Paul Keane

RTÉ Sport contributor

15 June 2025; Clare manager Ger O'Connell during the Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship semi-final match between Cork and Clare at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

O'Connell: Early setbacks have been the making of Clare

Ger O'Connell says early setbacks proved to be the making of Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor hurling championship finalists Clare.

Hurling • 26 Jun 25

Fermanagh goalkeeper Sean McNally, supported by team-mate Ronan McCaffrey, left, in action against Kildare's Kevin Feely

McLoughlin lights up dour semi-final as Kildare prevail

Substitute Brian McLoughlin rolled back the years with another huge Croke Park display to help Kildare reach the Tailteann Cup final.

Football • 22 Jun 25

22 June 2025; Paul Maher of Limerick in action against Matt Nolan of Wicklow during the Tailteann Cup semi-final match between Wicklow and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Limerick come from seven down to reach Tailteann final

Limerick are just one more win away from Tailteann Cup success and a golden ticket to the 2026 All-Ireland SFC after a remarkable semi-final win at Croke Park.

Football • 22 Jun 25

21 June 2025; Paddy Small of Dublin in action against Neil Lordan of Cork during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship preliminary quarter-final match between Dublin and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Dublin eventually shake off stubborn Cork to advance

No Con O'Callaghan? No problem for Dublin who finished strongly at Croke Park to see off Cork and secure their All-Ireland SFC quarter-final spot.

Football • 21 Jun 25

21 June 2025; John Hetherton of Dublin celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Dublin and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Dublin earn famous win over Limerick to book semi spot

Dublin pulled off a shock win over Limerick at Croke Park with a 2-24 to 0-18 victory to advance to the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals.

Hurling • 04 Jul 25

14 June 2025; Paddy Smyth of Dublin wins possession ahead of Cathal McCabe of Kildare during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1 match between Kildare and Dublin at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídh

Dublin overwhelm Kildare as Limerick loom large

Dublin beat Joe McDonagh Cup winners Kildare by 3-25 to 0-18 in Newbridge to set up an All-Ireland SHC quarter-final against Limerick.

Hurling • 14 Jun 25

Kildare captain Rian Boran lifts the Joe McDonagh Cup

Kildare make history with maiden Joe McDonagh title

Kildare cap a terrific few weeks with a brilliant second-half performance at Croke Park to claim the Joe McDonagh Cup.

Hurling • 13 Jun 25

Armagh's Oisin Conaty celebrates a first-half point

Armagh blossom against misfiring Dubs

All-Ireland champions Armagh booked their place in the last eight of this year's All-Ireland as they accounted for Dublin 0-24 to 0-19 at Croke Park

Football • 01 Jun 25

London hold firm to end title drought

David Devine gave his best display yet in a London jersey, shooting a terrific 1-12, as the Exiles held firm to claim the Christy Ring Cup title 1-27 to 1-24 over Derry.

Hurling • 01 Jun 25

Johnny Glynn of New York (L) in action against Cavan's Enda Shalvey

New York clinch landmark Lory Meagher Cup success

New York have capped their return to championship hurling by clinching the Lory Meagher Cup title for the very first time, beating Cavan 4-17 to 2-17.

Hurling • 01 Jun 25