Louth win more than just the Delaney Cup - what we learned from the GAA weekend
An unnecessary rule change for Gaelic football; crowds come back to Leinster football; Carlow get it right; sound of two trees falling
Hurling Championship
Tipperary manager Liam Cahill hopeful the squad can become a summer team
Victory over All-Ireland champions Clare a welcome result after heavy loss to Cork
Jimmy’s not winning matches, it’s the boys, insists Donegal’s McGuinness
Underdogs have been reduced to tiers as Tailteann grows lopsided
Nicky English: Subduing the champions is a big step forward for Tipperary
Liam Cahill’s rebuild takes shape as injuries catch up with beleaguered Clare
Tipperary ride out the storm to leave Clare on the precipice
Another storming comeback from Brian Lohan’s team this time falls short in Ennis
Hurling previews: A bridge too far for Clare as Tipp arrive for D-Day
The Banner still in search of a win as Tipperary come to Ennis
Hurling’s history of violence: ‘Some of the belts I got were criminal. My skull was fractured. It was madness’
Revulsion at scenes in Páirc Uí Chaoimh before Cork and Tipperary’s championship tie a fortnight ago reflect how the game’s values have changed - incrementally
Nicky English: Clare on the edge as Munster reaches sudden death
Tipp can exploit Clare’s injury problems but it’s finely balanced
Joe Canning: Summer will be over before it starts for losers of Munster showdown – and US clubs are ready to pounce
Banner star Tony Kelly can be difference between the sides if he plays
Unlucky Waterford faced almost impossible task against Limerick due to scheduling
Déise had to play second match in six days against rested opposition, a fate no team has overcome
Five things we learned from the GAA weekend: Connor Gleeson’s fingertip touch shows up a glitch in the new rules
Life in Limerick’s old guard yet; Mayo need more from biggest names; Banquo’s ghost still able to receive handpass; Kerry’s eyes fully focused on All-Ireland final
Louth and proud as the Wee County makes a big leap forward
Plus: When Marty Morrissey took Cork and Kerry down a peg or two; all quiet on the intercounty calendar; taking on the higher divisions
Limerick’s outlook brightens as Cian Lynch hits top form in win over Waterford
John Kiely’s team are back on track, but Waterford aren’t finished yet either
Limerick dismiss Waterford challenge with usual calm authority
John Kiely’s side always seemed well in control of this Munster SHC clash in Walsh Park
GAA previews: Mayo well able to upset the odds in open Connacht final
Tight turnaround might catch Waterford hurlers and Kerry can naivigate Clare challenge
Waterford’s Stephen Bennett embodies spirit of never-say-die golden generation
Goal-scoring display in emphatic defeat of Clare left Déise fans dreaming of what might lie ahead
Joe Canning: Red card for Darragh McCarthy raises questions about Tipperary’s mindset
Waterford might have the ideal chance this weekend to earn a win against Limerick
Waterford impressed but Clare lost because they failed at the fundamentals
Deise’s successful blending of experience with newcomers has given them real hope in Munster
Five things we learned from the GAA weekend: New lease of life for football, Cork’s problem and the calendar isn’t working
Feast or famine in GAA calendar; Ulster says no to Croker day out; Cork now suffering from sloppy second halves; Louth sense opportunity
‘Attacking is his sense’: John McGrath’s return is well timed for Tipperary
There was surprise last Sunday when the 30-year-old made his first championship start since 2023; his performance proved he remains a player of rare class
Nicky English: Against improving Tipperary, Cork will need to stop zoning out
Cork have a pattern of losing the initiative in big matches, particularly when the pressure comes on
Joe Canning: Cork had system failures in discipline and game management - they need a ruthless streak
Offaly will pose a serious threat to a Galway team suffering the pain of a rebuild
Cork’s red mist gave Clare chance to make the numbers count
Tipperary’s smart approach was matched by quality of Nickie Quaid and Kyle Hayes for Limerick
Seán Moran: Sobering question for the GAA - does intercounty involvement do players more harm than good?
Discussion paper finds that the longer a career, the greater the chance of mental health issues
Leitrim’s spirited defeat to Mayo treated with glee compared to glory days of the 1990s
Only one team been beaten by a side who finished lower in the final league tables
GAA as it happened: Munster hurling championship kicks off with two thrilling draws
Donegal and Galway win in the provincial football championships
Nicky English: Clare have the appearance of struggling to get All-Ireland victory out of their system
The Banner County will need the grit they have shown under Brian Lohan against Cork, while facing Limerick warrants a change of style for Tipp
‘There was a transformation that day’: Clare’s 1995 Sliding Doors encounter with Cork
The Munster semi-final against Cork has fallen through the cracks of popular memory. Back then, Clare’s world spun on the outcome
Hurling previews: Question marks over Clare as they face Cork once more
Munster champions Limerick tipped to find a way against Premier County
Expect the unexpected as the glorious Munster hurling championship gets under way
Whatever tall tales you have heard about its glorious past, it was never like this. Cherish this sunny day while it lasts
Munster and Leinster hurling championships: Full fixture list and who to watch out for
Everything you need to know about the hurling provincial championships
Match analysis: Kilkenny are building a system that combines traditional strengths with tactical nuance
Galway are still searching for their identity, and have only shown flashes of their potential so far
Lee Chin primed for another Wexford summer after wintering well in Australia
Hurler turns 33 this year and, while not yet in the veteran category, he is proving age is just a number
Seán Moran: Hurling championship appears to be the gift that keeps on giving, but enjoy it while you can
Format dependent on broadly competitive teams and that cannot be guaranteed
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