Nicky English: Clare smelled blood against a Tipp team blunted by second-season syndrome
Championship road opens up for rejuvenated Banner as Tipp left to rue another failed All-Ireland defence
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The Sunday Game panel weren’t giving Westmeath a hope
By half-time, they had almost come round to the idea of a Lake County upset
‘Our supporters needed a response and we got that’ – Clare boss Brian Lohan hails win over Tipperary
Banner County put in their best performance since All-Ireland winning season to leave All-Ireland champions on brink of elimination
Clare demolish 14-man Tipperary, Dublin beat Galway with late goal – as it happened
All-Ireland champions look to keep their title defence alive against humbled Banner
Weekend’s hurling fixtures, throw-in times and TV details, including Galway v Dublin
Opportunity awaits Dublin in Salthill, Clare need to summon one last kick
Nicky English: Ground zero in Thurles for the last two All-Ireland champions
Which is more of an outlier: Clare’s Limerick meltdown or Tipperary’s best half of hurling since last year’s final?
Joe Canning: Can Clare rediscover belief as Tipperary search for spark in Thurles?
After chastening defeats, mental freshness and hunger may decide a pivotal clash
Clare goalkeeper’s save to win Munster under-20 title tops ESPN’s daily sports moments
Mark Sheedy made three saves in the penalty shootout which ended in Clare’s victory over Tipperary
Munster Under-20 hurling final: Clare beat Tipperary on penalties thanks to Mark Sheedy heroics
Clare goalkeeper saved three penalties and scored one in drama-packed shootout
Tailteann Cup: Tipperary take statement win over Sligo, six-goal Antrim require extra-time to down Carlow
Laois coast to victory over Wicklow, London go green-flag mad at Fraher Field
Hurling championship: Who is currently leading the pack? Nicky English gives his verdict
Cork’s forward firepower can see off Déise as Leinster prepares for moving day
Waterford’s Stephen Bennett named GAA/GPA hurler of the month for April
Odhran Murdock and Blaithin Mackin winners in football, Lorna McNamara for camogie
Limerick’s intensity and execution underline gap as Clare struggle to cope with pressure
For the Banner, the issue now is how they respond to issues that Limerick exposed in Ennis
TV View: Ryle Nugent has a Dónal Óg moment as both indulge in chicken-counting
Cusack wonders out loud about ‘wobbly’ Limerick while Nugent is hushed by Toulon fightback against Leinster
Nicky English: If Limerick maintain this level, it’s hard to see anyone beating them
This was a statement victory for Limerick as ‘inefficiencies’ were eradicated and the team dominated everywhere on the field
Limerick’s noise, Clare’s silence and a hurling statement made in Ennis
Brian Lohan’s men left chasing shadows as a reshaped Limerick deliver a commanding statement
Limerick overwhelm Clare with impressive show of strength
Despite missing key players, John Kiely’s team easily claimed victory in the Munster SHC game in Ennis
GAA: Armagh hammer Down in Ulster SFC; Westmeath beat Kildare in extra-time – as it happened
Limerick hammer Clare in Munster SHC clash
Hurling’s full forwards have come full circle as the game evolves
Big men are back in fashion on the edge of the square, but they are different specimens now
Nicky English: Clare’s forward power can tilt balance against weakened Limerick
Little is settled in terms of form or likely championship contenders, but this weekend in Ennis will be instructive
Tailteann Cup draw: Clare to play Offaly in round one
The final spot is yet to be decided between Cavan, Westmeath and Down
Kerry utilise experience and guile to see off Clare’s challenge
Goals by Clifford brothers crucial to see off stubborn Banner county
Nicky English: League form borne out in provincial championships’ opening weekend
Cork and Galway impress in round one while Tipperary struggle for sharpness
Seán Moran: Another claustrophobic Munster round-robin opens with more questions than answers
Can Cork keep a grip on Limerick? Is Tipp’s All-Ireland campaign going the same way as Clare’s last year? Can Waterford break their duck?
Nicky English: Tipperary were strangely lacking in urgency against Cork
Galway’s star continues to rise in Leinster, as they brush Kilkenny aside
Clare withstand late Waterford rally to take opening points in Ennis
Late Shane Meehan goal puts comeback beyond Déise’s grasp
Mount Juliet jewel heist, Malahide murders: The ‘eventful’ weekend of 1926 Irish census
The Irish person who garnered perhaps the most international attention 100 years ago does not appear in the independent Irish State’s first census at all
All-Ireland hurling championship power rankings: Where is your county in the pecking order?
Denis Walsh, Seán Moran, Gordon Manning and Malachy Clerkin rank the teams gunning for Liam MacCarthy
Nicky English: Limerick best placed in wide-open All-Ireland, but I wouldn’t put money on it
Tipperary face age-old challenges - namely Cork and retaining the All-Ireland - while Galway aim to crack Kilkenny’s Leinster domination
Limerick were both awesome and erratic, but their superiority over Cork was never in doubt
GAA president Jarlath Burns described league final as a ‘classic’, which should lead to penalty points on his poetic license
‘Very soft’ black card and a leaky defence sours win for Clare manager Brian Lohan
‘I wonder will that rule apply to other teams,’ asked the Banner boss after victory against Dublin in the Division 1B final
National Hurling League finals: Limerick overcome Cork to claim Division 1A title – as it happened
Clare beat Dublin in Division 1B final to continue perfect 2026
Éibhear Quilligan save helps Clare take Division 1B title as they hold off Dublin revival
The Banner led by 10 points at half-time before Dublin found a way back into the match
Division 1B final: Clare should be too strong for Dublin in decider
If Dublin are serious about the Leinster title, this is the kind of game they should be winning. Unlikely, though
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