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Yesterday
9th July 2026
Teamsheets
White named to start for Kerry, Murchan on standby list for Dublin
Updated 7 hrs ago
2.1k
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Croker Clashes
All-Ireland sellouts show that in football’s summer of love, the game has never been better
Louth and Mayo have been taken to a better future, Dublin and Kerry taken back to an even greater past.
Micheál Clifford
11 hrs ago
679
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Fever pitch: Sold-out All-Ireland football semi-finals previewed
Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to chat about the seismic clashes of Mayo-Louth and Dublin-Kerry.
32m
Wednesday
8th July 2026
position vacant
Offaly looking for new football management as Kelly and Harte step away
8 Jul
1.3k
2
Kilkenny
Herity, two Comerfords, Tyrrell, O'Neill all expected to form new Cats backroom
8 Jul
9.5k
2
Man in the Middle
Colm Lyons named as All-Ireland final referee
8 Jul
2.6k
3
Louth and proud
'There's always more you can get out of the jar if you believe': Devlin and Louth chase All-Ireland dream
8 Jul
1.0k
0
Injury Update
Kiely declares Lynch fit for All-Ireland, explains change of approach to opposition analysis
8 Jul
3.5k
6
Andy Moran happy to see connection rebuilding with Mayo supporters
8 Jul
1.2k
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Tuesday
7th July 2026
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Agony and regret for Cork and Clare | Shefflin gets Kilkenny job
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to assess the two losing hurling semi-finalists.
48m
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.
Declan Bogue
7 Jul
2.1k
3
Lilywhites
Brian Dowling to stay on as Kildare senior hurling boss
7 Jul
1.5k
6
keeping tabs
'They still have huge quality in that team' - O'Connor not surprised by Dublin resurgence
7 Jul
1.1k
0
Mind Games
Dublin boss Brennan: 'Kerry are the favourites and all the pressure is on them'
7 Jul
770
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Monday
6th July 2026
At The Helm
Henry Shefflin appointed as new Kilkenny senior hurling manager
The 10-time All-Ireland winner replaces Derek Lyng who stepped down last month.
6 Jul
4.5k
20
column
The turning points that underpinned Cork's latest All-Ireland collapse
Ronan Early
6 Jul
2.2k
16
Ladies Football
Dublin break Cork hearts on blockbuster weekend as cracking semi-finals await
6 Jul
773
1
Ban
Louth manager Gavin Devlin to continue with RTÉ boycott for All-Ireland semi-final
6 Jul
29.1k
3
Banner Star
'John, he's almost like the heart and soul of the group. We're so proud of him'
6 Jul
5.5k
3
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.
Declan Bogue
Reports from Croke Park
6 Jul
2.3k
4
Sunday
5th July 2026
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Limerick beat Clare in thriller, Galway's big step and what next for Cork?
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue reflect on All-Ireland hurling semi-final weekend at Croke Park.
25m
Progress
Galway beat Mayo to set up showdown with Armagh
5 Jul
1.1k
0
End of an era
'It's been an honour' - Emotional Shane O'Donnell reflects on brilliant Clare career
5 Jul
2.5k
3
Debate
'We need to change the rule. Nickie knew what he was doing by tripping him'
5 Jul
4.4k
6
Drama
Late O'Connor goal hands Limerick win over Clare in semi-final thriller
Galway await in the decider on Sunday 19 July.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from Croke Park
5 Jul
5.2k
37
Final Four
Tipperary overcome Clare to set up All-Ireland semi-final with Cork
5 Jul
1.2k
0
Rebel Roar
Cork rally from nine points down to capture All-Ireland minor football crown
5 Jul
3.5k
10
Minute-by-Minute
Limerick defeat Clare 1-21 to 1-19 in All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final
5 Jul
28.6k
80
Comment
What next for Cork? Difficult road ahead as Galway defeat raises questions
A semi-final loss by 11 points means the end of the 2026 road for Cork.
Fintan O'Toole
5 Jul
10.3k
27
The Climb
From almost quitting the Clare hurlers to a classic Croke Park point and seeking more glory
Peter Duggan scored one of the all-time great points in the 2018 All-Ireland semi-final against Galway.
5 Jul
2.7k
6
Last week
28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026
Back in the big time
Donoghue's managerial magic inspires Galway's older crew to special day
The heroes of 2017 find themselves in the decider once more.
Fintan O'Toole
4 Jul
3.4k
5
Progress
Dublin earn dramatic victory over Cork to secure All-Ireland semi-finals spot
4 Jul
1.8k
0
Kingdom Come
Brilliant Kerry put Meath to the sword and book All-Ireland semi-final spot
4 Jul
1.3k
0
Tribes On Top
Brilliant Galway stun 14-man Cork to book All-Ireland final place
Micheál Donoghue’s side are through to the decider on 19 July.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from Croke Park
4 Jul
9.8k
93
Camogie
Nolan steps up in extra time to lead Cats past Waterford
4 Jul
908
1
TG4 All Ireland Ladies SFC
Mackin's doubles helps Armagh overcome Kildare to reach semi-finals
4 Jul
802
0
Updates
Galway power past Cork in All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final
Tribe reach first decider since 2018 after stunning second-half performance.
4 Jul
32.1k
91
Call it
Who will win this weekend's All-Ireland hurling semi-finals?
4 Jul
2.4k
3
Interview
'I didn’t officially come out and say ‘I have retired’, but I more or less have done'
4 Jul
5.4k
0
Damien Cahalane
'In the playing group, we appreciate him' - The wait for a Croke Park chance with Cork
4 Jul
1.5k
0
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