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Dublin braced for tough test at fortress Ballybofey

Dublin braced for tough test at fortress Ballybofey

Since their breakthrough All-Ireland win in 2011 Dublin have failed to win in Donegal

Thu Jan 30 2025 - 06:00
TG4 to stream Cork v Limerick league clash on Saturday after GAA give green light

TG4 to stream Cork v Limerick league clash on Saturday after GAA give green light

Dates confirmed for postponed first round fixtures

Wed Jan 29 2025 - 13:02
Clare and Cork to open Munster hurling championship in repeat of All-Ireland final

Clare and Cork to open Munster hurling championship in repeat of All-Ireland final

Tipperary will host Limerick in the other round one fixture on Sunday, April 20th

Wed Jan 29 2025 - 12:47
Sigerson Cup: UCD and TU Dublin through to the semi-finals

Sigerson Cup: UCD and TU Dublin through to the semi-finals

John Divilly’s UCD were comprehensive 5-18 to 1-4 winners over MTU Kerry at Belfield

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 21:37
TG4 seek to stream Cork v Limerick hurling league clash on Saturday

TG4 seek to stream Cork v Limerick hurling league clash on Saturday

League fixture will not be shown live on television despite all stand tickets selling out

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 16:58
Meath v Cavan to go ahead on Sunday despite scoreboard damage

Meath v Cavan to go ahead on Sunday despite scoreboard damage

Meath have sourced a mobile scoreboard from the county’s Centre of Excellence

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 13:08
Stephen Cluxton to feature for Dublin this season at age of 43, but Mannion and McCaffrey step aside

Stephen Cluxton to feature for Dublin this season at age of 43, but Mannion and McCaffrey step aside

Dessie Farrell has also confirmed that Paddy Small has committed for the campaign is hopeful John Small will also be involved

Sun Jan 26 2025 - 12:12
Dublin’s fresh faces hold off Mayo to open league with a win

Dublin’s fresh faces hold off Mayo to open league with a win

Dessie Farrell’s side fight back from half-time deficit to win their Division One opener

Sat Jan 25 2025 - 22:14
GAA weekend preview: Galway and Armagh renew acquaintances as National Football League kicks off

GAA weekend preview: Galway and Armagh renew acquaintances as National Football League kicks off

Croke Park hosts All-Ireland Club Junior and Intermediate Football finals

Sat Jan 25 2025 - 06:00
NFL Division One: Tyrone could shine as elite counties get to grips with new rules

NFL Division One: Tyrone could shine as elite counties get to grips with new rules

Dublin and Armagh could struggle in what promises to be an evenly matched league

Fri Jan 24 2025 - 06:00
Gaelic football rule changes: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

Gaelic football rule changes: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

After so much talk, now is time to see the Football Review Committee’s new rules in intercounty action

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 18:42
Legendary Dublin-Mayo rivalry still has power to thrill, says Sam Callinan

Legendary Dublin-Mayo rivalry still has power to thrill, says Sam Callinan

Mayo defender savouring upcoming clash at Croker as manager Kevin McStay begins third year at the helm

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 06:00
NFL Division Three: Kildare looking to bounce back from dismal 2024

NFL Division Three: Kildare looking to bounce back from dismal 2024

Major personnel changes for Leitrim may see them struggle to avoid straight return to Division Four

Wed Jan 22 2025 - 06:00
Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor: ‘New rules mean All-Ireland will probably be a 10-team competition’

Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor: ‘New rules mean All-Ireland will probably be a 10-team competition’

GAA and AFL should discuss financial compensation for players who switch to Aussie Rules, says Kerry midfielder

Wed Jan 22 2025 - 06:00
‘I leave with no regrets’ - Wexford hurler Liam Óg McGovern calls time on intercounty career

‘I leave with no regrets’ - Wexford hurler Liam Óg McGovern calls time on intercounty career

The talented wing forward made over 100 competitive appearances for his county and was a key player on the 2019 Leinster SHC winning team

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 12:52
NFL Division Four: Wicklow look to build on potential by getting promoted

NFL Division Four: Wicklow look to build on potential by getting promoted

Wexford and Limerick likely to be contenders to escape the basement division

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 06:00
Cuala’s Michael Fitzsimons adds 11th All-Ireland medal to collection

Cuala’s Michael Fitzsimons adds 11th All-Ireland medal to collection

Dublin back is one of the lifers who was there when Cuala were in the intermediate grade

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 06:00
Gavin White to captain Kerry football team this season

Gavin White to captain Kerry football team this season

Dr Crokes have put forward White’s name for the upcoming campaign, and he succeeds Paudie Clifford

Mon Jan 20 2025 - 21:07
History-making Cuala crowned All-Ireland club senior football champions: As it happened

History-making Cuala crowned All-Ireland club senior football champions: As it happened

Dublin champions become second club to win senior club hurling and football titles, joining St Finbarr’s of Cork

Sun Jan 19 2025 - 20:42
Na Fianna beat Sarsfields in All-Ireland club hurling final: As it happened

Na Fianna beat Sarsfields in All-Ireland club hurling final: As it happened

Dublin champions deserved winners after a superb display at Croke Park

Sun Jan 19 2025 - 18:04
Con O’Callaghan close to joining one of the GAA’s most illustrious clubs

Con O’Callaghan close to joining one of the GAA’s most illustrious clubs

A win for Cuala in Sunday’s All-Ireland senior club football final would make O’Callaghan an All-Ireland winner in both codes with his club

Fri Jan 17 2025 - 06:00
Jack O’Connor set for Cork return after Sarsfields adventure

Jack O’Connor set for Cork return after Sarsfields adventure

Talented Rebels forward dismisses speculation he intends to go travelling

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 06:00
Big year ahead beckons for patient Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne

Big year ahead beckons for patient Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne

Towering midfielder will turn his eyes towards claiming a starting place with Dublin following the All-Ireland club final with Cuala

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 06:00
Over 40 Irish players to feature in the AFLW this year

Over 40 Irish players to feature in the AFLW this year

At women’s National Football League launch concerns are raised that the increasing numbers of players tempted to play in Australia could weaken the standard of the game at home

Wed Jan 15 2025 - 06:00
Interest in women’s sport in Ireland is rising as the GAA launches new national league season

Interest in women’s sport in Ireland is rising as the GAA launches new national league season

Carla Rowe speaks at Croke Park event alongside the likes of Kelly Cates, Keith Earls and Ciara Mageean

Wed Jan 15 2025 - 06:00
Canavan brothers fire Errigal Ciarán past Dr Crokes to reach All-Ireland final

Canavan brothers fire Errigal Ciarán past Dr Crokes to reach All-Ireland final

Peter Canavan’s sons produced one of the most dazzling performances by any pair of brothers you’ll ever see

Sat Jan 11 2025 - 19:42
GAA previews: Canavan brothers aiming to help Errigal Ciarán to All-Ireland club final

GAA previews: Canavan brothers aiming to help Errigal Ciarán to All-Ireland club final

Kerry and Munster kingpins Dr Crokes will be well aware of the threat of Tyrone sharpshooters Ruairí and Darragh Canavan

Sat Jan 11 2025 - 06:00
All-Ireland intermediate club football final between Crossmolina Deel Rovers and Ballinderry postponed

All-Ireland intermediate club football final between Crossmolina Deel Rovers and Ballinderry postponed

The game had been fixed for Sunday in Croke Park but a new date will be confirmed over the coming days

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 11:38
For club and county: Shane Moloney out to add another All-Ireland medal to his haul

For club and county: Shane Moloney out to add another All-Ireland medal to his haul

Moloney won an All-Ireland with the Galway hurlers in 2017 and now has a chance of All-Ireland glory with his club Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 06:00
Rory Gallagher threatens legal action unless GAA president Jarlath Burns retracts Naas email

Rory Gallagher threatens legal action unless GAA president Jarlath Burns retracts Naas email

Kildare club reversed their decision to appoint Gallagher as coach after a public backlash and email intervention by Burns

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 21:13
GAA appoints Tipperary’s Willie Maher as new national head of hurling

GAA appoints Tipperary’s Willie Maher as new national head of hurling

GAA president Jarlath Burns welcomed the appointment on Thursday

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 17:17
Limerick’s Shane O’Brien confident pain of last season will fuel Treaty hurlers for 2025

Limerick’s Shane O’Brien confident pain of last season will fuel Treaty hurlers for 2025

John Kiely’s side were beaten by Cork in last year’s All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 06:00
Daire Cregg: I didn’t grow up wearing a Carlton jersey

Daire Cregg: I didn’t grow up wearing a Carlton jersey

Promising forward has turned down a move to Aussie Rules and remains focused on his dream of helping Roscommon’s quest for All-Ireland honours

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 06:00
‘Not in our wildest dreams’: Half Marathon organisers blown away by demand

‘Not in our wildest dreams’: Half Marathon organisers blown away by demand

Organisers acknowledge technical issues that hindered some users in securing a place

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 21:04
Venue for All-Ireland club SFC semi-final between Dr Crokes and Errigal Ciaran changed to Newbridge

Venue for All-Ireland club SFC semi-final between Dr Crokes and Errigal Ciaran changed to Newbridge

Fixture had been due to be played at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 16:50
Dublin City Half Marathon: 12,500 entries sell out in under two hours

Dublin City Half Marathon: 12,500 entries sell out in under two hours

Entries went on sale just after midday on Wednesday

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 14:42
Connacht Council’s John Prenty criticises GPA over inconsistency in player welfare

Connacht Council’s John Prenty criticises GPA over inconsistency in player welfare

Munster Council CEO Kieran Leddy believes GAA should push for more shared sporting facilities

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 06:00
‘Chronic shortage’ of referees leaves Dublin GAA stretched to the limit

‘Chronic shortage’ of referees leaves Dublin GAA stretched to the limit

Dublin currently have 154 active referees at adult men’s level to cater for an average of 136 games per weekend

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 06:00
Correct decision to play Sigerson Cup under old rules, says Queen’s manager

Correct decision to play Sigerson Cup under old rules, says Queen’s manager

Conor Deegan says lack of time would have made it difficult to master the rules of the new Football Review Committee

Tue Jan 07 2025 - 18:56
Irish Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner retires

Irish Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner retires

The silver medallist from Tokyo also competed in Rio and Paris, and has numerous European and World medals

Tue Jan 07 2025 - 12:52
Down’s Charlie Smyth to remain with New Orleans Saints

Down’s Charlie Smyth to remain with New Orleans Saints

Former Down under-20 goalkeeper signs new two-year deal with the Saints

Mon Jan 06 2025 - 21:39
Naas backtrack on Rory Gallagher’s inclusion in management team

Naas backtrack on Rory Gallagher’s inclusion in management team

Former Derry manager had been named among Joe Murphy’s backroom team for the Naas senior footballers

Mon Jan 06 2025 - 16:28
Throw-in times confirmed for Saturday’s postponed All-Ireland club football semi-finals

Throw-in times confirmed for Saturday’s postponed All-Ireland club football semi-finals

Sunday's fixtures were called off due to inclement weather

Mon Jan 06 2025 - 14:46
Rory Gallagher to join management team of Kildare champions Naas

Rory Gallagher to join management team of Kildare champions Naas

Former Derry manager to join Joe Murphy’s backroom team

Sun Jan 05 2025 - 16:48
Coolera-Strandhill’s Seán Taylor: ‘I’ve introduced a few Gaelic football drills to Harlequins training sessions’

Coolera-Strandhill’s Seán Taylor: ‘I’ve introduced a few Gaelic football drills to Harlequins training sessions’

Full-back for the Sligo champions commutes weekly from his job at the London rugby club to train with the All-Ireland semi-finalists

Sat Jan 04 2025 - 06:00
Final stages of club championships the highlight of the GAA weekend

Final stages of club championships the highlight of the GAA weekend

In the senior All-Ireland club football semi-finals Coolera-Strandhill will play Cuala and Dr Crokes will play Errigal Ciarán

Fri Jan 03 2025 - 19:24
Peter Queally’s Waterford reign to begin with charity game against Cork in Dungarvan

Peter Queally’s Waterford reign to begin with charity game against Cork in Dungarvan

Clash between keen Munster rivals in aid of former Déise stalwart Brian Greene, who is undergoing treatment for lung cancer, and Waterford Hospice

Fri Jan 03 2025 - 06:00
Tadhg Kennelly calls on GAA and AFL to formalise procedures on player recruitment

Tadhg Kennelly calls on GAA and AFL to formalise procedures on player recruitment

Former Kerry and Sydney Swans player concerned over the lack of regulations and safeguards currently in place

Sat Dec 28 2024 - 06:00
‘Helping him in his darkest moment was also helping me’: David Eccles and Tadhg Kennelly on an act of friendship that spawned a movement

‘Helping him in his darkest moment was also helping me’: David Eccles and Tadhg Kennelly on an act of friendship that spawned a movement

Irish pair co-founded WNOW in an effort to tackle loneliness among men

Sat Dec 28 2024 - 06:00
Two-time Olympic champion Kellie Harrington named Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2024

Two-time Olympic champion Kellie Harrington named Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2024

Olympians, paralympians, All-Ireland winners and more celebrated at annual awards in Dublin

Fri Dec 20 2024 - 15:23
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