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July
July 2026
the beginning
Contrasting styles, controversy and tragedy: The very first meeting of Dublin and Kerry
1892 All-Ireland final was part of a double bill with the hurling decider which was marred by tragedy.
On The 42A Closer Look
Louth and Mayo: The ten essential morsels of trivia you need
Satuirday’s All-Ireland football semi-final brings together the unlikely pairing of Louth and Mayo.
Hammer time
Shefflin takes seat of power in Kilkenny. So, what next?
Since he retired as a player, a return as manager has felt an inevitability.
Big call
Limerick emerge from stadium-shaking day as Clare face regret over big call
Limerick used every ounce of their experience and crowd-engagement to get over the line.
Veterans
More than one Last Dance in the Clare-Limerick rivalry to square off
With Shane O’Donnell admitting this season is his last, many on either side could follow him.
June
June 2026
CHOOSING HIS MOMENTS
We are living in a phenomenon: the Clifford Age
Twenty eight plays in the game, 1-8 scored, three goal chances, and one point created.
we meet again
The ten moments that define the relationship between Kerry and Tyrone
The pair have shared some of Gaelic football’s most seismic days.
Molly Coddle
The Dubs set to get that lovin' feelin' back
With a group that have earned your respect, it’s time the Dublin fans filled Croke Park for their blue collar boys.
Long Goodbye
Is this the end for Donegal's most treasured son Michael Murphy?
Recent darker side shouldn’t cast lasting shadow on remarkable career, writes Declan Bogue.
GAA
Dublin tear up script and dump Donegal out of race for Sam
Ger Brennan’s side came out on top after a thrilling game.
Fiesty bucks
Red cards, accusations, taunts and a Congress motion - Dublin and Donegal have history
Despite meeting just seven times in championship, the two counties have a serious beef with each other.
On The 42big interview
'Some of the other lads, they really did feel suffocated' - Lee Keegan interview
The former Mayo powerhouse talks about the journey away from county football, what it all meant to him, and why he sleeps soundly without an All-Ireland medal.
PAYWALL BLUES
Kerry-Armagh is the biggest show in town, so why are the GAA putting it behind a paywall?
The drive to make GAA+ a must-purchase subscription is, ultimately, not good business practice.
Upsets Galore
Get on board with the maddest All-Ireland football championship... ever!
The new rules were expected to widen the gap. Instead, it has made Gaelic football contests a live issue to the very end.
Ger Brennan's return produces formidable Dublin win over Cavan
Con O’Callaghan returns with a thumping 1-9 contribution.
KERRY-KILDARE
From boy to man - Jack O'Connor's links with Kildare run deep
The Kerry manager has played minor football, managed the county team and had two sons star on the club scene in Kildare.
BACK IN BREFFNI
Ger Brennan's return and the secret to not hijacking your amygdala
Twelves weeks is a severe suspension, but while the length is appropriate, the remit needs to be worked on.
REVOLUTION AND EVOLUTION
Blending the old and the new, Galway's refit is purring under Donoghue
The Tribesmen have received an instant glow-up with a new crew of fearless players to go with their statesmen.
Bear on the square
How Daithí Burke weathered the aerial bombardment for Galway
Dublin’s intentions were there from even before the start. Galway had to stand up to it.
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