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Preview: Lory Meagher Cup Final - Monaghan v Lancashire
Lory Meagher Cup Final Lancashire v Monaghan, Saturday, 1.00, Croke Park Live coverage on Sprt TG4 YouTube Saturdays triple-header of hurling deciders at Croke Park gets underway with the Lory Meagher Cup decider, where Lancashire and Monaghan will both be bidding to add their name to the roll of honour.Lancashire
Referees named for provincial hurling finals
The referees have been named for next weekend's Provincial Senior Hurling Finals Galway native, Liam Gordon, will referee the Munster Hurling Final between Limerick and Clare, while Dublin native Sean Stack will referee the Leinster Senior Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Galway.The full fixture details for both matches are below.Sunday,
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Derek McGrath: 'I’d have faith in the hurling committee'
Waterford manager Derek McGrath is encouraged about the possibility of a new format for the All Ireland Hurling Championship.McGrath feels that a restructure would be hugely beneficial with group games in Munster and Leinster."Ive been championing that from a year ago, or an alteration to the league set-up," McGrath stated
Kevin Feely: ‘There is huge room for improvement’
By William Dunne Kildare star Kevin Feely says that the county have no specific targets for this year and all they are focussed on at the moment is their Leinster Quarter-Final on June 3rd.The Lilywhites enjoyed an encouraging Allianz Football League campaign which saw them secure promotion to the top
Championship talking points
A bumper crowd flocked to Gaelic Park, but Sligo were ready, willing, and able to deal with New Yorks determined challenge in the Connacht Senior Football Championship.Here are some of the main Championship talking points.Sligo survive New York scare Niall Carew left nothing to chance. Following Roscommons close shave at
Buaiteoirí Scór Sinsir 2017
Bh deireadh seachtaine iontach ag daoine ag comrtas Scr Sinsir Uile ireann 2017 i mBal Feirste.Bh breis is 1,300 duine i lthair agus ghlac 252 iomaitheoir pirt ins na comrtais agsla - mle buochas do gach duine a ghlac pirt i rith na bliana agus gach duine a chabhraigh le
GAA.ie Hurler of the Week nominations
Reaching Croke Park next month is the objective of the teams remaining in the Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard, and Lory Meagher Cups.Another action packed weekend took place with Carlow and Down registering excellent wins in the Christy Ring Cup. Improving Monaghan enjoyed a morale boosting success over Donegal too in
GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominations
Sligo finished with a flourish to defeat New York in the Connacht Senior Football Championship at Gaelic Park on Sunday.New York caused Sligo problems during a well contested match, but Sligo closed out the game effectively late on.This weeks nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week are Adrian Marren Sligo,
GAA.ie Football Team of the Week
New York produced another spirited Connacht Senior Football Championship performance at Gaelic Park, but Sligo finished strongly to set up a May 21 clash against Mayo.So, who has made the GAA.ie Football team of the week?Remember, players may be picked in positions they may not have been selected in for
GAA.ie Hurling Team of the Week
The Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard, and Lory Meagher Cups continued at the weekend.Carlow and Down registered fine wins advancing to the penultimate stage of the Christy Ring Cup, while Monaghan and Armagh also impressed in the Nicky Rackard Cup.Warwickshire, inspired by the excellent Liam Watson, registered another important Lory Meagher
Christy Ring and Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Final draws
The Christy Ring and Nicky Rackard Semi-Final draws were carried out this morning.First team listed has home venue.Christy Ring Cup Semi-Finals Antrim v Down Carlow v Wicklow Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Finals Monaghan v Derry Tyrone v Armagh Fixture details will be confirmed later today.
Connacht SFC: Sligo survive tricky New York test
Connacht Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round SLIGO 1-21 NEW YORK 1-13By Joe Callaghan at Gaelic Park Sligo had their veterans to thank as they survived a terrifying Sunday scare in the Big Apple as New York threatened to pull off their first Connacht Championship win.With 5,000 plus packed inside Gaelic
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Connacht Senior Football Championship Preliminary Round SLIGO 1-21 NEW YORK 1-13By Joe Callaghan for rte.ie at Gaelic Park Sligo had their veterans to thank as they survived a terrifying Sunday scare in the Big Apple as New York threatened to pull off their first Connacht Championship win.With 5,000 plus packed
Cork retain Ladies League title
Ladies National Football League Division 1 Final CORK 2-15 DONEGAL 2-14By Jackie Cahill at Parnell Park, Dublin Orla Finn scored 1-10 as Cork were crowned Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 champions for a fifth successive year. The Rebelettes made it nine League titles in 10 seasons with
Lidl National Ladies Football League Division 1 Final – Cork v Donegal
Cork will play Donegal in the Lidl National Ladies Football League Division 1 Final on Sunday May 7th at 4pm in Parnell Park Dublin.Team News CORK: M OBrien Clonakilty; M Ambrose St. Vals, R Phelan Aghada, E Spillane Bantry Blues; M Duggan Dohenys, B Stack St. Marys, S Kelly Araglen
Lidl National Ladies Football League Division 1 Final – Cork 2-15 Donegal 2-14
Cork defeated Donegal by 2-15 to 2-14 in the Lidl National Ladies Football League Division 1 Final on Sunday May 7th at Parnell Park Dublin.Team News CORK: M OBrien Clonakilty; M Ambrose St. Vals, R Phelan Aghada, E Spillane Bantry Blues; M Duggan Dohenys, B Stack St. Marys, S Kelly
Munster Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final – Cork v Clare
Cork will play Clare in the Munster Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final on Sunday May 7th at 3pm in the Cork Camogie Grounds.Fixture Details Munster Senior Championship Semi Final
Cork Camogie Grounds: Cork v Clare, 3pm
Referee Kevin OBrien, Limerick Munster Junior Championship Semi Final
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Munster Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final – Cork 2-20 Clare 1-10
Cork defeated Clare by 2-20 to 1-10 in the Munster Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final on Sunday May 7th at the Cork Camogie Grounds.Fixture Details Munster Senior Championship Semi Final
Cork Camogie Grounds: Cork v Clare, 3pm
Referee Kevin OBrien, Limerick Munster Junior Championship Semi Final
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Munster Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final – Tipperary v Limerick
Tipperary will play Limerick in the Munster Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final on Sunday May 7th at 2:30pm in Tipperary Camogie Grounds, The Ragg.Fixture Details Sun 07th May
Munster Senior Championship Semi Finals
The Ragg: Tipperary v Limerick, 2.30pm,
Referee Cathal Egan
Munster Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final – Limerick 1-14 Tipperary 0-14
Limerick defeated Tipperary by 1-14 to 0-14 in the Munster Senior Camogie Championship Semi Final on Sunday May 7th at the Tipperary Camogie Grounds, The Ragg.Fixture Details Sun 07th May
Munster Senior Championship Semi Finals
The Ragg: Tipperary v Limerick, 2.30pm,
Referee Cathal Egan
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Pádraic Joyce: 'They’re going to be great games for us'
By Cian O'Connell Pdraic Joyce is encouraged that emerging players are delivering at senior level for Galway.With several of the 2020 All-Ireland U20 winning panel making an impact at the highest level now, Joyce is keen to afford them opportunities."Im a huge advocate for young players coming in, Sean Purcell
Leinster U-20 HC: Offaly produce huge second half surge
ONeills.com Leinster U-20 HC semi-final OFFALY 1-19DUBLIN 2-12Kevin Egan reports from Glenisk OConnor Park Offaly will get the chance to win a first Leinster U-20 hurling championship in 23 years next Wednesday night after they outfought and outhurled Dublin in front of a large and lively home crowd tonight at
Laois footballers hope to turn potential into momentum
By John Harrington After their 27-point defeat to Dublin in the Leinster SFC Quarter-Final, the Laois footballers were given a week off from inter-county training to better recover from the mental ordeal.A defeat of that magnitude was the last thing this group of Laois players struggling for confidence needed.They have
Darragh Foley: 'There definitely is potential'
By Cian OConnell Fourteen years on the inter-county beat with Carlow means Darragh Foley is aware of one thing: there is always hope.Foley remains optimistic, quietly believing that good and bright days will be sampled once again. The Turlough OBrien era illustrated that Carlow could be a competitive outfit, capable
Offaly Claim U20 Crown
Home Offaly Claim U20 Crown May 17th, 2023OFFALY 1-21WEXFORD 0-22Kevin Egan reports from Netwatch Cullen Park The Oneills.com U-20 hurling championship continues to provide incredible, memorable occasions and tonight was certainly no exception, as Offaly edged out Wexford in a thrilling Leinster final, with Adam Screeney and
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Electric Ireland Ulster MFC Final: Derry win penalty shootout
Electric Ireland Ulster MFC Final Derry 1-15 Monaghan 3-9 AET Derry win 4-2 on penalties By Colm Shalvey at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds Derry are Ulster Minor Football champions for the fourth time since 2015 after they pipped Monaghan on penalties at the end of a dramatic final in Armagh.Just eight
Leinster SHC: Antrim earn vital victory as Westmeath relegated
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Antrim 4-24 Westmeath 1-19By Gerry Buckley at TEG Cusack Park Westmeath's sensational win in Wexford seven days ago not enough to prevent relegation to the Joe McDonagh Cup for 2024, as they were decisively beaten by Antrim in front of a big crowd in glorious weather
All-Ireland SFC: Dublin and Roscommon draw at Croke Park
All-Ireland SFC Group Three Dublin 1-11 Roscommon 0-14By Paul Keane at Croke Park A point gained or a point dropped? Both outfits will feel they had the opportunities to win this intriguing All-Ireland SFC group opener but, crucially, neither could do so.Leinster champions Dublin will perhaps be the more frustrated
All-Ireland SFC: Derry and Monaghan share the spoils
All-Ireland SFC Round Robin Group 4DERRY 0-14 MONAGHAN 0-14By Colm Shalvey at Celtic Park Derry and Monaghan shared the spoils in a tense All-Ireland SFC Group 4 opener at Celtic Park. Monaghan held a narrow lead for long spells, but they looked set to leave empty-handed when Shane McGuigans ninth
Mullally hails character of Carlow hurlers
By John Harrington Carlow manager Tom Mullally was hugely proud of the character his team showed to defeat Offaly after extra-time in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final.Having let slip a four-point lead in injury-time of normal time, it looked like Carlow had missed their opportunity when 14-man Offaly forced the
