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Longford end year on a high with a victory over Carlow

A listless Carlow side were put to the sword with Longford's Matthew Carey scoring 0-15 as Longford ended their Tailteann Cup campaign with a 1-20 to 1-15 win in Tullamore.

Football • 01 Jun

Mikey Bambrick helped his county to the perfect start to their Tailteann Cup campaign

Bambrick shines as Carlow shock Fermanagh in Tailteann

Carlow began their Tailteann Cup campaign with a shock 3-18 to 2-18 win in Enniskillen as they saw off Fermanagh at Brewster Park with one goal the difference.

Football • 11 May

Carlow make light work of Kerry in Tralee

A sobering afternoon for the Kerry hurlers as Carlow heaped a 19-point defeat on them and made it back to back wins for the Leinster county in this Joe McDonagh Cup at Austin Stack Park on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 27 Apr

Joe Murphy guided Naas to three successive Leinster titles

Carlow appoint ex-Naas manager Murphy to replace Curran

Carlow have appointed outgoing Naas manager Joe Murphy as their interim manager following the abrupt resignation of Shane Curran last week

Football • 31 Mar

David Purcell fired home Dublin's opening goal

Dubs maintain faint promotion hopes with Carlow win

Promotion to the top flight of the Allianz NHL remains a long shot but a big Parnell Park win has at least kept Dublin in the hunt, mathematically at least.

Hurling • 08 Mar

James Naughton was in clinical form for Limerick

Impressive Limerick cruise past Carlow

Limerick got their Allianz Football League Division 4 ambitions back on track when they ran out 1-17 to 0-13 winners over Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Football • 22 Feb

'We had plenty of good days but some bad days too and you have to be able to enjoy the good days'

Tracey: We want to leave Carlow jersey in better place

Now in his 13th year as an intercounty senior player, Carlow goalkeeper Brian Tracey knows the good days have to be enjoyed when they come along.

Hurling • 05 Feb

McManus calls on GAA to revamp Leinster relegation

Former Antrim star Neil McManus has called on the GAA to revamp the relegation path currently Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, insisting that it's an unfair system that is hindering development.

Hurling • 27 May 24

Carlow matched Kilkenny in their Leinster championship clash on Saturday

'Remove the trapdoor' - McManus urges GAA to grow game

It's time for the GAA to grow the game of hurling if they want to experience more remarkable days like Carlow's incredible outing against Kilkenny.

Hurling • 11 May 24

Jonathan Bealin scored Wexford's second goal despite the efforts of Mikey Bambrick

In-form Wexford too strong for Carlow in Leinster

Mark Rossiter netted a second-half double as Wexford romped past neighbours Carlow in Sunday's Leinster SFC opener at Chadwicks Wexford Park.

Football • 12 Apr 24

Jamie Clarke raised the green flag for Carlow

Carlow always in control against Waterford

Carlow made it two NFL 4 wins out of two when they were easy 11-point winners over Waterford.

Football • 03 Feb 24

Éire Óg captain Jordan Morrissey lifts the cup

Éire Óg claim Carlow crown with second-half surge

Éire Óg are back on top in Carlow when they won their 31st senior football championship final at Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday.

Football • 03 Oct 23

Chris Nolan fired over 0-07 for the victors

Carlow bag the win in Offaly, but the Kingdom march on

Kerry were the big winners as Carlow shocked Offaly in the Joe McDonagh Cup at Bord na Móna O'Connor Park, winning by five points, an outcome that sees the Kingdom reach the decider.

GAA • 21 May 22

Classy Carlow put Meath to the sword

Carlow made a Joe McDonagh cup statement when they filleted a team which has given them plenty of trouble over the last number of years.

GAA • 16 Apr 22

Leinster U20: Laois, Kildare and Westmeath advance

Antrim may hit 0-23 in their Ulster qualifier last month against Down to make it to the O'Neill's Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship, but they exited at the first stage following a heavy 3-21 to 0-12 loss to Laois at Parnell Park.

GAA • 02 Apr 22

Division 2A: Down reel in Westmeath, Kerry win again

Down recorded a comeback win over promotion contenders Westmeath while Kerry won again and Carlow rescued a draw in Kildare.

GAA • 06 Mar 22

It's a first league meeting between Kerry and Dublin in Tralee since 2019

Allianz Football League Round 2: All you need to know

It's the second round of the league and while the headline act is the meeting of Kerry and Dublin in Tralee, there is much to look out for this weekend across the four divisions.

Football • 04 Feb 22

Rathvilly end Éire Óg drive for five to win Carlow SFC

Rathvilly are the Carlow senior football champions after they defeated Éire Óg 2-12 to 1-10 at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Football • 14 Nov 21

Ní Shé wins LGFA player of the month for August

Carlow's Clíodhna Ní Shé has been awarded August's The Croke Park/LGFA player of the month award after scoring a 5-13 in three games.

GAA • 14 Sep 21

Darragh Clinton was one of a number of Westmeath players to make an impact from the bench against Carlow

Westmeath secure first win of the season

Carlow probably played their last game of the season while Westmeath's kicked off their summer with a first win of the year at Netwatch Cullen Park as a late surge of scores from the Lake County delivered a crucial 0-23 to 0-18 victory in this Joe McDonagh Cup clash.

GAA • 03 Jul 21

Wexford held a 1-03 to 0-02 interval lead

Wexford ease past Carlow in U20 Leinster championship

Wexford advanced to the second round of the Leinster Under-20 football championship at Netwatch Cullen Park this evening, but will need to improve on this display to remain in the competition.

GAA • 01 Jul 21

Kildare edge Carlow in the Leinster U20 hurling championship

Late Dolan point sees Kildare pip Carlow in U20s

A brilliant final quarter coupled with a superb long range point from left-half back, Paul Dolan, deep into injury time gave Kildare an exciting Leinster U20 first round championship win over Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park this evening.

GAA • 30 Jun 21

Longford produced some excellent attacking football

Longford progress with impressive attacking swagger

A thrilling end-to-end encounter in Tullamore ended with Longford progressing to a Leinster quarter-final clash with Meath next Sunday afternoon.

Football • 27 Jun 21

Kevin McDonald scored 2-02 for Carlow (file pic)

Carlow edge a thrilling clash with neighbours Kildare

Carlow took a positive first step towards promotion back to the Leinster SHC when they overcame a strong Kildare challenge by 3-16 to 2-22 in the first round of the Joe McDonagh Cup at St. Conleth's Park.

GAA • 26 Jun 21

Tomás Ó Sé: Plenty of thrills in Leinster this weekend

Tomás Ó Sé looks ahead to the opening weekend of the 2021 All Ireland Senior Football Championship and for once, the Leinster Championship looks set to provide the excitement.

GAA • 25 Jun 21