Paul Keane

RTÉ Sport contributor

Down players celebrate on the Croke Park pitch

Down survive late Laois rally to win Tailteann Cup

Down will compete in the All-Ireland SFC in 2025 after holding firm in a nerve jangling Croke Park finale to secure the Tailteann Cup title at the second attempt.

Football • 13 Jul 24

Michael Langan, left, and Oisin Gallen celebrate Donegal's victory

Donegal power past Louth to reach All-Ireland semi

Donegal are through to their first All-Ireland SFC semi-final in a decade, a power-packed second-half performance at Croke Park propelling them beyond a game but eventually overwhelmed Louth.

Football • 30 Jun 24

Johnny Heaney celebrates a score for Galway

Dublin exit race for Sam after superb Galway showing

Galway have blown the All-Ireland SFC wide open with a remarkable come from behind win at Croke Park to secure a shock semi-final place next month, dumping holders Dublin out.

Football • 29 Jun 24

Armagh's Conor Turbitt celebrates his goal

Armagh end long wait for semi-final spot

Finally, Armagh have done it, an All-Ireland quarter-final win at the seventh attempt for the Orchard County and a first semi-final since 2005 to look forward to next month.

Football • 29 Jun 24

Kilkenny got the better of Clare after extra-time in the semi-final

Kilkenny and Tipp well tested ahead of minor decider

Nowlan Park is the venue as Kilkenny and Clare meet in an eagerly-anticipated Electric Ireland All-Ireland MHC final.

Hurling • 27 Jun 24

Liam Kerr on the ball during his side's Tailteann Cup semi-final victory over Sligo.

Down secure final place in extra time over 14-man Sligo

Down have made their second Tailteann Cup final in as many years, beating a 14-man Sligo side in the heat in Croke Park.

Football • 12 Jul 24

Laois banish Croke Park woes to reach Tailteann final

Resurgent Laois came storming from behind with a thrilling final quarter at Croke Park to secure their Tailteann Cup final place, and precious redemption.

Football • 24 Jun 24

Barry McBennett of Monaghan celebrates after scoring his side's first goal

Monaghan end barren run to extend All-Ireland campaign

Substitute Barry McBennett struck the decisive goal, and 1-02 in all, as Monaghan ended their lengthy barren streak with a vital win to prolong their interest in the All-Ireland SFC.

Football • 16 Jun 24

Offaly captain Jason Sampson lifts the Joe McDonagh Cup at Croke Park

Offaly end golden week with McDonagh Cup win v Laois

Glorious redemption for Offaly at Croke Park and the cherry placed on top of a terrific week for hurling in the Faithful County.

Hurling • 14 Jun 24

Meath's Cillian O'Sullivan tries to challenge Kerry's David Clifford

Kerry coast to flattering 15-point win over Meath

Two second-half goals from David Clifford eased Kerry to a big All-Ireland SFC win in Navan, leaving the Kingdom within touching distance of automatic qualification for the quarter-finals.

Football • 13 Jun 24