Kevin Egan

RTÉ Sport contributor

Wicklow celebrate their Nickey Rackard triumph over Donegal

Second-half surge wins Nickey Rackard Cup for Wicklow

Wicklow's stay in the Nickey Rackard Cup was a short one, as the Garden County completed their successful rebound from last year's relegation with a two-point win over Donegal in this afternoon's final.

GAA • 03 Jun 23

Monaghan joint captains Niall Garland (L) and Kevin Crawley lift the Lory Meagher Cup

Monaghan taste final glory at first time of asking

It was a case of another day, another thrilling hurling showdown in Croke Park this afternoon, as Monaghan opened up a treble header of national finals with a heart-stopping and historic success over Lancashire in the Lory Meagher final.

GAA • 03 Jun 23

Carlow captain Paul Doyle lifts the Joe McDonagh Cup

Carlow land Joe McDonagh in most dramatic circumstances

Carlow return to the Leinster hurling championship after an extraordinary Joe McDonagh Cup final where the Barrowsiders prevailed in extra-time.

GAA • 28 May 23

Peter Nash scored four second-half points to finish with a tally of 0-05

Peter Nash to the fore as Limerick power past Carlow

Limerick's class, power and athleticism all bubbled to the surface in Netwatch Cullen Park this afternoon as the Treaty County continued their rehabilitation after a poor League campaign with a comprehensive win over Carlow.

Football • 20 May 23

Pádraig Faulkner of Cavan in action against Evan O'Carroll of Laois

Cavan turn up heat after break to put Laois to sword

A dominant third quarter from Cavan crushed a lively challenge from Laois in Saturday evening's Tailteann Cup opener at Kingspan Breffni.

Football • 13 May 23

Kildare joint captains Harry O'Neill, left, and Shane Farrell lift the trophy

Kildare claim All-Ireland glory after strong finish

A controlled first half and a clinical finish were the key ingredients for Kildare as they claimed their third-ever All-Ireland title at the U21/U20 grade with a 1-17 to 0-12 victory over Sligo in Cavan.

Football • 13 May 23

Charlie Mitchell led the Faithful scoring charge

Offaly stand tall throughout in getting over Dublin

A total of 1-09 from Charlie Mitchell may take the headlines, but a stunning defensive display was the key ingredient as Offaly powered past Dublin in the Leinster U-20 hurling championship semi-final.

GAA • 10 May 23

Paddy McDermott of Kildare and Dublin's James McCarthy

Kildare push Dublin to brink in tense Leinster semi

A 13th consecutive Leinster football championship success is still very much on for Dublin, but Kildare exposed more than a few chinks in the armour of Dessie Farrell's men, pushing them to the wire before eventually falling short.

Football • 30 Apr 23

Tommy Durnin has a shot on goal for the Wee County

Louth find extra gear to overcome gallant Offaly

Louth are back in the Leinster SFC final for the first time since 2010 after they overcame Offaly 0-27 to 2-15 after extra-time at Croke Park.

Football • 02 May 23

Kildare and Offaly played out a keenly contested final

Cahill and Kiely point Faithful to league final glory

For the first ten minutes of this afternoon's Allianz Hurling League Division 2A final in Portlaoise, it felt like history was beckoning for Kildare hurling.

GAA • 02 Apr 23