Nothing is perfect in the GAA so enjoy the football championship when it’s in a good place
The latest format change comes at a time when the game isn’t just better, it’s more democratic than it’s been for ages
The latest format change comes at a time when the game isn’t just better, it’s more democratic than it’s been for ages
The general feeling is Dublin will never have a better chance of beating the Cats, but I find it hard to buy into that
Mark McHugh becomes the latest missionary from the western seaboard to strike silver
Sky Blues have never beaten the Cats in a championship game at the Donnycarney stadium
Dublin were unlucky with the injury to Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne, but Westmeath’s defensive kickout setup was inspired
Lake County forward says team looking no further than Cavan test after beating the Dubs in Leinster final upset
Westmeath defied league position and the weight of history in landing a second Leinster title
Championship road opens up for rejuvenated Banner as Tipp left to rue another failed All-Ireland defence
By half-time, they had almost come round to the idea of a Lake County upset
Armagh players breathe sigh of relief at first Ulster title since 2008 while Westmeath surprise everyone to become Leinster champions
The favourites had a brief chance to win in normal time but couldn’t make it count
Niamh Crowley and Caoimhe O’Connor both on target with goals in the last six minutes at Croke Park
All-Ireland champions look to keep their title defence alive against humbled Banner
John Hetherton and Ronan Hayes come off bench to play key part in come from behind win in Salthill
Opportunity awaits Dublin in Salthill, Clare need to summon one last kick
Armagh and Dublin favourites for provincial titles, Leitrim dealt a massive blow in Tailteann Cup
With Kilkenny in danger and Offaly daring to dream, eastern province has delivered a captivating narrative
Dublin need to improve the connection between Evan Comerford and his midfield instead of leaving it to pot-luck
David Purcell and Cian O’Sullivan net to hand Dubs nine-point half-time lead
With Pádraic Joyce’s two marquee forwards besieged by injuries over the past three seasons, Finnerty is stepping up in a big way
Cork’s forward firepower can see off Déise as Leinster prepares for moving day
The opening eight matches will take place over the final two weekends in May
Louth’s hopes of a two-in-a-row in Leinster hit a wall in Portlaoise as Dublin find some form
Limerick take on Clare without Aaron Gillane in the Munster hurling championship
Dublin cast as underdogs in Leinster semi-final against Louth
Manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin was frustrated by ‘sloppy’ moments, but the Dubs ran out comfortable winners in Parnell Park
Galway need to shake off flaky tag, Tipperary and Waterford both looking to bounce back
Provincial championship openers showed Dublin and Kilkenny are far from invincible despite past glories
Sports Briefing: Barney Rock on Ger Brennan’s harsh ban; another claustrophobic Munster hurling championship; Ulster must respond against Munster after Leinster collapse
The punishment, which also rules Brennan out of training sessions, was handed down for an altercation with a Galway backroom coach
The weekend’s results accelerate the move away from predictability, with Kilkenny and Dublin showing frailties
Repeated rallies come up just short against 14-man Dublin
Adam Screeney top scores for Offaly in strong Tullamore showing
Dean Rock to deputise for Sunday’s trip to Aughrim
Denis Walsh, Seán Moran, Gordon Manning and Malachy Clerkin rank the teams gunning for Liam MacCarthy
Con O’Callaghan named in the Dublin attack for Leinster SFC game against Wicklow
County preparing to take the case to the Disputes Resolution Authority
Con O’Callaghan and Ciarán Kilkenny are still lining out but they’re like actors in a bad sequel now
Heading into first weekend of championship, Donegal are in great shape, Kerry are still king. Here is how all sides are looking
After Dublin’s provincial run ended last season, more counties are daring to dream
GAA president Jarlath Burns described league final as a ‘classic’, which should lead to penalty points on his poetic license
‘I wonder will that rule apply to other teams,’ asked the Banner boss after victory against Dublin in the Division 1B final
Clare beat Dublin in Division 1B final to continue perfect 2026
The Banner led by 10 points at half-time before Dublin found a way back into the match
If Dublin are serious about the Leinster title, this is the kind of game they should be winning. Unlikely, though
Dublin manager was given red card for involvement in fracas against Galway
Louth are being held up as the team that have inspired everyone in this year’s championship to dream big
Fractious match sees Ger Brennan red carded as opponents finish strongly
Donegal and Kerry to contest final; Meath and Cork are promoted; dramatic finishes in Division Three and Four see Wexford and Longford promoted
Longford and Wexford are promoted with the last kicks of their campaigns, Dublin are relegated with theirs
Dublin pulled clear in the second half after Carlow had scored two goals to get within three points at half-time
High-scoring Dublin likely to book a place in Division 1B decider against Clare
With most counties using the National Football League to experiment, the Orchard County line-up has stayed largely consistent
Jim McGuinness and Jack O’Connor seem locked in a rivalry to show who cares less about the competition
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices