Stephen Barry

RTÉ Sport contributor

Alan Tynan of Tipperary in action against Limerick's Colin Coughlan

Spoils shared in Semple after a Tipp-Limerick cracker

An incredible opening day of Munster Championship hurling ended with a second consecutive deadlock between Tipperary and Limerick in a Thurles thriller that was level 12 times.John McGrath's second goal edged the hosts ahead with seven minutes remaining.

Hurling • 21 Apr

Cork captain Robert Downey lifts the cup

Cork dominate Tipp for first league crown in 27 years

Cork's goal-getters couldn't be stopped as the Rebels strolled to their first Allianz Hurling League title since 1998 and first national trophy in 20 years in front of a sold-out 43,243 crowd at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 06 Apr

Cian Smith managed six points for Tipperary in their first championship game of the year

Tipp avenge 2024 Waterford defeat with three-point win

Steven O'Brien marked his return from injury with a first-half haul of 1-08 as Tipperary avenged last year's defeat to Waterford with a three-point success.

Football • 07 Apr

Ruairí Keating celebrates his goal against Drogheda United

Cork hang on to take a point at home to Drogheda

Tim Clancy maintained his unbeaten streak over former Drogheda United sidekick Kevin Doherty although the visiting boss will wonder how his side didn't leave with more from their trip to Cork.

Soccer • 28 Mar

Wicklow's Oisín McGraynor contributed six points in his sides nine-point win over Tipperary with 14 men

Wicklow miss out despite win over Tipperary

Wicklow fell short of promotion despite an accomplished 14-man performance to defeat Tipperary by nine points at Clonmel Sportsfield.

Football • 23 Mar

Ronan Maher of Tipperary in action against Robin Mounsey of Clare

Tipperary leave it late to reel in the Banner

Tipperary never led until the fourth and final minute of added time but Darragh Stakelum completed their perfectly timed charge for a one-point win - 0-22 to 1-18 - over Clare in a Division 1A dead-rubber derby.

Hurling • 22 Mar

Cork moved into fifth place in the Division 2 table

Cork find shooting boots to boost survival hopes

Cork found their shooting boots to boost their Division 2 survival odds and take a step closer to securing Sam Maguire football at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Football • 16 Mar

Seán Stack dismisses Mikey Carey of Kilkenny

Tipperary defeat Kilkenny as red cards rain down

A bizarre Allianz Hurling League contest saw 14-man Tipperary earn a 2-25 to 1-19 victory over 12-man Kilkenny to consolidate their position on top of Division 1A.

Hurling • 09 Mar

Cork City players celebrate a goal that was subsequently dissallowed

Flashpoints aplenty as Cork and Sligo share spoils

Cork City were left enraged by a disallowed goal and a series of rejected penalty appeals although Kitt Nelson's equaliser maintained their unbeaten home record against 10-man Sligo Rovers in a 1-1 draw at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Cork forward Diarmuid Healy reacts after his goal against Kilkenny

Emotional week for Cork ends with victory over Kilkenny

Diarmuid Healy's dream first start led Cork to an emotional Division 1A victory over Kilkenny in front of 22,193 fans at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 01 Mar