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'I just wasn't enjoying it. I felt like I was there to please other people'

'I just wasn't enjoying it' - Gleeson opens up on break

Austin Gleeson reflects on the reasons which prompted him to take a year out from the Waterford set-up in 2024

Austin Gleeson has stepped away from the Waterford panel

Huge blow for Waterford as Gleeson opts out

Waterford have suffered a huge blow ahead of the 2024 season after Austin Gleeson confirmed that he would not be involved.

GAA • 25 Sep 23

The return of the Munster round robin saw Waterford fall back into old habits last summer

Gleeson hopeful Walsh Park can help Déise to deliver

Austin Gleeson says new manager Davy Fitzgerald, and a refurbished Walsh Park, can help Waterford to finally get out of the Munster round robin in 2023.

GAA • 30 Nov 22

Waterford have decided not to appeal Austin Gleeson's dismissal against Wexford after reviewing footage of the incident and he will miss the league final against Cork

Daly: Gleeson absence could tip scales in Cork favour

The loss of Austin Gleeson for Waterford this weekend in the Allianz hurling league final against Cork could well sway the balance towards the Rebels and a first league title since 1998, according to Anthony Daly.

GAA • 31 Mar 22

Austin Gleeson leaves the field after being sent off against Wexford

Gleeson out of Cork clash as Déise decide not to appeal

Waterford GAA have decided not to appeal Austin Gleeson's sending-off against Wexford last Sunday.

GAA • 29 Mar 22

Waterford's Austin Gleeson leaves the field after being sent off against Wexford

Waterford to study video evidence of Gleeson dismissal

Waterford GAA will this evening study video evidence of Sunday's Allianz Hurling League semi-final before deciding whether to appeal Austin Gleeson's red card against Wexford on Sunday.

GAA • 28 Mar 22

Tipperary and Limerick will battle it out on Sunday for a place in the Munster hurling final

Donal Óg's hurling predictions: Treaty to see off Tipp

Donal Óg Cusack previews the Munster and Leinster hurling semi-finals where he predicts wins for Cork, Limerick, Wexford and Kilkenny.

GAA • 30 Oct 20

GAA team news: Gleeson and Mahony back for Waterford

Waterford have recalled Austin Gleeson and Pauric Mahony for their crunch Munster hurling clash with Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday while David Clifford will make his first senior championship appearance for the Kerry footballers against Clare in Killarney.

GAA • 02 Jun 18

Waterford's Darragh Fives and Tony Kelly of Clare in action at Cusack Park

Injury woes deepen for the Déise ahead of Tipp clash

Waterford GAA have confirmed that Tadhg de Búrca suffered a broken collar bone and Barry Coughlan three broken bones in his hand during the Déise's Munster SHC loss to Clare on Sunday last.

GAA • 29 May 18

Austin Gleeson (L) and Pauric Mahony compete for the ball in last year's All-Ireland final

Double forward blow for Deise

Waterford are expected to be without forward stars Austin Gleeson and Pauric Mahony for their opening Munster SHC game against Clare on Sunday.

GAA • 24 May 18

Austin Gleeson (R) escaped punishment for interfering with the helmet of Luke Meade

Opinion: Gleeson reprieve no cause for celebration

Austin Gleeson being cleared to play in the All-Ireland hurling final raises fresh questions over the GAA's willingness to enforce its own rules, writes Eoin Ryan.

GAA • 17 Aug 17

CCCC unhappy with Gleeson scenario

The Central Competitions Control Committee are extremely unhappy that they have been unable to look into the incident involving Waterford's Austin Gleeson in last Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Championship semi-final, RTÉ Sport understands.

GAA • 16 Aug 17

Brennan: Rugby an example in implementing helmet rule

Eddie Brennan feels the GAA should take a leaf out of rugby's book when it comes to adjudicating on contentious on-the-field matters.

GAA • 16 Aug 17

Hurler of the Year Austin Gleeson may miss the All-Ireland final if the CCCC review footage of Luke Meade incident

'Hurling needs a modern disciplinary system'

Anthony Cunningham and Eddie Brennan agree that hurling's sagas are not aided by the GAA's disciplinary bodies.

GAA • 15 Aug 17

Déise hoping Tuohy reprieve is good omen for Gleeson

Waterford County Board chairman Paddy Joe Ryan said there was no intent in Austin Gleeson's controversial clash with Luke Meade and hopes Galway corner-back Adrian Tuohy's reprieve after a similar incident last week serves as a good omen.

GAA • 14 Aug 17

Waterford's Tadhg de Búrca went all the way to the DRA following his red card against Wexford

The alphabet soup of GAA discipline explained

It starts with the CCCC, moves to the CHC and then on to the CAC before a final stop at the DRA.

GAA • 14 Aug 17

Down and out? Conor Gleeson is facing suspension

Duignan feels both Gleesons will miss All-Ireland final

Michael Duignan thinks that Waterford will have to do without both of their star Gleesons in the All-Ireland final showdown with Galway on 3 September - Conor and Austin Gleeson are both facing suspension.

GAA • 14 Aug 17

'It's conclusive': Eddie Brennan on Gleeson helmet grab

The Sunday Game panel reflect on the helmet grab incident involving Austin Gleeson during Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final.

GAA • 14 Aug 17

Waterford's Conor Gleeson and Patrick Horgan of Cork see red at Croke Park

Disciplinary chatter may dominate All-Ireland build-up

The next few weeks in the hurling world could be dominated by two players - Austin and Conor Gleeson - who may not get the chance to play in the All-Ireland final, writes Peter Sweeney.

GAA • 13 Aug 17

Austin Gleeson in potential hot water

Waterford could be set for another disciplinary saga ahead of the All-Ireland final after Austin Gleeson appeared to pull off Luke Meade's helmet in the first half of their semi-final defeat of Cork.

GAA • 13 Aug 17

John Mullane: 'There's no bigger game to get the show back on the road than to get lumped into a fixture with Kilkenny.'

Mullane: Déise need role for Gleeson & clash with Cats

John Mullane said Waterford need two things to get their summer back on track: to find a defined role for Austin Gleeson, and to draw Kilkenny in the qualifiers.

GAA • 19 Jun 17

Austin Gleeson and Waterford will be looking to end the county's 58-year wait for an All-Ireland title

Gleeson: Waterford can deliver an All-Ireland

After being named 2016 Senior Hurler of the Year, Austin Gleeson is confident he along with his colleagues can deliver All-Ireland success next September.

GAA • 01 Jan 17

Gleeson picked up both Hurler and Young Hurler of the Year for 2016

Gleeson: Simple change led to decorated 2016

Hurler of the Year Austin Gleeson is thriving in his free role, which inspired Waterford to the All-Ireland semi-final, but the Tramore man believes the key to his personal success was a simple change in his game.

GAA • 16 Nov 16

Austin Gleeson: 'I'm shocked... to win is unbelievable.'

Waterford's Gleeson scoops top hurling honour

Waterford's Austin Gleeson has been named the 2016 GAA/GPA Hurler of the Year.

GAA • 04 Nov 16

Gleeson has been nominated for both Hurler and Young Hurler of the Year

Gleeson leading youthful All Stars challenge

With youth leading the way for both Waterford and Tipperary this season, it is little surprise that the All Star nominees have a certain air of a changing of the guard feel about it.

GAA • 07 Oct 16