Seán Moran: A little respect for referees will go a long way
GAA needs to enforce rules on abusive behaviour and support referees’ decisions
Ciarán Murphy: If GAA are unwilling to back referees then the system needs to change
Emotion and compassion should not cloud judgment when it comes to disciplinary matters
Limerick boss John Kiely expects Peter Casey to miss final after red card
‘I do know talking to Peter that there was a clash of heads but nothing malicious’
Cork’s rise continues as they hold off Clare and the brilliance of Tony Kelly
Banner’s golden spell fades away too early as Kieran Kingston’s side march on
Eoin Cody impresses as Kilkenny put Laois to the sword
Second half revival is put down by free-taking exploits of Ballyhale Shamrocks starlet
Gaelic games previews: Limerick and Waterford meet in top of the table clash
Malachy Clerkin gives his verdicts on all the weekend hurling and football action
New-look Waterford defy sluggish start to see off Cork
Liam Cahill’s new side concede early goals but fine response bodes well for the year
‘Stormont will end up as a big hotel’: How North Belfast feels about a UK election
Voters seem more anxious to reinstate powersharing than to send MPs to Westminster
Seán Moran: Midway thoughts from a frantic championship
By the end of next month it's going to be nearly all done. What next?
Dublin’s 14-men too strong for Carlow as they keep Leinster hopes alive
Mattie Kenny’s side were leading 2-9 to 0-6 when Shane Barrett was sent off
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 run out 14-point winners over 13-man Carlow
Déise continue unbeaten run as sides battle atrocious conditions at Fraher Field
GAA needs new referees as numbers continue to dwindle
Tiny number of current female referees of particular concern in the new strategic plan
Cork march on as Waterford show fight in emotional last stand
Déise boss Derek McGrath will take his time deciding if he will stay on with county
Galway likely to avenge Roscommon defeat
Weekend previews: Connacht football final and Munster hurling championship
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The round-robin series continues this weekend in both Munster and Leinster
Jason Forde’s extra-time goals seal Thurles thriller for Tipperary
Limerick had hit final four points in regular time before Tipp opened up decisive advantage
Late flurry for Limerick sees off Tribesmen
Injury-time scores from Gillane, Grimes and Hanley secure All-Ireland final spot
Tadhg de Búrca braced for prospect of costly one-game ban
Waterford defender facing likely minimum penalty following off-the-ball incident
Dublin dream of a long summer after shaking off youthful Laois
Laois manager Eamon Kelly pleased with display despite being on wrong side of result
Brian Gavin to referee All-Ireland hurling final
Gavin will be officiating in his third showpiece between Kilkenny and Tipperary
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Laois beat Westmeath to keep Division 1B status
Cheddar Plunkett’s side come up trumps in last chance saloon at O’Connor Park
Kevin McCloy remains stable in hospital
Former Derry captain undergoing assessment after collapsing in match
Court told Dublin bar had no licence to sell alcohol
Developer and charity organiser Niall Mellon and others were proprietors of the Three Rock Bar in December 2009
Murphy’s law for Laois as Kilkenny claim Leinster minor crown
Laois’s first minor hurling final in 23 years ends in disappointment
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