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Electric Ireland Munster MHC: Tipp and Clare through to final
Electric Ireland Munster MHC round 5 Clare 2-22 Cork 0-19 Tipperary 0-13 Limerick 0-12 Clare and Tipperary will meet in the Munster minor hurling final on Monday week after both counties secured final-round victories over Cork and Limerick respectively. Liam Murphy was again the Banner goalscoring hero to make it
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Coleman ag súil go mór lena aistear le Loch Garman i gCraobh Tailteann
Le Jamie Ó Tuama
Seoladh Craobh Chorn Tailteann an tseachtain seo i bPáirc an Chrócaigh. Ina measc siúd a bhí i láthair bhí Liam Coleman, imreoir lár páirce Loch Garman. Chaith Liam súil siar ar Roinn 4 de Shraith Peile Allianz 2024, ar Chraobh Laighean agus chaith sé súil chun
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Derry defender Padraig McGrogan's season ended by cruciate injury
By John Harrington
Derry defender, Padraig McGrogan, has admitted he’ll miss the rest of the season after rupturing a cruciate ligament in his right knee.
The Newbridge clubman sustained the injury in training on the Thursday after Derry’s Ulster SFC quarter-final defeat to Donegal and hopes to undergo surgery next
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Allianz look forward to All-Ireland SFC group phase
Today, as the Provincial Championships come to their conclusion, Allianz has teamed up with Sean Kelly, Galway footballer and Padraig McGrogan, Derry footballer to look forward to their respective All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group stages and what will be a busy summer of Gaelic football ahead.
Coming off the back
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Celtic Challenge quarter-finals take place this weekend
By John Harrington
The Electric Ireland Celtic Challenge is now down to the knock-out rounds with the quarter-finals taking place this weekend.
37 teams from 32 counties took part in the group phase of what’s one of the most innovative and development hurling initiatives within the GAA Calendar.
Quarter-Finals are
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Wexford captain Coleman doing his family proud
By John Harrington
It really is true that you never know what someone else is going through.
Wexford football team captain Liam Coleman attended the launch of the Tailteann Cup this week in Croke Park and he couldn’t have been more accommodating.
He was thoughtful and forthcoming in his interviews
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Young skipper Pearson has high hopes for Offaly football
By John Harrington
It’s a testament to Lee Pearson’s leadership qualities that Offaly Senior Football manager, Declan Kelly, has made him team captain at the age of 21.
Kelly, of course, knew what he was getting, because the Edenderry clubman was also his captain when Offaly won the All-Ireland U20
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oneills.com Leinster U20 HC: Dublin and Offaly through to semi-finals
O'Neills.com Leinster U-20 hurling championship quarter-finals
DUBLIN 0-18 WEXFORD 0-14
OFFALY 1-28 LAOIS 2-9
By Paul Keane
Senior or U-20 activity, it doesn't seem to matter for Offaly's prodigious attacker Adam Screeney who blasted 15 points to help secure his county's O'Neill's.com Leinster U-20 HC semi-final place.
The Kilcormac-Killoughey talent
Wednesday 8 May 2024
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Rory O'Connor voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week
The public has voted Rory O’Connor the GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The Wexford sharpshooter received 2,131 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Waterford’s Darragh Lyons (1,362) and Tipperary’s Mark Kehoe (1,113).
Rory O'Connor (Wexford)
Rory O’Connor was simply outstanding for Wexford in their
Wednesday 8 May 2024
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Damien Comer voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week
The public has voted Damien Comer the GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
The Galway star received 3,710 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Mayo’s Matthew Ruane (1,454) and Kerry’s Tony Brosnan (1,426)
Damien Comer (Galway)
Galway full forward Damien Comer was at his brilliant
Wednesday 8 May 2024
football
Record-breaking Foley as hungry as ever
By John Harrington
If you didn’t know Darragh Foley, you might have expected him to ride off into the sunset after Carlow’s season ended in 2023, content with a record-breaking inter-county career spanning 14 seasons.
After all, last year he became the county’s highest ever scorer, with a monstrous tally
Wednesday 8 May 2024
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'The Epic Origins of Hurling' launched in Croke Park
Last night St. Joseph’s Past Pupils Union (Joey's Alumni) proudly launched the "The Epic Origins of Hurling," a fascinating journey through the history of one of Ireland’s most ancient and cherished sports. This event, a significant milestone in the understanding and celebration of Ireland's national sport, hurling, took place in
Wednesday 8 May 2024
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David Fitzgerald relishing Munster Championship challenge
By Cian O’Connell
Responding swiftly to setbacks is crucial in the era of the provincial round robin series.
Having lost to Limerick on the opening weekend of the 2024 Munster Championship, Clare knew the importance and value of the next game against Cork at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
So, David
Wednesday 8 May 2024
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Round-up: Tuesday's Electric Ireland Leinster MFC action
Electric Ireland Leinster MFC Semi-Finals
Dublin 2-10 Kildare 1-12 AET
Longford 0-11 Louth 0-10
There was incredible drama in the Electric Ireland Leinster minor football championship, with both Longford and Dublin securing their place in the provincial final by the smallest margin possible, setting up a rematch of the round
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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Round-up: Tuesday's Electric Ireland Munster MFC action
Electric Ireland Munster MFC Semi-Finals
Cork 1-13 Clare 0-8
Kerry 2-19 Tipperary 2-5
By Stephen Barry
Kerry and Cork will meet for their third consecutive Electric Ireland Munster minor football final on Monday after seeing off Tipperary and Clare in the semi-finals.
The Kingdom were left worried when brought level
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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2024 Tailteann Cup launched
Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns has today formally launched the 2024 Tailteann Cup senior football championship at Croke Park. He was joined by players from the competing counties who will do battle for the prize in the coming weeks.
“Now in its third year, the Tailteann Cup has already carved a
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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Darragh Kirwan remains hopeful Kildare can respond
By Cian O’Connell
It has been a demanding campaign for Kildare so far, but Darragh Kirwan remains optimistic that the Lilywhites can still flourish.
Glen Ryan’s charges host Longford in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday, and Kirwan is hopeful that Kildare can respond following the Leinster SFC Semi-Final loss against
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees
Damien Comer, Tony Brosnan, and Mattie Ruane are this week's nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram page.
Voting will close at 10am on Wednesday May 8, and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
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Damien
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominees
Wexford’s Rory O’Connor, Tipperary’s Mark Kehoe, and Waterford’s Darragh Lyons are this week’s GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominees.
The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram page.
Rory O'Connor (Wexford)
Rory O’Connor was simply outstanding for Wexford in their impressive Leinster SHC win over
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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Referees confirmed for Leinster and Ulster Senior Football Finals
The referees have been confirmed for Sunday’s two provincial football finals.
Cavan native Noel Mooney will referee the Leinster Senior Football Final between Dublin and Louth and Monaghan’s Martin McNally will referee the Ulster Senior Football Final between Armagh and Donegal.
Fixture details for both games below.
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Tuesday 7 May 2024
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Kevin McStay: 'It is disappointing'
By Cian O’Connell
Mayo manager Kevin McStay was bitterly disappointed that his team didn’t triumph following a frenetic finish in the Connacht SFC Final against Galway at Pearse Stadium.
The green and red led by two points in additional time, but Galway kicked three late points to seal victory.
Mayo
Monday 6 May 2024
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Munster SFC Final: Kerry defeat spirited Clare
Munster Senior Football Championship Final
Kerry 0-23 Clare 1-13
By Eoin Brennan at Cusack Park
Kerry were crowned kings of Munster for a record 85th time after keeping plucky hosts Clare at arm’s length to record their fourth consecutive provincial success in Cusack Park, Ennis.
Backed by 17 of last
Sunday 5 May 2024
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Connacht SFC Final: Galway finish with a flourish
Connacht Senior Football Championship Final
Galway 0-16 Mayo 0-15
By Cian O’Connell at Pearse Stadium
There is usually drama when these two Connacht foes collide, so when Galway finished with a flourish, the locals celebrated gleefully.
A third provincial title on the spin was collected in Salthill, but this was
Sunday 5 May 2024
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Munster SHC: Waterford and Tipp draw thriller
Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 3
WATERFORD 3-21 TIPPERARY 1-27
By Stephen Barry at Walsh Park
Noel McGrath embraced Liam Cahill in a bear hug at full-time as Tipperary produced a last-gasp comeback to reignite their Munster Championship prospects with a draw in Waterford.
In front of 11,966 fans, these
Saturday 4 May 2024
hurling
Leinster MHC: Wins for Galway, Kildare, and Offaly
Electric Ireland Leinster minor hurling championship
Tier 1, Round 3
Galway 3-19 Wexford 1-15
Preliminary quarter-finals
Kildare 1-20 Westmeath 1-17
Offaly 4-16 Laois 4-13
By Paul Keane
Brian Callanan helped himself to 1-9 as holders Galway overcame hosts Wexford to secure the first of the Electric Ireland Leinster MHC semi-final
Saturday 4 May 2024
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Connacht U20FC Final: Roscommon storm to victory
EirGrid Connacht U20 Football Final
ROSCOMMON 3-13 GALWAY 0-17
Kevin Egan at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park
The Allianz League final between Derry and Dublin has been hailed as the game of the year so far, but this evening’s Eirgrid Connacht U-20 final will certainly be spoken about in the same
Saturday 4 May 2024
hurling
Leinster SHC: Wexford claim big win over Galway
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 3
WEXFORD1-28 GALWAY 0-23
By Ronan Fagan at Chadwicks Wexford Park
Wexford gave their Leinster Senior hurling qualification hopes a much needed shot in the arm with victory over Galway at sunny Chadwicks Wexford Park.
Defeat to Antrim had left the purple and gold vulnerable
Saturday 4 May 2024
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Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois make it three wins in a row
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3
LAOIS 1-25 KERRY 0-18
By Paul Brennan at Austin Stack Park
Laois did their chances of winning their second Joe McDonagh Cup title no harm at all with a fully merited 10-point win against one of their nearest challengers, Kerry, a result that has knocked
Saturday 4 May 2024
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Joe McDonagh Cup: Offaly blitz Meath
Joe McDonagh Cup, Round 3
OFFALY 5-31 MEATH 3-16
By Paul Keane at St Loman's Park, Trim
If this was a peek into the future of Offaly hurling, Faithful County supporters will be happy.
Charlie Mitchell, Dan Bourke and Adam Screeney - all U-20 All-Ireland finalists just last year -
Saturday 4 May 2024
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Joe McDonagh Cup: Down and Westmeath share spoils
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3
DOWN 3-19 WESTMEATH 1-25
By Gerry Buckley
Down and Westmeath played out a pulsating draw in the Joe McDonagh Cup in misty conditions in Ballycran, the result keeping Down’s slight hopes of reaching the final alive, while ending Westmeath’s.
Westmeath started the game very brightly
Tuesday 7 May 2024
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oneills.com Munster U20 HC: Clare power past Waterford
oneills.com Munster U20HC round 4
CLARE 2-27 WATERFORD 1-11
Clare have kept their hopes of a direct route to the oneills.com Munster U20 hurling final alive with a 19-point victory over Waterford.
The Banner are now guaranteed a semi-final spot against Cork but they could yet trade up if they
Saturday 4 May 2024
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Ulster MFC: Derry and Donegal through to semi-finals
Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Football Championship
DONEGAL 2-12 MONAGHAN 0-8
DOWN 3-14 FERMANAGH 0-6
DERRY 2-18 ARMAGH 0-7
CAVAN 1-15 ANTRIM 0-10
Donegal and Derry have booked their places in the Electric Ireland Ulster MFC semi-finals, topping their groups to skip the quarter-final stage.
Donegal powered to a 2-12 to
Saturday 4 May 2024
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oneills.com Munster U20 Hurling Championship: Impressive Tipperary triumph
oneills.com Munster U20 Hurling Championship
Tipperary 3-20 Cork 0-18
By Stephen Barry at FBD Semple Stadium
Senan Butler’s hat-trick halted the Cork U20s’ winning streak and placed Tipperary in pole position to take the direct route to the Munster final.
The reigning All-Ireland champions entered with nine victories on the
Friday 3 May 2024
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Round-up: Friday's Electric Ireland Connacht MFC action
Electric Ireland Connacht MFC
Roscommon 2-8 Sligo 0-8
Mayo 3-8 Leitrim 0-4
With one round of games to play in the Electric Ireland Connacht MFC before the knockout action begins in earnest, Mayo have locked down their place in this year’s provincial final thanks to a 3-8 to 0-4 win
Friday 3 May 2024
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Sinead Goldrick happy to be back in blue
By John Harrington
Dublin LGFA star, Sinead Goldrick, is happy to be tangled up in blue again.
She missed last year’s All-Ireland winning campaign after deciding to focus solely on her AFLW commitments with Melbourne Demons, but last month returned to Mick Bohan's panel.
Goldrick recently signed a new two-year
Friday 3 May 2024
football
Preview: Weekend's provincial football championship action
Sunday May 5
Munster SFC Final
Clare v Kerry, Cusack Park, 1.45pm, RTE
This will be a 13th Munster SFC Final meeting involving these two counties.
Clare's only victory was a famous triumph way back in 1992.
Before that the Banner hadn't defeated Kerry in championship fare since 1949.
Jack
Friday 3 May 2024
hurling
Preview: Weekend's provincial hurling championship action
Saturday May 4
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Wexford v Galway, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 4pm, GAAGO
Following a harrowing loss in Belfast against Antrim, Wexford are fully aware of the importance of this contest.
Despite Lee Chin's brilliant display, Wexford still suffered a significant setback at Corrigan Park.
Keith Rossiter's charges
Friday 3 May 2024
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Preview: Weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup action
Saturday May 4
Joe McDonagh Cup
Down v Westmeath, Ballycran, 3pm
A vital encounter in Ballycran beckons.
Down have delivered two impressive displays, defeating Meath before losing to Kerry.
Westmeath have suffered losses to Kerry and Offaly so the midlanders' know that a victory must be gleaned.
Killian Doyle struck
Friday 3 May 2024