David Byrne

RTÉ Sport contributor

Mark McInerney of Clare during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2 match between Monaghan and Clare at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones, Monaghan.

McInerney and Cleary lead the way for in-form Banner

The attacking brilliance of Mark McInerney and Eoin Cleary, scorers of 1-15 between them, helped secure Clare a third Allianz Football League Division 3 win on the trot as they defeated Limerick with nine points to spare, 1-21 to 1-12, under the lights at Mick Neville Park.

Football • 21 hrs

22 June 2025; Peter Nash of Limerick during the Tailteann Cup semi-final match between Wicklow and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Nash and grab as Limerick beat Wexford at the death

It was the late, late show in Limerick as a stoppage time Peter Nash goal clawed a dramatic win from the jaws of defeat for the Treaty men in a sun-drenched Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale.

Football • 15 Feb

Limerick tame the Cats to pick up first points

Limerick eased past Kilkenny with seven points to spare – 1-26 to 2-16 - to secure their first win of the Division 1A campaign and their first competitive win since May of last year with Aaron Gillane scoring the Treaty men's goal 14 minutes from time.

Hurling • 08 Feb

Shane Annett of Down during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Down and Antrim at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Annett to the rescue as Down sneak past Limerick

Down maintained their perfect start to their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign thanks to a dramatic and hard-fought one-point victory over Limerick at a sun-drenched Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale on Saturday afternoon.

Football • 31 Jan

12 July 2025; Killian Ryan of Limerick during the Tailteann Cup final match between Kildare and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Mungret stun Newcastle West for first Limerick crown

Mungret St Pauls are Limerick senior football champions for the first time after a shock four-point final win over Newcastle West.

Football • 09 Nov 25

19 October 2025; The Na Piarsaigh team celebrate with the John Daly cup after the Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Doon and Na Piarsaigh at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Na Piarsaigh edge Doon to claim ninth Limerick title

Na Piarsaigh are Limerick senior hurling champions for the ninth time after beating 2024 champions Doon by 2-25 to 2-18 at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 19 Oct 25

14 September 2025; The Dr Crokes team celebrate with the Michael O'Connor cup after the Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Dr Crokes and Na Gaeil at Austin Stack Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Brosnan stars as Dr Crokes are crowned in the Kingdom

Kerry forward Tony Brosnan starred with an eight-point haul as Dr Crokes defeated Na Gaeil by 0-20 to 1-12 at a windswept Austin Stack Park in Tralee on Sunday afternoon to win back-to-back Kerry Club Football Championships.

Football • 14 Sep 25

12 September 2025; Kerry FC players and supporters celebrate after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Kerry FC and Sligo Rovers at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Kerry FC rally to record remarkable Cup win over Sligo

History was created in Tralee as a late Daniel Okwute goal snatched an epic FAI quarter-final win for Kerry FC as the Kingdom miraculously came from three goals down to win 4-3 after extra time and book their place in their first ever semi-final.

Soccer • 12 Sep 25

Adam English celebrates after scoring Limerick's second goal

Limerick crush Cork to put one foot in Munster final

Limerick got revenge for their defeat by the Rebels in last year's All-Ireland semi-final in emphatic fashion with a 3-26 to 1-16 demolition at the Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 06 Jun 25

Paul Geaney slots home Kerry's second goal

Kerry take their time to settle but ease past Roscommon

They took a while to get going, but Kerry got their All-Ireland group stage off to a flying start with a convincing 10-point win as David Clifford top-scored for the Kingdom with 1-03.

Football • 17 May 25