Newry

Castlehaven vs St Brigid’s to be played on the same day in Semple Stadium, Thurles

Tue Dec 12 2023 - 18:04
Larry Tompkins tips his hat to Cahalane clan and champions Castlehaven

Larry Tompkins tips his hat to Cahalane clan and champions Castlehaven

Three Cahalane brothers feature in Castlehaven's dramatic Munster penalty shoot-out win but former Cork great Larry Tompkins salutes 'collossus' Damien’s final heroics

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 18:58
Allianz League ticket prices increase for a second consecutive year

Allianz League ticket prices increase for a second consecutive year

Top flight matches in the 2024 league campaign will increase from a cost of €18 to €20

Mon Dec 11 2023 - 16:05
O’Loughlin Gaels stage late rally against Na Fianna to claim Leinster title

O’Loughlin Gaels stage late rally against Na Fianna to claim Leinster title

Mark Bergin shows ice in his veins to nail match-winning free from tricky position

Sun Dec 03 2023 - 13:23
Diarmuid Connolly: ‘I don’t miss playing, my body couldn’t do it now’

Diarmuid Connolly: ‘I don’t miss playing, my body couldn’t do it now’

‘I think I was a good team player, I found was if you worked your socks off you ended up getting on the end of those moves anyway’

Sat Dec 02 2023 - 06:00
Tight turnarounds on the cards again as GAA opts to retain double-header league football finals

Tight turnarounds on the cards again as GAA opts to retain double-header league football finals

Proposal to remove league finals failed to gain enough support

Thu Nov 30 2023 - 06:00
Kilmacud Crokes aim for same again as Naas look for new Leinster order

Kilmacud Crokes aim for same again as Naas look for new Leinster order

Kildare champions meet their Dublin counterparts for third consecutive year in Leinster club SFC

Thu Nov 30 2023 - 06:00
Big time finally beckons for Na Fianna hurlers at nearby Croke Park

Big time finally beckons for Na Fianna hurlers at nearby Croke Park

Dublin champions Na Fianna facing a big task as they contest their first provincial decider against Kilkenny standard-bearers O’Loughlin Gaels

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 06:00
Na Fianna blast ‘totally unacceptable’ fixture schedule with 12 players playing back-to-back semi-finals

Na Fianna blast ‘totally unacceptable’ fixture schedule with 12 players playing back-to-back semi-finals

Na Fianna approached the LGFA and Camogie Association to find a way out of the fixture jam, but a satisfactory resolution did not materialise

Wed Nov 29 2023 - 06:00
Scotstown pull off extra-time victory in epic Ulster semi-final against Trillick

Scotstown pull off extra-time victory in epic Ulster semi-final against Trillick

Conor McCarthy scores vital stoppage-time point to save Monaghan champions in normal time

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 17:32
GAA weekend previews: Thrilling senior club semi-finals in store in Munster, Leinster and Ulster

GAA weekend previews: Thrilling senior club semi-finals in store in Munster, Leinster and Ulster

Castlerea St Kevins face Monivea-Abbey in Connacht’s intermediate club football final

Sat Nov 25 2023 - 00:00
Waterford’s new senior football manager Paul Shankey hopes to bring some Meath magic to the Déise

Waterford’s new senior football manager Paul Shankey hopes to bring some Meath magic to the Déise

Former Meath player and 1999 All-Ireland winner admits managing Waterford footballers wasn’t on his radar, but was keen to grab the opportunity

Thu Nov 23 2023 - 06:00
GAA proposal to lock five counties out of hurling league may not make it to voting stage

GAA proposal to lock five counties out of hurling league may not make it to voting stage

Louth, Fermanagh, Longford and Cavan say they will vote against the proposal, while Leitrim hurling manager Olcan Conway labels it ‘a cost-cutting exercise’

Wed Nov 22 2023 - 19:00
End-of-season atmosphere marks the end of an era that never took off

End-of-season atmosphere marks the end of an era that never took off

Desperately wanting something to work not enough as Kenny era peters out

Wed Nov 22 2023 - 11:39
Stephen Kenny admits that new Ireland deal is unlikely

Stephen Kenny admits that new Ireland deal is unlikely

Ireland manager was speaking in the wake of 1-1 international friendly draw with New Zealand

Wed Nov 22 2023 - 08:19
Stephen O’Keeffe and Ballygunner taking nothing for granted

Stephen O’Keeffe and Ballygunner taking nothing for granted

Experienced goalkeeper Stephen O'Keeffe remains cautious despite Waterford kingpins being on the verge of a historic third Munster club title in a row

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 06:00
Naas bid to create history by qualifying for provincial deciders in both codes

Naas bid to create history by qualifying for provincial deciders in both codes

Croke Park will host a Leinster club finals double-header on Dec 2nd if Dublin champions Na Fianna overcome Naas in Sunday’s hurling semi-final

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 16:52
Netherlands 1 Ireland 0: How the Irish players rated in Amsterdam

Netherlands 1 Ireland 0: How the Irish players rated in Amsterdam

Gavin Bazunu holds rampant Dutch to just the one goal but too many in green failed to put stamp on proceedings

Sun Nov 19 2023 - 00:07
Netherlands 1 Ireland 0 - as it happened: Dutch delight as Weghorst books Euro 2024 slot

Netherlands 1 Ireland 0 - as it happened: Dutch delight as Weghorst books Euro 2024 slot

Follow all the action in Amsterdam as Stephen Kenny’s men look to pull off unlikely win

Sat Nov 18 2023 - 22:29
Mikey Johnston: ‘All the lads love Stephen Kenny. We would love to try to keep him here’

Mikey Johnston: ‘All the lads love Stephen Kenny. We would love to try to keep him here’

The winger has seen little action with Celtic so far this season but is determined to help Ireland finish their Euro campaign on a high against the Netherlands

Thu Nov 16 2023 - 23:00
Prendergast and Maher hoping to make final cut in style in Leinster camogie final

Prendergast and Maher hoping to make final cut in style in Leinster camogie final

A player from both Dicksboro and St Vincent’s will wear a camera in their jersey to capture the on-field action from the Leinster club camogie final in novel fashion

Thu Nov 16 2023 - 16:58
The challenge for Mohill is to try to advance to a first Connacht decider

The challenge for Mohill is to try to advance to a first Connacht decider

If Mohill are waiting for a breakthrough in Connacht, St Brigid’s are one of the most decorated clubs in the province

Wed Nov 15 2023 - 06:00
GAA applies for planning permission for training facility at Spawell

GAA applies for planning permission for training facility at Spawell

A site notice outlines plans for three additional floodlit pitches, an all-weather surface sprint training area and a car park

Wed Nov 15 2023 - 05:00
O’Loughlin Gaels knock out Carlow champions after unusual dismissal

O’Loughlin Gaels knock out Carlow champions after unusual dismissal

Mount Leinster Rangers played most of second half with 14 men after Diarmuid Byrne’s unusual dismissal

Sun Nov 12 2023 - 19:36
Crossmaglen’s Aaron Kernan: ‘There is a bigger picture, something more important than winning’

Crossmaglen’s Aaron Kernan: ‘There is a bigger picture, something more important than winning’

As he prepares to start yet another Ulster championship - which he has already won eight times - the 39-year-old wing back reflects on his career and the soul of a football club

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 00:01
‘Shock and ‘disgust’ at proposal that would exclude five counties from the National Hurling League

‘Shock and ‘disgust’ at proposal that would exclude five counties from the National Hurling League

Counties with too few clubs could be confined to the Lory Meagher Cup

Wed Nov 08 2023 - 21:12
Ger Brennan will begin Louth reign against Meath in tweaked O’Byrne Cup

Ger Brennan will begin Louth reign against Meath in tweaked O’Byrne Cup

The announcement of the O’Byrne Cup fixtures reveals Dublin will start football season away to Laois or Offaly

Wed Nov 08 2023 - 18:51
Aidan O’Mahony still putting his body on the line for a good cause

Aidan O’Mahony still putting his body on the line for a good cause

Former Kerry star Aidan O'Mahony set to run 200km as part of the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) initiative Try for CRY

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00
Tullamore player and official face proposed 96 and 48-week bans

Tullamore player and official face proposed 96 and 48-week bans

Ulster Council await report after referee and linesman assaulted in provincial club junior football quarter-final

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 21:33
Dublin SHC final: Na Fianna leave no room for doubt as they finally reach promised land

Dublin SHC final: Na Fianna leave no room for doubt as they finally reach promised land

Ballyboden St Enda’s beaten by a resounding 16 points as Na Fianna avoid misery of losing a third consecutive final

Sun Oct 29 2023 - 20:13
A first look at hurling’s new trial rules: more midfield rucks, fewer handpasses and no increase in high fielding

A first look at hurling’s new trial rules: more midfield rucks, fewer handpasses and no increase in high fielding

Two new rules were tested in Belfield this week, and they did not find favour with the UCD coach

Sat Oct 28 2023 - 06:00
Armagh footballer James Morgan on road to recovery and keen to make up for lost time

Armagh footballer James Morgan on road to recovery and keen to make up for lost time

Crossmaglen Rangers defender eager to be back on club and county duty by next January

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 06:00
Ulster GAA considering findings of review into allegations against former Derry manager Rory Gallagher

Ulster GAA considering findings of review into allegations against former Derry manager Rory Gallagher

Report to examine Ulster’s adult safeguarding policies was commissioned after allegations by Mr Gallagher’s ex-wife Nicola

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 18:27
Clodagh McGrath speaks out against ‘archaic’ rule mandating skorts in camogie

Clodagh McGrath speaks out against ‘archaic’ rule mandating skorts in camogie

‘Nobody wears a skort down in training, I don’t get it, I think it’s ridiculous’

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 06:00
‘There was never any stage when I questioned myself’ - Pauric Mahony at peace with retirement decision

‘There was never any stage when I questioned myself’ - Pauric Mahony at peace with retirement decision

Former Waterford captain called it a day in intercounty hurling last January despite being just 30

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 06:00
Leinster Council receive referee’s report after controversial Tullamore incident

Leinster Council receive referee’s report after controversial Tullamore incident

Referee Barry Tiernan was pushed to the ground from behind by a Tullamore footballer who had not played in the game

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 13:41
Shane Walsh says commotion over Kilmacud Crokes move affected his form for Galway

Shane Walsh says commotion over Kilmacud Crokes move affected his form for Galway

Goalscorer in Dublin SFC final admits it was hard to shield himself from outside chatter last season following transfer

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 06:00
GAA awaiting referee Barry Tiernan’s incident report after Leinster club SFC clash

GAA awaiting referee Barry Tiernan’s incident report after Leinster club SFC clash

Game between Tullamore and Summerhill marred by supporter coming on to field and pushing official to the ground

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 06:00
Johnny Doyle on county success at 45: ‘That’s as good a day as we’ve ever had’

Johnny Doyle on county success at 45: ‘That’s as good a day as we’ve ever had’

Former Kildare footballer was named man of the match for Allenwood, 27 years after his debut

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 20:21
Kildare SFC Final: Naas become first club in over 70 years to win three-in-a-row

Kildare SFC Final: Naas become first club in over 70 years to win three-in-a-row

Club cement status as powerhouse in the county after battling victory over Celbridge

Sun Oct 22 2023 - 20:21
A first look at GAA’s new trial rules: exciting kickouts and countless aerial midfield contests

A first look at GAA’s new trial rules: exciting kickouts and countless aerial midfield contests

Two football rules were tested in UCD’s win over DCU this week, making it an entertaining spectacle

Sat Oct 21 2023 - 06:00
‘He’s not retiring’ - Davy Fitzgerald keeps door open for Austin Gleeson to return to Waterford panel

‘He’s not retiring’ - Davy Fitzgerald keeps door open for Austin Gleeson to return to Waterford panel

‘Life is short, there is more to life than GAA and I realise that a lot more lately’

Thu Oct 19 2023 - 06:00
Dessie Dolan reappointed as Westmeath manager for second season

Dessie Dolan reappointed as Westmeath manager for second season

Gaelic games round-up: Justin McNulty continues to be linked with return to Laois football job

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 20:54
Kieran Kingston in favour of a  Liam MacCarthy format rejig

Kieran Kingston in favour of a Liam MacCarthy format rejig

Former Cork boss Kieran Kingston says it would make more sense to allocate preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final spots to competitive fourth-placed teams in Munster and Leinster

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 06:00
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