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An All-Ireland football final for the ages

An All-Ireland football final for the ages

Exquisite drama but nobody is any the wiser still

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 01:00
Kerry and Dublin serve up another September classic

Kerry and Dublin serve up another September classic

Killian Spillane’s goal the statement of intent his team, and county, needed

Sun Sept 01 2019 - 18:35
Gilded Kingdom – the secret of Kerry football

Gilded Kingdom – the secret of Kerry football

'Kerry people feel they have to be on stage; and football is that stage for a lot of people in Kerry.'

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 08:00
Own goals, replays and that GPS: A look back at Dublin’s steps towards five in a row

Own goals, replays and that GPS: A look back at Dublin’s steps towards five in a row

Jim Gavin’s side are on the brink of history but there has been plenty of drama since 2015

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 16:30
The next two months for Ireland will be gruelling – and unforgettable

The next two months for Ireland will be gruelling – and unforgettable

It looks daunting for the World Cup, but don’t underestimate Joe Schmidt

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 07:00
Walsh gives Kerry what Dublin can’t plan against – the element of the unknown

Walsh gives Kerry what Dublin can’t plan against – the element of the unknown

Recalled player looked at home against Tyrone, winning possession and coming deep

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00
Tipperary reach the highest highs on path to Heaven’s Gate

Tipperary reach the highest highs on path to Heaven’s Gate

Free-form hurling gives Liam Sheedy and his side their finest moment against rivals

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 07:00
Tipperary wash away their demons in the Croke Park rain

Tipperary wash away their demons in the Croke Park rain

Kilkenny had to play the second half with 14 men against a Tipp full of lethal scorers

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 02:16
Turning point: Something had to give in fiery battle between Hogan and Barrett

Turning point: Something had to give in fiery battle between Hogan and Barrett

Red card changed the game and the seeds of it were sown early on

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 19:53
If Kilkenny prevail this time it will surely be Cody’s finest hour

If Kilkenny prevail this time it will surely be Cody’s finest hour

Faces may change but the team still bears their remarkable manager's stamp

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 10:04
John Leahy: ‘I never felt as free in life as I did on a hurling field’

John Leahy: ‘I never felt as free in life as I did on a hurling field’

Tipperary great on hurling, Tipp, Kilkenny and the life lessons learned along the way

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 07:00
Mick McCarthy: James McCarthy needs regular top flight football

Mick McCarthy: James McCarthy needs regular top flight football

Crystal Palace midfielder returns to Ireland squad but first-team spot not guaranteed

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 23:00
Shock and awe as Dublin lay waste to Mayo

Shock and awe as Dublin lay waste to Mayo

No team could have lived with Dublin’s show of collective power on Saturday evening

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 08:17
Kerry victory vindicates Tommy Walsh’s return to the fold

Kerry victory vindicates Tommy Walsh’s return to the fold

His presence gave Kerry’s full forward line a new shape and Tyrone’s defenders a fresh worry

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 06:30
Dublin drive final nail into Mayo coffin

Dublin drive final nail into Mayo coffin

All-Ireland champions lay waste to Mayo's dreams with impressive third quarter salvo

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 19:40
The day Tyrone decided to gatecrash Kerry’s football world

The day Tyrone decided to gatecrash Kerry’s football world

Manner of the seminal 2003 semi-final victory established a keen rivalry that would last a decade

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 09:00
United county on high alert again as Mayo continue beautiful obsession

United county on high alert again as Mayo continue beautiful obsession

The loyal army of Mayo fans are heading for Croke Park and another date with Dublin – and destiny

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 06:00
GAA always keenly aware of the big picture regarding its games

GAA always keenly aware of the big picture regarding its games

The presentation of Gaelic games from short films in the US to TV deals of the modern day

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 08:00
Everything you think you know about Mayo is wrong

Everything you think you know about Mayo is wrong

Donegal feel the pain in the evening rain, as Mayo set-up semi-final showdown

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 01:00
James Horan unconcerned by prospect of quick turnaround

James Horan unconcerned by prospect of quick turnaround

Mayo contingent looking forward to another big date at Croke Park

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 21:45
Mayo keep on keeping on to book semi-final spot

Mayo keep on keeping on to book semi-final spot

Long road leads back to Croke Park after Super 8s win over Donegal

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 14:08
Memory and bloodlines still proving a conundrum for Martin Carney

Memory and bloodlines still proving a conundrum for Martin Carney

‘I would love to see Mayo win an All-Ireland,’ says proud Donegal native who served both counties with distinction

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 06:00
Mayo v Donegal: Blockbuster Western shoot-out should be free-to-air on TV

Mayo v Donegal: Blockbuster Western shoot-out should be free-to-air on TV

Sideline Cut: The worst fears of the anti-Sky lobby will come to pass in Castlebar

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 19:00
Boris Johnson’s crafty use of the theatre of sport eased his rise to the top

Boris Johnson’s crafty use of the theatre of sport eased his rise to the top

Tory leader entered the subconscious of the British public, disarming everyone as he went

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 09:00
Hogan ready for another stand against Limerick

Hogan ready for another stand against Limerick

Hogan the figurehead on a new, young Kilkenny side that is learning on the hoof

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 18:32
Dublin flex muscle to guide Roscommon towards exit door

Dublin flex muscle to guide Roscommon towards exit door

Gulf in class apparent as once again champions ease into All-Ireland semi-finals

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 05:41
Cunningham remains adamant other teams can reach Dublin’s level

Cunningham remains adamant other teams can reach Dublin’s level

Gavin says champions won’t alter their approach for visit to Tyrone

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 01:00
Relentless Dublin leave Roscommon dazed and confused

Relentless Dublin leave Roscommon dazed and confused

If it were boxing, throwing in the white towel would have been the right thing to do

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 12:21
Patton proving his worth as Donegal’s undisputed No 1

Patton proving his worth as Donegal’s undisputed No 1

Former soccer goalkeeper’s prodigious kickouts a huge factor in his side’s game plan

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 06:00
McIlroy feels the weight of the past on a slight return to Portrush

McIlroy feels the weight of the past on a slight return to Portrush

Sideline Cut: The Northern Irishman struggled to reconnect with his 16-year-old self

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 06:00
Jack Nicklaus interview: Open memories, his father's influence and Donald Trump

Jack Nicklaus interview: Open memories, his father's influence and Donald Trump

Major record holder believes Rory McIlroy still has his best golf ahead of him

Sat Jul 13 2019 - 07:45
Tyrone to appeal all three Peter Harte black cards

Tyrone to appeal all three Peter Harte black cards

Mickey Harte: ‘I don’t think any of the three he got were anything close to a black card’

Sun Jul 07 2019 - 16:00
Tyrone rocket into the Super 8s after Cavan are routed in Clones

Tyrone rocket into the Super 8s after Cavan are routed in Clones

Mickey Harte’s side dazzle in the sun as they deliver an ominous masterclass in efficiency

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 19:08
Opportunity knocks for Walsh and Galway to silence the critics

Opportunity knocks for Walsh and Galway to silence the critics

Victory over Mayo and a place in the Super 8s will make the season look a lot different

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 07:00
The weekend’s football previews: all eyes on Mayo and Galway

The weekend’s football previews: all eyes on Mayo and Galway

Cork face Laois and Cavan take on Tyrone before Connacht rivals clash in Limerick

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 06:00
Tier Two plans in danger of creating second class citizens

Tier Two plans in danger of creating second class citizens

It’s hard to see how it would improve the lot of those counties destined to feature in it

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 06:00
John Kiely credits side with upping and maintaining intensity

John Kiely credits side with upping and maintaining intensity

All-Ireland champions show remarkable transformation from round-robin meeting

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 19:04
Limerick send out imperious statement of intent as Tipperary filleted

Limerick send out imperious statement of intent as Tipperary filleted

John Kiely’s young team tear apart Tipperary’s attacking apparatus in momentous performance

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 18:01
A huge hunger and honest effort have Tipperary supporters excited again

A huge hunger and honest effort have Tipperary supporters excited again

Tipp getting their house in order has been put down to a special management blend

Sun Jun 30 2019 - 01:50
Dublin keep on killing teams with practice disguised as flamboyance

Dublin keep on killing teams with practice disguised as flamboyance

Sideline Cut: We saw nothing in the league or championship so far that Dublin can simply flick a switch and go up a gear

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 09:00
Donegal’s victory tinged with sadness over news of rally driver’s death

Donegal’s victory tinged with sadness over news of rally driver’s death

Side lift their tenth Ulster championship title on day Manus Kelly tragically dies in rally event

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 06:00
Declan Bonner sounds note of caution to his Donegal destroyers

Declan Bonner sounds note of caution to his Donegal destroyers

‘We let Tyrone back into it as well . . . so we don’t want to concede those scores’

Sun Jun 23 2019 - 19:45
Donegal put down Cavan’s Ulster revival with the minimum of fuss

Donegal put down Cavan’s Ulster revival with the minimum of fuss

Despite scoring 2-11 in the second half, Cavan never seriously worried Donegal

Sun Jun 23 2019 - 18:24
Nothing can replace provincial fix for local feuds and the grand day out

Nothing can replace provincial fix for local feuds and the grand day out

Keith Duggan’s Sideline Cut: No clear or compelling idea has emerged as to what should replace four provincial finals

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 09:00
Cavan hope to tap into tradition and recapture old glory

Cavan hope to tap into tradition and recapture old glory

Ulster royalty slowly rediscovering their swagger after just one title in last 50 years

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 07:00
Cavan will need a slice of luck to end Ulster title drought

Cavan will need a slice of luck to end Ulster title drought

Donegal are less reliant on Michael Murphy and will be confident of retaining championship

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00
Kerry hoping for stress-free encounter with Cork in Munster final

Kerry hoping for stress-free encounter with Cork in Munster final

Ronan McCarthy’s underdogs must win possession to have any chance of causing upset

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00
Roscommon seize the moment to produce spectacular Salthill coup

Roscommon seize the moment to produce spectacular Salthill coup

Galway surrender their Connacht title following inexplicable second-half collapse

Mon Jun 17 2019 - 06:37
Roscommon thrive on Galway’s uncertainty and desperation

Roscommon thrive on Galway’s uncertainty and desperation

Rossies claim second Connacht title in three years as Galway score twice in second half

Sun Jun 16 2019 - 21:21
Uncomfortable questions raised by Belfast rape trial continue to resonate

Uncomfortable questions raised by Belfast rape trial continue to resonate

Diageo decision to end London Irish sponsorship reignites controversy

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 09:00
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