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2 May 2010; Ben O'Connor, Cork, in action against David Collins, Galway. Allianz GAA Hurling National League Division 1 Final, Cork v Galway, Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

O'Connor: I have no league medal and I'd love to have one

Ben O'Connor has dismissed any notions that Cork will be "shadow boxing" when it comes to Sunday's league final against Limerick, the Cork manager bemoaning the fact he never won a league medal.

Hurling • 3 hrs

Late bloomer O'Keeffe eager for league honours

You do not find many GAA players who make senior inter-county championship debuts after entering a fourth decade on the planet, but Clare's Sinéad O'Keeffe is one of them.

Camogie • 2 hrs

7 July 2024; Shane Barrett of Cork is tackled by Declan Hannon of Limerick during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Limerick and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Hannon: League final means more for Limerick this year

Limerick and Cork will do battle in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, with both having a point to prove. But would it mean more to Limerick this year? We spoke to five-time All-Ireland winning captain with the Treaty Men, Declan Hannon, to find out.

Hurling • 9 hrs

7 June 2025; Seán O'Donoghue of Cork and Aaron Gillane of Limerick during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Duignan: Cork need defensive cover to stop Gillane

Two-time All-Ireland winner Michael Duignan believes that Cork will need to reinforce their full-back line with an extra body to cope with the threat of Aaron Gillane and Shane O'Brien in this Sunday's Allianz Hurling League final.

Hurling • 16 hrs

Michael Murphy of Donegal in action against Enda Hession of Mayo during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Donegal and Mayo at O'Donnell Park in Letterkenny, Donegal. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Murphy to face no further punishment over Casey incident

Donegal's Michael Murphy will not face any sanction for his strike on Kerry's Dylan Casey during the Tir Chonaill County's Division 1 triumph on Sunday, RTÉ Sport understands.

Football • 19 hrs

Gabriel Gudmundsson of Leeds United is challenged by Patrick Dorgu of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on January 04, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Image

Croke Park to host Manchester Utd-Leeds Utd friendly

Bitter Premier League rivals Manchester United and Leeds United are to play a pre-season friendly at Croke Park this August.

Soccer • 20 hrs

Donegal provided Kerry with timely wake-up call

It's far from a disaster for Kerry but they'd be unwise to write off the significance of their loss to Donegal either, writes Lee Keegan.

Football • 02 Apr

The RTE GAA Podcast thumbnail for 2 April 2026.

The Limerick v Cork and hurling league finals barometer

Offaly great Michael Duignan and RTÉ Sport's Damian Lawlor join Cathal Mullaney to preview the weekend's league finals in hurling, namely the clash of Limerick and Cork in Division 1A and the 1B decider between Clare and Dublin.

Hurling • 02 Apr

Barry Walsh of Cork during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Offaly at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork.

U20 round-up: Four-goal Cork breeze past Limerick

On a week when their senior counterparts will meet in an Allianz League Divison 1A final, Cork got the better of Limerick in their Fulfil Munster Under 20 Hurling Championship clash at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

GAA • 01 Apr

O'Shea: Donegal's sweeper-keeper hurt Kerry

Seán O'Shea admits the 13-point margin of defeat to Donegal in the Division 1 football final flattered the Kingdom after Jim McGuinness' side posed tougher questions than in last summer's All-Ireland final clash.

Football • 01 Apr

Ruairí Kinsella of Meath celebrates after the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Dublin and Meath at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois.

Leinster officials to make call on semi-final venues

Leinster GAA officials will next week decide on the venues for their provincial football semi-finals.

Football • 01 Apr

'If Clare and Dublin represent a rivalry in the making, the clash of Limerick and Cork is steeped in history'

Limerick and Cork won't hold back in league showpiece

The stage is set for a compelling weekend of hurling as the National League finals bring together four counties looking for success and momentum, all of whom will be eager to send out a message to the rest of the country ahead of the Championship.

Hurling • 01 Apr

27 July 2025; Paudie Clifford of Kerry walking while in possession during the closing moments of the first half during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídhea

Possession obsession: How to deal with keep-ball dilemma

The league finals, particularly the Division 3 decider, drew criticism as long bouts of possession occurred, but how bad is the problem, and can it be fixed?

Football • 31 Mar

Bryan Menton, right, and Jordan Morris celebrate the Division 2 final victory over Cork at Croke Park

Canavan: Meath capable of downing All-Ireland contender

Peter Canavan says Meath are continuing to improve and are capable of taking out an All-Ireland contender this summer.

Football • 30 Mar

Cork's Niall O'Leary poses for a portrait with the Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A Cup

O'Leary relishing latest Limerick battle for silverware

Cork defender Niall O'Leary is relishing the latest opportunity to lock horns with provincial rivals Limerick when the sides meet in Sunday's Allianz Hurling Division 1A final at the Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 31 Mar

Donegal goalkeeper Gavin Mulreany and Shane O'Donnell, celebrate after the league title with team-mates at Croke Park

Three All-Ireland final tweaks that were key for Donegal

Éamonn Fitzmaurice identified three key areas of improvement for Donegal from last year's All-Ireland final defeat in getting the better of Kerry and securing league silverware.

Football • 30 Mar

Mayo v Galway ahead of 2025 Connacht final

Unknown variable thickens the championship plot

Lee Keegan and Ciarán Whelan on the prospect of an exciting football Championship, where the element of the "unknown" only adds further spice.

Football • 30 Mar

RTÉ GAA Pod: League finals review, Donegal's innovation

Cathal Mullaney is joined by Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Rory O'Neill to sort through the weekend's Allianz Football League finals.

Football • 30 Mar

Ciara Smyth - LGFA player of the month for March 2026

Smyth takes LGFA monthly award for February

Meath's AIG O'Connor Cup history-maker Ciara Smyth been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for March.

AIG O'Connor Cup Final • 30 Mar

'It's a red card all day' - Panel agree Murphy call wrong

Michael Murphy "got away with one" after receiving just a yellow card for his strike on Kerry's Dylan Casey in Donegal's National Football League final victory, according to the RTÉ GAA panel.

Football • 30 Mar

28 March 2026; Liam Kerr of Down in action against Shane Doyle of Wexford during the Allianz Football League Division 3 final match between Down and Wexford at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

'Like a prison sentence' - Hard time with the handpass

The sweeping changes that overhauled the GAA football rule book have revitalised the game, but RTÉ analysts Ciarán Whelan and Lee Keegan saw an attacking trend in the Allianz Football League Division 3 final which caused them concern.

Football • 30 Mar

29 March 2026; Donegal captains Michael Langan, left, and Michael Langan lift the Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh after their side's victory in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by

Donegal dominate Kerry to be crowned league champions

Donegal won just their second Allianz Football League Division 1 title as Jim McGuinness's men overwhelmed Kerry by 3-20 to 2-10 at Croke Park.

Football • 30 Mar

21 March 2026; Dublin joint-manager Paul Casey before the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 6 match between Galway and Dublin at Tuam Stadium in Tuam, Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Relegated Dublin got what they deserved - Casey

Dublin joint-manager Paul Casey said the team will turn their full attention to the championship after suffering relegation to Division 2 of the Lidl National Football League, admitting that the Metropolitans only had themselves to blame for dropping from the top tier.

GAA • 30 Mar

29 March 2026; The Meath players celebrate with the cup after the Allianz Football League Division 2 final match between Meath and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Second-half spurt powers Meath to Division 2 title

A second-half purple patch, which yielded eight points without reply, helped Meath to a 1-22 to 2-17 win over Cork in the Allianz Football League Division 2 final.

Football • 30 Mar

Donegal players and management celebrate with the Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh

Allianz Football League finals recap

A second-half masterclass from Donegal paves the way for a 13-point win over Kerry in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final, while Meath overcome Cork in the Division 2 decider.

Football • 30 Mar

O'Connor: I have no league medal and I'd love to have one

Late bloomer O'Keeffe eager for league honours

Hannon: League final means more for Limerick this year

Duignan: Cork need defensive cover to stop Gillane

Murphy to face no further punishment over Casey incident

Croke Park to host Manchester Utd-Leeds Utd friendly

Donegal provided Kerry with timely wake-up call

The Limerick v Cork and hurling league finals barometer

U20 round-up: Four-goal Cork breeze past Limerick

O'Shea: Donegal's sweeper-keeper hurt Kerry

Leinster officials to make call on semi-final venues

Limerick and Cork won't hold back in league showpiece

Possession obsession: How to deal with keep-ball dilemma

Canavan: Meath capable of downing All-Ireland contender

O'Leary relishing latest Limerick battle for silverware

Three All-Ireland final tweaks that were key for Donegal

Unknown variable thickens the championship plot

RTÉ GAA Pod: League finals review, Donegal's innovation

Smyth takes LGFA monthly award for February

'It's a red card all day' - Panel agree Murphy call wrong

'Like a prison sentence' - Hard time with the handpass

Donegal dominate Kerry to be crowned league champions

Relegated Dublin got what they deserved - Casey

Second-half spurt powers Meath to Division 2 title

Allianz Football League finals recap