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25 May 2025; Antrim manager Davy Fitzgerald before the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5 match between Offaly and Antrim at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

McGrath: Has Davy reached end of the road with Antrim?

Shane McGrath was left wondering whether Davy Fitzgerald and Antrim have reached the end of the road on the latest edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast.

Hurling • 10 Feb

20 July 2025; Bryan O'Mara of Tipperary celebrates his side winning a free during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Tipp showed sweeper consensus was baloney - Fitzgerald

Tipperary's use of an extra defender in their All-Ireland SHC final victory over Cork was proof that the element of surprise is the best tactic of all, believes Davy Fitzgerald.

Hurling • 29 Oct 25

25 May 2025; Antrim manager Davy Fitzgerald celebrates his teams first goal during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5 match between Offaly and Antrim at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

'You've got to change' - Davy still evolving in year 37

As he approaches his 37th consecutive year involved in the inter-county game, Davy Fitzgerald discusses the evolution of his approach as a manager and suggest solutions for what he sees as the game's burning issues.

Hurling • 02 Nov 25

Antrim boss Fitzgerald hit with eight-week ban

Antrim hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald has been handed an eight-week suspension for comments he made in the wake of side's Leinster SHC defeat to Galway two weeks ago.

Hurling • 04 Jun 25

Davy Fitzgerald: 'We were getting a lot of stick during the week and it's a bit unjustified'

Fitzgerald answers Sambo: I thought he had more class

Antrim boss Davy Fitzgerald has hit back at critics after his side's five-point loss against Offaly that will see them contest the Joe McDonagh in 2026.

Hurling • 25 May 25

Davy Fitzgerald: 'Once the man was sent off, it was over'

Fitzgerald says he will go to Croke Park over officials

Antrim manager Davy Fitzgerald lashed out at the match officials following his side's Leinster SHC defeat to Galway, pledging to "go to Croke Park" after Declan McCloskey was sent off just before half-time.

Hurling • 18 May 25

'Let me be absolutely clear, win lose or draw Antrim are not and will not be making any excuses'

Antrim-Laois to go ahead despite Saffron sickness

Antrim manager Davy Fitzgerald has confirmed that their crucial Allianz Hurling League Division 1B clash with Laois on Sunday will proceed despite a bout of sickness severely hampering their preparations for the game.

Hurling • 06 Mar 25

Fitzgerald: 'I don't know if I can make a difference (with Antrim), but imagine if you could get them to a place where we could get to a final or get to a quarter-final or semi-final'

Underdog Fitzgerald primed for biggest challenge yet

Davy Fitzgerald on the motivation to take the Antrim job and how he plans to improve their standing in the hurling landscape.

Hurling • 14 Jan 25

Hurling Development Committee member Neil McManus at Croke Park this week

McManus: Antrim need to learn long-term from Davy Fitz

Neil McManus is hoping that Davy Fitzgerald can have a long-term impact on the fortunes of Antrim hurling, regardless of results.

Hurling • 20 Sep 24

'He did say after the year was out, he was 50:50. I kind of didn't believe him'

Queally: I was surprised by Davy Fitz departure

Incoming Waterford manager Peter Queally admits that Davy Fitzgerald's departure from the role came as a surprise when it was announced early last month.

Hurling • 25 Aug 24

Antrim will be Davy Fitzgerald's fourth hurling county to manage

Surprise and delight as Antrim prepare for Davy

Former Antrim captain Neil McManus says Davy Fitzgerald's arrival in the north-east has generated great buzz in the county.

Hurling • 19 Aug 24

Davy Fitzgerald's tenure as Antrim boss will be his fifth in inter-county management

Fitzgerald appointment as Antrim manager finalised

Antrim GAA officials have appointed Davy Fitzgerald as their new senior hurling manager for a two-year term, while the Clare native also has an option of a third year.

Hurling • 12 Aug 24

Fitzgerald close to being confirmed as next Antrim boss

The prospect of Davy Fitzgerald taking charge of the Antrim senior hurlers for 2025 looks set to soon become a reality.

Hurling • 11 Aug 24

Davy Fitzgerald led Waterford to two Munster championship wins in eight outings during his second stint in charge of the Deise

'The right thing to do' – Fitzgerald on stepping away

Davy Fitzgerald says he wants to prioritise his family for now after stepping down as Waterford hurling manager.

Hurling • 03 Jul 24

Fitzgerald steps down as Waterford manager

Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down as manager of the Waterford hurlers.

Hurling • 03 Jul 24

Davy Fitzgerald's side missed out on the knock-out stages for the second year since he took over and third time since 2021

Fitzgerald 'extremely proud' despite Déise elimination

Waterford's championship may be at an end but manager Davy Fitzgerald said a sense of pride was the strongest sentiment he will take from their Munster campaign.

Hurling • 26 May 24

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald during the Munster SHC clash with Clare

'Devastated' Fitzgerald unhappy with 'guess' over '65

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald felt his team were hard done by after a late umpire call went Clare's way, with a last-gasp '65 giving the Banner men victory in their Munster SHC clash.

Hurling • 20 May 24

Davy Fitzgerald falls to the ground after Waterford secured two points in the Munster Hurling Championship

Fitzgerald comes out firing after Waterford victory

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald issued a passionate defence of his team after claiming victory over Cork in the Munster Hurling Championship this afternoon as he said the importance of the result cannot be understated.

Hurling • 21 Apr 24

The Waterford boss countered rumours of unrest between him and his players

Fitzgerald wants Déise following to drive the side on

Davy Fitzgerald hopes a winning start to the Munster Championship will draw supporters back behind his Waterford team.

GAA • 18 Apr 24

Davy Fitzgerald and Waterford will be hoping to avoid another exit at the provincial championship stage this year

Munster revival would be one of Davy's 'greatest feats'

Shane McGrath believes that Waterford qualifying from the Munster Hurling Championship this year would rank among Davy Fitzgerald's most significant managerial achievements after an indifferent start to his second season in charge and an apparent lack of faith from supporters.

Hurling • 19 Mar 24

Matthew O'Hanlon played his first league game for Wexford in 2024 today

Rossiter full of praise for Wexford after 'massive' win

Wexford manager Keith Rossiter described their victory over Waterford as "massive" as the Yellowbellies maintained their unbeaten run in the 2024 Allianz Hurling League.

Hurling • 11 Mar 24

Brian Lohan (in focus) and Davy Fitzgerald are hoping to bulk up their squads this spring

Lohan and Davy chasing the same thing this spring

Brian Lohan and Davy Fitzgerald have a lot in common this spring despite the ongoing tension between the pair, according to former Limerick All-Ireland winner Shane Dowling.

GAA • 13 Feb 24

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald wasn't happy with how his team performed immediately after the break

Davy Fitzgerald concerned by Waterford fade outs

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald says his team need to address their second-half slumps after being edged out by Clare at Walsh Park.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Waterford will be looking to take something out of 2023

Cummins: Davy and Waterford have to show something

Brendan Cummins tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that Davy Fitzgerald needs to get a performance out of Waterford in their Munster SHC clash with Tipperary on Sunday, even if they've nothing to play for. Listen to the RTÉ GAA Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

GAA • 25 May 23

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald has plenty to work on after a disappointing championship campaign

Wrong choices adding to Waterford woes - McGrath

Shane McGrath believes that "something seriously needs to change" in Waterford after the county slipped to their third successive defeat in the Munster hurling championship.

Hurling • 16 May 23