hurling
Henry Shefflin steps down as Galway manager
By Cian O'Connell Henry Sheflin has stepped down as Galway senior hurling team manager. Former Kilkenny star Shefflin managed the Tribesmen for three years and was praised by Galway GAA chairperson Paul Bellew for his contribution. “On behalf of Galway GAA, I want to place on record our sincere thanks
10 HR AGO
hurling
Shane Kingston: 'It is brilliant to have such good support'
By Cian O’Connell
Shane Kingston knows all about the importance of responding to setbacks in sport.
So, when Cork’s Championship need was greatest against Limerick at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the red and white team found a way. Returning from injury, Kingston contributed handsomely in the closing stages of a
18 HR AGO
hurling
Fitzgerald steps down as Waterford manager
Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down as Waterford senior hurling team manager.
In the 2024 Munster SHC Waterford defeated Cork, drew with Tipperary before losing to Clare and Limerick.
A Waterford GAA statement said: "Waterford GAA wish to confirm that Davy Fitzgerald has this evening (Tuesday) informed the Waterford County Board
19 HR AGO
hurling
Cork will need sleight of hand to repeat trick over Limerick
By John Harrington
Beating this Limerick hurling team once in any given championship season is a serious achievement but to do it twice would be Herculean.
That’s the task facing the Cork hurlers who edged out the reigning champions in a dramatic Munster SHC clash on May 11 but now
Tuesday 2 July 2024
football
Cillian McDaid voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week
The public has voted Cillian McDaid this week’s GAA.ie Footballer of the Week.
The Galway star received 5,397 votes on the GAA’s Official Instagram page which put him ahead of Donegal’s Peadar Mogan (4,276) and Armagh’s Barry McCambridge (2,411).
Cillian McDaid (Galway)
Inspirational throughout, Cillian McDaid starred in Galway's dramatic
Tuesday 2 July 2024
football
Jack O'Connor satisfied to survive tough battle
Kerry manager Jack O'Connor was satisfied his team performed with the required intensity and energy in the second half against Derry at Croke Park on Sunday.
A flurry of late scores ensured Kerry prevailed by 0-15 to 0-10, setting up an All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final against Armagh.
O'Connor acknowledged that it
Monday 1 July 2024
football
All-Ireland SFC Semi-Finals fixture details confirmed
The GAA can confirm the following fixture arrangements for the upcoming All-Ireland SFC Semi-Finals, Tailteann Cup Final, and All-Ireland JFC.
Friday July 12
All-Ireland JFC Semi-Finals
New York v Warwickshire, GAA CoE, Abbottstown, 5pm, Sport TG4
(E.T & Winner on the Day)
USGAA v London, GAA CoE, Abbottstown, 7pm, Sport
Monday 1 July 2024
football
Mickey Harte: 'We weren't clinical enough'
Mickey Harte was disappointed that Derry weren't sufficiently clinical in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final against Kerry at Croke Park.
The Kingdom eventually earned a place in the last four, courtesy of a 0-15 to 0-10 success over Derry.
Following an Allianz Football League Division One triumph in March, Derry have
Monday 1 July 2024
football
GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees
Cillian McDaid, Barry McCambridge, and Peadar Mogan 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 July 2, and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie.
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Cillian
Monday 1 July 2024
football
All-Ireland SFC: Kerry set up Armagh clash
All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final
Kerry 0-15 Derry 0-10
By Paul Brennan at Croke Park
An All-Ireland semi-final against Armagh in a fortnight is Kerry prize for winning this All-Ireland quarter-final.
Kerry came to Croke Park to get over the 'dangerous animal' that their manager Jack O'Connor said Derry were, and while
Sunday 30 June 2024
football
All-Ireland SFC: Impressive Donegal advance
All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final
Donegal 1-23 Louth 0-18
By Paul Keane at Croke Park
The second coming of Jim McGuinness as Donegal manager continues to yield great gains, an All-Ireland SFC semi-final clash with Galway now pencilled into their calendar for mid-July.
The feeling was that Donegal may take a season
Sunday 30 June 2024
football
Pádraic Joyce: 'It is great for Galway'
By Cian O'Connell
Galway's gritty third quarter performance was crucial according to manager Padraic Joyce following Saturday's stirring All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final win over Dublin at Croke Park.
Trailing 0-11 to 0-7 at the interval, Cillian McDaid landed a delightful point within seconds of the restart as Galway staged an impressive
Sunday 30 June 2024
football
Dublin manager Dessie Farrell praises Galway
By Cian O'Connell
Dublin manager Dessie Farrell praised Galway's dynamic second half display at Croke Park on Saturday evening.
Padraic Joyce's team trailed by four points at the break, but thundered back into the match after the restart.
“We haven’t had the chance to review it yet, but stating the
Sunday 30 June 2024
hurling
James Woodlock delighted with Tipp triumph
By Niall McIntyre
James Woodlock hailed the never-say-die attitude of his Tipperary team after their memorable All-Ireland minor final win over Kilkenny.
Reduced to 13 men after two red cards in the first half, Tipperary battled on and eventually prevailed after a stunning Billy O’Brien goal in extra-time.
Chants of
Sunday 30 June 2024
hurling
Electric Ireland MHC Final: Tipperary win thriller
Electric Ireland MHC Final
Tipperary 2-17 Kilkenny 3-12
By Niall McIntyre At UPMC Nowlan Park
The 13 men of Tipperary pulled off a remarkable victory in an All-Ireland minor final for the ages.
Chants of Tipp, Tipp, Tipp echoed around Nowlan Park after their players defeated Kilkenny to win a
Saturday 29 June 2024
football
All-Ireland SFC: Gutsy Galway triumph at Croke Park
All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final
Galway 0-17 Dublin 0-16
By Cian O’Connell at Croke Park
This was one of Galway’s sweetest ever Championship wins.
Dublin, who had delivered so many scary tutorials to Galway throughout the decades, were beaten by a stirring maroon and white performance.
Trailing 0-11 to 0-7 at the
Sunday 30 June 2024
football
All-Ireland SFC: Armagh reach first semi-final since 2005
All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Final
Armagh 2-12 Roscommon 0-12
By Paul Keane at Croke Park
They've waited a long time for this one in Armagh, almost 20 years to be exact.
The Orchard County have finally won an All-Ireland quarter-final after six failed attempts, a tale of woe that stretched back to
Sunday 30 June 2024
hurling
An chéad chaibidil eile de Chill Chainnigh in aghaidh Thiobraid Árann romhainn tráthnóna
An chéad chaibidil eile de Chill Chainnigh in aghaidh Thiobraid Árann romhainn tráthnóna
Le Jamie Ó Tuama
Tá lá mór na hiomána ag grád na mionúr buailte linn i bPáirc Uí Nualláin UPMC tráthnóna agus Cill Chainnigh agus Tiobraid Árann réidh gabháil chun catha le haghaidh Chorn an Irish Press
Saturday 29 June 2024
football
Unlikely Upsets – Football Edition
By Tom Stakelum
They say sport is a microcosm of society, reflecting the beliefs and values of a community. If there is one thing that the community of GAA and sporting lovers believe in, it is the value of the underdog story. A true underdog tale evokes feelings of joy,
Friday 28 June 2024
hurling
Colm McDonald's eventful 2024 campaign
By Cian O’Connell
“It has been quite a year, to say the least,” Antrim referee Colm McDonald remarks about an eventful spell.
Diagnosed with type one diabetes in January, uncertainty followed, but McDonald took charge of the Joe McDonagh Cup Final between Offaly and Laois earlier this month at Croke
Friday 28 June 2024
football
Achieving the impossible dream
By Cian Murphy
When asked about his favourite moment from his glittering career, the late Hill 16 hero Anton O’Toole had no hesitation in his reply: “The 1974 All-Ireland - because we achieved the impossible dream.”
It is 50 years this September since Dublin crowned their bolt from the blue
Friday 28 June 2024
football
All Ireland SFC Semi Final Draw
The draw for the Semi-Finals of the All Ireland SFC (if required) will take place on the Sunday Game Live this evening directly after the Quarter Final meeting of Kerry and Derry.
The draw is subject to the avoidance of repeat pairings (where possible) from any stage in the Championship.
Sunday 30 June 2024
football
Preview: Weekend's All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals
All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals
Saturday June 29
Armagh v Roscommon, Croke Park, 4pm, GAAGO
Six years ago these counties clashed in a thrilling qualifier at Laois Hire O'Moore Park.
That open and high scoring encounter was packed with quality moments, and several of the key performers remain involved.
The stakes are
Friday 28 June 2024
football
Brian Howard happy to pay it on
By John Harrington
He’s an eight-year veteran of the Dublin senior football team, so you almost do a double-take when Brian Howard mentions he’s still only 26.
There’s a good chance he’s only at the mid-point of his career, so by the time he finally hangs up his boots his
Friday 28 June 2024
football
Peadar Mogan wary of challenge posed by 'athletic' Louth
By John Harrington
Peadar Mogan says Donegal are very wary of the challenge that Louth will pose in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final.
The Ulster champions go into the match as favourites to advance to the last four, but Mogan knows that the Wee County pose a variety of threats they’ll
Thursday 27 June 2024
feature
The wisdom and wit of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh
By John Harrington
The outpouring of love, respect, and sadness since news broke of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh’s passing on Tuesday spoke volumes of the man.
How did the broadcasting legend manage to make such an equally positive impression on those he met and those who only connected to him through
Thursday 27 June 2024
hurling
Bergin hopes Kilkenny's character will come to the fore again
By Paul Keane
You might have figured on a couple of occasions throughout this season's Electric Ireland All-Ireland MHC that Kilkenny's title bid was doomed.
They lost two of their first three games for starters and finished bottom of their group in Leinster.
They bounced back strongly from that, collecting
Thursday 27 June 2024
hurling
Callanan urges Tipperary supporters to get behind minors
By John Harrington
Tipperary hurling legend, Seamus Callanan, has urged the Premier County faithful to come out in big numbers to support their minor team in Saturday’s All-Ireland Final against Kilkenny in Nowlan Park.
The Drom-Inch man was dismayed by the lack of support the county senior team got in
Wednesday 26 June 2024
football
Australasia team travel 15,000km for John West Féile Peile na nÓg this weekend
A team representing Australasia has travelled 15,000km to join almost two hundred club sides, comprising nearly 4,000 players, to compete in the John West Féile Peile na nÓg (Gaelic football and ladies’ football) National Finals 2024 this Saturday, June 29.
The boys U15 side will compete alongside 28 teams, comprising
Wednesday 26 June 2024
football
Kerry's Ruairí Murphy hopes season of adversity makes him stronger
By John Harrington
It’s been both a physically and mentally challenging year for Kerry footballer Ruairí Murphy, but the Listry man is hopeful the adversity he’s had to overcome will make him stronger.
After a promising debut season in 2023 that saw him get game-time in both the League and
Wednesday 26 June 2024
football
Os cionn 350 peileadóir óg páirteach sna GAAgaeilge Go Games i bPáirc an Chrócaigh
Le Jamie Ó Tuama
Ghlac os cionn 350 peileadóir óg ó chlubanna Gaeltachta, ó Ghaelscoileanna agus ó chlubanna agus scoileanna eile páirt i mbliotsanna faoi 11 ag na GAAgaeilge Go Games a bhí ar siúl i bPáirc an Chrócaigh inné. Ina gcomhluadar ar an lá, bhí Ambasadóir Gaeilge Chumann Lúthchleas
Tuesday 25 June 2024
hurling
Shane O'Donnell voted GAA.ie Hurler of the Week
The public has voted Shane O’Donnell this week’s GAA.ie Hurler of the Week.
The Clare forward received 4,254 votes on the GAA's official Instagram page which put him ahead of Cork’s Patrick Horgan (3,382) and Dublin’s Conor Burke (1,673)
The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's
Tuesday 25 June 2024