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This month
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
789
1
Ban
Louth manager Gavin Devlin to continue with RTÉ boycott for All-Ireland semi-final
6 Jul
29.3k
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
2.4k
4
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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.
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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
5.3k
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
10.4k
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
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
3.5k
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
10.0k
93
Camogie
Nolan steps up in extra time to lead Cats past Waterford
4 Jul
916
1
TG4 All Ireland Ladies SFC
Mackin's doubles helps Armagh overcome Kildare to reach semi-finals
4 Jul
816
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
2.5k
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
Road to Croker
LGFA last eight: Key questions surrounding the All-Ireland quarter-finalists
4 Jul
447
1
Veterans
More than one Last Dance in the Clare-Limerick rivalry to square off
With Shane O’Donnell admitting this season is his last, many on either side could follow him.
Declan Bogue
4 Jul
775
1
Team news
Galway, Clare and Limerick name teams for All-Ireland semi-finals
3 Jul
3.5k
1
Scoring Star
Cork's main man - how Hayes has become central as latest Galway test awaits
Fintan O'Toole
3 Jul
1.4k
3
Focus
'If you give me a jersey to start, I’d be happier, but there is lots of talent coming through'
3 Jul
875
0
Hurling
Shane O'Donnell calls for greater policing of head-high collisions after 'scary' David Reidy incident
3 Jul
3.4k
5
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Galway GAA
Clarinbridge connection inspiring Aaron Niland's unorthodox free-taking technique
3 Jul
1.1k
0
Team news
Cork make two changes for All-Ireland semi-final against Galway
2 Jul
7.3k
7
Bowing out
Clare great Shane O'Donnell confirms he will retire after this year's championship
2 Jul
3.3k
10
Tune in
Here's this weekend's GAA fixtures and TV coverage
2 Jul
7.0k
1
Number One
The shot stopping stars that Limerick and Clare look to for inspiration
2 Jul
773
0
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Four to the floor: The big All-Ireland hurling semi-finals preview
Clare GAA
Referee who was injured following U15 GAA game plans to return to action tonight
1 Jul
1.8k
Shannonside derby
Séamus Flanagan: Croke Park will bring out extra gear in hungry Limerick
1 Jul
1.8k
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