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Ryan hails 'exceptional' Ballygunner for finding a way

Perhaps not quite the classic game of two halves, but Ballygunner's victory over St Martin's in Sunday's AIB All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final was a success based on a collective showing the desired freedom in the second period, according to manger Jason Ryan.

Hurling • 22 Dec

21 December 2025; St Martin's goalkeeper Callum Quirke is tackled by Kevin Mahony of Ballygunner during the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Ballygunner and St Martin's at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tippera

Ballygunner see off St Martin's with strong second half

Ballygunner made it back to a first All-Ireland final in four years with a smooth second-half turnaround to record a 0-19 to 0-10 victory over St Martin's in front of 3,373 fans at Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 21 Dec

23 January 2022; Dessie Hutchinson of Ballygunner and Paul McNeil of Slaughtneil shake hands after the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final match between Ballygunner, Waterford, and Slaughtneil, Derry, at Parnell Park in Dublin.

All-Ireland SHC Club semi-finals: All you need to know

There's just one All-Ireland title between this season's semi-finalists, but plenty of familiarity surrounds Sunday's games as the race for the Tommy Moore Cup heats up.

Hurling • 21 Dec

St Martin's players Michael Coleman, left, and Ben Stafford after winning 2025 Leinster hurling club semi

Hurling club semis set for Parnell Park and Thurles

The AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship semi-finals will take place on Sunday, 21 December, with Parnell Park and FBD Semple Stadium the venues.

Hurling • 09 Dec

30 November 2025; Ballygunner celebrate after their victory in the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship final match between Ballygunner and Éire Óg Ennis at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Hutchinson on fire as Ballygunner regain Munster throne

Ballygunner went clear atop the Munster hurling roll of honour after a damp-squib nine-point victory over Éire Óg Ennis in front of 3,065 fans at Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 01 Dec

2 November 2025; Paddy Leavy of Ballygunner in action against Conor Boylan, left, and Kevin Downes of Na Piarsaigh during the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship quarter-final match between Na Piarsaigh and Ballygunner at TUS Gaelic Grounds i

Ballygunner oust Na Piarsaigh to maintain Limerick hex

Ballygunner knock Na Piarsaigh out of the Munster club SHC 0-18 to 0-15, beating a Limerick side in Munster for the seventh-straight year.

Hurling • 02 Nov

7 September 2025; Ballygunner goalkeeper Stephen O'Keeffe with his son Fionn after the Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballygunner and Mount Sion at Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Retirement never an option as O'Keeffe adds to his haul

Former Waterford goalkeeper Stephen O'Keeffe had said that retirement was never an option as Ballygunner's domination of the Déise County continued as they swatted Mount Sion aside to claim a 12th straight title on Sunday.

Hurling • 08 Sep

7 September 2025; Harry Ruddle of Ballygunner celebrates during the Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballygunner and Mount Sion at Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Vintage Ballygunner blow Mount Sion away in Waterford

Ballygunner produced one of their most impressive performances yet as they secured the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship title for the 12th year running - swatting aside Mount Sion with 22 points to spare at Walsh Park.

Hurling • 07 Sep

Luke Elliott is now focussed on Slaughtneil in a fortnight

Sarsfields look to All-Ireland after silencing 'Gunner

Fifty-two years after donating the Billy O'Neill Cup to the Munster Council, Sarsfields finally get to bring it home but the Cork club have no intention of stopping at a provincial title.

Hurling • 02 Dec 24

Sarsfields captain Conor O'Sullivan lifts the Billy O'Neill Cup

Sarsfields stun Ballygunner for first Munster title

Super-sub Shane O'Regan was the hero as Sarsfields completed a shock for the ages to dethrone three-in-a-row Munster club hurling champions Ballygunner and blow the All-Ireland race wide open.

Hurling • 01 Dec 24

Dessie Hutchinson of Ballygunner (r) in action against Brian McGrath of

Ballygunner prove too good for Loughmore-Castleiney

Ballyunner are into their seventh consecutive Munster senior club hurling final after a 1-26 to 1016 dismantling of Loughmore-Castleiney at Walsh Park.

Hurling • 17 Nov 24

Peter Queally (R) has taken over from Davy Fitzgerald at Waterford

New manager has 'Waterford in his heart' - Hutchinson

Dessie Hutchinson is confident that the Waterford hurlers will be contenders again next year, despite the replacement of Davy Fitzgerald as manager by Peter Queally.

Hurling • 16 Oct 24

Ballygunner joint captains Conor Sheahan, left, and Pauric Mahony lift the Waterford News and Star Cup after their side's victory

Eleventh heaven for Ballygunner after county final feat

Ballygunner secured an 11th successive Waterford Senior Hurling title with a dominant 2-28 to 2-10 win over Abbeyside-Ballinacourty.

Hurling • 01 Sep 24

(l-r) David Burke St Thomas', Dessie Hutchinson Basllygunner, Neil McManus Cushendall, Paddy Deegan of O'Loughlin Gaels

Hurling club semi-finals: All you need to know

We cast an eye over this weekend's semi-finals, as St Thomas' take on Ballygunner and O'Loughlin Gaels face Ruairí Óg Cushendal.

GAA • 16 Dec 23

Ballygunner's Kevin Mahony celebrates scoring his side's second goal

Ballygunner dismantle Clonlara to rule Munster again

Ballygunner's remarkable winning streak continued as they became the first club to achieve three Munster hurling titles in a row by dismantling first-time finalists Clonlara.

GAA • 03 Dec 23

Mikey Mahony gets to the ball ahead of Na Piarsaigh's Kevin Downes

O'Sullivan thrilled as Gunners continue historic quest

Ballygunner manager Darragh O'Sullivan told RTÉ's Sunday Sport that his side were delighted to come away with the victory in difficult conditions as his side saw off Limerick's Na Piarsaigh to continue the defence of their Munster club hurling title.

GAA • 19 Nov 23

Ballygunner see off Na Piarsaigh in Munster semi-final

Ballygunner are back into the Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship final following a 0-16 to 1-09 win over Na Piarsaigh at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 19 Nov 23

Ballygunner's Conor Sheehan is pursued by Daniel Kearney of Sarsfields in heavy rain at Walsh Park

Ballygunner turn sights to 'massive' Na Piarsaigh clash

Munster champions Ballygunner are relishing the prospect of another provincial semi-final showdown with Na Piarsaigh after easing past Sarsfields of Cork on Sunday.

Hurling • 06 Nov 23

Conor Sheahan of Ballygunner (R) evades Sarsfields' Luke Elliott

Ballygunner shake off cobwebs to power on in Munster

Waterford's Ballygunner began their bid for a third Munster title on the trot with a 2-20 to 0-09 demolition of Cork champions Sarsfields.

GAA • 05 Nov 23

Davy Fitzgerald's only championship win as Waterford manager last season came against Tipperary

Mahony confident Waterford will battle back in 2024

Pauric Mahony is hopeful Waterford can progress in their second season under Davy Fitzgerald despite the absence of Austin Gleeson.

Hurling • 24 Oct 23

Ballygunner's Dessie Hutchinson in action against Conor Keane of De La Salle

Record 10th title in a row for Ballygunner in Waterford

Ballygunner have claimed a record tenth consecutive Waterford Senior Hurling Championship title after beating De La Salle in Sunday's final.

GAA • 10 Sep 23

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

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

Ballygunner and Sarsfields' grip on their club titles will be challenged at Croke Park this weekend

Croke Park club weekend: All you need to know

Sarsfields defend their senior club camogie crown in the final against Loughgiel Shamrocks while the hurling competition reaches the final-four stage.

Hurling • 17 Dec 22

Colin Fennelly and Joey Holden (3) celebrate Ballyhale Shamrocks Kilkenny championship victory in October

California dreamers leading Ballyhale's latest charge

Former Kilkenny star Joey Holden had planned to spend most of this year travelling but was inspired to return for a historic Ballyhale campaign by friend and clubmate Colin Fennelly.

Hurling • 14 Dec 22