The Irish Times

Championship serves up Confucius, climate change, broccoli and Easter eggs

Challenge for most managers in coming weeks will be to turn water into wine and ... perhaps walk on water

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 07:00

Liam Cahill happy to see the Waterford jigsaw taking shape after convincing final win

Stephen Bennett’s hits 2-11 to help Déise claim a fourth hurling league title

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 21:41

Concussion scare leaves Seán Finn in no doubt about player safety

Limerick defender agrees red cards the only apt punishment for head-high challenges

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 06:00

Cork tick all the boxes as Limerick’s league campaign continues to flatline

John Kiely: We’re not accurate at the moment, we’re not doing the basics well’

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 19:51

Four-goal Cork a class apart to blow past hapless Offaly

All-Ireland finalists continue excellent start to league campaign against beleaguered Offaly

Sun Feb 13 2022 - 16:48

Cork make a statement with dominant win over Clare

A late rally yielded 1-3 and put a more respectable look on the scoreboard

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 19:35

Awesome Limerick reach new heights as they complete back-to-back triumphs

Champions unleash barrage of first-half scores to leave outclassed Cork shell-shocked

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 06:00

Nicky English: Cian Lynch on course to become one of the greatest hurlers ever

Staying afloat in the face of Limerick’s sheer physicality was just too much to ask for

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 06:00

‘You want your best performance to be in an All-Ireland final’

Final flourish proves fitting reward for Limerick’s ravenous work-rate and hunger

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 01:00

Limerick v Cork: Five key moments from Croke Park

Rebels’ lack of poise in opening minutes an early indication of tough day at the office

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 21:25

Awesome Limerick rout the Rebels to win another All-Ireland

Cork have no answers to defending champions who secure third title in four years

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 18:14

Nicky English: Power and poise on the big occasion points to Limerick triumph

Cork’s hopes lie in using pace to go around Limerick and open up vital goal chances

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 07:00

Limerick v Cork: Throw-in times, TV details and team news

Champions can retain their title in what has the makings of a fascinating encounter

Sat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00

Shane Kingston gets reward for semi-final heroics with Cork starting spot

Eoin Cadogan the other change for Rebels as Limerick name the same XV that beat Waterford

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 21:31

All-Ireland hurling final: Nicky English’s Cork pen pics

Rebels come into their first final in eight years hoping to cause an upset

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 21:13

Jackie Tyrrell: Cork must stifle Cian Lynch but Limerick should have too much

Treaty men have class everywhere you look while final experience is all new for Rebels

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 05:30

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny need to accept the short ball is just as important as the long ball

Dearth of underage talent and failure to find ‘wow’ players has hurt progression levels

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 06:00

Ciarán Murphy: Kingston family melodrama capped vintage weekend of sideshows

The tricky politics and emotions of fathers coaching sons is a minefield

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 06:00

Nicky English: Improving Cork show real resilience to set up a fitting final

Rebels dig deep to see off defiant Cats but champions Limerick looking formidable

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 07:36

Michael Carey among three changes in Kilkenny line-up for Cork clash

Alan Murphy and Conor Fogarty also in for the Cats with Shane Barrett in for Cork

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 21:27

Cork boss Kingston knows his side will need to step it up a few notches against Kilkenny

Rebels saw nine-point second-half lead whittled away by Dublin fightback

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00

Cork see off Dublin to set up semi-final meeting with Kilkenny

Kieran Kingston’s side have eight points to spare after Dublin got within four late on

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 22:16

Nicky English: If Cork reach Croke Park it could open up for them

Waterford’s pace, drive and running game was just too hot to handle for Galway

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 08:50

Cork’s rise continues as they hold off Clare and the brilliance of Tony Kelly

Banner’s golden spell fades away too early as Kieran Kingston’s side march on

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 19:45

Limerick see off Cork to reach another Munster hurling final

First-half goals from Darragh O’Donovan and then Kyle Hayes proved crucial

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 21:52

Nicky English: Limerick can master spirited Cork’s potent challenge

Champions remain the team to beat while Galway, Kilkenny and Tipperary can advance

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00

Hurling’s declining goal rate best exploited by ruthless Limerick

Unlikely any contenders will outpoint the champions so they must find a way to hit net

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 09:30

Cork produce blistering finale to begin their campaign in style

Late goals from Kingston and Connolly prove enough to end Déise’s stubborn challenge

Sun May 09 2021 - 20:52

Cork marshal their forces to keep Dublin on the back foot

Rebels benefited from more time together to prepare following defeat to Waterford

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 06:00

Liam Cahill pleased as refocused Déise claim significant scalp

Key Lyons goal helps determined Waterford end their Munster championship hoodoo

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 01:00

All-Ireland SHC 2020: Our writers and pundits make their predictions

Our team of hurling pundits sift though the contenders in search of winners

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 06:00

Limerick’s scoring threat on full view as they close in on semi-finals

Cork’s second-half performance just not enough at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 16:57

UCC break IT Carlow hearts to retain Fitzgibbon Cup

Reigning champions defy Niall O’Leary red as Shane Conway inspires stunning comeback

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 21:38

New-look Waterford defy sluggish start to see off Cork

Liam Cahill’s new side concede early goals but fine response bodes well for the year

Sun Jan 26 2020 - 19:16