Eoin Ryan

RTÉ Sport Journalist

TJ Reid (L) and Cillian Buckley after Kilkenny's defeat to Clare

Kilkenny failed to take chances and kick on - Lyng

Derek Lyng rued his side's failure to take their chances but saluted Clare for their second-half dominance as Kilkenny exited the All-Ireland senior hurling championship at the semi-final stage.

Hurling • 06 Jul 24

Clare's Ryan Taylor celebrates after the final whistle

Third time lucky as Clare fight back to down Cats

Clare fought back superbly to beat Kilkenny at the third time of asking and reach their first All-Ireland SHC final in 11 years.

Hurling • 15 Jul 24

Kilkenny's Mikey Butler challenges Tony Kelly of Clare for the ball in the 2023 All-Ireland semi-final

Cats ready to pounce if Clare can't deliver at Croker

Clare must finally fulfil their potential at Croke Park or Kilkenny will book their place on a third All-Ireland SHC final in a row.

Hurling • 06 Jul 24

(L-R) Limerick selector Eamon Mescall, manager John Allen, selector John Kiely and selector Donach O'Donnell wait for the final whistle to be blown in the 2013 Munster hurling final

Seeds of Limerick's dominance sown by Cork missionary

Ahead of today's all-Munster All-Ireland hurling semi-final showdown, Eoin Ryan explores whether the path to Limerick's golden age was paved by a Cork manager.

Hurling • 08 Jul 24

Seán Finn (L) and Barry Nash (back)
in action against Cork's Patrick Horgan in the 2021 All-Ireland hurling final

Teams: Finn in for Nash, Downey and McCarthy return

Cork have made one change to their side with Robert Downey returning to the starting line-up for Sunday's seismic All-Ireland SHC semi-final clash with Limerick in Croke Park.

Hurling • 05 Jul 24

Euro 2024: Portugal *0-0 Slovenia recap

Relive all the action from Frankfurt as tournament contenders Portugal scraped past Slovenia in the last 16 of Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 • 01 Jul 24

Cork take on Dublin and Clare face Wexford in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship quarter-finals

All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals: All you need to know

Six will become four by Saturday night as Cork take on Dublin and Clare face Wexford in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship quarter-finals.

Hurling • 22 Jun 24

Euro 2024: Portugal 2-1 Czechia recap

Relive all the action from Leipzig as Euro 2024 contenders Portugal got their tournament underway against Czechia.

Euro 2024 • 18 Jun 24

Johnny McCaffrey (L) and Anthony Daly were the last provincial-winning captains from Dublin and Clare respectively

Contenders Clare and Dubs crave end to provincial pain

Clare and Dublin are aiming to end provincial title droughts of 26 and 11 years respectively when they contest the Munster and Leinster hurling finals this weekend.

Hurling • 07 Jun 24

Offaly supporters on the pitch at Laois Hire O'Moore Park after the Leinster final

Offaly expect 20k at final after tickets sent to clubs

Offaly GAA chairman Michael Duignan says additional tickets for the county's All-Ireland U20 hurling championship final with Tipperary have been sent to their clubs and that he is hopeful they will bring almost 20,000 supporters to Saturday's game at Nowlan Park.

Hurling • 30 May 24