Stephen Barry

RTÉ Sport contributor

Declan Dalton scores Cork's second goal from the penalty spot

Emphatic start from Cork as they swat aside Waterford

Ben O'Connor enjoyed a resounding win in his first competitive game in charge of Cork as the Rebels opened their Division 1A league account with a 14-point win over Waterford.

Hurling • 22 hrs

Tipperary , Ireland - 24 January 2026; Oisin O'Donoghue of Tipperary in action against Cillian Trayers of Galway during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Galway at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. (Photo By Ben Mc

Stakelum goal makes difference as Tipp outbattle Galway

Darragh Stakelum's 64th-minute goal carried Tipperary to their 50th National League victory over Galway after a rain-soaked battle in front of 7,762 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 24 Jan

Aidan O'Connor of Limerick is tackled by PJ Fanning of Waterford - 2026 Munster Hurling League final

Limerick overcome Waterford to claim Munster HL spoils

Limerick warmed up for the National Hurling League campaign by beating Waterford to win their fourth Munster Hurling League of the past six editions on a 0-23 to 0-15 scoreline in Mallow.

Hurling • 17 Jan

New Cork boss Robson confident Maguire is staying

New Cork City manager Barry Robson has insisted that Seani Maguire will be staying with the First Division club.

Soccer • 14 Jan

A numbers game - The reason for Tipp's Semple return

Niall Fitzgerald has explained that Tipperary's decision to return their Football League fixtures to Semple Stadium followed an assessment of recent performances.

Football • 14 Jan

Colin O’Brien of Cork and William O'Donoghue of Limerick contest a dropping ball during the Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Ó Dálaigh shines as Limerick ease past callow Cork

Donnacha Ó Dálaigh made it three goals in two games as a strong Limerick selection cruised past an inexperienced Cork side in the Munster Hurling League.

Hurling • 07 Jan

3 January 2026; Dingle celebrate after the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Dingle of Kerry and Ballyboden St Enda's of Dublin at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Geaney inspires Daingean Uí Chúis to down Ballyboden

Daingean Uí Chúis ground out a barnstorming comeback victory over Ballyboden St Enda's at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this afternoon in the AIB All-Ireland Club SFC semi-finals.

Football • 15 Jan

Ryan looks to turn page after unhappy title defence

As Clare leave their disappointing 2025 behind, Diarmuid Ryan reckons the Munster Championship will, once again, come down to the smallest of margins.

Hurling • 02 Jan

Kingston: No Cork leadership void with Horgan departure

Shane Kingston feels that Cork have no shortage of leaders to compensate for Patrick Horgan's retirement.

Hurling • 30 Dec 25

21 December 2025; St Martin's goalkeeper Callum Quirke is tackled by Kevin Mahony of Ballygunner during the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Ballygunner and St Martin's at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tippera

Ballygunner see off St Martin's with strong second half

Ballygunner made it back to a first All-Ireland final in four years with a smooth second-half turnaround to record a 0-19 to 0-10 victory over St Martin's in front of 3,373 fans at Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 21 Dec 25