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Friends Reunited
Patched-up Kerry and wounded Donegal will want to steer clear of sudden-death route
Donegal’s thumping league final win is the intriguing backdrop to All-Ireland series opener in Killarney.
Micheál Clifford
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Yesterday
20th May 2026
Tribe Rules
Goals from Morgan and Shaughnessy help fire Galway to Leinster U20 glory
13 hrs ago
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column
An ounce of breeding worth a tonne of feeding – Mark McHugh's journey
Westmeath manager is the distillation of all the influences that surrounded him.
Declan Bogue
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They Did It
Padraig O'Hora on top of the world with successful Everest climb
23 hrs ago
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This week
17th May 2026 - 21st May 2026
Plan Ahead
8 GAA senior games live on TV-streaming in next weekend's schedule
19 May
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Permutations
What's at stake for Leinster and Munster hurling championship final day?
19 May
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Minor Hurling
Galway lift Leinster crown after thrilling comeback against Kilkenny
18 May
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Rebels
Cork claim Munster minor title with extra-time win over Kerry
18 May
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Showpiece Event
The Ulster final is an ever-evolving piece of theatre that enthrals generations
Sunday was another day pregnant with tension, excitement and protest in Clones.
18 May
768
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Breakthrough
'Build on this' – Westmeath look to the future after stunning Dublin on golden Leinster day
After a second ever provincial title, the newly-crowned champions head to the All-Ireland series.
Paul Keane
18 May
897
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Dates For The Diary
Fixture details confirmed for All-Ireland SFC games and U20 finals
18 May
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At long last
'I've had my time in the sun' - McGeeney finally lands Ulster as manager after six as player
17 May
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Camogie
Cork land All-Ireland title with victory over Kilkenny
17 May
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Reaction
'I don't think anybody will write us off as badly in the future' - Westmeath's day of glory
17 May
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Ulster Final
Armagh finally land Ulster at the fourth time of asking
Gutsy Monaghan take it to extra time but Armagh finished with style.
Declan Bogue
Reports from St Tiernach's Park
17 May
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Munster SHC
Limerick seal All-Ireland series qualification as Waterford and Tipperary eliminated
17 May
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Leinster SFC final
Westmeath see off Dublin after extra time to win stunning Leinster title
Powerful running from underdogs helped to deliver a first provincial title since 2004.
Updated 17 May
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LGFA
Crowley and O'Connor fire Dublin to yet another Leinster title
17 May
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Banner Brilliance
Conlon's stunning comeback transforms Clare as new generation shines
17 May
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Good Genes
'You know the bloodline' - sons of All-Ireland winner vying to end Leinster famine
17 May
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Get Well Soon
Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon ruled out of Munster Championship run-in: report
17 May
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Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Snap reaction: Tipp on the brink after emphatic Clare win
Reaction
Liam Cahill: 'Huge disappointment, difficult to try and make sense of the whole thing'
16 May
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Banner Boost
Clare back on track as they cruise past Tipperary with 11-point win
A crowd of 32,327 were present in Thurles as Brian Lohan’s side triumphed.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from FBD Semple Stadium
16 May
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Leinster SHC
Kilkenny unleash second-half blitz against Kildare to win by 23 points
16 May
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Faithful
Offaly keep their All-Ireland hopes alive with six-point win over Wexford
16 May
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5
Minute-by-Minute
Tipperary v Clare, Munster senior hurling championship
16 May
55.9k
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fine margins
Late drama as three-goal Dublin earn vital Leinster win over Galway
Dónal Burke, Ronan Hayes and Brian Hayes all hit the net for Dublin.
16 May
4.4k
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Interview
'It is a complete privilege for me' - Gabriel Bannigan, the unlikely Monaghan manager
Monaghan had a harrowing league campaign, but now they are one game away from being Ulster champions.
Declan Bogue
16 May
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Back in Blue
Rushe hour: Dublin moving their pieces into place in time for summer charge
16 May
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Tipperary v Clare: Penalty pain, bad omens, and bouncebackability
16 May
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Minor Matters
Tipperary clinch third Munster MHC title in five seasons with Limerick win
15 May
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
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Football Panels
Con O'Callaghan absent again while John Heslin makes sensational return for Leinster final
Updated 15 May
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Munster SHC
Limerick and Tipperary make two changes as Cian Lynch named on bench
15 May
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Hurling Teamsheets
Waterford make three changes for trip to face Limerick
15 May
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What's at stake? County-by-county permutations for Munster and Leinster action
15 May
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The Faithful
'Hopefully people can make a day of it' - Offaly gearing up for important double-header
15 May
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Disappointment
'Absolutely scandalous' - Roscommon and Kerry U20 managers slam semi-final scheduling
14 May
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