The Irish Times

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

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 06:00

History beckons for Limerick despite audacious Galway finale

Had Galway completed great escape it would have been an injustice to new champions

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 06:00

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

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 11:49

Galway do it their way to reach back-to-back All-Irelands

The champions yet again squandered a big lead but held on to keep Clare at arm's length

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 06:00

Nicky English: Galway must recuperate and recover, quickly

The fates and the woodwork of Semple Stadium conspired to end Clare's season

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 01:00

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

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 07:00

Galway to push on and exploit Clare’s shortcomings

All Ireland hurling semi-final throws-in at Croke Park at 5pm (Live, RTÉ2 and Sky Arena)

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 14:32

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

Sun Jul 01 2018 - 20:25

Weekend’s Leinster and Munster hurling previews

We’re set for another pulsating weekend of hurling action as the round-robins get closer

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 20:43

Crumlin hospital a sea of maroon and white for All-Ireland winners

Joe Canning: ‘I went to bed at 1.30am. I couldn’t stick it’

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 16:36

Nicky English: Galway to confirm status as best of 2017

Deise could exploit nervousness but MacCarthy Cup looks on way to Galway

Sun Sept 03 2017 - 10:00

Joe Canning fit and ready to face Tipperary

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

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 01:00

22 years settling rows – ‘The Championship 2016’ is here

Brian Carthy's labour of love has been chronicling GAA championships since 1995

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 09:16

Weekend Gaelic Games Previews

Seán Moran and Malachy Clerkin run the rule over a busy weekend of action

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 06:00

Clinical Kilkenny retain All-Ireland hurling title

Cody’s side produce imperious second half display to see off Galway at Croke Park

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 01:00

Galway edge Tipperary at the death to reach All-Ireland final

Kilkenny lie in wait for Anthony Cunningham’s side after Shane Moloney seals tie

Sun Aug 16 2015 - 18:34

Nicky English: Tight defence can lay the foundation for a Tipperary win

But Galway are a much improved team this year and will take a lot of beating

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 09:30

The Lowdown: Tipperary can subdue Galway challenge

Munster champions capable of derailing opposition plans to reach final

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00

Galway hurricane blows Cork to the four winds in Thurles

Tribesmen showing form reminiscent of 2012 as they set up Tipperary semi-final

Sun Jul 26 2015 - 22:16

Kilkenny keep Galway at arm’s length to take 70th Leinster title

Brian Cody’s relentless drive brings 16th All-Ireland semi-final in 17 years

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 09:44

Improving Laois primed to test Galway’s mettle

Leinster SHC semi-final, Tullamore, Saturday, 5pm - Live Sky Sports 5

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 01:00

Nicky English: Stakes already very high for Dublin and Galway

Danny Sutcliffe could give Dubs the edge in a pivotal early-season clash

Sat May 30 2015 - 11:23

Brian Cody wheels out big guns for Kilkenny’s clash with Clare

Four Ballyhale Shamrocks players among seven changes for relegation play-off

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 22:00

Joe Canning returns as Galway hold on to beat Kilkenny in Salthill

Shoot-out between Jason Flynn and Richie Hogan goes to home side

Sun Mar 08 2015 - 16:50

Galway leave it late but start campaign with win over Clare

Jason Flynn’s late score gives the Tribesman victory in a close encounter at Pearse Stadium

Sun Feb 15 2015 - 18:36

Galway into Walsh Cup final after defeating plucky Carlow side

Goals from Brehony and Glynn mean the Tribesmen will face Dublin next week

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00

Tipperary’s gathering momentum spells danger for Kilkenny

On a day when even small influences can prove vital Eamon O’Shea’s team can find key footholds in an impossibly even match

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00

Kilkenny blow as Michael Fennelly sidelined with back injury

Mark Kelly comes in at centre forward for Sunday’s Leinster semi-final

Fri Jun 20 2014 - 22:37

Laois fail to get what they deserve

Galway into Leinster semi-finals but it was far from plain sailing for the Tribesmen

Sun Jun 01 2014 - 17:57

Fennelly hoping to start NHL semi-final against Galway

Fri Apr 18 2014 - 01:00

Clare top after Waterford demolition in Ennis

Galway bounce back with three-point win over Tipperary, Cork comeback beats Antrim

Sun Mar 16 2014 - 17:15

Jonathan Glynn’s goal helps UL shock Waterford

Students full value for their victory over disappointing Deise

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00

Clare see off Galway to set up semi-final clash with Limerick

Two second-half goals not enough for Tribesmen in Thurles

Sun Jul 28 2013 - 17:42

Skehill confident Galway have what it takes to bounce back against Clare

Tribesmen eager to put Leinster final defeat behind them as they target a semi-final place

Sat Jul 27 2013 - 01:00

Tony Keady believes Galway hurlers will be hard to beat this year

‘Realistically, Kilkenny look like they have slipped a small bit’

Fri Jul 05 2013 - 01:00