Paul Keane

RTÉ Sport contributor

Ballyhale Shamrocks captain Ronan Corcoran lifts the cup

Ballyhale prevail despite remarkable Kilmacud fightback

Ballyhale Shamrocks have retained the AIB Leinster club SHC title but the club's 12th provincial title didn't come without an almighty struggle against Kilmacud Crokes at Croke Park.

GAA • 04 Dec 22

Fionn Ó Ceallaigh of Kilmacud Crokes (l) tries to evade St Mullin's Paudie Kehoe

Kilmacud Crokes dispatch St Mullin's without major fuss

A double of AIB Leinster senior hurling and football club title successes remains within Kilmacud Crokes' grasp after their hurlers powered through to next weekend's final against Ballyhale Shamrocks.

GAA • 27 Nov 22

Ballyhale Shamrocks Joey Cuddihy being tracked by John McKeon and Simon Leacy

Ballyhale survive early scare to dispatch Naas at HQ

Ballyhale Shamrocks remain on track for a four-in-a-row of AIB Leinster club SHC titles though they had to overcome an early scare at Croke Park to secure their place in next Sunday's final.

GAA • 27 Nov 22

Dara Mullin of Kilmacud Crokes gets past the challenge of Portarlington's Darragh Slevin

Crokes cruise past Portarlington in Leinster semi-final

Holders Kilmacud Crokes are on the brink of back-to-back AIB Leinster club SFC title successes after cruising through to next month's decider against The Downs.

Football • 30 Nov 22

Niall Mitchell scored the second goal for The Downs

The Downs fend off Ratoath in Leinster thriller

Exactly 50 years after their last AIB Leinster club SFC final appearance, Westmeath's The Downs are back in another provincial decider after a thrilling 2-12 t 0-17 win over Meath champions Ratoath.

Football • 19 Nov 22

Kilmacud Crokes manager Donal McGovern celebrates with his son Seán, aged 6, after his side's victory over Clough Ballacolla

Kilmacud exact revenge to reach Leinster semi-finals

Revenge belonged to Kilmacud Crokes at Parnell Park as the Dublin champions made up for last winter's AIB Leinster club championship defeat to Clough Ballacolla with a resounding rematch success, securing their place in this season's last four.

GAA • 13 Nov 22

Naas forward Jack Sheridan celebrates at full-time

Naas prove their seniority with big win over Shinrone

Naas took the step up in their stride as the reigning AIB All-Ireland intermediate club title holders cruised through to the last four of the senior provincial competition, securing a glamour Croke Park clash.

GAA • 12 Nov 22

Eamonn Wallace of Ratoath, left, celebrates with team-mate Daithi McGowan at the full-time whistle

Second-half surge sends Ratoath into Leinster last four

Five unanswered points midway through the second-half proved the difference as Ratoath scored a rare win for Meath teams in the AIB Leinster club SFC to book their semi-final place.

Football • 06 Nov 22

Ratoath's Conor McGill is tackled by Eoghan Frayne of Summerhill

Managerial tempers flare as Ratoath rule in Meath

Ratoath manager David Brady was dramatically red carded following a remarkable late skirmish at Páirc Tailteann as his side held firm to secure their third Meath title in four seasons at the expense of Summerhill.

Football • 16 Oct 22

Harry O'Neill secures possession ahead of Tom Browne

Naas make it back-to-back county titles

It wasn't always pretty from Naas but it was mightily effective as the Kildare Senior Football Championship holders made it back to back titles, securing a dream double-double of senior successes for the club.

Football • 09 Oct 22