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Kingdom Leader
Paul Geaney: 'It was mentally the toughest year for me, but the winter was unreal'
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SKINNED CATS
Galway hammering shows Kilkenny finding the ageing process difficult
Biggest Leinster defeat since 1990 has many feeling Kilkenny are among the also-rans.
Declan Bogue
3 hrs ago
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Yesterday
21st April 2026
Legend
'His legacy is strong here' – Melbourne's special game to remember the great Jim Stynes
15 hrs ago
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losing the run of ourselves
Welcome to the bib time: GAA's grand championship entrances running on empty
15 hrs ago
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Missing Out
Roscommon blow as Daire Cregg's suspension for Connacht SFC semi-final is upheld
16 hrs ago
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Dates For Diary
8 GAA senior games live on TV-streaming in next weekend's championship schedule
19 hrs ago
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rory burke
The 2-2 hero against Kilkenny becoming the latest young gun for Galway
Rory Burke produced a man-of-the-match display against Kilkenny in their Leinster opener.
Sinead Farrell
22 hrs ago
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Monday
20th April 2026
Drama
All hail the bright new Leinster rollercoaster as Dublin scrape through and Meath crash out
Ger Brennan’s suspension being upheld leaves the Dubs with precious little managerial experience.
Declan Bogue
20 Apr
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Munster Round Robin
'We'll stay fighting': Tipperary's urgent need for response after struggles in Cork loss
Fintan O'Toole
20 Apr
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Dates For Diary
Leinster GAA confirm senior football semi-final fixture details
20 Apr
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discussion
'No point crying over spilt milk, they have to get on with it' - Whelan on Dublin's struggles
20 Apr
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Forward Unit
The old and the new: O’Connor’s faith rewarded by Cork’s attacking mix
A combined 0-18 by Buckley, Walsh, Fitzgibbon and Barrett inspired Cork against Tipperary.
Fintan O'Toole
20 Apr
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Sunday
19th April 2026
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
SNAP REACTION: Tipperary 1-22 Cork 0-29
SFC round-up
Louth and Kildare through to Leinster SFC semis, Monaghan march on in Ulster
19 Apr
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Rebels Hurling
Cork's second-half power sets up opening day Munster win over Tipperary
A crowd of 44,348 watched Ben O’Connor’s side triumph.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from FBD Semple Stadium
19 Apr
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Just About
Small goal proves crucial as Dublin survive Wicklow scare in Leinster SFC
19 Apr
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Raise the Banner
Waterford's Bennett bags 3-12, but Clare hold on to open Munster series with dramatic win
19 Apr
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everybody needs good neighbours
Westmeath stun Meath in massive Leinster football shock
Royals dumped out of Leinster championship with two-point defeat in Tullamore.
19 Apr
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GAA
Tipperary v Cork, Munster SHC
19 Apr
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Minute-by-Minute
Clare edge out Waterford in Munster SHC opener
19 Apr
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Green Light
'It's definitely a more fast-paced game': Assessing ladies football's new rules
19 Apr
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Aughrim
'We have to turn up ready to be in a fight': The Dubs are in town and Wicklow set for the test
19 Apr
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in the spotlight
The club dual star vying for central attacking role in year of redemption for Clare
19 Apr
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Last week
12th April 2026 - 18th April 2026
Purple and gold
Wexford shake off Kildare challenge in last quarter to make winning start
18 Apr
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All Square
Burke point rescues draw for Dublin against Offaly in Leinster hurling thriller
Dublin had been ahead 1-18 to 2-13 at the break.
18 Apr
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Leinster Hurling
Lightning strikes twice as Galway hammer Kilkenny to start Leinster campaign
18 Apr
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Ulster championsip
Derry get the job done against toothless Antrim in Ulster
18 Apr
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Dublin
Ger Brennan 12-week ban is upheld by Disputes Resolution Authority
18 Apr
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off we go
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.
18 Apr
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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.
18 Apr
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Ulster Championship
Mark Doran: The Antrim manager who has coached Clare, Roscommon, Wicklow and Down
18 Apr
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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
18 Apr
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Leinster football
Meath dancing to a different beat, Kildare a group hit by doubt
17 Apr
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starting XV
Tipperary and Cork sides named for Sunday's Munster hurling clash
Updated 17 Apr
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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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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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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
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