‘By lifting others, you also lift yourself ’ - John McGrath’s remarkable journey

The Waterford man whose only limits are those of his imagination

Blackrock semi-d transformed by smart €70,000 refurb

More light, an extra bedroom and a bigger back garden were the goals of the renovation

Eoin Murphy passes on lessons of 2008 to Déise young guns

‘The best three weeks of my life followed by the worst six,’ says Waterford selector

Jackie Tyrrell: All-Ireland final loss is a hurt that never goes away

I still carry the crushing 2010 final defeat to Tipperary with me and I always will

Jackie Tyrrell: There is one game in my career I will never forget

Next week’s draw revives memories of an unforgettable occasion in Nowlan Park

Hurling final: Tipperary woman a lone soldier in a sea of Cats

Mairéad Frisby: ‘It would be lovely to have a win and shove a little back’ at Kilkenny

Eamon O’Shea’s service to Tipperary cause merits recognition

Economics professor’s novel ideas stretched the tactical boundaries of the game

Tipp won’t get spooked by Déise’s system, says Eoin Kelly

All-Ireland winner admits his county will miss long-range accuracy of John O’Dwyer

Derek McGrath points to work ethic as the key trait for Déise

Waterford manager an advocate of the core hallmark of Brian Cody’s Kilkenny

Tipperary remain vulnerable until they acquire ruthless streak

But former star Eoin Kelly believes the Premier men will be too strong for Limerick

Michael Lowry’s campaign gets off to celebratory start

Local consensus is that Independent TD will again top poll in Tipperary heartland

The qualified decline of Munster champions

Hurling’s most iconic provincial title undermined by record in All-Ireland semis

Maurice Shanahan: ‘We are in for one hell of a battle in two weeks’

Waterford ‘need to drive on’ against Kilkenny after beating Dublin

Tipperary experience pivotal in deciding heavyweight clash

Young Waterford side beaten but unbowed following a gripping final clash at Thurles

Eoin Kelly wants Tipp to take it to Waterford

Former star player believes the team should now be comfortable with Eamon O’Shea’s style

Funeral of Tipperary great Jimmy Doyle takes place

The hurler, who won six All-Ireland titles, was remembered as ‘the special one’

Something from the weekend. Our GAA team’s view from the Press Box

Seán Moran and Malachy Clerkin reflect on the performances of John O’Dwyer and Dick Clerkin

Tipperary rout Limerick to avenge defeats of last two years

Disappointing Limerick stumble to biggest defeat to their rivals – 16 points – since 1962

Déise’s priority is to cope with the loss of top free-taker Mahony

Waterford are without a player who has contributed one third of their scores in the league

John Allen: Clare and Limerick begin Munster campaign with much to prove

Semple Stadium the setting for a phoney war but neither team will want to lose

Derek McGrath already working out ways to counter Cork backlash

Waterford manager says plan is to play more attacking game as team develops

Henry Shefflin retirement: He was the perfect fuse of talent and temperament

Kilkenny great’s courage - even more than his skill - was what gave him absolute authority, writes fellow clubman PM O’Sullivan

Hurling and UFC both require the removal of socks through hard effort

Cork v Clare in Pairc Ui Rinn, quick rasher sandwich, then off to Dunedin for the cricket

Tipperary’s Eoin Kelly announces retirement

Six-time All Star captained side to 2010 title win over Kilkenny

Tipperary fret over possible O’Shea exit

Manager under increasing pressure due to academic and personal commitments

Skilled craftsmen providing the essential equipment as great rivals get set to rumble

Hurley makers Jim O’Brien (Tipperary) and Brian Dowling (Kilkenny) maintain a noble tradition

Tipperary expose Dublin’s limitations to set up date with Cork

Another one-sided clash in Thurles goes the way of a Munster side

Tipperary hurlers have 17 points to spare over Offaly

Two goals inside first four mintes sets it up nicely for Premier County

Versatile Séamus Hickey relishing his hurling days

The inspirational Limerick star is delighted to have battled back from injury to reclaim his starting place with the Munster champions

Paul Curran inside the circle again

The Tipperary fullback returned too soon after hip surgery but he’s good to go now

Antrim take advantage over London

Ulster side fail to impress but get better of exiles

Winners’ dressingroom a lonely old place for a sub – just ask icons Kelly and Walsh

Pity the out of form, the out of favour, or the out of time, but the championship goes on

Downes shows his class as Na Piarsaigh see off potent Passage threat

Limerick champions book their place in Munster club hurling final

Lighting the way in an All-Ireland final

Tomorrow will see the biggest match of the year played under lights for the first time when Clare take on Cork again

Ballyboden win in Kilmacud Sevens shows Dublin’s strength

Knocklyon men come out on top after all-capital decider

Open road beckons for Cork but they will need goals to silence the Limerick crowd

There’s a long-standing tradition of Cork improving once they get the scent of a Munster title

Kilkenny find old script and ensure that the story goes on

Corbett’s early departure, Shefflin’s return and some heroic Kilkenny defending all contribute to end Tipperary’s season

Driven Kilkenny to end Tipperary’s season

Both sides are in need of redemption but the All-Ireland holders look the hungrier

Cornered Tipperary must finally front up to finish off a weary and depleted Kilkenny

Loser of this high-stakes qualifier will be staring into the hurling abyss

Big names still out, as Kilkenny announce two changes for Tipperary

Bruised champions dust themselves down for potential last stand while Kelly and Corbett return for Tipp

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