UCC finishing school just part of an ‘ideal pathway’ for Cork stars

Fitzgibbon Cup seen as key part of development process for intercounty hurlers

Jackie Tyrrell: Cork’s intelligent use of pace will worry Kilkenny

Rebels are not far off being the fastest team there has ever been at intercounty level

GAA weekend previews: Throw-in times, TV details and team news

Seán Moran looks ahead to hurling quarter-finals and provincial football deciders

Limerick see off Cork to reach another Munster hurling final

First-half goals from Darragh O’Donovan and then Kyle Hayes proved crucial

Nicky English: Limerick can master spirited Cork’s potent challenge

Champions remain the team to beat while Galway, Kilkenny and Tipperary can advance

Jackie Tyrrell: Formidable Galway the main threat to Limerick’s crown

Tribesmen tick all boxes and new faces have added serious depth to to already strong panel

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A team-by-team guide

Champions Limerick look even stronger thanks to returning players

Liam Cahill pleased as refocused Déise claim significant scalp

Key Lyons goal helps determined Waterford end their Munster championship hoodoo

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

Fitzgibbon Cup: Coleman’s late cut keeps UCC’s title defence alive

Reigning champions will face DJ Carey’s IT Carlow side in Wednesday’s decider

Allianz Football League: Throw-in times, previews and TV details

Dublin will be in action on Saturday evening while Kerry meet Tyrone on Sunday

Cork condemn Tipperary to second successive defeat

Loss of John ‘Bubbles’ O’Dwyer to injury adds to All Ireland champions’ frustrations

First-half goals provide the buffer required as Cork take down Tipperary

Robbie O’Flynn and a Patrick Horgan penalty helped Rebels into four point lead at half-time

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

Limerick inflict another defeat on Tipperary in Munster Hurling League

Kieran Kingston’s Cork return ends up in 19-point win over Kerry

Nicky English: Kilkenny look fine tuned while Tipp still off key

Greater intensity in Leinster championship vindicated as brittle Cork are shattered

Kilkenny collective overpowers Cork despite Horgan's best efforts

After trailing at half time the Cats blitzed their opponents in the second half

Cork hit back as Limerick hit the rocks on maiden voyage

Munster champions made big improvements in unexpected raid on Gaelic Grounds

Cork rally late on to beat Kilkenny in relegation playoff

Sub Jamie Coughlan completes comeback with goal at Nowlan Park

Cork look too strong for Tipperary’s lost generation

2016 All-Ireland minor winners needed the additional year they won’t be getting

Merciless Cork thrash Wexford to reach Under-21 hurling final

O’Mahony’s brace sets up 22-point win and sends Rebels to first U-21 final since 1998

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

Cork cruise past Tipperary to claim Munster Under-21 hurling title

Goals from Robbie O’Flynn and Jack O’Connor help to end Tipperary hopes

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

Jackie Tyrrell: What did top teams take from round-robin?

The six main contenders for the All-Ireland all have something they need to put right

Limerick now a team their people can love unconditionally

It's only two years since TJ Ryan was complaining about 'vultures' undermining them

John Meyler and Cork aiming to manage rising expectations

Rebel supporters hoping to see their team build on the ample promise of last season

Galway get the lion’s share of All Star hurling nominations

All Ireland winners secure 14 nominations, including Joe Canning for Hurler of the Year

The hurling season that was: Malachy Clerkin’s moments of the summer

From the epic semi-final between Tipp and Galway, to Austin Gleeson’s wonder goal

Nicky English: Galway to confirm status as best of 2017

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

Derek McGrath: A real leader of Déise men

Waterford hurling manager has a bond with his players that goes well beyond the game

Darragh Ó Sé: Kerry have more room to improve than Mayo

I feel there are a bunch of Kerry lads who are sore about their form against Galway

Nicky English: McGrath’s tactical masterclass leaves Déise in a good place

Waterford won all the key contests with Brick Walsh and Kevin Moran leading by example

Waterford defy hurling snobs and keep their dream alive

Cork get burned off in frantic finale as Waterford march on to final with Galway

Waterford find all the answers as Cork lose their Munster sparkle

Terrific team display by Derek McGrath’s side marred by disciplinary concerns

Barron casts a spell as Waterford move closer to ending barren spell

Déise delight with win over Cork tempered by disciplinary issues

Waterford might not have enough to close the gap

Losing their defensive linchpin is a burden Derek McGrath's side didn't need

Nicky English: Cork’s hurling should suffice once they avoid a physical dogfight

Wide expanses of Croke Park will suit confident Rebels’ fast-moving game plan

Cork young bloods keep plucky Clare at a distance

Kieran Kingston’s team race to victory in Thurles, for 52nd Munster championship

Joint effort from Cork’s young and old yields Munster title

Younger players’ enthusiasm serves as inspiration for more experienced team-mates

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