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Tailteann Cup: Down dominate second half
Tailteann Cup Group Four
Down 1-24 London 0-10
By Conor Martin at McGovern Park
A strong second-half performance from Down was crucial in Ruislip.
London had surprised many with their win over Offaly on the opening weekend of the competition, and they set the tone when Ciaran Diver opened the
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All-Ireland SFC: Cork register victory in Ennis
All-Ireland SFC Group Three
Cork 1-13 Clare 1-11
By Eoin Brennan at Cusack Park
Cork’s experienced bench came to their rescue to ignite their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship challenge in front of 3,262 in Cusack Park, Ennis.
Having seen a six point advantage eventually reeled in by hosts Clare entering
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Leinster SHC: Kilkenny win thriller
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Kilkenny 1-28 Dublin 2-23
By Paul Keane at Parnell Park
Eoin Cody, just back in the Kilkenny team after injury, proved his worth to the Cats yet again with a dramatic late match-winning goal to secure top spot in the Leinster SHC table.
A terrific Parnell
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All-Ireland SFC: Gritty Galway prevail
All-Ireland SFC Group One
Galway 2-14 Derry 0-15
By Billy Coss at Pearse Stadium
Second half goals from Seán Kelly and Céin D'Arcy were the key scores as Galway made a winning start to Group One of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship against 14-man Derry in Salthill this evening.
Already
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Joe McDonagh Cup: Clinton impresses for Westmeath
Joe McDonagh Cup
Westmeath 1-29 Meath 0-14
By Gerry Buckley at TEG Cusack Park
Westmeath retained their place in the Joe McDonagh Cup with a comfortable win against neighbours Meath in ideal conditions for hurling in Mullingar, the Royal County men now doomed to the Christy Ring Cup for 2025.
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Tailteann Cup: Kildare net five second half goals
Tailteann Cup Group One
Kildare 5-15 Waterford 0-16
By Tomás McCarthy at Frahel Field
Five second half goals catapulted Kildare into the knockout stages of the Tailteann Cup in the Dungarvan sunshine on Saturday evening.
Substitute Shane O'Sullivan netted twice while Kevin Flynn, Niall Kelly and Paddy Woodgate also raised
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All-Ireland SFC: Mayo triumph in Castlebar
All-Ireland SFC Group Two
Mayo 0-20 Cavan 1-8
By Kevin Egan at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park
A last second injury that saw team captain Paddy Durcan carried off was the only black mark on an otherwise comfortable evening for Mayo in Castlebar, as they eased to victory over a lacklustre
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Tailteann Cup: Fermanagh defeat Carlow
Tailteann Cup Group Three
Fermanagh 1-13 Carlow 0-13
By Kieran Murphy at Netwatch Cullen Park
This was a hard-earned second round Tailteann Cup victory for Fermanagh, who are safely into the knockout stages of the competition with a bit to spare now.
Ché Cullen and Declan McCusker both scored scores
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Tailteann Cup: Antrim edge out Wexford
Tailteann Cup Group Two
Antrim 1-15 Wexford 0-17
By Ronan Fagan at Chadwicks Wexford Park
Antrim have a showdown with Sligo next weekend in a battle for a summit finish in Group Two of the Tailteann Cup after denying Wexford at Chadwicks Wexford Park on Saturday.
An early goal from
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Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois march on
Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois 4-31 Down 0-17
By Alan Hartnett at Laois Hire O'Moore Park
Laois are through to the Joe McDonagh Cup final with a game to spare following an emphatic victory at home to Down.
Despite a slow start which saw Willie Maher's charges fail to score for
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Tailteann Cup: Limerick register win
Tailteann Cup Group Four
Limerick 2-10 Offaly 0-8
By Tom Clancy at Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale
Limerick picked up their first win of 2024, thanks to a richly deserved double scores win over Offaly at Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale.
Manager Jimmy Lee had yet to taste success with his native
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All-Ireland SFC: Impressive Kerry triumph
All-Ireland SFC Group Four
Kerry 0-24 Monaghan 1-11
By Paul Brennan at Fitzgerald Stadium
Kerry ambled to a 10-point win over Monaghan to get the Kingdom's All-Ireland SFC Group Four campaign off to a winning start, a win that might have been expected, though not, perhaps, quite as easy as
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Leinster SHC: Galway finish strongly
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Galway 2-25 Antrim 1-14
By David Mohan at Corrigan Park
A red card for Antrim's Ryan McGarry three minutes into the second half at a sunny Corrigan Park proved the turning point as Galway got back to winning ways in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.
At
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Tailteann Cup: Murphy inspires Sligo
Tailteann Cup Group Two
Sligo 3-22 Tipperary 1-12
By Stephen Barry at FBD Semple Stadium
Sligo exhibited their Tailteann Cup credentials in a 16-point hammering of Tipperary at FBD Semple Stadium.
Captain Niall Murphy bagged 2-6 before being rested for a final quarter which they played with 14 men after
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Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard, and Lory Meagher Cups update
Following the last round of group games, the GAA can confirm the final pairings for the Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard, and Lory Meagher Cups.
Christy Ring Cup
01-02.06.2024 (Sat/Sun)
Final: Kildare v Derry, Croke Park
Relegated: Sligo
Nickey Rackard Cup
01-02.06.2024 (Sat/Sun)
Final: Donegal v Mayo, Croke Park
Relegated: Monaghan
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Round-up: Saturday's Electric Ireland Ulster MFC action
Electric Ireland Ulster MFC Semi-Final
Derry 2-14 Tyrone 1-10
Armagh 2-8 Donegal 1-7
Reigning Ulster and All-Ireland champions Derry will meet Armagh in the Electric Ireland Ulster MFC final at Omagh next weekend, after a power-packed second half saw them dismiss Tyrone’s challenge at Oweneg, where they scored a 2-14
Saturday 18 May 2024
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Electric Ireland Connacht MFC: Impressive Roscommon advance
Electric Ireland Connacht MFC Semi-Final
Roscommon 3-5 Galway 0-7
By Billy Coss at Tuam Stadium
Late first half goals from Eoin Collins and Dara Curran proved crucial as Roscommon earned a well-deserved seven-point victory over Galway and qualified for the Connacht Minor Football Championship final.
Killian Joyce (two) and Niall
Friday 17 May 2024
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oneills.com Munster U20: Cork edge out Clare
oneills.com Munster U20 Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Cork 1-23 Clare 2-16
By Stephen Barry at Cusack Park
In a Munster semi-final laced with fighting spirit from both sides, Cork overhauled a late Clare comeback to keep their All-Ireland U20 title defence alive.
The Banner looked headed for the exit door when
Saturday 18 May 2024
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Stephen Molumphy enjoying Kerry role
By Cian O’Connell
It is a busy time between training and matches, but Stephen Molumphy wouldn’t have it any other way. That is the beauty of Championship.
The Kerry senior hurling manager is thoroughly enjoying operating at senior inter-county level in the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Another vital encounter beckons for
Friday 17 May 2024
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Preview: Weekend's Joe McDonagh Cup action
Saturday May 18
Laois v Down, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 3pm
Laois have made an efficient start in the Joe McDonagh Cup, illustrated perfectly by the win over Kerry in Tralee.
Aaron Dunphy and Tomás Keyes landed vital scores in that victory for Willie Maher's team.
Down have collected three
Friday 17 May 2024
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Preview: Weekend's provincial hurling championship action
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Saturday May 18
Antrim v Galway, Corrigan Park, 2pm
Either side of the splendid home win over Wexford, Antrim have suffered heavy away defeats to Kilkenny and Dublin.
So, Darren Gleeson's team will be especially eager to produce another gritty display at Corrigan Park.
It will
Friday 17 May 2024
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Preview: Weekend's All-Ireland SFC action
Saturday May 18
Group One
Galway v Derry, Pearse Stadium, 5.30pm, GAAGO
This promises to be a lively encounter in Salthill. Galway, following a stirring finish in the Connacht SFC Final, face Derry, who will be eager to respond following a harrowing loss to Donegal.
That goal laden Donegal success
Friday 17 May 2024
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Preview: Weekend's Tailteann Cup action
Saturday May 18
Group One
Waterford v Kildare, Fraher Field, 5pm
Kildare's convincing win over Longford was a morale boosting result.
Darragh Kirwan starred in the victory for Glen Ryan's outfit, who will be hoping to generate momentum and confidence.
Waterford have made improvements in recent months, summoning a battling
Friday 17 May 2024
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Preview: Weekend's Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Cups action
The Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups reach a critical stage this Saturday with the final round of the groups.
Christy Ring Cup
The last round of the Christy Ring Cup round-robin features a top-of-the-table clash between London and Kildare at Ruislip.
Kildare have one foot in another
Friday 17 May 2024
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Kelly says Tribesmen are gunning for top spot in group
By John Harrington
Galway captain, Sean Kelly, says the Tribesmen are targeting top spot in their All-Ireland SFC group that also includes Derry, Armagh, and Westmeath.
Last year they finished second in a group that also included Armagh and Westmeath as well as Tyrone, and missed out on top spot
Friday 17 May 2024
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Táin Óg League a boon for clubs like Clonguish
By John Harrington
Growing hurling in counties where Gaelic football is the dominant sport isn’t easy, but the good news is that hard work pays off.
The Táin Óg U-16 Finals take place this weekend and all of the clubs involved will tell you a version of a similar story.
Thursday 16 May 2024
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McGrogan hopes 'humble' Derry are ready to bounce back
By John Harrington
One of sport’s great truisms is that there’s only six inches between a clap on the back and kick up the back-side.
Derry players can surely relate to that sentiment.
Three weeks after they were cheered to the rafters in Croke Park after beating Dublin in an
Thursday 16 May 2024
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Niall Murphy: 'We have been moving along nicely'
By Cian O’Connell
Few are better placed to assess Sligo football than Niall Murphy. The Sligo captain, who made his championship debut in 2013 on a harrowing afternoon in Ruislip, when London caused a seismic shock is still going strong.
Even as a teenager in that chaotic match, Murphy struck
Thursday 16 May 2024
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oneills.com Leinster U20 HC: Offaly and Dublin through to Final
O'Neills.com Leinster U-20 hurling championship semi-finals
DUBLIN 4-17 GALWAY 0-20
OFFALY 2-17 KILKENNY 2-16
By Paul Keane
Goal hungry Dublin, led superby by Man of the Match Diarmaid O Dulaing, turned the tables on Galway in dramatic fashion to surge through to the oneills.com Leinster U-20 HC final.
Dublin's nine-point
Thursday 16 May 2024
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O'Donnell primed for another great occasion in Ennis
By Cian O’Connell
Shane O’Donnell is fully aware that there is always another challenge to embrace in the Munster SHC round robin series.
Defeat to Limerick was followed by victory over Cork, so things can change quickly. The Leeside success was critical for Clare. “We absolutely had to win that
Wednesday 15 May 2024
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Ryan McHugh backs Jim McGuinness call to go for 'all that's left'
By John Harrington
Ryan McHugh says the Donegal players will rally to manager Jim McGuinness’ call to go all out to win the Sam Maguire Cup this year.
While speaking to the huge crowd that welcomed the newly crowned Ulster champions back to Donegal town last Sunday, McGuinness said, “there’s
Wednesday 15 May 2024
hurling
Tyrone hurlers enjoying Celtic Challenge adventure
By John Harrington
When Chris Cross finally hung up his boots in 2023 after 14 years hurling with Tyrone, he didn’t rest on his laurels for very long.
Three months, to be precise, before he was persuaded by Tyrone GAA’s Hurling Officer, Aidan Maguire, to manage the county’s U-17 hurlers.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
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Evan O'Carroll eager to inspire next generation
By Cian O’Connell
Evan O’Carroll remains optimistic. Laois’ captain is more than a decade on the inter-county beat, but his passion for Gaelic Football endures.
The Allianz Football League Division Four title was an important success for Justin McNulty’s outfit. Since then, Offaly have defeated Laois in Leinster, while Carlow
Wednesday 15 May 2024
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All-Ireland SFC Round One group phase fixtures confirmed
The GAA can confirm the following All-Ireland SFC Round One fixture arrangements.
All-Ireland SFC Round Two and Tailteann Cup Round Three fixtures details will be confirmed early next week.
Saturday May 25
Group One
Armagh v Westmeath, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 6pm
Group Two
Dublin v Roscommon, Croke Park, 5pm, GAAGO
Tuesday 14 May 2024
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Peadar Mogan voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week
Peadar Mogan has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
The Donegal star received 4,537 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Louth's Conor Grimes (3,869) and Dublin's Brian Fenton (2,713).
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Peadar Mogan (Donegal)
Peadar Mogan contributed two points for Donegal during Sunday's eventful
Tuesday 14 May 2024
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Darragh Fitzgibbon voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week
Darragh Fitzgibbon has been voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The Cork star received 5, 247 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Carlow's Chris Nolan (2,879) and Limerick's Séamus Flanagan (2,879).
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Darragh Fitzgibbon (Cork)
On a Saturday evening when so many Cork hurlers
Tuesday 14 May 2024
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Josh Obahor enjoying London adventure
By Cian O’Connell
These are exciting times for the London senior footballers.
A comprehensive Tailteann Cup opening round win over Offaly ensures Saturday’s tussle with Down at McGovern Park in Ruislip is eagerly anticipated.
Michael Maher’s developing team are beginning to acquire momentum and confidence which matters deeply, especially to
Tuesday 14 May 2024
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Electric Ireland Munster MFC Final: Kerry cruise to victory
Electric Ireland Munster MFC Final
Kerry 2-18 Cork 1-6
By Stephen Barry at Páirc Uí Rinn
An eight-point exhibition from Gearóid White completed Kerry’s clean sweep of Munster football titles for the second year in a row.
In one of the most impressive minor-final displays between Munster’s old firm, the
Monday 13 May 2024
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Officials appointed for EirGrid All-Ireland U20 Finals
The GAA can confirm the following refereeing appointments for the upcoming EirGrid All-Ireland U20 A and B Finals.
On Saturday Cavan official Margaret Farrelly will take charge of the EirGrid All-Ireland U20 B decider between Down and Westmeath at Páirc Tailteann.
Paddy Neilan from Roscommon will referee the EirGrid All-Ireland
Monday 13 May 2024
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Paul Mannion looking forward to All-Ireland series
By Cian O’Connell
Paul Mannion is relishing Dublin's upcoming challenges in the All-Ireland series.
Standard bearers Dublin face Roscommon, Cavan, and Mayo in Group Two with the Kilmacud Crokes attacker enjoying the busy schedule. “For years there probably wasn't enough games and it was probably too long in between each
Monday 13 May 2024
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Laois Hire O'Moore Park to host EirGrid All-Ireland U20 Football Championship Final
The GAA can confirm the following fixture arrangements for the EirGrid All-Ireland U20 Football Championships.
Saturday May 18
EirGrid All-Ireland U20B Championship Final
Down v Westmeath, Páirc Tailteann, 2.15pm
(E.T & Winner on the Day)
Sunday May 19
EirGrid Al-Ireland U20 Championship Final
Kerry v Tyrone, Laois Hire O'Moore Park,
Monday 13 May 2024