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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
football
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
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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
football
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
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GAA.ie Tailteann Cup Team of the Week
Who has made the GAA.ie Tailteann Cup Team of the Week?
Remember, players may be picked in positions they may not have been selected in for the match programme.
Disagree with our selection? Let us know what you think on Twitter or Facebook!
Monday 13 May 2024
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GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees
Brian Fenton, Peadar Mogan, and Conor Grimes 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 Tuesday May 14, and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
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Brian
Monday 13 May 2024
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GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominees
Darragh Fitzgibbon, Chris Nolan, and Séamus Flanagan are this week's nominees for GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram page.
Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday May 14, and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
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Darragh
Monday 13 May 2024
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Ulster SFC Final: Donegal triumph following penalty shootout
Ulster Senior Football Championship Final
Donegal 0-20 Armagh 0-20 AET
Donegal win 6-5 on penalties
By Steve Malone at St Tiernach's Park
Shaun Patton ‘s save in sudden death from Shane McPartlan crowned Donegal as Ulster Champions and inflicted another penalty heart-break on Armagh.
Played in front of 28,896 in
Sunday 12 May 2024
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Round-up: Weekend's Ring, Rackard, and Meagher Cup action
The Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups continued to take shape in the penultimate round of the groups.
Christy Ring Cup
Kildare took another step towards a Christy Ring Cup Final place with a convincing win over Tyrone in Dungannon.
David Qualter hit nine first-half points as Kildare
Monday 13 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Laois and Carlow divide spoils
Tailteann Cup Group Three
Laois 2-17 Carlow 2-17
By Alan Hartnett at Laois Hire O'Moore Park
Carlow scored two late goals to snatch a draw with Laois and take a point from their opening Tailteann Cup encounter.
Laois were six points clear as the game entered injury time, but managed
Sunday 12 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Impressive Antrim triumph
Tailteann Cup Group Two
Antrim 4-12 Tipperary 2-13
By Shane Brophy at Corrigan Park
Antrim’s ability to take their goal chances proved to be the difference as the Saffron’s saw off Tipperary in an entertaining Tailteann Cup Group Two opener at Corrigan Park.
Both sides made use of the fine
Sunday 12 May 2024
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Leinster SFC Final: Dublin overcome spirited Louth
Leinster Senior Football Championship Final
Dublin 1-19 Louth 2-12
By Paul Keane at Croke Park
A 14th consecutive Leinster SFC title belongs to Dublin, their 63rd in all, but boy did Dessie Farrell and his players release sighs of relief at full-time.
Level for the 10th time with 52 minutes
Sunday 12 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Leitrim overcome Waterford
Tailteann Cup Group One
Leitrim 0-17 Waterford 0-12
By PJ Leddy at Ballinamore
Leitrim who just had a one point interval advantage upped their game in the second half to earn a hard fought for win over a battling Waterford outfit who ended the game with 14 players at Ballinamore
Saturday 11 May 2024
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Munster SHC: Cork defeat Limerick in thriller
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Cork 3-28 Limerick 3-26
By Stephen Barry at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
There was no stopping the Cork public celebrating their heroes as they somehow kept their championship dreams alive.
The Rebels looked down and out with four minutes to play as they fell four behind
Saturday 11 May 2024
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EirGrid U20 FC: Kerry edge out Meath
EirGrid All-Ireland U20 Football Championship Semi-Final
Kerry 0-12 Meath 0-11
This was a hugely satisfying success for Kerry at FBD Semple Stadium.
In a high quality encounter, Tomás Ó Sé's outfit delivered a performance of substance and style against Meath.
At the end of an absorbing opening period, Kerry led
Saturday 11 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Emphatic win for Kildare
Tailteann Cup Group One
Kildare 3-25 Longford 1-11
By Ger McNally at Manguard Park, Kildare GAA Centre of Excellence
Kildare had 13 different scorers as they put the misery of their season so far behind them with a resounding victory over Longford at their Centre of Excellence at Manguard Park.
Saturday 11 May 2024
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EirGrid U20 FC: Tyrone reach decider
EirGrid All-Ireland U20 Football Championship Semi-Final
Tyrone 3-18 Roscommon 3-8
By Kevin Egan at Kingspan Breffni
Yet again, the Eirgrid U-20 championship delivered a contest of the highest quality this evening at Kingspan Breffni, where Tyrone secured their place in next weekend’s All-Ireland final at Roscommon’s expense thanks to a
Saturday 11 May 2024
hurling
Leinster SHC: Courageous Carlow draw with Kilkenny
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Carlow 1-20 Kilkenny 1-20
By Kieran Murphy at Netwatch Cullen Park
Carlow held Kilkenny to a draw in an entertaining encounter on Saturday.
The pre-match favourites got off to a great start when Martin Keoghan opened the scoring with a point and Owen Wall followed up
Saturday 11 May 2024
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Leinster SHC: Dublin finish strongly
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Dublin 3-32 Antrim 1-18
By Paul Keane at Parnell Park
Antrim defeated by 20 points and Dublin top of the Leinster SHC table with two games to go - things couldn't be going much better right now for Micheal Donoghue and his Sky Blues crew.
Truth
Saturday 11 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Down register win
Tailteann Cup Group Four
Down 1-20 Limerick 1-6
By Kieran Lynch at Páirc Esler
Down were far too strong for Limerick in Newry on Saturday evening, as they claimed an emphatic 14-point win.
It took almost 10 minutes for the first score to come, and it was Odhran Murdock who
Saturday 11 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Fermanagh cruise to victory
Tailteann Cup Group Three
Fermanagh 3-16 Wicklow 0-9
By Gareth Cauldwell at Brewster Park
Fermanagh opened their Tailteann Cup campaign in emphatic style as they recorded a win over Wicklow in Brewster Park.
Kieran Donnelly’s side had led by four points at the interval before going on to really assert
Saturday 11 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup: London stun Offaly
Tailteann Cup Group Four
London 2-20 Offaly 0-12
By Ciaran Burns at Glenisk O'Connor Park
Led by the magnificent Ciarán Diver, London caused a sensational upset against Offaly on their own patch on Saturday afternoon, giving the 2024 Tailteann Cup an explosive start as they picked up their first championship
Saturday 11 May 2024
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Tailteann Cup: Sligo defeat Wexford
Tailteann Cup Group Two
Sligo 2-21 Wexford 2-15
By Liam Maloney at Markievicz Park
Sligo were made to work hard for their six-point home win over Wexford in this exciting Tailteann Cup Group Two opening round fixture as centre-forward Alan McLoughlin’s 38th minute goal – set up by Niall Murphy
Saturday 11 May 2024