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Brian Ryan was overjoyed with Na Fianna's victory

'Beautiful' win gives Na Fianna day to remember

Na Fianna midfielder Brian Ryan said he would forever remember his side becoming the champions of Ireland and proving their worth after a dominant All-Ireland Club Senior Hurling Championship final after a 2-23 to 0-20 victory over Sarsfields at Croke Park.

Hurling • 20 Jan

Na Fianna captain Donal Burke lifts the Tommy Moore Cup

Classy Na Fianna too strong for Sarsfields

Four years after contesting their first ever Dublin SHC final, and just two since actually winning one, Na Fianna have claimed club hurling's ultimate prize.

Hurling • 19 Jan

All-Ireland final recap: Na Fianna 2-23 Sarsfields 0-20

Relive the action as Dublin's Na Fianna claimed a first ever All-Ireland club hurling title with a victory over Cork outfit Sarsfields.

Hurling • 19 Jan

Sarsfields stunned heavy favourites Ballygunner in the Munster final

Sarsfields weather the storms to reach the main event

Sarsfields have overcome a tumultuous 15 months to become the first Cork side to reach the club hurling decider since 2006

Hurling • 19 Jan

All-Ireland Club finals: All you need to know

A feast of GAA action awaits in Croke Park on Sunday as Na Fianna face Sarsfields in the club hurling final and Errigan Ciaran take on Cuala in the football decider - here is all you need to know.

Football • 17 Jan

Sarsfields' O'Connor hoping to draw on youth experience

While Na Fianna and Sarsfields meet for the first time in the AIB All-Ireland senior club hurling final at Croke Park, the players aren't altogether unfamiliar with each other as Sarsfield's Jack O'Connor explains.

Hurling • 15 Jan

Ciarán Stacey and late match-winner AJ Murphy celebrate after full-time

Na Fianna pip Loughrea at death to reach first decider

A 64th-minute winning point from AJ Murphy saw Na Fianna march on to their first-ever All-Ireland Club SHC final after a scrappy semi-final victory over Loughrea.

Hurling • 15 Dec 24

Cian Darcy of Sarsfields with possession of the sliotar as Ruairí Ó Mianáin looks to close him down

Sarsfields hold off Slaughtneil to reach maiden final

Sarsfields are through to their first ever AIB GAA All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final following a 0-18 to 0-17 victory over Slaughtneil at Cedral St Conleths, Newbridge.

Hurling • 15 Dec 24

Recap: Semi-final glory for Sarsfields and Na Fianna

Live updates from Sunday's All-Ireland hurling semi-finals, with Sarsfields and Slaughtneil meeting in Newbridge before FBD Semple Stadium plays host to Loughrea-Na Fianna

Hurling • 15 Dec 24

Of the four semi-finallists, only Loughrea have ever made it to the decider

All-Ireland club hurling semis: All you need to know

Down to the last four in the AIB All-Ireland club hurling championship and, unlike their football counterparts, two sides will see their season end before the arrival of Santa Claus.

Hurling • 15 Dec 24

Screeney's star-power guides Kilcormac into Leinster decider

Screeney seals Kilcormac win against brave Castletown

A goal in injury-time from their marquee player Adam Screeney edged Kilcormac-Killoughey into the Leinster club senior hurling final in front of a very big crowd in cold but pleasant conditions in Mullingar.

Hurling • 24 Nov 24

St Brigid's, Glen, St Thomas and O'Loughlin Gaels thrilled at Croke Park in January - but all four fell in their respective county championships

From Croke Park to county exits - faltering finalists

All four of January's club finalists have failed to retain their county titles - an occurrence that's more regular than you might think.

Football • 28 Oct 24

Watty Grahams and St Thomas' lead the way with six selections each

All-Ireland winners lead the way at club players awards

All-Ireland champions Watty Grahams, of Derry, lead the way with six players on the AIB GAA club football team of the year, while it's same figure for hurling winners, Galway's St Thomas'.

Football • 05 Mar 24

Damien Finnerty is hoisted aloft St Thomas' teammates

14-man St Thomas' earn dramatic All-Ireland club glory

Eanna Burke struck a remarkable winning point for 14-man St Thomas' deep into stoppage time to secure the AIB All-Ireland club SHC title for the first time in 11 years.

GAA • 21 Jan 24

Mark Bergin of O'Loughlin Gaels, left, and Fintan Burke

All-Ireland club hurling final: All you need to know

The biggest day in the club hurling calendar will see O'Loughlin Gaels of Kilkenny take on Galway's St Thomas' for the Tommy Moore Cup.

GAA • 20 Jan 24

Mark Bergin lifting the Leinster title back in December

Bergin: At the start, the aim isn't to win All-Irelands

It's no great shock to see the Kilkenny champions arrive in the All-Ireland club final though the representatives are different this year.

GAA • 21 Jan 24

Fintan Burke: 'I'd be lying if I said it wasn't part of the motivating factor, being written off'

Burke: You'd hear snippets of podcasts writing us off

Fintan Burke's appearance before the media ahead of the club All-Ireland series has become an annual exercise. It's a reminder once again of the extent of St Thomas' dominance of the ferociously - or infamously - competitive Galway senior hurling championship.

GAA • 18 Jan 24

Thomastown players celebrate intermediate final glory against Castlelyons

Thomastown run riot to claim intermediate title

Bridesmaids for so many years within Kilkenny, Thomastown finally enjoyed a big day out at Croke Park, capping a landmark campaign by capturing the AIB All-Ireland club IHC title.

GAA • 13 Jan 24

Ballyhale defeated Dunloy in January's final

Champions Ballyhale dominate team of the year

Champions Ballyhale Shamrocks have had eight players included in the AIB GAA club hurling team of the year.

Hurling • 07 Mar 23

Dunloy players celebrate after edging out St Thomas' of Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final on 18 December

Family bonds strong as Dunloy eye All-Ireland glory

Shane Elliott is hoping family connections can drive on Dunloy to a first All-Ireland senior hurling club success at Croke Park on Sunday.

GAA • 20 Jan 23

A small rural club in Kilkenny have become perennial All-Ireland champions

Relentless Shamrocks seek to prolong winning tradition

All-Ireland victories for Ballyhale Shamrocks, formed out of a merger of small clubs in early 1970s, have become almost the default outcome in the club championships.

GAA • 22 Jan 23

Joey Holden was speaking ahead of the AIB All-Ireland hurling final at Croke Park

Croke Park the latest step along Holden's journey

After the passing of his father last year, Joey Holden knows his latest All-Ireland final will be a different experience before he sets off again on his travels.

GAA • 17 Jan 23

Eoin Cody of Ballyhale Shamrocks(l) is tackled by Tadhg Foley

Ballyhale gain revenge on Ballygunner to reach decider

Ballyhale Shamrocks gained revenge on Ballygunner in a pulsating AIB All-Ireland club semi final at Croke Park.

GAA • 18 Dec 22

Keelan Molloy with the decisive goal for the Antrim champions

Saffron joy as Dunloy are back in an All-Ireland final

For the first time since 2004, Dunloy Cúchullains have reached the All-Ireland club final after an impressive 1-14 to 0-13 victory over St Thomas' of Galway at Croke Park.

GAA • 19 Dec 22

"We're going to give it everything. St Thomas' are a quality side"

Shiels: We're not silly, we know we're underdogs

Dunloy have a chance to emulate the sides of the 1990s and 2000s and break into an All-Ireland final

GAA • 16 Dec 22