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Dread, excitement and anticipation: Another summer of loving hurling awaits
Some teams are optimistic of a long summer ahead, but the overall sense is that many teams are living in fear.
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Closer Look
Biggest storyline, key players: The 42 writers look ahead to All-Ireland SHC
The provincial championships throw in this weekend, with a blockbuster few weeks ahead.
2 hrs ago
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Ulster Championship
Mark Doran: The Antrim manager who has coached Clare, Roscommon, Wicklow and Down
3 hrs ago
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Conor McHugh
'I really love the group, only regret is that I wish I'd gone in earlier' – Dublin second coming
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Yesterday
17th April 2026
Leinster football
Meath dancing to a different beat, Kildare a group hit by doubt
20 hrs ago
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starting XV
Tipperary and Cork sides named for Sunday's Munster hurling clash
Updated 23 hrs ago
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Selection
Austin Gleeson in Waterford panel for Munster opener as Kelly leads Clare charge
17 Apr
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ties that bind
'Extra special for our family' - the McGraths prepare for Tipperary double-header in Thurles
17 Apr
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Thursday
16th April 2026
Teamsheet
Dublin hand starting spots to championship newcomers for Leinster opener
16 Apr
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Munster U20 Football
Cork edge past Kerry by a point, Waterford enjoy victory over Clare
16 Apr
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enhancements
LGFA approves new playing rules for inter-county championships
16 Apr
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Gaelic Grounds
GAA confirm potential 2027 hurling league final switch to coincide with Ryder Cup in Adare
16 Apr
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Unfazed
'It doesn't bother me much at all' - Tipperary's McGrath not losing sleep over critics
16 Apr
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Ciaran Meenagh
Derry boss: 'If I keep going the way I’m going, I’ll be burnt out in a few years'
16 Apr
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Wednesday
15th April 2026
Results
McDonald's 2-3 helps Mayo into Connacht U20 final as Longford and Tyrone also prevail
15 Apr
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Rebel Roar
O'Brien hits 0-10 as Cork U20s finish strong to eliminate Waterford
15 Apr
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League selections
Ladies Gaelic football teams of the league named
15 Apr
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Presidential Election
'I'll never do it again': Jim Gavin gives first interview since dramatic exit from Áras race
15 Apr
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DERRY GOOD
'There was a lot of scar tissue' - Conor Glass and Derry come back into the light
15 Apr
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Jack O'Connor
Wexford captaincy, Kilkenny inlaws, club glory, and family hurling in Australia
Fintan O'Toole
15 Apr
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Coaching Corner
Ronan Curran: 'I love Cork-Tipp games, there's just great tradition, energy to it'
15 Apr
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This week
12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
Leinster Championship
'We’re going to be a different animal': Seven weeks after Galway beating, Kilkenny head back to Salthill
14 Apr
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Who will survive Munster? And six forwards who can define the Championship
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Dates For Diary
Here's the list of GAA inter-county fixtures and TV coverage this week
14 Apr
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Verdict
Dublin boss Ger Brennan's 12-week ban appeal rejected by GAA's CAC
14 Apr
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Big Days Ahead
Have we seen the last of Malachy O'Rourke and Tyrone in 2026? Don't bet on it
The seasoned, astute manager is overseeing a significant transition that can bear fruit.
Declan Bogue
13 Apr
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weekend talking points
Leitrim's joyous day, Cork produce mixed bag, Armagh-Tyrone deliver the drama
13 Apr
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the rossies
Roscommon hit 5-22 in Connacht quarter-final win in New York
12 Apr
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Reaction
'I'm all for playing sh*t and winning' - Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney
12 Apr
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Ulster Championship
14-man Armagh survive stern Tyrone test to prevail in the final minute of extra time
12 Apr
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SFC
Leitrim earn first victory in 15 years over Sligo; Wicklow dominate neighbours Carlow
Elsewhere, Westmeath put 5-25 past Longford to set up a tie with Meath.
12 Apr
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Camogie
Galway's class shines through as they continue to banish final ghosts
12 Apr
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Munster SFC
Cork blow Limerick away but show signs of running out of steam
12 Apr
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Last week
5th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
LGFA
Late goals from Quirke and O'Regan help Cork to Division 1 title
11 Apr
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Plan Ahead
Your guide to the 2026 GAA provincial football fixtures and TV coverage
11 Apr
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Gaelic Football
Biggest storyline, key players: The 42 writers look ahead to All-Ireland SFC
11 Apr
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Gaelic Football
The games survive and thrive because of the secret sauce of championship
The championship remains the quintessential Big Day Out for all generations in Ireland.
Declan Bogue
11 Apr
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let's get down to quizzness
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
10 Apr
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Big championship preview and the Tony Soprano 'Remember when' section
Summer is coming
5 key questions that will decide the 2026 GAA Football Championship
It all throws in this weekend…
10 Apr
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