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If the Goleen jersey was taken out of the place, the identity of this parish would disappear

If the Goleen jersey was taken out of the place, the identity of this parish would disappear

Sunday's JBFC final between Goleen and Douglas is a tale of two different worlds colliding.

2023 AIB GAA Leinster Senior Club Championship Finals Launch

Eoin Doyle quiet on inter-county future as Naas takes full focus

Life after hurling: Wayne Hutchinson gunning in a new market

Life after hurling: Wayne Hutchinson gunning in a new market

Slaughtneil players during the National Anthem 17/9/2023

Slaughtneil and Cushendall keep finding a way

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AIB Camogie Club All-Ireland Championship Episode 1 Meet #THETOUGHEST Launch and All-Ireland Semi-Final Preview

McCormick: ACL scourge in the back of every female athlete's mind

IT CAN’T have escaped anyone at this stage that the slogan for the AIB All-Ireland club championships is ‘The Toughest’.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Dublin v Cork - Lidl Ladies Football National League Division 1

Skibb will be buzzing as Rossa eye final place

All six of the weekend fixtures will be streamed live at the LGFA’s live-streaming portal.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

AIB Camogie Club All-Ireland Championship Episode 1 Meet #THETOUGHEST Launch and All-Ireland Semi-Final Preview

Clash of the Sars pits the established against the newcomer

For reigning champions Sarsfields of Galway, all roads lead to Mallow where Michael ‘Hopper’ McGrath’s charges take on Sarsfields of Cork on Saturday at 4pm.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Colm O'Rourke 25/6/2023

O'Rourke: 'One of the worst performances in the first half of that game by any Meath team ever'

Colm O’Rourke didn’t hold back in his honest assessment of the season, admitting displays in Allianz Football League Division 2 deteriorated following a promising start.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Neil McManus and Ronan Smyth 19/11/2023

Weekend GAA Previews: Wily O’Loughlins to fend off Na Fianna firepower

Looking ahead to all the weekend's GAA action

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Dates and venues for 2024 Munster Hurling and Football Championships announced

The Football championship will commence on the 7th of April while the Hurling championship is set to begin on the 21st of April.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Donal McAnallen: The story of barely-known John McKay, co-founder of the GAA

S Donal McAnallen: The story of barely-known John McKay, co-founder of the GAA

This weekend's centenary anniversary of his death provides an opportunity to refresh the story of this former Cork Examiner reporter and GAA founder, with a raft of new research on his extraordinary life and legacy

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Kiladangan v Clonlara - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

S Talking Points: Christy O'Connor crunches the numbers ahead of GAA club finals in Munster, Connacht and Leinster

Can Clonlara and Na Fianna upset the odds, Corofin and St Brigids have history, Kilmacud Crokes go for three in a row

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Coachford to face Roco in preliminary quarter-final

Coachford to face Roco in preliminary quarter-final

The two games will be played next Wednesday the 6th of December.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

2023 AIB GAA Leinster Senior Club Championship Finals Launch

'It's not healthy at all' - Balance key for Mark Bergin in player charter debate

The O'Loughlin Gaels man is preparing for a Leinster decider this weekend.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Seán Cavanagh 23/11/2023

Sean Cavanagh: GAA 'scored an own goal' with split season

Tyrone legend Cavanagh also believes the International Rules series should be brought back.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

The Clonlara management team celebrate after the game 19/11/2023

Family ties for Honan clan ahead of Clonlara's big day

Colm Honan will see the Clare outfit line out in their maiden provincial decider this weekend.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Dalo's Hurling Show: Club finals, Limerick reshuffle for five and sad to say I must be on my way

S Dalo's Hurling Show: Club finals, Limerick reshuffle for five and sad to say I must be on my way

Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers discuss the week's hurling.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

A view of the game at Fitzgerald Stadium 5/2/2023

Kerry chair O’Sullivan says county won't borrow to revamp Fitzgerald Stadium

“There is an issue in the stadium in Killarney and we can’t hide from it."

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Movember ‘Ahead of the Game’ in partnership with the GAA & GPA

Galway hurling icon Iggy Clarke feels for under-pressure modern players

The former All-Ireland winner, a therapist, will help roll out the new 'Movember Ahead of the Game' campaign.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Kerry v Galway - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

David Moran baffled at retention of football's advanced mark

The former Kerry midfielder doesn't know many people who think the rule is good for the game

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Henry Shefflin 30/4/2023

Galway club calls on Leinster to give county €2m funding

"Galway GAA and our clubs should be treated fairly and on an equitable basis.”

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Recent success the latest sign of hurling's rise within Tralee CBS

Recent success the latest sign of hurling's rise within Tralee CBS

Various successes at lower grades in the mid-2010s have led to more recent victories against traditional post-primary hurling powerhouses, and they're not done yet.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Eoin Cody 23/11/2023

Cody certain Cats will benefit from Shamrocks exit

The reigning All-Ireland club hurling champions lost the Kilkenny final narrowly last month

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

2023 AIB GAA Leinster Senior Club Championship Finals Launch

Kilmacud Croke's Shane Cunningham: 'The fear of failure motivates me'

If Kilmacud win on Saturday they will become the first club to do a Leinster football three-in-a-row.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Na Piarsaigh v Ballygunner - AIB Munster GAA Hurrling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Gaelic Grounds to host Dingle v Castlehaven Munster club senior football final

It has also been confirmed that Mallow will host the Munster Club Intermediate and Junior Football finals.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

With momentum and tradition, St Flannan's now look a Harty Cup force again

S With momentum and tradition, St Flannan's now look a Harty Cup force again

A big win over Castletroy College confirms the Clare school's emergence again as a Harty Cup contender

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Meany goal seals John the Baptist Hospital place in Harty Cup last eight

S Meany goal seals John the Baptist Hospital place in Harty Cup last eight

Three first-half goals had kept Our Lady’s, Templemore ahead for much of the hour

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Charleville CBS pip Cashel CS in thriller to qualify for Harty Cup quarter-final

S Charleville CBS pip Cashel CS in thriller to qualify for Harty Cup quarter-final

This marvellous game produced some great hurling

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

John Flavin and Joe O’Connor join John Kiely’s management team for 2024

They will join Kiely, head coach Paul Kinnerk and selectors Donal O Grady, Aonghus O’Brien and Alan Cunningham to complete the management team for 2024.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

AIB Camogie Club All-Ireland Championship Episode 1 Meet #THETOUGHEST Launch and All-Ireland Semi-Final Preview

Sarsfields captain pleads with Camogie Association and LGFA to listen to their dual players

"I know there’s a tight window (for fixtures) coming up to Christmas but definitely there has to be a better way and communication has to be the key for both codes.”

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Naas v Na Fianna - AIB Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

Imports Rushe and Ryan to lead Na Fianna cause in absence of skipper Burke

In late 2020, two-time All-Star Liam Rushe was a St Pat's, Palmerstown player at that stage, while Brian Ryan was part of the 36-man Limerick squad that would go on to win the All-Ireland.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Charleville CBS aiming to secure quarter-final spot on Harty Cup return

Charleville CBS aiming to secure quarter-final spot on Harty Cup return

Elsewhere on Wednesday, John the Baptist CS take on Our Lady's Templemore while Castletroy College meet St Flannan's.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

GAA Annual Congress 2023 - Day One

The five Fs standing in way of GAA integration

Those at the coalface of GAA and LGFA administration feel a full merger of the three organisations is a long way off for a variety of sticking points.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Plans to set up GAA referee union in Dublin

Plans to set up GAA referee union in Dublin

Entitled the “Gaelic Referees Union”, Conor Galvin is inviting fellow match officials to a meeting in his club St Vincent’s on December 13 based on the feedback he has received from fellow match officials in the capital.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Na Piarsaigh v Ballygunner - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

S Kieran Shannon: Primed for the pantheon — how great can Ballygunner become?

Not only would a win in Sunday's Munster hurling final seal the Waterford club's magnificence; it would underline just how exceptional this team is.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Tralee CBS ensure Corn Uí Mhuirí knockout progression with dominant second-half display

S Tralee CBS ensure Corn Uí Mhuirí knockout progression with dominant second-half display

CBS outscored Hammies 11 points to four in that dominant second period with some quality attacking football, equally matched by some ferocious defending on the other end.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Thomas Davis v Kilmacud Crokes - Dublin County Senior Club Football Championship semi-final

First Semple Stadium visit made 'the hairs stand up on the back of my neck' admits new Tipp boss Kelly

With the Premier county’s relegation to Division 4, it had been suggested in some quarters that a return to the southern football heartlands rather than Thurles would provide a greater home advantage.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Ronan Buckley and Paudie Clifford celebrate with the cup 5/11/2023

Gate receipts for Kerry SFC games fall by over €200,000

CEO Peter Twiss: 'Kerry GAA and our clubs have never been afraid of change and adapting to new situations. I’m sure that will continue to be the case'

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

The Irish Examiner Gaelic Football podcast: how Ireland's shifting demographics may change the GAA

S The Irish Examiner Gaelic Football podcast: how Ireland's shifting demographics may change the GAA

The CSO's Pádraig Dalton joins Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

2023 AIB GAA Leinster Senior Club Championship Finals Launch

Eoin Doyle: No Naas superclub tag without underage volunteers

Naas captain Eoin Doyle, the experienced Kildare defender, argues the toss about his club being considered a superclub though.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Neil O’Shea and Paul Geaney 8/10/2022

Paul Geaney: Dingle have a better spread of scorers than down the years

In Sunday’s Munster semi-final against Clonmel Commercials, the Kerry club champions had six different scorers from play.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

A general view of the pitch 12/6/2001

CSO chief on GAA's population shifts: the structures can survive - but at what cost?

The fastest-growing counties are Fingal, Kildare, Meath - all on the eastern side of the country. The slowest growing counties were Donegal, Mayo, Roscommon."

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

Darragh O'Sullivan and Mikey Geaney celebrate after the game 26/11/2023

Castlehaven-Dingle Munster final set for neutral venue

Fermanagh’s hopes of playing Sam Maguire Cup football have been dealt a blow with the news that three players will be unavailable due to work and travel commitments in 2024.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Mick O'Dwyer's son Robbie to take charge of Nemo in 2024

Mick O'Dwyer's son Robbie to take charge of Nemo in 2024

O'Dwyer was coach to the senior squad in 2018 when they reached the All-Ireland Club SFC final at Croke Park against Corofin.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Mid Kerry v East Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

Inter-county team spend hits €1.68 million in Kerry

Figures also show that revenue from Kerry's SFC this year is down over €210,000.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Kilkenny v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Walter Walsh commits to Kilkenny hurlers for 2024

In other early Monday news, Kildare are set to play all four of their Allianz Football League home games in Carlow’s Netwatch Cullen Park.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

O'Brien 'delighted' as McMahon hat-trick crowns Canovee county champions

O'Brien 'delighted' as McMahon hat-trick crowns Canovee county champions

“We’re delighted to be going back up," said manager John O’Brien.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Two-goal Allen the hero as Sars secure first Munster crown

Two-goal Allen the hero as Sars secure first Munster crown

The Cork champions showed their mettle to repond to an early Siobhan McGrath goal

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Cill na Martra defeat Milltown-Castlemaine in fiery affair

Cill na Martra defeat Milltown-Castlemaine in fiery affair

Referee Derek O’Mahoney was kept busy with a number of second yellows and red cards issued in a gripping finale.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

James McCarthy 26/11/2023

'If you don't turn up the next day, you are going to get burned' - Haven looking to hit form for final

James McCarthy saw his side get over the line in the last-four clash.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023