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Last month
May 2026
backroom team
Colin O'Riordan and Cora Staunton to lead Ireland team for historic AFLW clash with Australia
27 May
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The King
Doing it his way in New York and Tyrone, Frank McGuigan was unique
Ardboe legend leaves with an adoration from his public.
Declan Bogue
27 May
1.6k
3
Respect
Reffing Limerick's in-house games has given John Kiely a new perspective on hurling officiating
27 May
3.0k
4
The New Era
Fairytale winners and unabated joy should be glory enough for the provincial championships
Those who seek to give the provincials outsized importance in the All-Ireland race do both competitions a disservice, writes Micheál Clifford.
Micheál Clifford
26 May
889
0
GAA
Jim McGuinness and David Clifford to avoid suspensions for Donegal-Kerry on-field bust-up
The 42
26 May
9.9k
19
Connacht Amor
Galway footballer Seán Fitzgerald unveiled as Love Island contestant
26 May
26.2k
25
Bombshell
Galway footballer Seán Fitzgerald unveiled as Love Island contestant
26 May
4.7k
19
Ins and outs
Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon won't be risked in Munster final against Limerick
26 May
2.5k
3
Draw
Down to travel to Longford in Tailteann Cup third round
25 May
1.9k
0
Pairc Life
Cork march confidently to Munster final, Clare left with questions after day of struggle
A lopsided encounter saw Cork cruise to a sixteen-point victory
Fintan O'Toole
25 May
1.6k
9
Controversy
'They've painted themselves into a corner, and I think Jim McGuinness will feel a bit of heat'
25 May
5.7k
4
All-Ireland Hurling Championship
Tipperary manager hits out at 'nameless' online critics after defending champions lose again
The 42
25 May
13.4k
10
hot takes
Dublin hurling: The Hipster's Choice around the barbecue grill for summer
Want a team to follow and gain some kudos? You could do worse than our pick.
Declan Bogue
25 May
1.6k
4
riposte
'I'd really love to know these people behind these faceless accounts'
24 May
10.4k
18
Plan Ahead
Here's the provincial final fixtures and All-Ireland senior hurling state of play
24 May
13.8k
18
Treaty On Top
Limerick fire five goals past already-eliminated Tipperary to book Munster final return
24 May
5.7k
8
Rebel Rule
Cork hammer Clare by 16 points to set up Munster final against Limerick
A first-half Brian Hayes goal set Cork on the road to victory.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
24 May
5.0k
41
Wrap
Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Antrim boss - reports
Updated 24 May
2.7k
5
air jordan
Last-gasp free sees Tyrone edge Roscommon in All-Ireland SFC opener
24 May
2.7k
5
Keep the Faith
Offaly progress to All-Ireland knockout stages after dominating Kildare
24 May
2.3k
3
Score updates
Dublin v Kilkenny, Kildare v Offaly, Wexford v Galway - Leinster SHC match tracker
24 May
29.0k
26
RIP
Tyrone GAA legend Frank McGuigan dies aged 71
The 42
24 May
5.5k
3
The King
Tyrone GAA legend Frank McGuigan has died
24 May
2.7k
4
Setback
'We won’t die without a fight' – After latest Donegal defeat, Kerry look to recover
Jack O’Connor looks to gather his squad again after their 2-20 to 0-16 loss in Killarney.
Fintan O'Toole
24 May
2.7k
1
Evolution
The team that Ben built: How O'Connor has changed Cork's age profile
24 May
4.2k
3
Diarmuid Stritch
'I knew in that moment, we had someone special': the rise of Clare hurling's new star
Diarmuid Stritch has been receiving plenty of plaudits after hitting six points against Tipperary in his first championship start.
24 May
3.1k
0
No Minor Matter
Cork and Clare book places in All-Ireland minor hurling quarter-finals
23 May
2.7k
0
tribe on top
Rob Finnerty stars with 1-9 as Galway blow past Kildare in Salthill
Pádraig Joyce’s side ran out 13-point winners in their All-Ireland series opener.
23 May
2.8k
3
Tailteann Cup round-up
Offaly leave Down's summer hanging by a thread, Laois march on
23 May
3.5k
2
Rebels
14-man Cork come from behind to claim dramatic win over Meath
Steven Sherlock hits 0-14 as Cork reel Meath – who led 1-16 to 0-11 at the interval – in.
23 May
4.4k
14
Reaction
'Are you trying to get me a ban?' – McGuinness unhappy in wake of Donegal-Kerry game
23 May
6.3k
15
On top
Kerry hit by red card as Donegal run out ten-point victors in All-Ireland SFC opener
Micheál Burns was sent-off before the second half started in Killarney.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from Fitzgerald Stadium.
23 May
6.6k
17
and it's live
Kerry v Donegal, All-Ireland senior football championship
23 May
39.2k
13
Leinster Hurling
Dark clouds circling over Kilkenny as unthinkable looms
23 May
3.6k
1
Munster SHC
Cork's newest hurling recruit breaking new ground for Newmarket
23 May
4.4k
2
GAA
Tennyson the thorn in Meath's side as Kildare triumph in Leinster minor final
22 May
2.2k
0
Team news
Mark Rodgers and Ryan Taylor ruled out for Clare's trip to Cork
22 May
5.9k
3
Teamsheets
Kerry and Galway both make four changes each for All-Ireland SFC games
22 May
3.2k
0
Team news
Rob Downey returns as Cork name team for Munster SHC clash with Clare
21 May
3.7k
8
golden era
'There aren't any rooms to be got in Roscommon' - Connacht champions begin All-Ireland journey
Mark Dowd’s side welcome Tyrone to Hyde Park this Sunday for their All-Ireland Round 1 tie.
21 May
3.1k
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