We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount

Gaa

Leinster
Cavan earn vital win over Ulster U20 holders Tyrone as Galway continue perfect start
1 hr ago
643
0
Raise the Banner
Clare U20s strike late against Waterford to launch Munster campaign
1 hr ago
1.0k
2
Off the Mark
Fitzpatrick and Tobin combine for 0-17 as Tipperary edge Cork in Munster U20 hurling opener
2 hrs ago
2.2k
7
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
David Clifford deep dive | Kerry-Donegal preview | Michael Lyster tribute
Honour
The Páidí Ó Sé Cup: Munster senior football trophy named after Kerry legend
11 hrs ago
1.9k
7
Dates For Diary
Here's the key GAA inter-county fixtures for the week ahead
16 hrs ago
2.3k
2
Yesterday
24th March 2026
Return
Liam Rushe to make dramatic comeback for Dublin hurlers
24 Mar
4.1k
3
Dates For The Diary
Four Munster hurling games on GAA+ as 2026 schedule revealed
24 Mar
3.0k
2
distribution
Limerick v Cork league final tickets to be sold through counties and clubs
24 Mar
2.1k
2
Teamsheets
O'Donoghue captain as Tipperary name U20 side for Munster opener
24 Mar
2.2k
2
This week
22nd March 2026 - 25th March 2026
unflappable
Michael Lyster: An irresistible charm, a honeyed voice, and in pursuit of craic forever
The man who held it all together as he spent decades presenting RTÉ’s GAA coverage has passed on.
Declan Bogue
23 Mar
3.2k
3
Dublin Woe
Two relegations in five seasons: how Dublin football lost its aura
Defeat in Galway spelled the end of a miserable league campaign for Dublin.
Declan Bogue
23 Mar
2.5k
2
Memories
'He brought so much joy to so many people' - tributes paid to Michael Lyster
23 Mar
1.3k
1
final day
'They are playing the best football in the country at the minute' - McGeeney on Kerry
23 Mar
11.7k
1
Sponsored
Discover A-Rated New Glenveagh Homes Across Ireland
Glenveagh Homes
Mar 23
Bennetstown, Dunboyne
From €440,000
Blackrock Villas, Cork
From €233,000
Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
From €365,000
Balmoston, Donabate
From €395,000
Maple Woods, Midleton
From €400,000
The Furrows, Ratoath
From €430,000
Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
From €430,000
Furzefield, Swords
From €500,000
Millers Glen, Swords
From €525,000
Belcamp, Balgriffin
From €535,000
View all
Reaction
Ger Brennan: 'Fergal was correct to give us both a red card, we shouldn't be at that'
22 Mar
5.7k
13
Dates For Diary
Here's the fixture details for next weekend's GAA football league finals
22 Mar
4.6k
8
green and red
Mayo fire 4-26 as they cruise to victory against Roscommon
Updated 22 Mar
2.8k
4
All Square
Kerry grab draw with Armagh to set up league final against Donegal
22 Mar
3.3k
4
Dubs Going Down
Dublin relegated from Division 1 following defeat to Galway
A two-point defeat for Ger Brennan’s side.
22 Mar
5.1k
53
second tier
Derry and Louth miss out in promotion bids as Kildare are relegated
22 Mar
1.6k
1
around the grounds
Wexford promoted in dramatic fashion, Carlow and Longford go up from Division 4
22 Mar
2.4k
0
RIP
Former Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster dies at the age of 71
Lyster was the face of RTÉ’s Gaelic games coverage for more than 30 years.
22 Mar
14.3k
19
Royals
Meath on the up as they defeat Offaly to confirm top tier football next year
22 Mar
1.8k
9
Rebels Rising
Cork clinch promotion to Division 1 with victory over Tyrone in Omagh
22 Mar
3.0k
5
Last week
15th March 2026 - 21st March 2026
Save the Date
Hurling league finals set for Easter Sunday double-header in Gaelic Grounds
21 Mar
7.1k
1
heating up
Relegation-threatened Armagh earn vital win as Waterford fight back to draw against Kildare
21 Mar
787
0
Goals Galore
Hayes and Walsh bag two goals each as Cork cruise into Division 1A final
21 Mar
3.1k
5
honours even
Molloy's 75th-minute equaliser snatches late draw for Kilkenny against Tipp
21 Mar
3.2k
7
Final Destination
Limerick seal place in league final after holding off Galway in grandstand finish
John Kiely’s side needed some big stops in the final moments to close out a two-point win.
21 Mar
4.5k
18
Results
Galway overcome Dublin to book Division 1 final spot, as Cork also advance to decider
21 Mar
1.1k
0
Hurling
Dublin earn promotion and Division 1B final spot as Antrim survive despite dramatic Down defeat
21 Mar
2.1k
1
Division 1A Camogie League
All-Ireland champions Galway to face Waterford in league final after rematch win over Cork
21 Mar
1.0k
1
Limerick, Galway and the need for a positive end to the league
21 Mar
1.4k
5
Springtime Aims
What do Donegal and Kerry really want with league final places on offer?
21 Mar
688
0
Starman
'When he left Armagh? It was like a death in our family' - Kieran Donaghy's Armagh legacy
Kerry legend spent five seasons coaching the Ulster side, now he returns as Kerry coach.
Declan Bogue
21 Mar
2.0k
1
Teamsheets
Limerick and Tipperary name sides for Saturday night hurling league ties
20 Mar
2.2k
0
Tipp Top
'Whatever time it takes, it takes' - Darragh McCarthy won't change free-taking routine
20 Mar
2.1k
4
crunch the numbers
The permutations ahead of the GAA hurling league final round
19 Mar
3.8k
3
Tune in
Here are the links to where you can watch 12 GAA league games live this weekend
19 Mar
3.1k
5
Sponsored
Discover A-Rated New Glenveagh Homes Across Ireland
Glenveagh Homes
Mar 20
Bennetstown, Dunboyne
From €440,000
Blackrock Villas, Cork
From €233,000
Cornamaddy Court, Athlone
From €365,000
Balmoston, Donabate
From €395,000
Maple Woods, Midleton
From €400,000
The Furrows, Ratoath
From €430,000
Folkstown Park, Balbriggan
From €430,000
Furzefield, Swords
From €500,000
Millers Glen, Swords
From €525,000
Belcamp, Balgriffin
From €535,000
View all
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Sunday 22 March, the best Gaelic football day of the year
1
2
3
4
5
Next Articles
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie