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Conor Lehane’s sublime scoring show caps Cork’s dismantling of Tipperary
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • May 22, 2022, 20:35

Manager Kieran Kingston hails forward’s ‘awesome’ display in Thurles

Shane O’Donnell  passes to David Fitzgerald to score Clare’s second goal during the Munster SHC round-robin game at Cusack Park in  Ennis. Photograph:  James Crombie/Inpho Clare shoot the lights out as Waterford’s ambitions stall before the get-go
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • May 22, 2022, 20:13

League champions suffer 15-point defeat in Ennis to cap miserable round-robin

  • 1 comment
Lee Chin of Wexford in action against Kilkenny. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Egan hails Wexford’s character as they beat Kilkenny to stay alive
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • May 22, 2022, 14:39

Cats suffer first ever championship loss to Wexford on home ground

Lee Chin of Wexford in action against Kilkenny. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Shefflin seeks improvement as Galway book Leinster final place
  • Hurling
  • John Fallon
  • May 22, 2022, 13:29

Tribesmen knock out Dublin in a game of little fluency or championship intensity

Galway’s Gearóid McInerney tries to break from the ruck during the Leinster SHC round-robin game against Dublin at  Pearse Stadium in Salthill. Photograph:  Bryan Keane/Inpho Galway set up Leinster final showdown with Kilkenny as Dublin knocked out
  • Hurling
  • Daragh Small
  • May 21, 2022, 20:49

Mattie Kenny’s side fail to take advantage of the first-half wind advantage in Salthill

Kildare players celebrate after their Christy Ring Cup win over Mayo at Croke Park. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho Louth, Tyrone and Kildare secure big wins in Croke Park hurling finals
  • Hurling
  • May 21, 2022, 20:36

Gerry Keegan hits 10 points from play as Lilywhites win Christy Ring Cup

Kildare players celebrate after their Christy Ring Cup win over Mayo at Croke Park. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho Westmeath power to 18-point win over Laois in midlands derby
  • Hurling
  • May 21, 2022, 20:24

Laois drop to Joe McDonagh Cup for 2023 after heavy defeat

Wexford’s Oisín Foley on his way to scoring his side’s  goal during the Leinster SHC round-robin game at UPMC Nowlan Park in  Kilkenny. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Wexford keep their summer alive as they turn up the heat on Kilkenny
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • May 21, 2022, 20:11

Four-point victory involved 12 different scorers for the Model County

  • 2 comments
Galway’s Niamh Hanniffy scores a goal against Limerick during the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship round  one game at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Camogie round-up: Hanniffy’s hat-trick gets champions Galway off to flying start
  • Hurling
  • Daragh Ó Conchúir
  • May 21, 2022, 19:34

Clare draw with Tipperary thanks to late points; Antrim make dream return to senior ranks

Galway’s Niamh Hanniffy scores a goal against Limerick during the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship round  one game at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Nicky English: Still all to play for down Munster way
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • May 21, 2022, 09:30

I was surprised Limerick didn’t rest more players against Clare given they were already through

Cork’s Shane Kingston shooting under pressure from Waterford’s Tadhg De Burca during their Munster  championship, round 3, game at Walsh Park, Waterford. Photograph:   Ken Sutton/Inpho The Hindenburg didn’t crash as hard as Waterford
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • May 20, 2022, 22:00

When the Cork game needed to be turned around, who could Cahill call on?

 Waterford manager Liam Cahill: his side go to  Ennis looking for a win against Clare, having won just one of the four previous championship meetings. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Tall order for Waterford as Liam Cahill needs Tipperary favour
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • May 17, 2022, 07:30

Munster round robin goes into final round with no county eliminated yet

 Waterford manager Liam Cahill: his side go to  Ennis looking for a win against Clare, having won just one of the four previous championship meetings. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Offaly beat Laois to win first Leinster minor title in 22 years
  • Hurling
  • May 16, 2022, 22:04

Offaly win first provincial honours since 2000 in front of 12,487 in Portlaoise

Cork’s Shane Kingston shoots under pressure from Waterford’s Tadhg De Burca in the Munster SHC round 3 game at Walsh Park on Sunday. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Nicky English: Waterford need to iron out their problems – and fast
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • May 16, 2022, 06:00

Defeat to Cork at Walsh Park leaves Déise with some hard questions to ask themselves

 Tempers flare between Clare’s John Conlon and Robbie Hanley of Limerick. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho No quarter asked for, or given, as Limerick earn draw with Clare
  • Hurling
  • Keith Duggan
  • May 15, 2022, 19:16

Result means Clare and Limerick will meet again in Munster final early next month

  • 4 comments
 Tempers flare between Clare’s John Conlon and Robbie Hanley of Limerick. Photograph: Tom Maher/Inpho Westmeath draw leaves Wexford’s championship prospects on a cliff edge
  • Hurling
  • May 15, 2022, 19:05

Derek McNicholas’s late goal sends the home team and crowd wild at Cusack Park

 Cork’s Robbie O’Flynn shoots despite pressure from Waterford’s Conor Prunty and Jack Prendergast. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Cork leave Waterford staring into the abyss
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • May 15, 2022, 18:50

Waterford’s championship fate now out of their own hands

  • 1 comment
Westmeath manager Joe Fortune celebrates his team’s draw with Wexford at full time. Photograph: Ashley Cahill/Inpho Late goal sees Westmeath hurlers draw with Wexford
  • Hurling
  • May 14, 2022, 22:42

Wexford now need a victory over Kilkenny to keep their championship hopes alive

Westmeath manager Joe Fortune celebrates his team’s draw with Wexford at full time. Photograph: Ashley Cahill/Inpho Martin Keoghan on the double as Kilkenny beat Dublin by 17 points
  • Hurling
  • May 14, 2022, 21:48

Kilkenny on the brink of Leinster final while Dubs can still qualify if they beat Galway

Galway’s Conor Whelan scores a goal against Laois on Saturday afternoon. Photograph: Evan Treacy/Inpho Galway hurlers enjoy comfortable 22-point victory in Laois
  • Hurling
  • May 14, 2022, 19:34

There was only six points between the sides at the break before Galway stepped it up

Action from the league final betwen Cork and Waterford, the teams meet again in the Munster championship this weekend. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Nicky English: Is it possible for any team to peak four times in a round-robin?
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • May 14, 2022, 06:00

Clare look to have surpassed Waterford as the main contender to Limerick

Action from the league final betwen Cork and Waterford, the teams meet again in the Munster championship this weekend. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Conlon has achieved cult status in Clare with a characteristic lack of fuss
  • Hurling
  • Keith Duggan
  • May 13, 2022, 22:00

When the player changed role from forward to defender he took it all in his stride

Limerick players inspect the pitch before last year’s All-Ireland hurling final. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Joe Canning: Needless rules put in place by fussy and regimental GAA
  • Hurling
  • Joe Canning
  • May 13, 2022, 07:18

GAA’s bizarre rule changes makes things far more difficult than they need to be

  • 6 comments
Clare’s Ian Galvin is  red carded by the referee in the match against Cork. Photograph:  James Crombie/Inpho Clare’s Ian Galvin has been handed one-match ban
  • Hurling
  • Sean Moran
  • May 12, 2022, 22:41

The forward receiving a red card in the Munster championship match against Cork

Clare’s Ian Galvin is  red carded by the referee in the match against Cork. Photograph:  James Crombie/Inpho Ian Galvin handed one-match ban after red card against Cork
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • May 12, 2022, 22:12

He will miss the weekend’s meeting with All-Ireland champions Limerick

Player was in breach of protocols, senior management said. Photograph: Getty Limerick hurler axed from squad over alleged public order incident
  • Hurling
  • David Raleigh
  • May 11, 2022, 09:29

Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s after incident in pub in early hours on Monday

Mark Kehoe: one of a number of  new Tipperary players to make a big impact this season. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho 5:08 Len Gaynor confident Tipperary are heading in the right direction
  • Hurling
  • Paul Keane
  • May 10, 2022, 06:00

Former manager says Bonnar dealt an impossible hand by injuries/retirements this season but impressive new talent emerging

Mark Kehoe: one of a number of  new Tipperary players to make a big impact this season. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Limerick produce big finish to burn off Tipperary’s gutsy challenge
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • May 8, 2022, 19:57

Premier County put it up to champions but were undone by late scoring barrage

Limerick enter the unfamiliar territory of playing without Cian Lynch. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Limerick enter uncharted waters playing without talisman Lynch
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • May 8, 2022, 06:00

All-Ireland champions cannot give someone the impossible task of replacing their best man

Limerick U20 hurlers celebrate their Munster final win over Tipperary at  TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho O’Connor leads way as Limerick U20s claim Munster crown
  • Hurling
  • May 4, 2022, 22:41

Strong first-half display paves the way for victory over Tipperary

Limerick U20 hurlers celebrate their Munster final win over Tipperary at  TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Parts gradually clicking into place for improving Banner
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • May 3, 2022, 06:00

Improved scoring threat has reduced the overdependence on talisman Kelly

Kilkenny’s Joe Fitzpatrick. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho Leinster hurling U20 round-up: Kilkenny beat Galway in extra-time epic
  • Hurling
  • May 2, 2022, 19:14

Cian Byrne inspires Wexford to single-point victory over Dublin

Cork’s Robert Flynn with Shane O’Donnell and Peter Duggan of Clare. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Nicky English: Impressive Clare are a team with potential and momentum
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • May 2, 2022, 06:00

Banner were capable of playing ‘heads-up’ hurling and picking out the right ball

  • 1 comment
Cork’s Robert Flynn with Shane O’Donnell and Peter Duggan of Clare. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Clare survive late Cork onslaught to hold on for deserved win
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • May 1, 2022, 19:09

Banner led by 11 points at one point in first half but got sucked into tight match

Westmeath’s Darragh Egerton holds on to the ball under pressure from Eamonn Dillon of Dublin. Photograph: Ashley Cahill/Inpho Dublin come away from Mullingar with comfortable win
  • Hurling
  • May 1, 2022, 18:28

Plucky Westmeath challenge under Joe Fortune put to the sword by late Burke frees

Galway’s Conor Cooney signs autographs after the game. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Cooney stays calm for Galway to deliver amidst a raging tempest
  • Hurling
  • Keith Duggan
  • May 1, 2022, 18:22

Neither Cody or Shefflin inclined to yield an inch as late Kilkenny goal almost got a draw

Galway’s Conor Cooney signs autographs after the game. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Hungry Wexford show 14-man Laois little mercy
  • Hurling
  • May 1, 2022, 17:20

Five second-half goals help Model County romp to a 27-pt victory

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody celebrates with Henry Shefflin after the All-Ireland  final replay win against Galway in September 2012. Photograph:  Cathal Noonan/Inpho Kilkenny’s trip to Galway a crossing point between the past and the future
  • Hurling
  • Keith Duggan
  • May 1, 2022, 09:00

Shefflin will pit his hurling wits against Cody, the man who had been his mentor

Kilkenny will be hoping James Maher can recapture the form that got him an All Star nomination. Photograph: Ben Whitley/Inpho Hurling weekend previews: Throw-in times, TV details, predictions
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • May 1, 2022, 07:57

Seán Moran looks ahead to Sunday's round-robin action in Leinster and Munster

Kilkenny will be hoping James Maher can recapture the form that got him an All Star nomination. Photograph: Ben Whitley/Inpho Nicky English: Galway need to be beating Kilkenny at home
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • April 30, 2022, 06:00

Galway and Kilkenny are still the leading teams but Dublin can challenge either

Tipperary coach Tommy Dunne. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Tipperary coach Tommy Dunne suspended for 12 weeks after red card
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 29, 2022, 12:36

Dunne cited for Category V infraction of ‘threatening language’

Limerick’s Cian Lynch down injured. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Cian Lynch to miss remainder of Munster championship through injury
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 29, 2022, 09:30

Limerick hurler sustained hamstring injury in match against Waterford

Limerick’s Cian Lynch down injured. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Joe Canning: GAA can learn from rugby’s model on refereeing
  • Hurling
  • Joe Canning
  • April 29, 2022, 06:00

You can accept decision making easier when they explain their decisions in real time

  • 2 comments
Former Tipperary hurler Pádraic Maher is reminding people to sign up to Darkness into Light, the annual fundraising event organised by Pieta and supported by Electric Ireland. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Former Tipperary star Pádraic Maher impressed by ‘comfortable’ Clare
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 29, 2022, 06:00

‘There are certain times you have to avoid all the chaos in the middle of the pitch and just get it into the full-forward line’

Semple Stadium hosted Wednesday’s Munster Under-20 semi-final between Tipperary and Cork. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Tipperary end Cork Under-20’s quest for three in a row
  • Hurling
  • April 27, 2022, 21:29

Peter McGarry and John Campion scores the goals in Munster semi-final win

Semple Stadium hosted Wednesday’s Munster Under-20 semi-final between Tipperary and Cork. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Limerick Under-20s survive late Waterford rally
  • Hurling
  • April 27, 2022, 21:18

Patrick Fitzgerald scored 1-1 in stoppage time to bring it back to a two-point game

Tempers flare between Westmeath and Kilkenny during their Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1 match at TEG Cusack Park in  Mullingar on April 16th. Photograph: John McVitty/Inpho Westmeath look to the next generation to fulfil thwarted ambitions
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • April 27, 2022, 11:33

County working hard to make the step up from whipping boy to Leinster contenders

Limerick’s Diarmaid Byrnes and Waterford’s Stephen Bennett after Saturday’s Munster championship clash. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho 5:17 Nicky English: Limerick still out in front in a league of their own
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • April 25, 2022, 07:17

Leinster contenders Dublin could cause Galway trouble as well as Kilkenny

Limerick’s Diarmaid Byrnes and Waterford’s Stephen Bennett after Saturday’s Munster championship clash. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Tipperary ransacked by Clare to decimate hopes of an outsider’s run
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • April 24, 2022, 19:13

The visitors outscored Tipp by 3-4 to 0-1 in the middle part of the opening half

Wexford’s Matthew O’Hanlon and Connal Flood tackle Ronan Hayes of Dubli. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho Mattie Kenny delighted after 14-man Dublin edge out Wexford
  • Hurling
  • April 24, 2022, 13:47

Clinical Donal Burke scored 12 points, five from play, at Wexford Park

Limerick manager John Kiely. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Kiely hails impact from the bench after Limerick win over Waterford
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 24, 2022, 13:31

Manager pleased with contribution of replacements after Cian Lynch went off injured

Limerick manager John Kiely. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Tipperary’s not so young guns putting their stamp on the panel
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • April 24, 2022, 08:00

Sense of hope after underage stars showed signs of promise during defeat to Waterford

Limerick’s Declan Hannon and Dan Morrissey celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Gillane’s virtuoso performance powers Limerick to victory over Waterford
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 23, 2022, 21:56

Late Déise goals threatened champions in intensely exciting Munster clash

  • 2 comments
Galway’s Tom Monaghan and Westmeath’s Conor Shaw. Photograph: Evan Logan/Inpho Galway put on shooting extravaganza to beat Westmeath
  • Hurling
  • John Fallon
  • April 23, 2022, 20:59

Comfortable win for Henry Shefflin’s side with Kilkenny to come next Sunday

Galway’s Tom Monaghan and Westmeath’s Conor Shaw. Photograph: Evan Logan/Inpho Dublin hold on for thrilling win away to Wexford
  • Hurling
  • Brendan Furlong
  • April 23, 2022, 20:29

Donal Burke finishes with 0-12 to help Mattie Kenny’s side to a narrow win at Chadwicks

Eoin Cody fired 1-6 for Kilkenny. Photograph: Ashley Cahill/Inpho Back-to-back Leinster bludgeonings for Kilkenny as Laois are swatted aside
  • Hurling
  • Paul Keane
  • April 23, 2022, 19:47

1-6 for Eoin Cody and 36 scores in total for the Cats as they can afford to fire 18 wides

Cian Lynch goes off injured. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Munster Hurling Championship: Limerick hold off Waterford comeback
  • Sport
  • April 23, 2022, 18:43

Follow the action as champions Limerick get their quest for the Liam MacCarthy Cup under way

Cian Lynch goes off injured. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Nicky English: Time for Waterford to go 15 on 15 against Limerick
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • April 23, 2022, 06:00

Champions superb against Cork and Déise will have their work cut out regardless of line-up

Limerick’s Will O’Donoghue. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Hurling championship previews: Waterford must push Limerick all the way
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 23, 2022, 06:00

Two weeks in and already matches are starting to look like eliminators

Nickie Quaid is the best in the business at making the right decisions under pressure and he is absolutely critical to how Limerick play. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Joe Canning: I loved having a chip on the shoulder, I wanted it
  • Hurling
  • Joe Canning
  • April 22, 2022, 06:00

Writing off Limerick after the league campaign will have motivated them even more

  • 1 comment
Nickie Quaid is the best in the business at making the right decisions under pressure and he is absolutely critical to how Limerick play. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Munster U20 HC round-up: Limerick set up home semi-final with Waterford
  • Hurling
  • April 20, 2022, 21:14

Limerick impress with victory over Cork at Páirc Uí Rinn

Harry Shine scored 1-3 in Kilkenny’s win over Offaly at UPMC Nowlan Park. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Kilkenny prove too strong for Offaly as they secure Leinster semi-final spot
  • Hurling
  • Robert Cribbin
  • April 20, 2022, 20:50

Cats run out 11-point winners thanks to goals from Harry Shine, Billy Drennan and Jack Doyle

Wexford’s Darragh Carley comes up against Cathal Murphy of Laois during the O’Neill’s.com Leinster under 20 HC quarter-final at  MW Hire O’Moore Park in  Portlaoise. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho Wexford fight back with stirring second-half display to make Leinster semi-finals
  • Hurling
  • Alan Hartnett
  • April 19, 2022, 21:38

Laois led by two points at half-time in under-20 hurling quarter-final

Wexford’s Darragh Carley comes up against Cathal Murphy of Laois during the O’Neill’s.com Leinster under 20 HC quarter-final at  MW Hire O’Moore Park in  Portlaoise. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho Limerick in top shape to punch Cork off of their plan
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 19, 2022, 06:00

John Kiely had no doubt that All-Ireland champions would put league behind them

Henry Shefflin: ‘Unfortunately he [Whelan] has picked up a slight hamstring strain, so we are not quite sure. It will be a couple of days and we’ll assess it.’ Photograph: Ken Sutton Inpho Whelan injury a major concern for Shefflin and Galway
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • April 18, 2022, 19:30

Loss of Kinvara star would be a blow for Tribesmen in advance of big Kilkenny clash

  • 1 comment
Cian Lynch scored a point from his knees just because he could. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Limerick dust off league concerns to outline three-in-a-row credentials
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • April 18, 2022, 06:00

Waterford come through stern test to set up intriguing clash next week at Gaelic Grounds

Cian Lynch scored a point from his knees just because he could. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Draw leaves Galway ruing result that got away after Wexford stalemate
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • April 18, 2022, 06:00

Late Lee Chin cameo sees Wexford come from behind to open with Leinster draw

John Kiely congratulates William O’Donoghue after the victory over Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.  Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho 5:34 Nicky English: Impressive Limerick silence the doubters
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • April 18, 2022, 06:00

Champions outclass Cork again to show they remain very much the team to beat

  • 2 comments
Limerick’s Cian Lynch celebrates. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Limerick going nowhere as they put league form behind them in Cork win
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 17, 2022, 20:23

Rebel county struck early with goal after 16 seconds but All-Ireland winners hold strong

  • 2 comments
Limerick’s Cian Lynch celebrates. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Second half comeback sees Waterford fulfil favourites tag against Tipperary
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • April 17, 2022, 17:56

Austin Gleeson makes significant impact after coming off the bench at Walsh Park

  • 1 comment
Limerick take on Cork at Páirc Ui Chaoímh. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Munster hurling championship
  • Hurling
  • April 17, 2022, 12:29

This year's Munster hurling championship gets underway this afternoon, follow all the action LIVE with Eamon Donoghue . . .

Will the Liam MacCarthy Cup be staying in Limerick for a third year in a row? Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho The 2022 All-Ireland hurling championship: Fixtures, TV details and more
  • Hurling
  • Eamon Donoghue
  • April 17, 2022, 11:30

Eamon Donoghue’s all you need to know guide to the next 14 weeks of hurling action . . .

Will the Liam MacCarthy Cup be staying in Limerick for a third year in a row? Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Mattie Kenny calls for calm after disastrous shooting display in Laois win
  • Hurling
  • Paul Keane
  • April 16, 2022, 22:46

Scoreboard operator and Dublin’s shooters afllicted with the yips in Leinster SHC tie

Kilkenny’s Eoin Cody is challenged by Westmeath’s Jack Galvin during the Leinster SHC game at TEG Cusack Park. Photograph: John McVitty/Inpho Kilkenny finally shake off dogged Westmeath challenge with late scoring surge
  • Hurling
  • April 16, 2022, 21:04

Brian Cody’s side led by just a goal after 46 minutes before pulling away with four more

Wexford’s Lee Chin celebrates scoring an injury-time free to secure a draw with Galway in the Leinster SHC match at  Chadwicks Wexford Park. Photograph:  Ken Sutton/Inpho Galway take their eye off the win as Lee Chin helps Wexford to stirring draw
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • April 16, 2022, 19:06

Captain comes off the bench to frustrate Henry Shefflin’s hopes of opening win

  • 2 comments
Wexford’s Lee Chin celebrates scoring an injury-time free to secure a draw with Galway in the Leinster SHC match at  Chadwicks Wexford Park. Photograph:  Ken Sutton/Inpho Joe Canning: ‘You can't beat Limerick playing like Limerick’
  • Hurling
  • Joe Canning
  • April 16, 2022, 06:00

Rival contenders will have to come up with something different to dethrone the champions

  • 3 comments
Limerick’s Gearóid Hegarty. Photograph: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Liam MacCarthy Cup 2022: A county-by-county guide
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 16, 2022, 06:00

Can Limerick make it three in a row or who are their main challengers for the title?

Waterford’s Stephen Bennett shoots to score his side’s second goal. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Thirst for goals driving Waterford’s championship challenge
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • April 16, 2022, 06:00

Every Cahill and Bevans team has traded on goals as the preferred currency

Waterford’s Stephen Bennett shoots to score his side’s second goal. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Storylines aplenty in championship that will be over before we know it
  • Hurling
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • April 16, 2022, 06:00

Novelty everywhere you look as the flagship events of Irish summer start during Easter

Cork can’t afford  Cian Lynch the freedom of Páirc Uí Chaoimh like they did last year in Croke Park. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Nicky English: Questions remain about Limerick but Lynch still holds the key
  • Hurling
  • Nicky English
  • April 16, 2022, 06:00

Waterford look to have built valuable depth while Tipperary are a side in transition

Ronan Hayes in action against Galway. ‘We’d be pretty aware of their abilities and our abilities and it’s just about focusing on ourselves and what we can do.’ Photographer: Tom Maher/Inpho Ronan Hayes and Dublin rightfully wary of potent Laois threat
  • Hurling
  • Seán Moran
  • April 15, 2022, 06:00

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