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2022

# the toughest

6 talking points after Ballygunner and Kilcoo win on a truly great All-Ireland club final day

The Waterford and Down clubs reached the All-Ireland summit.

6.3k

Feb 14th 2022, 6:45 AM

All time

# the toughest

Big name exits and new champions - why the All-Ireland club title race looks wide open

The 2021-22 All-Ireland club championship is a novel looking one.

8.7k

Dec 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# the toughest

'You cut a deal with yourself - 'I will do this and I know it will be bad, but I will recover'

Two-time Olympic rower Paul Griffin talks to The42 about his career, and what it takes to reach the top of one of the world’s toughest sports.

22.3k

Jul 22nd 2021, 7:00 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Corofin (Galway) v Kilcoo (Down), All-Ireland SFC club final

The Galway club are chasing three-in-a-row.

86.9k

Jan 19th 2020, 3:00 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Who do you think will win today's All-Ireland senior club finals?

The Tommy Moore and Andy Merrigan Cups were on offer in Croke Park today.

7.5k

Jan 19th 2020, 6:30 AM

# the toughest

6 All-Ireland club finals in 8-day period in Croke Park as GAA confirm schedule

There will be three January double-headers on the agenda.

9.4k

Jan 6th 2020, 5:37 PM

# the toughest

January fixture details and line-ups confirmed for All-Ireland senior club semi-finals

The games will take place on the weekend of 4-5 January.

10.4k

Dec 8th 2019, 7:51 PM

# the toughest

'There were slaps every now and again, a few stitches. Those were actually from the girl cousins'

Katie O’Connor will captain the St Martin’s camogie club into the All-Ireland senior final this weekend.

6.4k

Mar 1st 2019, 7:30 AM

# Hale to the Chiefs

Colin Fennelly scores sensational 4-4 to book Ballyhale's place in Leinster SHC final

Henry Shefflin’s side were 16-point winners against Naomh Éanna of Gorey.

10.5k

Nov 18th 2018, 3:39 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

St Jude's v Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin senior football championship final

Catch up on all of the action from Parnell Park in our minute-by-minute report.

26.9k

Oct 29th 2018, 4:45 PM

# Football men

'My first touch in Gaelic football': Vialli and Redknapp get to grips with their new GAA clubs

In this week’s episode of The Toughest, Luca is told all about the amateur ethos of the GAA.

11.5k

Jul 20th 2018, 1:00 PM

# the toughest

Italian legend Vialli and ex-Premier League boss Redknapp to manage GAA clubs

The pair are to feature in a mini-series that will renew the 1998 All-Ireland club rivalry between Erin’s Isle and Castlehaven.

55.7k

Apr 18th 2018, 5:15 PM

# the toughest

Commuting from Coventry and pucking about on a rugby pitch: One hurler's journey to Saturday's All-Ireland final

David Breen is a physio with English Premiership Rugby side Wasps, and has been travelling back and forth to play in the All-Ireland hurling championship with Na Piarsaigh.

12.2k

Mar 15th 2018, 7:00 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Cuala v Liam Mellows, All-Ireland club hurling semi-final

Today’s second semi-final throws in at 4pm in Semple Stadium.

21.1k

Feb 10th 2018, 3:20 PM

# Simply Red

'We didn't fear Vincent's... maybe it's Rathnew's spirit or pure ignorance, I don't know'

After dumping out the Dublin kingpins, Rathnew set their sights on a Leinster title challenge.

7.3k

Nov 13th 2017, 9:10 AM

# Road Trip

Jeff and Kammy's Journey to Croker reaches its final destination

The pair have a wander around GAA HQ after dropping in to pay Dublin star Jonny Cooper a visit.

12.7k

Sep 11th 2017, 11:33 PM

# Westport Men

All-Ireland club wins and torn cruciates - Keegan backs 'best friend' to recover

Mayo defender Kevin Keane saw his 2017 season end on All-Ireland club final day.

10.3k

Apr 12th 2017, 6:13 PM

# we go again

3 weeks after winning the club All-Ireland, Dr Crokes know their 2017 Kerry SFC opponents

The full draw was made last night.

5.1k

Apr 11th 2017, 9:47 AM

# History makers

'Sitting on the bus, I watched it and nearly broke down in tears'

Cuala became the first Dublin club yesterday to win the All-Ireland senior hurling title.

13.0k

Mar 18th 2017, 10:59 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Dr Crokes v Slaughtneil, All-Ireland senior club football final

The Kerry champions triumph.

31.5k

Mar 17th 2017, 4:52 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ballyea v Cuala, All-Ireland senior club hurling final

The Dublin champions are celebrating.

32.6k

Mar 17th 2017, 2:15 PM

# Paddy's Day deciders

The Gooch's big chance, taming Tony Kelly and more All-Ireland club final talking points

Key questions will be answered in the 2017 AIB All-Ireland senior club hurling and football finals.

6.4k

Mar 17th 2017, 8:45 AM

# the toughest

Poll: Who do you think will win today’s All-Ireland club finals at Croke Park?

Cuala, Ballyea, Dr Crokes and Slaughtneil are the four clubs involved.

7.8k

Mar 17th 2017, 7:45 AM

# Let's Get Quizzical

Quiz – Can you recognise these All-Ireland club final hurling and football teams?

It’s time to test your knowledge of the GAA on St Patrick’s Day.

13.4k

Mar 16th 2017, 1:00 PM

# the toughest

Watch: Short documentary chronicles Cuala's remarkable rise to an All-Ireland final

The Dublin champions take on Ballyea in Friday’s decider at Croke Park.

5.6k

Mar 14th 2017, 7:01 PM

# expert view

Analysis: The skill and class of Cooper and O'Leary have been key to Dr Crokes' All-Ireland club hopes

The42′s columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look at the Kerry senior attacking duo before the All-Ireland senior club final.

10.5k

Mar 14th 2017, 5:07 PM

# Cool As Ice

'When I saw how intense it was, it did scare me': Lee Chin's ice hockey experiment in Vancouver

Wexford hurler spent time on the ice with NHL side Vancouver Canucks.

6.3k

Mar 9th 2017, 2:35 PM

# Wait and See

Chrissy McKaigue isn't a fan of the Super 8 but hails Paraic Duffy as 'a tremendous leader'

The Slaughtneil star feels that club GAA is the ‘biggest jewel in the GAA’s crown’.

4.0k

Mar 6th 2017, 7:55 PM

# Bouncing Back

'Off the field he's irreplaceable ' - Praise for Clare's Ryan who is out for year on medical advice

Tony Kelly has backed his team-mate Conor Ryan to recover.

9.8k

Mar 6th 2017, 4:50 PM

# heartfelt

'He’d be a massively proud man. It’s just unfortunate that he missed the biggest match of our lives'

Eilís Ní Chaiside spoke of her late father Thomas following Slaughtneil’s magnificent AIB All-Ireland Camogie Senior Club final.

6.3k

Mar 6th 2017, 2:58 PM

# the toughest

Step one of double dream complete as Slaughtneil deliver emotional victory

The Derry side edged past Sarsfields in Croke Park in front of a record attendance.

12.2k

Mar 5th 2017, 6:49 PM

# the toughest

Watch live: Four sides battle for historic All-Ireland glory in the camogie club finals

It’s set to be a busy afternoon in Croke Park.

8.2k

Mar 5th 2017, 1:07 PM

# Job Swap

Watch: Michael Murphy and Shane Williams swap sports in 'The Toughest Trade'

Donegal star Murphy tries rugby in Clermont while Wales legend Williams togs off with Glenswilly.

9.7k

Mar 2nd 2017, 5:00 PM

# Michael Murphy

Call for August Bank Holiday All-Ireland final and Donegal's 'frank' Super 8 meeting

Donegal captain Michael Murphy on the problems that still exist after last weekend’s GAA Congress.

6.7k

Feb 28th 2017, 4:32 PM

# the toughest

Sibling rivalry: Brothers to line out on opposite sides in Cuala-Ballyea All-Ireland final

It will be an interesting few weeks for Aonghus and Niall Keane.

11.9k

Feb 27th 2017, 3:57 PM

# the toughest trade

Murphy on playing against 'monsters' and Williams tackles the 'most tiring skill session he's ever done'

The Donegal man even gets away a tidy-looking offload in this teaser for ‘The Toughest Trade’.

14.8k

Feb 22nd 2017, 10:30 PM

# the toughest

TV dates have been confirmed for this year's 'Toughest Trade' in a new trailer

Wales rugby legend Shane Williams is one of the professional athletes taking part in the documentary.

12.4k

Feb 21st 2017, 12:58 PM

# the toughest

Watch live: Four teams battle for Croke Park glory in the All-Ireland club football finals

It’s set to be another busy afternoon in HQ.

23.4k

Feb 19th 2017, 1:52 PM

# the toughest

Tormented by injury, Richie Power celebrates 'perfect end' with Carrickshock in All-Ireland

Power and Carrickshock were 15-point winners against Ahascragh-Fohenagh of Galway on Saturday.

8.7k

Feb 19th 2017, 12:11 PM

# Club Croker

All-Ireland club final day, Kerry breakthroughs and Jack O'Shea's son as boss

Darran O’Sullivan chases glory today with Glenbeigh-Glencar.

10.8k

Feb 19th 2017, 7:15 AM