‘To us, this is a 50-50 game’: Galway’s John Concannon strikes confident tone ahead of All-Ireland finalCoach and selector says team have worked through the errors involved in conceding late goals against ArmaghThu Jul 21 2022 - 06:00
Galway’s Tierney connection turns full circleTierney family’s service to football in Galway reaches a high point as Matthew lines up for All-Ireland finalWed Jul 20 2022 - 05:00
‘I had a lot of soul searching last July’: Pádraic Joyce on the long road to an All-Ireland finalLegendary Galway star Pádraic Joyce has patiently built a new side since assuming the reins as Tribesman bossMon Jul 18 2022 - 19:00
Imposing Limerick forces questions on who can stop green monster now?Three-in-a-row panel looks well set four a push at four crowns on the bounce if not moreMon Jul 18 2022 - 06:00
John Kiely thrilled with Limerick performance as they make it three-in-a-rowManager is ‘still buzzing’ as Treaty county celebrate as though it was the first timeSun Jul 17 2022 - 20:56
Keith Duggan: Limerick hurlers enter the pantheon of greatnessRelentless game of a scoring blizzard in searing heat saw John Kiely’s men come out on topSun Jul 17 2022 - 20:28
Kinnerk’s methodical approach reaps rich dividends for Limerick Innovative coach’s small-sided based system has proved fundamental to Limerick’s transformationSat Jul 16 2022 - 06:00
Sideline Cut: Brace yourself for the brief, wonderful Irish summer The sun may not grace this land very often but, when it does, Ireland knows what to do with it. Which is to go absolutely bananasSat Jul 16 2022 - 05:00
Inside Qatar: Keith Duggan on the strange, insular, super-rich host of this year’s World CupThe social anthropologist John McManus is an empathetic, sharp-eyed guide to the sheikhdomThu Jul 14 2022 - 05:43
‘He’s a man of integrity’ - Padraic Joyce has no issue with Seán Hurson referee appointmentTyrone official a member of the same club as Kerry coach Paddy TallyThu Jul 14 2022 - 05:00
Comer provides the guile to help Galway solve Derry puzzle Ulster champions Derry's system unravels under the white-hot heat of All-Ireland semi-final spotlightSun Jul 10 2022 - 19:00
Damien Comer’s magic finish beats Derry and announces Galway’s returnPadraic Joyce’s team survive difficult start to beat Ulster champions and reach All-Ireland finalSat Jul 09 2022 - 20:16
Keith Duggan: Kerry versus Dublin is the stuff of legend and more than any bitter rivalry Gaelic football’s ruling class own the capital for the weekendSat Jul 09 2022 - 06:00
Paul Conroy’s commitment to Galway shines on road from horrific injury to All-Ireland semi-finalSaturday’s game against Derry represents Galway’s best chance of a return to the big stage for two decadesSat Jul 09 2022 - 05:00
Limerick’s jaw holds up to sturdiest of Galway punches to set up mouthwatering final Led by their senior stalwarts, Henry Shefflin’s side gave the defending champions a severe testMon Jul 04 2022 - 06:00
Limerick finally pull clear of Galway’s clawing grip in thrilling semi-final encounterHenry Shefflin’s side showed just why they will mean business in summers to comeSun Jul 03 2022 - 18:59
Keith Duggan: Seán Finn reflects Limerick’s tireless pursuit of excellenceStylish defender is the embodiment of this county’s hurling revolutionSat Jul 02 2022 - 10:00
Unaccommodating forcefield of spirit the hallmark of Cody’s Kilkenny The passing years have failed to dim the competitive fire which consumes Kilkenny’s long-serving manager Brian CodySat Jul 02 2022 - 05:00
Final act in the hollow story of Pogba and Manchester United about to be played outWorld Cup winner's apparent inability – or emotional reluctance – to fully commit to Manchester United's cause will remain a frustrating mystery to the club’s huge fan baseSat Jun 18 2022 - 06:00
Galway hurling remembers the lifeforce that was Phelim MurphyThe godfather of Galway hurling died last week at the age of 91Sat Jun 18 2022 - 06:00
Keith Duggan: The Age of Steph Curry enters its last actSideline Cut: Golden State Warriors point guard is a paragon of exuberant, attractive positivitySat Jun 11 2022 - 06:00
Armagh and Donegal lock horns again - for better or for worseFor the first time in many seasons, the latest version of Armagh-Donegal feels like anyone’s gameSat Jun 11 2022 - 06:00
Séamus McEnaney believes Monaghan ‘robbed’ as Mayo hold on for win in CastlebarUlster side denied a late penalty in controversial ending to first-round qualifierSat Jun 04 2022 - 18:52
Galway already showing the signs of Shefflin’s singular focus Building a team of comparable substance to the great Kilkenny team is the best compliment Shefflin could pay his former mentor CodySat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
Keith Duggan: North’s united response to vile video perhaps one small reason for hope The depraved conduct of those singing about the Harte and McAreavey family’s tragic loss plumbed new depthsFri Jun 03 2022 - 16:29
Gallagher quick to share the credit as Derry celebrate provincial success Manager points to coaching team and county chairman’s role in helping to guide Oak Leaf squad to an unexpected but deserved Ulster title successMon May 30 2022 - 16:38
Derry and Galway bring fresh colour as summer picture begins to sharpen`It was an epic way to win an Ulster championship and probably quite fitting’ - Rory GallagherMon May 30 2022 - 06:00
Derry plant a mighty Oak back at the summit of Ulster football Chrissy McKaigue lifts the Anglo-Celt Cup for the first time in 24 years after extra-time win over DonegalSun May 29 2022 - 20:13
Brian McEniff - the original face of Donegal footballSpend time with Brian McEniff and you’ll find a world parsed into eight decades of unconsciously collating names, places, events, Gaelic football and business connectionsSun May 29 2022 - 08:00
Basketball consistently has bold voice for political and social reformBenji Wilson, juvenile basketball player, was just one of 1.5m Americans to die through gun violence between the years 1968 and 2017Sat May 28 2022 - 05:00
‘We are Not English, We Are Scouse’ – Why Liverpool boo the anthem‘Feed the Scousers’ chants are imbued with anti-migrant and anti-Irish sentimentSat May 21 2022 - 08:00
Slip sliding away - Leeds once again find themselves on the brinkKeith Duggan: as the curtain falls on Sunday the keenest emotions will be experienced by the fans in Burnley and LeedsSat May 21 2022 - 01:00
Clare emerge as athletic and well-organised rival to LimerickLimerick fielded slightly understrength side and were forced to play without HegartySun May 15 2022 - 21:20
No quarter asked for, or given, as Limerick earn draw with ClareResult means Clare and Limerick will meet again in Munster final early next monthSun May 15 2022 - 19:16
Monaghan’s McCarron and McManus partnership set to flourishAt long last, two of the best attacking talents in a generation get to work their magicSat May 14 2022 - 01:00
Tide of popularity may be turning against the Great White SharkAustralian attempted to defend his role as front man for a Saudi-financed golf leagueFri May 13 2022 - 22:31
Conlon has achieved cult status in Clare with a characteristic lack of fussWhen the player changed role from forward to defender he took it all in his strideFri May 13 2022 - 22:00
Galway thrash Leitrim as gap between elite and rest shown in SalthillLeitrim’s well-organised resistance dissolved in the face of relentless maroon pressureSun May 08 2022 - 18:19
Cian Mackey joins Cavan fans hoping team outperforms Division Four billingFormer Blues forward gone from the panel two years but keenly watching Donegal clashSat May 07 2022 - 10:00
What do today’s GAA stars and Christy Ring have in common?The huge commitment is still there, but players’ belief in the game is being erodedSat May 07 2022 - 06:00
Keith Duggan: Grealish’s dream move in danger of turning into a nightmareGuardiola struggles to blend record signing’s free-spirited style into City’s game planSat May 07 2022 - 06:00
Just a game of hurling but impossible not to watch Cody and ShefflinOff-pitch narratives show the futility of sport but also its beauty in enthralling encounterSun May 01 2022 - 18:20
Cooney stays calm for Galway to deliver amidst a raging tempestNeither Cody or Shefflin inclined to yield an inch as late Kilkenny goal almost got a drawSun May 01 2022 - 18:05
Kilkenny’s trip to Galway a crossing point between the past and the futureShefflin will pit his hurling wits against Cody, the man who had been his mentorSun May 01 2022 - 09:00
GAA football previews: Throw-in times, TV details, predictionsKeith Duggan looks ahead to this weekend’s championship action in all four provincesSat Apr 30 2022 - 06:00
Snooker knows it’s cool and just keeps on rolling alongKeith Duggan: the game remains blissfully indifferent to modern demands and constraints of time. A frame will take as long as it takesSat Apr 30 2022 - 06:00
Carnival underway as football championship roars into lifePádraic Joyce dedicates Galway’s victory to Kate Moran as Armagh are out-foxedMon Apr 25 2022 - 06:00
Brave and convincing Galway make statement with Mayo winTribesmen show substance behind their style in gripping game at MacHale ParkSun Apr 24 2022 - 19:47
Galway-Mayo: A sporting rivalry that has never neatly fit in any categoryThe counties become like siblings who cannot sit in a room without squabblingSat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00
Kyle Hayes and Limerick intent on prolonging their golden eraHalf-back a key figure as Kiely’s side seek to rediscover their best in championship openerSun Apr 17 2022 - 08:00
