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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

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 …

Hurling • 14 Dec 22

Philip O'Mahony (L) and Barry Coughlan lifting the Tommy Moore Cup earlier this year

Ballygunner respect Ballyhale, insists O'Sullivan

Ballygunner's Shane O'Sullivan says that the All-Ireland champions have "massive respect for everyone we play" as they prepare to do battle with Ballyhale Shamrocks again …

Hurling • 13 Dec 22

The games will take place on 18 December at Croke Park

Club hurling semis set to clash with World Cup final

The upcoming AIB All-Ireland senior club hurling semi-finals have been fixed for 18 December - the same date as the FIFA World Cup final.

GAA • 06 Dec 22

Ballygunner joint captains Dessie Hutchinson (L) and Ian Kenny lift the cup with supporter Tom Millane

Ballygunner barrage retains Munster club crown

Ballygunner have won their third Munster club senior hurling title in five years following a hard-fought but ultimately comprehensive nine-point win over Ballyea at FBD …

Hurling • 03 Dec 22

Paul Flanagan is hoping Ballyea can be more competitive against the current All-Ireland champions

Flanagan ready for Ballyea's time of need

There's an Irish phrase that often surfaces in the mind of Ballyea defender Paul Flanagan as he contemplates the highs and the lows of the …

GAA • 28 Nov 22

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates his goal against Na Piarsaigh

Connors: Clubs must up their game to catch Ballygunner

Three-time All-Star Noel Connors says that other clubs in Waterford and beyond have no choice but to up their game to try and loosen Ballygunner's …

GAA • 21 Nov 22

Dessie Hutchinson shoots to score Ballygunner's first goal

Strong finish sends Ballygunner back into Munster final

Ballygunner are into the Munster Club SHC Final after a stunning second half display saw them to a 2-20 to 2-15 win over Na Piarsaigh …

GAA • 20 Nov 22

Ruddle made an immediate impact after being introduced as he smashed home a goal

Ballygunner cruise into Munster semi-final

Ballygunner marched on in Munster yet again as the All-Ireland champions saw off a spirited Kilruane McDonaghs at Walsh Park this afternoon.

GAA • 06 Nov 22

Dessie Hutchinson scored 2-15 from play in last year's championship

Hutchinson hoping Waterford can crack championship code

Déise forward Dessie Hutchinson says the team are still at a loss as to how their summer went so badly wrong but he feels they …

Hurling • 02 Nov 22

Ballygunner joint captains Ian Kenny, left, and Dessie Hutchinson lift the cup at Walsh Park

Ballygunner march to ninth Waterford title on the spin

Ballygunner are champions of Waterford for the ninth successive season after seeing off Mount Sion at Walsh Park.

GAA • 11 Sep 22

Dessie Hutchinson (L) and Eugene Branagan with their awards

Ballygunner and Kilcoo dominate Team of the Year picks

Kilcoo's Eugene Branagan and Ballygunner's Dessie Hutchinson have been named the AIB GAA Club Footballer and Hurler of the year respectively, with both clubs also …

GAA • 03 May 22

Dessie Hutchinson: 'We all know Limerick are a great team, but we're hoping to be the ones to catch them'

Hutchinson: Club success can help Déise achieve glory

With Ballygunner securing a first ever club All-Ireland, could it be the catalyst to make it a year to remember for Waterford hurling?

GAA • 17 Feb 22

Ballygunner's Philip O'Mahony, left, and captain Barry Coughlan lift the All-Ireland club trophy

McGrath: Ballygunner win massive for Waterford hurling

Shane McGrath believes Ballygunner's dramatic AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling final triumph on Saturday will have a "massive" knock-on effect for the Déise inter-county set-up.

GAA • 14 Feb 22

Ballygunner celebrate their All-Ireland title at Croke Park.

McGrath: Talk that 'Gunner run bad for Déise is 'tripe'

Former Waterford boss Derek McGrath has branded suggestions that Ballygunner's dominance of the county hurling championship is bad for the Déise as "absolute tripe".

GAA • 14 Feb 22

Ballygunner's Philip O'Mahony (L) and Barry Coughlan lift the Tommy Moore Cup.

Ruddle's magic moment earns Ballygunner historic title

Harry Ruddle etched his name into hurling history with a remarkable last-gasp goal to secure the AIB All-Ireland club hurling title for Ballygunner against Ballyhale …

GAA • 12 Feb 22

Colin Fennelly of Shamrocks in action against Ballygunner's Barry Coughlan.

Recap: Ballygunner 2-17 Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-19

Read back on how the action unfolded at Croke Park where Ballygunner earned a famous win.

GAA • 12 Feb 22

Club SHC final: Immortality on line in battle of Ballys

Ballyhale Shamrocks can become the first team to win three consecutive All-Ireland club SHC titles while Ballygunner are aiming to be the first Waterford side …

Hurling • 12 Feb 22

It's a maiden All-Ireland final for O'Keeffe and Ballygunner

All-Ireland prize final stepping stone for Ballygunner

Three years on from facing Ballyhale Shamrocks at the All-Ireland semi-final stage, Stephen O'Keeffe and Ballygunner are relishing the opportunity to face the Kilkenny champions …

GAA • 09 Feb 22

Fennelly celebrates after the dramatic semi-final win over St Thomas

Fennelly more relaxed as Ballyhale takes sole focus

Colin Fennelly is gearing up for yet another AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling final with Ballyhale Shamrocks on Saturday against Ballygunner and without the added pressure …

GAA • 10 Feb 22

Ballyhale Shamrocks forward TJ Reid celebrates victory over St Thomas' in the All-Ireland club hurling semi-final

O'Connor: I had the right man standing over the free

Ballyhale Shamrocks manager James O'Connor was thankful to have TJ Reid standing over the last gasp free that kept the Kilkenny club on course for …

GAA • 24 Jan 22

Billy O'Keeffe celebrates after scoring his Ballygunner's first goal.

O'Keeffe brace fires Ballygunner into All-Ireland final

They were made to battle all the way but Ballygunner ultimately secured their AIB All-Ireland club senior hurling final place after a 2-19 to 1-17 …

GAA • 23 Jan 22

Mikey Mahony, ahead of the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final, which sees Ballygunner face off against Slaughtneil at 1:30 on Sunday

As Ballygunner belief grows, Mahony remains grounded

Ballygunner are the heavy favourites going into their clash with Slaughtneil of Derry in the All-Ireland club semi-final this weekend but Mikey Mahony is attempting …

GAA • 19 Jan 22