No fireworks but Limerick get the job done against Galway

A second All-Ireland in three years is on the cards after hard-fought semi-final victory

Malachy Clerkin: Being up close to the live sporting action is more of a privilege than ever

The footballers and hurlers are doing their best to enliven one of our darkest periods

Galway expose Wexford’s lack of Plan B to reach Leinster final

Wexford were unrecognisable from last year. Even Davy Fitzgerald was quiet

Donoghue and Galway ‘bitterly, bitterly disappointed’ after early exit

Dublin end Tribesmen’s summer in the middle of June

Leinster hurling championship final round previews

Kilkenny and Galway have what it takes to make another Leinster final

GAA Statistics: Band of brothers - how the GAA's keeping it in the family

Up to 53 brothers could be involved in this weekend’s five games;13 in Connacht final

Nicky English: Limerick and Galway produce big displays to answer the sceptics

Champions have found their groove while Galway emerged unscathed from Nowlan Park

Anything’s possible as provincial championships go into final weekend

Four teams chase three spots, and you’ll need a calculator to work out all the permutations

Galway return to form survives helter-skelter conclusion

Five goals, three red cards and a first defeat for Kilkenny leaves Leinster in melting pot

Strong finish fails to paper over cracks for Galway

Fitful performance enough to get past Carlow but Galway pushed all the way

Jackie Tyrrell: Battle for middle ground will decide who stands out from the crowd

The ability to win ball in this crucial area and use possession well will be key this year

Waterford empty themselves to reach league final

Galway pay the price for wide count but Joe Canning injury is most worrying of all

Galway take over in second half to beat Wexford

Joe Canning scores 0-15 as Tribesmen win by 10 points to reach the league semi-finals

Galway make light work of Laois in league opener

Joe Canning and Cathal Mannion shine for Michael Donoghue’s experimental side

Joe Canning proves a cut above yet again as Galway triumph

Canning comes off the bench to land late sideline cut and end Dublin comeback

Limerick hold on to dethrone Galway and end 45 years of hurt

John Kiely’s heroes do just enough to see off Tribesmen and seal a historic, deserved win

Nicky English: Deserving champions make history with plenty to build on in the future

Limerick had to show resilience to survive Galway's late show but they've been doing that all year

Limerick 3-16 Galway 2-18: How the Galway players rated

Ian O’Riordan rules the rule over Micheál Donoghue’s side after their final defeat

Future may be Limerick's but Galway aren't finished yet

Kiely’s young team look destined for glory at some stage but they may have to wait

Nicky English: A very difficult game to call but Galway get a hesitant nod

Tribesmen will need to improve their intensity and not be over-reliant on Glynn

Galway frustrated as dogged Clare simply refuse to bow the knee

McCarthy’s late point earns Banner a replay in Thurles after after a pulsating stalemate at HQ

Nicky English: Limerick crown a great weekend for hurling

John Kiely’s team proved amazingly resilient again when the match was in the balance

Dramatic weekend sums up this crazy year of hurling

Two epic semi-finals see Cork crash out as Galway and Clare prepare for a replay

Nicky English: Galway without doubt the team to beat again

Manner of the victory over Kilkenny clearly reasserted Tribesmen’s credentials

Galway now clearly the dominant force as Kilkenny are beaten twice

Micheál Donoghue’s side much too strong for old rivals in Leinster final replay at Thurles

Galway exorcise the Kilkenny ghost and retain Leinster title

Having seen a 12-point lead whittled away the champions proved their mettle in replay

Nicky English: I’m not convinced by Galway

Kilkenny exposed frailties in form of champions and can now capitalise in the replay

Nicky English: Galway no longer looking an unassailable prospect

All-Ireland race looks more open than ever as Cork edge Clare again in Munster final

Kilkenny and Galway to go again after first final draw in 25 years

Dramatic injury-time points force fitful champions to Thurles next Sunday for a replay

Galway provide day of reckoning for Kilkenny in Salthill

Leinster hurling arrives on the Atlantic promenade as champions bare their teeth

Rusty Galway take their time before blowing Offaly away

Donoghue’s side find their range but have plenty to do before the Cats come calling

Wexford take out holders Galway and set sights on Kilkenny

Conor McDonald’s scores prove vital as Davy Fitzgerald’s side book semi-final spot

Galway take their time to shake off Antrim and avoid shock defeat

Micheál Donoghue’s All-Ireland champions finish strongly to open with victory

Galway can be thankful they had Donoghue on their side and their line

The manager gave a masterclass in precision during the All-Ireland final

Nicky English: Galway emerge from test of character as deserving champions

On an emotional day Micheál Donoghue’s team remained composed

Galway display true grit to win battle of endurance

Men from the west show brilliant composure to outstay Waterford and win All-Ireland

Joe Canning’s sideline stunner sees Galway squeeze past Tipperary

Sides level 12 times during the game before ace forward seals final spot for Tribesmen

Joe Canning fit and ready to face Tipperary

Galway coach quashes rumours of a recent operation for the Portumna star

Nicky English: Galway able to halt Wexford bandwagon

Micheál Donoghue’s team have the forwards to prevail in a high-scoring clash

Tipperary shellshocked as Galway storm to 10th league title

Title decider sees All-Ireland champions suffer worst day under Michael Ryan

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