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Motion to restore All-Ireland minor deciders as senior finals curtain raisers to go to GAA congress

Motion to restore All-Ireland minor deciders as senior finals curtain raisers to go to GAA congress

Push for football final to be in second week of August also among motions at meeting

Wed Feb 18 2026 - 20:40
Provincial balance of power could go south unless Kilkenny see off Waterford

Provincial balance of power could go south unless Kilkenny see off Waterford

Pivotal weekend in store as Munster and Leinster hurling’s one-upmanship comes to a head in Nowlan Park

Wed Feb 18 2026 - 06:00
GAA Congress to hear motion tying intercounty eligibility to minimum club appearance requirement

GAA Congress to hear motion tying intercounty eligibility to minimum club appearance requirement

Motion states players would need to play eight club fixtures to be eligible for county selection the following year

Tue Feb 17 2026 - 19:48
Seán Bugler believes Dublin can win Sam Maguire this season as team targets consistency

Seán Bugler believes Dublin can win Sam Maguire this season as team targets consistency

Bugler optimistic as new players integrate and senior leaders step up

Tue Feb 17 2026 - 06:00
Meath and Cork both have doubts over key players ahead of crucial Páirc Uí Rinn clash

Meath and Cork both have doubts over key players ahead of crucial Páirc Uí Rinn clash

Mathew Costello faces race against time to recover from leg injury sustained in Royals’ victory against Louth

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 19:24
Jack Flynn’s dramatic late two-pointer for Meath denies Louth

Jack Flynn’s dramatic late two-pointer for Meath denies Louth

The Royals led by 11 points at half-time but had been pegged back by Louth

Sat Feb 14 2026 - 21:04
Tipperary trailblazer David Power basks in the glow of guiding a Limerick team to success

Tipperary trailblazer David Power basks in the glow of guiding a Limerick team to success

Former Premier County football boss enjoying the celebrations after leading University of Limerick to breakthrough Sigerson Cup triumph

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Declan Hannon lauds return of key figure in Limerick’s last five All-Ireland triumphs

Declan Hannon lauds return of key figure in Limerick’s last five All-Ireland triumphs

‘It’s an amazing record,’ said the former Treaty skipper of performance psychologist Caroline Currid

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Fitzgibbon Cup final preview: Mary I out to stop UL’s pursuit of back-to-back titles

Fitzgibbon Cup final preview: Mary I out to stop UL’s pursuit of back-to-back titles

Limerick rivals meet in Croke Park to decide who’ll take the Fitzgibbon Cup back to Shannonside

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 06:00
Sigerson Cup final preview: All roads lead to Croke Park as UL search for maiden title against old hands UCC

Sigerson Cup final preview: All roads lead to Croke Park as UL search for maiden title against old hands UCC

A dramatic win over Queens saw UL reach Wednesday’s decider, while UCC bested University of Galway in their semi-final

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 20:19
Dublin won’t be a ‘soft touch’ with full-strength squad reinstated, says James McCarthy

Dublin won’t be a ‘soft touch’ with full-strength squad reinstated, says James McCarthy

Former Dublin captain believes manager is looking to generate a response from his players after slow league start

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 16:05
Páirc Uí Chaoimh set for sharpshooting masterclass between Cork and Tipperary

Páirc Uí Chaoimh set for sharpshooting masterclass between Cork and Tipperary

Munster rivals lead the way in Division 1A for points scored over the opening two rounds

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 06:00
Kilkenny’s TJ Reid raring to go after brushing off retirement talk

Kilkenny’s TJ Reid raring to go after brushing off retirement talk

The seven-time All-Ireland winner hopes to be back in action for his county again in March

Wed Feb 04 2026 - 14:49
Crowd of over 25,000 expected for Saturday night’s league meeting of Cork and Tipperary

Crowd of over 25,000 expected for Saturday night’s league meeting of Cork and Tipperary

Only terrace tickets for the Blackrock end at Páirc Uí Chaoimh remain available for the repeat of the All-Ireland final

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 19:30
Government officials say funding wasn’t a factor in NFL decision not to return this year

Government officials say funding wasn’t a factor in NFL decision not to return this year

Croke Park commercial director confident that regular season games will be held at the stadium in the future

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 19:03
Dublin’s lacklustre league start a sign of a team in transition

Dublin’s lacklustre league start a sign of a team in transition

What now is a satisfactory season for Dublin is not clear after so many have left the panel

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 14:29
Ger Brennan hints at major cuts after Dublin fall to Mayo in Castlebar

Ger Brennan hints at major cuts after Dublin fall to Mayo in Castlebar

Poor league start has new Dubs manager looking to a shake-up for the championship

Sun Feb 01 2026 - 18:13
Jordan Morris adds new chapter to storied Cavan-Meath rivalry

Jordan Morris adds new chapter to storied Cavan-Meath rivalry

The livewire forward will come up against several of his Kingscourt clubmates at Brefni Park on Sunday

Sun Feb 01 2026 - 06:00
Waterford searching for more intensity after disappointing opening defeat to Cork

Waterford searching for more intensity after disappointing opening defeat to Cork

County’s season failed to launch in Division 1A and it does not get any easier with Limerick up next

Thu Jan 29 2026 - 06:00
Trouble brewing over clock-hooter system, says Kerry footballer Brian Ó Beaglaoich

Trouble brewing over clock-hooter system, says Kerry footballer Brian Ó Beaglaoich

Last-gasp Kingdom winner left Roscommon feeling aggrieved in Killarney last weekend

Wed Jan 28 2026 - 06:00
National League: Counties urged to alert Croke Park if fixtures in doubt due to rain

National League: Counties urged to alert Croke Park if fixtures in doubt due to rain

Concern at state of football and hurling pitches after Storm Chandra brought more rainfall

Tue Jan 27 2026 - 16:16
‘I thought it was a natural ending’: John Small has no regrets about retiring from Dublin

‘I thought it was a natural ending’: John Small has no regrets about retiring from Dublin

Former player expects the Dubs to be in contention for top honours this season

Tue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
NFL Division One: Who can challenge Kerry in 2026 as teams assessed ahead of new campaign

NFL Division One: Who can challenge Kerry in 2026 as teams assessed ahead of new campaign

Rebuilding jobs in Dublin, Mayo and Roscommon contrast with continuity in Kerry and Galway

Fri Jan 23 2026 - 06:00
NFL Division Two: Derry and Tyrone in contention for return to top tier

NFL Division Two: Derry and Tyrone in contention for return to top tier

Steven Sherlock a boost for Cork amid pressure on county to show progress

Thu Jan 22 2026 - 06:00
NFL Division Three: Clare, Down and Westmeath expected to battle for promotion

NFL Division Three: Clare, Down and Westmeath expected to battle for promotion

At the other end of the table, Laois, Limerick and Wexford could find it tricky

Wed Jan 21 2026 - 06:00
GAA club final previews: Ballygunner and Dingle could prove too strong

GAA club final previews: Ballygunner and Dingle could prove too strong

Ballygunner take on Loughrea in hurling, Dingle taking on St Brigid’s in football

Sat Jan 17 2026 - 06:00
Pauric Mahony only focused on the present as Ballygunner seek second All-Ireland title

Pauric Mahony only focused on the present as Ballygunner seek second All-Ireland title

Waterford side are surprisingly only in their second club final despite Munster dominance

Fri Jan 16 2026 - 06:00
‘I was never going to transfer’: Dublin-based Mikey Geaney’s loyalty comes good as Dingle prepare for Croke Park commute

‘I was never going to transfer’: Dublin-based Mikey Geaney’s loyalty comes good as Dingle prepare for Croke Park commute

Dingle in search of a maiden All-Ireland Senior Club Football title when they face St Brigid’s of Roscommon on Sunday

Thu Jan 15 2026 - 06:00
Full integration of Gaelic associations by 2027 ‘an unrealistic target’, says GAA Management Committee

Full integration of Gaelic associations by 2027 ‘an unrealistic target’, says GAA Management Committee

Minutes of December meeting show committee feel ‘phased implementation would represent a more measured approach’

Wed Jan 14 2026 - 20:54
Antrim’s Neil McManus expects players to take a stand over GAA’s Allianz links

Antrim’s Neil McManus expects players to take a stand over GAA’s Allianz links

‘I don’t believe the values that make the GAA what the GAA is have any alignment with Allianz’

Wed Jan 14 2026 - 06:00
Geelong ‘maturity’ lauded after Mark O’Connor given All-Ireland final go-ahead

Geelong ‘maturity’ lauded after Mark O’Connor given All-Ireland final go-ahead

Marty Clarke said the Aussie rules outfit fully understand the importance of Dingle’s Croke Park date

Wed Jan 14 2026 - 06:00
Dingle aim to underline Kerry’s dominance of club football by closing out clean sweep

Dingle aim to underline Kerry’s dominance of club football by closing out clean sweep

Ballymacelligott and An Ghaeltacht did their parts of the deal by winning the All-Ireland junior and intermediate titles

Tue Jan 13 2026 - 06:00
Even Glenullin’s vuvuzelas can’t drown out An Ghaeltacht’s redemption song

Even Glenullin’s vuvuzelas can’t drown out An Ghaeltacht’s redemption song

All four cups up for grabs in Croke Park over the weekend wound up in Munster hands

Sun Jan 11 2026 - 21:03
Glenullin family values: ‘When we say the club means everything, we really mean everything’

Glenullin family values: ‘When we say the club means everything, we really mean everything’

Liam Bradley’s son and three nephews are on the current panel for Sunday’s All-Ireland intermediate club final at Croke Park

Sat Jan 10 2026 - 06:00
Cork man Aidan Walsh hopes to bring All-Ireland silverware back to Kerry

Cork man Aidan Walsh hopes to bring All-Ireland silverware back to Kerry

Former Cork dual player transferred from his native Kanturk this season to join west Kerry club An Ghaeltacht

Fri Jan 09 2026 - 06:00
Eoin Bradley, back where it all began, gets another shot at major silverware aged 42

Eoin Bradley, back where it all began, gets another shot at major silverware aged 42

`Nothing compares to the Gaelic in your own club,’ says ex-soccer player

Thu Jan 08 2026 - 06:00
Fergal Boland eyeing end to Mayo’s Croke Park heartbreak with Tooreen

Fergal Boland eyeing end to Mayo’s Croke Park heartbreak with Tooreen

East Mayo club vying for All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling title on Saturday

Wed Jan 07 2026 - 16:41
‘He’s a hyper-talented boy’: Andy Moran on Kobe McDonald’s inclusion in Mayo 2026 squad

‘He’s a hyper-talented boy’: Andy Moran on Kobe McDonald’s inclusion in Mayo 2026 squad

Mayo manager also made a strong case for keeping pre-league competitions in the GAA calendar

Wed Jan 07 2026 - 06:00
‘The grá was slow coming, but it’s back’: Pádraic Joyce on staying as Galway manager

‘The grá was slow coming, but it’s back’: Pádraic Joyce on staying as Galway manager

Boss gives his thoughts on Guardiola, the new season, his SFC final ambition and turmoil at Old Trafford

Wed Jan 07 2026 - 06:00
Galway without Young Footballer of the Year nominee Matthew Thompson for National League

Galway without Young Footballer of the Year nominee Matthew Thompson for National League

Peter Cooke’s involvement for 2026 in doubt

Tue Jan 06 2026 - 14:13
Pain of 2024 final defeat fuelling St Brigid’s ahead of All-Ireland club final, says Paul McGrath

Pain of 2024 final defeat fuelling St Brigid’s ahead of All-Ireland club final, says Paul McGrath

Of the starting team against Glen, 12 lined out in Sunday’s semi-final victory over Scotstown

Tue Jan 06 2026 - 06:00
Righting All-Ireland record motivation for St Brigid’s, says Cunningham

Righting All-Ireland record motivation for St Brigid’s, says Cunningham

Roscommon champions want to ‘put right’ 2024 All-Ireland final defeat

Sun Jan 04 2026 - 19:42
St Brigid’s overpower Scotstown to set up All-Ireland final with Dingle

St Brigid’s overpower Scotstown to set up All-Ireland final with Dingle

Roscommon champions return to Croke Park two years after crushing defeat to Glen

Sun Jan 04 2026 - 18:56
‘It’s magical’: Dingle relish chance to upset Ballyboden St Enda’s in historic semi-final

‘It’s magical’: Dingle relish chance to upset Ballyboden St Enda’s in historic semi-final

Kerry club aims to follow up maiden Munster title by defying the odds against Dublin side at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday

Sat Jan 03 2026 - 06:00
Henry Shefflin steps down as Ballyhale Shamrocks manager

Henry Shefflin steps down as Ballyhale Shamrocks manager

He will take charge of Kilkenny under-20s for upcoming season

Fri Jan 02 2026 - 19:16
GAA previews: Heavy-hitters Ballyboden face strengthened Dingle in All-Ireland club semi

GAA previews: Heavy-hitters Ballyboden face strengthened Dingle in All-Ireland club semi

St Brigid’s v Scotstown in SFC semi, St Finbarr’s and Athenry in camogie decider, Dubs boss gets first game

Fri Jan 02 2026 - 14:40
Boost for Dingle as Mark O’Connor set to return for All-Ireland semi-final against Ballyboden

Boost for Dingle as Mark O’Connor set to return for All-Ireland semi-final against Ballyboden

Fixtures scheduled in all provinces for the opening weekend of 2026 season

Wed Dec 24 2025 - 06:00
One victory from Paradise: Loughrea can re-establish Galway supremacy with final win

One victory from Paradise: Loughrea can re-establish Galway supremacy with final win

Influential midfielder Cullen Killeen unlikely to discover suspension fate until new year

Mon Dec 22 2025 - 17:04
‘It would be a sin if he lost out’: Loughrea to appeal Cullen Killeen red card

‘It would be a sin if he lost out’: Loughrea to appeal Cullen Killeen red card

Young midfielder set to miss All-Ireland club SHC final against Ballgunner following late dismissal

Sun Dec 21 2025 - 19:08
Subdued celebrations for Loughrea after late red sours win over Slaughtneil

Subdued celebrations for Loughrea after late red sours win over Slaughtneil

Man of the Match Cullen Killeen shown straight red for off-the-ball incident

Sun Dec 21 2025 - 17:02
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