Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

A late David English free rescued a draw for Carlow

14-man Carlow hit late free to rescue a draw with Laois

A late David English free for Carlow ensured a draw against Laois but both sides will feel they left a point behind them at Netwatch Cullen Park

Hurling • 24 Feb 19

Longford manager Padraic Davis has guided his side to the top of Division 3 after three games

High-flying Longford content to do without club stars

Longford manager Padraic Davis would be content to do without the Mullinalaghta contingent a little longer if the Leinster champions were to beat Dr Crokes in next weekend's All-Ireland club semi-final.

GAA • 10 Feb 19

Colm Bonnar says Carlow hurling is heading in right direction

Bonnar proud of players after Galway draw

Carlow manager Colm Bonnar said that he was "proud" of how his players hung in with Galway in the aftermath of their famous draw with the Tribesmen in the Allianz Hurling League.

GAA • 03 Feb 19

Martin Kavanagh outscored Joe Canning as Carlow came from behind to draw with Galway

Carlow hurlers rise up to earn shock draw with Galway

Martin Kavanagh was the hero of a magnificent performance as Colm Bonnar's side recorded a historic 0-20 apiece draw against Galway, after both teams put on a treat of a spectacle.

GAA • 03 Feb 19

Testy clash between Westmeath and Carlow ends in draw

Westmeath and Carlow shared the points in a testy encounter at TEG Cusack Park

GAA • 02 Feb 19

Nigel Rabbitte kicked one of those late points for Longford

Div 3 round-up: Wins for Longford, Carlow & Westmeath

Three late scores from Longford's three substitutes saw them pick up the points on offer in their Allianz FL Division 3 clash with Louth in Drogheda.

GAA • 27 Jan 19

Determined Dublin see off strong Carlow challenge

Determined Dublin shook off a slow start at Parnell Park to come good for new manager Mattie Kenny and record an opening round win in Division 1B of the NHL.

GAA • 26 Jan 19

Padraig Amond: "Watching Alan Shearer and Ian Wright talking about the game afterwards with Gary Lineker, stuff like that doesn't happen every week."

First Offaly, now Leicester - Amond takes another scalp

Padraig Amond still regards helping Carlow to a Leinster minor hurling semi-final defeat of Offaly as "one of my best achievements in sport", but the Newport striker admits it'll take something incredible to top knocking Leicester City out of the FA Cup.

Soccer • 07 Jan 19

Neil Flynn kicked six points for Kildare

O'Byrne Cup round-up: Wins for Kildare and Longford

Kildare gained a modest measure of revenge for their Championship defeat to Carlow while Longford made it two wins from two against Meath in the O'Byrne Cup.

GAA • 15 Dec 18

Mattie Kenny is striving to make a telling impact with the Dubs

Kenny: My task is to bring Dublin to the top table

New Dublin hurling manager Mattie Kenny has clearly defined goals in his mind as he looks to build on the work done by Pat Gilroy.

GAA • 12 Dec 18

Winning start for Kenny as Dublin prevail in Carlow

Mattie Kenny's tenure as Dublin senior hurling manager got off to a winning start with an eight-point win over Carlow in the opening round of the Walsh Cup at Netwatch Dr Cullen Park.

GAA • 11 Dec 18

Galway are seeking three Leinster SHC titles in a row

Galway open with home games against Carlow and Wexford

Dublin will kick off their Leinster SHC round-robin campaign next year against Kilkenny, while Joe McDonagh Cup winners Carlow start with a daunting trip to Galway.

GAA • 11 Oct 18

Éire Óg sink rivals Palatine and retain crown

Champions Éire Óg retained their Carlow senior football crown when they won a battle against their old rivals, Palatine, at Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday.

Gaelic football • 08 Oct 18

'The only comment I'm making is that we're definitely going to appeal. My reason being it was only three over the threshold of a hundred and we've got to appeal.'

Trainer Hanlon to appeal suspended 18-month penalty

Carlow trainer John Hanlon plans to appeal the suspended 18-month penalty handed out by the referrals committee of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board following a hearing on Wednesday.

Racing • 19 Sep 18

Paul Broderick finds the net in this year's Leinster championship

Broderick hails backroom after rare Carlow All-Star nod

Paul Broderick, the first Carlow All-Star nominee in 24 years, feels the current management structures have allowed players to properly express themselves - a marked contrast to some recent dark days for the county.

GAA • 13 Sep 18

Wexford's Diarmuid O'Keefe battles with Robbie Greville of Westmeath

Recap: All-Ireland SHC preliminary 1/4 finals

Read back on how Carlow v Limeirck and Westmeath v Wexford unfolded.

GAA • 07 Jul 18

Limerick's Diarmuid Byrnes celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal

Limerick sweep Carlow aside to cruise in to quarters

Limerick qualified for next Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-final as Aaron Gillane and Tom Morrissey fired them to a 5-22 to 0-13 victory over Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park.

GAA • 07 Jul 18

Carlow and Westmeath are both back in action this weekend

All you need to know: All-Ireland SHC pre 1/4 finals

Carlow welcome Limerick and Westmeath host Wexford in the All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-finals on Saturday - here's all you need to know.

GAA • 07 Jul 18

Carlow crowned Joe McDonagh champs

Carlow are the first ever Joe McDonagh Cup champions after a 2-26 to 1-24 win over Westmeath at Croke Park.

GAA • 01 Jul 18

Westmeath or Carlow will take home the trophy named after the late Galway All-Ireland winner and GAA President

All you need to know about the Joe McDonagh Cup final

Carlow and Westmeath meet at Croke Park on Sunday with a place in next year's Leinster SHC up for grabs.

GAA • 01 Jul 18

Tyrone recover from slow start to sink Carlow

Tyrone were slow out of the blocks but they earned a comprehensive victory over Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park.

GAA • 23 Jun 18

Peter Harte returns to the team following a suspension.

GAA team news: Tyrone ring the changes for Carlow clash

Mickey Harte has named four changes to his Tyrone side for their Round 2 All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Carlow on Saturday evening.

Football • 22 Jun 18

'Thank God Steve is fit and well, that's the main thing that he was responsive so fast after.'

'It was just an unbelievable level of bravery from him'

Ross Munnelly praised the bravery shown by Laois captain Stephen Attride who suffered a double skull fracture in their Leinster SFC semi-final victory over Carlow.

Football • 12 Jun 18

'The lazy tag of "blanket defence" has become the go-to-phrase for those who don't have the inclination to understand that you must defend properly and plan for the counter-attack'

Dublin and Carlow counter-attack to best of ability

One is the best and most lauded team in the land, the other is criticised for its tactics, but Dublin and Carlow are simply using the talents they have to win modern Gaelic football matches

GAA • 11 Jun 18

Turlough O'Brien insists that his side had much to be proud of from 2018 so far

O'Brien rues missed goal chances as Carlow fall short

Carlow manager Turlough O'Brien rued his side's missed goal chances as they slumped to a four point defeat against Laois in Sunday's Leinster semi-final in Croke Park.

GAA • 11 Jun 18