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
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
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
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
Kildare & Antrim unite over 'unfair' McDonagh play-off A joint statement from the Kildare and Antrim senior hurling squads has expressed their discontent at the scheduling of this Saturday's Joe McDonagh promotion/relegation play-off, stating the competition should stick with a six-team format for 2019. GAA • 28 Jun 18
Kildare & Antrim unite over 'unfair' McDonagh play-off A joint statement from the Kildare and Antrim senior hurling squads has expressed their discontent at the scheduling of this Saturday's Joe McDonagh promotion/relegation play-off, stating the competition should stick with a six-team format for 2019. GAA • 28 Jun 18
Carlow bound for Croker final after win over Westmeath Carlow overcame Michael Ryan's Westmeath outfit to advance to the final of the Joe McDonagh Cup, with the Barrowsiders due to face the Lake County in the decider on the 1st of July. GAA • 09 Jun 18
Carlow bound for Croker final after win over Westmeath Carlow overcame Michael Ryan's Westmeath outfit to advance to the final of the Joe McDonagh Cup, with the Barrowsiders due to face the Lake County in the decider on the 1st of July. GAA • 09 Jun 18
Stunning comeback sees Kerry defeat Antrim A stunning comeback from Kerry saw then overhaul a 10 point deficit to claim their third win of the Joe McDonagh Cup campaign and hand Antrim their third loss. GAA • 09 Jun 18
Stunning comeback sees Kerry defeat Antrim A stunning comeback from Kerry saw then overhaul a 10 point deficit to claim their third win of the Joe McDonagh Cup campaign and hand Antrim their third loss. GAA • 09 Jun 18
All you need to know about the Joe McDonagh Cup Round 5 It's the final round of regular games in the Joe McDonagh Cup and much remains to be decided. GAA • 08 Jun 18
All you need to know about the Joe McDonagh Cup Round 5 It's the final round of regular games in the Joe McDonagh Cup and much remains to be decided. GAA • 08 Jun 18
Loughnane: Relegation can prove a blessing for Offaly Offaly's relegation from the Leinster SHC to the Joe McDonagh Cup stung the Faithful County, but it may prove a blessing in disguise. GAA • 03 Jun 18
Loughnane: Relegation can prove a blessing for Offaly Offaly's relegation from the Leinster SHC to the Joe McDonagh Cup stung the Faithful County, but it may prove a blessing in disguise. GAA • 03 Jun 18
Dublin boss Gilroy hails returning veteran Keaney Dublin hurling manager Pat Gilroy has paid tribute to veteran star Conal Keaney who battled back from a shoulder injury to help secure his side's place in the Leinster SHC for next year. GAA • 03 Jun 18
Dublin boss Gilroy hails returning veteran Keaney Dublin hurling manager Pat Gilroy has paid tribute to veteran star Conal Keaney who battled back from a shoulder injury to help secure his side's place in the Leinster SHC for next year. GAA • 03 Jun 18
Offaly relegated as Dubs show no mercy Pat Gilroy's Dublin shook off a slow start at Parnell Park to overcome troubled Offaly with plenty to spare, securing their place in the Leinster SHC for 2019. GAA • 03 Jun 18
Offaly relegated as Dubs show no mercy Pat Gilroy's Dublin shook off a slow start at Parnell Park to overcome troubled Offaly with plenty to spare, securing their place in the Leinster SHC for 2019. GAA • 03 Jun 18
Westmeath march into Joe McDonagh Cup final Westmeath booked their place in the inaugural Joe McDonagh Cup final with a hard-earned win against Antrim in ideal conditions for hurling at TEG Cusack Park. GAA • 02 Jun 18
Westmeath march into Joe McDonagh Cup final Westmeath booked their place in the inaugural Joe McDonagh Cup final with a hard-earned win against Antrim in ideal conditions for hurling at TEG Cusack Park. GAA • 02 Jun 18
Kerry step on the gas to battle past 14-man Meath Kerry's third-quarter burst proved decisive as they secured their Joe McDonagh Cup status with a narrow victory over 14-man Meath in Pairc Tailteann. GAA • 02 Jun 18
Kerry step on the gas to battle past 14-man Meath Kerry's third-quarter burst proved decisive as they secured their Joe McDonagh Cup status with a narrow victory over 14-man Meath in Pairc Tailteann. GAA • 02 Jun 18
Carlow rising continues with fine McDonagh Cup victory The Carlow rising continued in O'Moore Park as the county's hurlers recorded an impressive and crucial 10-point win over Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup. GAA • 02 Jun 18
Carlow rising continues with fine McDonagh Cup victory The Carlow rising continued in O'Moore Park as the county's hurlers recorded an impressive and crucial 10-point win over Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup. GAA • 02 Jun 18
Westmeath continue winning ways against Kerry Westmeath took control of the Joe McDonagh Cup with a three-point win over Kerry, which puts them top of the group with maximum points from three games. GAA • 20 May 18
Westmeath continue winning ways against Kerry Westmeath took control of the Joe McDonagh Cup with a three-point win over Kerry, which puts them top of the group with maximum points from three games. GAA • 20 May 18
Nolan's late burst keeps Carlow in McDonagh contention Carlow claimed a crucial two points against a gallant Meath side, in a tight affair both sides needed to win to remain in contention for Joe McDonagh Cup glory. GAA • 19 May 18
Nolan's late burst keeps Carlow in McDonagh contention Carlow claimed a crucial two points against a gallant Meath side, in a tight affair both sides needed to win to remain in contention for Joe McDonagh Cup glory. GAA • 19 May 18
Laois off the mark with battling Joe McDonagh Cup win Laois saw out a narrow 1-20 to 1-19 victory over Antrim at Pearse Park to chalk up their first win of the Joe McDonagh Cup, while handing the Saffrons their first loss. GAA • 19 May 18
Laois off the mark with battling Joe McDonagh Cup win Laois saw out a narrow 1-20 to 1-19 victory over Antrim at Pearse Park to chalk up their first win of the Joe McDonagh Cup, while handing the Saffrons their first loss. GAA • 19 May 18
Kerry back on track in Joe McDonagh Cup Three first-half goals laid the foundation for an important home win for the Kerry hurlers against Laois in this Joe McDonagh Cup second-round game, which keeps the Kingdom in the hunt after last weekend's loss to Carlow. GAA • 13 May 18
Kerry back on track in Joe McDonagh Cup Three first-half goals laid the foundation for an important home win for the Kerry hurlers against Laois in this Joe McDonagh Cup second-round game, which keeps the Kingdom in the hunt after last weekend's loss to Carlow. GAA • 13 May 18
Clarke to the fore as Westmeath continue winning ways Westmeath overcame local rivals Meath to gain their second consecutive victory in the Joe McDonagh Cup, with the Lake County full value for their 13 point victory. GAA • 13 May 18
Clarke to the fore as Westmeath continue winning ways Westmeath overcame local rivals Meath to gain their second consecutive victory in the Joe McDonagh Cup, with the Lake County full value for their 13 point victory. GAA • 13 May 18
All you need to know about the Joe McDonagh Cup Rd 2 Antrim, Carlow, Kerry Laois, Meath and Westmeath get ready to do battle again in hurling's second tier. GAA • 11 May 18
All you need to know about the Joe McDonagh Cup Rd 2 Antrim, Carlow, Kerry Laois, Meath and Westmeath get ready to do battle again in hurling's second tier. GAA • 11 May 18
Late surge claims win for Carlow in Joe McDonagh opener Carlow produced a late surge of five points in succession to pick up a victory in an entertaining first round Joe McDonagh Cup clash against Kerry. Hurling • 06 May 18
Late surge claims win for Carlow in Joe McDonagh opener Carlow produced a late surge of five points in succession to pick up a victory in an entertaining first round Joe McDonagh Cup clash against Kerry. Hurling • 06 May 18
Nigel Elliott hits hat-trick as Antrim crush Meath Antrim dispensed a lesson to Meath in the opening round of the Joe McDonagh Cup in Navan today as they recovered from a tentative opening quarter to beat the hosts convincingly on a 5-25 to 2-18 scoreline. GAA • 05 May 18
Nigel Elliott hits hat-trick as Antrim crush Meath Antrim dispensed a lesson to Meath in the opening round of the Joe McDonagh Cup in Navan today as they recovered from a tentative opening quarter to beat the hosts convincingly on a 5-25 to 2-18 scoreline. GAA • 05 May 18
All you need to know about the Joe McDonagh Cup Antrim, Carlow, Kerry Laois, Meath and Westmeath line out for the first time this weekend in hurling's brand new second-tier Championship. GAA • 05 May 18
All you need to know about the Joe McDonagh Cup Antrim, Carlow, Kerry Laois, Meath and Westmeath line out for the first time this weekend in hurling's brand new second-tier Championship. GAA • 05 May 18
McConville: Tiered idea must have tangible benefits The GAA must learn from previous failures in implementing any secondary football championship, according to Oisin McConville. GAA • 08 Mar 18
McConville: Tiered idea must have tangible benefits The GAA must learn from previous failures in implementing any secondary football championship, according to Oisin McConville. GAA • 08 Mar 18
Ryan: Hurling changes will benefit Tier 2 counties Westmeath hurling manager Michael Ryan says he has had a change of heart and believes the changes introduced at Special Congress will have a positive impact on the Tier 2 counties. GAA • 01 Oct 17
Ryan: Hurling changes will benefit Tier 2 counties Westmeath hurling manager Michael Ryan says he has had a change of heart and believes the changes introduced at Special Congress will have a positive impact on the Tier 2 counties. GAA • 01 Oct 17
