Damian Lawlor

RTÉ GAA reporter

Darren Morrissey of Galway during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1 match between Kilkenny and Galway at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.

Galway's youthful zest a positive after 'wasted' years

When the names of under-20 players Aaron Niland, Sean Murphy and Jason Rabbitte are listed to Galway hurling captain Darren Morrissey, he is quick to pay tribute to this wave of exciting, new attacking talent that has also infused the senior squad.

Hurling • 16 hrs

21 February 2026; A dejected Muiris Curtin of Kildare after his side's defeat in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Kildare and Clare at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Kildare's Curtin moulded by Munster influences

It was the heat of a championship Sunday in the Gaelic Grounds and Semple Stadium that formed Muiris Curtin's love of hurling.

Hurling • 14 Apr

Charlie Mitchell of Offaly pictured at the launch of the 2026 Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship, at The Kinnitty Castle Hotel in Kinnitty, Offally

Mitchell hopes to feature for Offaly despite heart issue

Offaly hurling captain Charlie Mitchell is hopeful he can play some part in the 2026 championship after being diagnosed with a heart condition earlier this year.

Hurling • 10 Apr

New York jerseys are seen hanging in the dressing room before the Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between New York and Galway at Gaelic Park in New York, USA.

'This weekend is so crucial to us' - New York GAA chair

New York GAA chairperson Sean Price says their presence in the Gaelic football championship is vital to ensure continued progress on and off the field.

Football • 08 Apr

Laois goalkeeper Killian Roche during the Allianz Football League Division 4 final match between Laois and Leitrim at Croke Park in Dublin.

Laois' Roche chasing consistency as Offaly opener looms

A chat with Laois goalkeeper Killian Roche ahead of this weekend's Leinster SFC derby with Offaly highlights two main priorities for his team.

Football • 08 Apr

31 March 2026; Offaly footballer Shane Tierney during the launch of the 2026 Leinster GAA Senior Football Championships at Killashee Hotel in Naas, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Tierney defends Offaly ahead of Leinster opener

Offaly's Shane Tierney is in no mood to dwell on a league campaign that didn't yield a point from seven games in an ultra-competitive Allianz Football League Division 2.

Football • 08 Apr