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AJ Murphy struck a crucial goal for the Dubliners

Na Fianna hold firm to take Leinster crown

AJ Murphy struck the crucial goal as Na Fianna held firm at Croke Park to claim the AIB Leinster club SHC title and a famous Dublin double.

Hurling • 30 Nov 24

Pauric Mahony of Ballygunner in action against Shane McGuigan of Slaughtneil in the All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final

History and new blood on provincial finals weekend

Hurling fans are in for an early Christmas present as Na Fianna and Kilcormac Killoughey contest the Leinster club final on Saturday followed by Sarsfields against Ballygunner in Munster and Portaferry v Slaughtneil in the Ulster decider on Sunday.

Hurling • 30 Nov 24

Cormac Gallagher produced a fantastic save to deny Camross

Gallagher saves the day as Naas hang on against Camross

Naas goalkeeper Cormac Gallagher produced injury-time heroics as his team held on for victory over Camross in a pulsating Leinster Championship quarter-final clash in O'Moore Park.

Hurling • 12 Nov 23

Shane Barrett of Na Fianna in action against Darren Finn and Gary Greville of Raharney

Ryan goals seals Na Fianna win over stubborn Raharney

Despite leading from start to finish, it needed a fine late goal from Brian Ryan to give Na Fianna, fresh from securing their first Dublin crown, some breathing space in Mullingar, as they defeated Westmeath champions Raharney.

GAA • 12 Nov 23

Brecon Kavanagh of Kilcormac-Killoughey and Cathal Dunbar of Naomh Éanna

Second-half blitz sees Kilcormac-Killoughey past Éanna

Offaly champions Kilcormac-Killoughey blitzed Naomh Éanna by 2-13 to 0-03 in the second-half at Chadwicks Wexford Park on Sunday to blast through to the Leinster Club hurling semi-finals.

GAA • 12 Nov 23

Eoin Cody (L) in action for Ballyhale Shamrocks with TJ Reid

Tradition and tragedy driving Ballyhale to new heights

Kilkenny forward Eoin Cody believes growing up surrounded by hurling greats is a big factor in Ballyhale's outsize achievements on the provincial and national stage.

Hurling • 04 Dec 22

Carlow star Marty Kavanagh was excellent for St Mullins

Kavanagh points the way for Croker-bound St Mullins

St Mullins caused a minor surprise when they ushered the Wexford champions out of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Cullen Park on Sunday.

GAA • 13 Nov 22

Kilmacud Crokes manager Donal McGovern celebrates with his son Seán, aged 6, after his side's victory over Clough Ballacolla

Kilmacud exact revenge to reach Leinster semi-finals

Revenge belonged to Kilmacud Crokes at Parnell Park as the Dublin champions made up for last winter's AIB Leinster club championship defeat to Clough Ballacolla with a resounding rematch success, securing their place in this season's last four.

GAA • 13 Nov 22

Naas forward Jack Sheridan celebrates at full-time

Naas prove their seniority with big win over Shinrone

Naas took the step up in their stride as the reigning AIB All-Ireland intermediate club title holders cruised through to the last four of the senior provincial competition, securing a glamour Croke Park clash.

GAA • 12 Nov 22

Marty Kavanagh pictured ahead of the Leinster Hurling Club Championship final between St Mullins and Ballyhale Shamrocks

Carlow underdogs ready to take on Cats' finest

Marty Kavanagh used to idolise Henry Shefflin and support Kilkenny but the forward will be hoping Carlow champions St Mullins can take down Ballyhale Shamrocks in the Leinster club final.

GAA • 29 Nov 19

Paul Doherty scored a crucial goal for Ballyboden

Ballyboden edge epic on emotional night at Parnell Park

On a remarkable and emotional evening at Parnell Park, Dubliners Ballyboden St Enda's eventually edged an epic affair to secure an AIB Leinster club SHC semi-final spot.

GAA • 06 Nov 18

Wexford forward Conor McDonald was on the mark for Naomh Eanna

Early goal-rush eases Naomh Eanna into Leinster semis

Two first-half goals from David O'Brien and one from Conor McDonald helped first-time Wexford champions Naomh Eanna get the better of Laois side Camross and progress to the Leinster SHC semi-finals.

GAA • 04 Nov 18

Cuala captain Paul Schutte raises the trophy

Cuala cruise to Leinster two-in-a-row

A great start proved far more than half the battle for Cuala, who cruised to victory and back-to-back AIB Leinster club SHC titles in Portlaoise.

GAA • 03 Dec 17

Dan Currams won a Leinster club title with Kilcormac-Killoughey back in 2012

Dan Currams relishing 'huge battle' against champions

Kilcormac-Killoughey would have preferred to have been tested more ahead of today's Leinster club SHC final against reigning champions Cuala, admits forward Dan Currams.

GAA • 03 Dec 17

Paul Schutte will play in his second Leinster club final this weekend

Schutte: Cuala on upward curve after summer 'hangover'

Paul Schutte believes All-Ireland club hurling champions Cuala are just getting back into their stride after taking the summer off left them a little rusty.

GAA • 01 Dec 17

Kilcormac-Kiloughey's Conor Mahon and Shane Guinan celebrate after the game

Kilcormac/Killoughey conquer Mount Leinster

Kilcormac/Killoughey advanced to face Cuala in the Leinster final after a 2-21 to 0-10 victory over Carlow champions Mount Leinster Rangers.

GAA • 19 Nov 17

Con O'Callaghan scores a goal despite the tackle of St Martin's Conor Firman

Con's artistry helps Cuala overpower St Martin's

Dual star Con O'Callaghan shone again with 1-03 for Cuala as the AIB All-Ireland club hurling title holders cruised through to another provincial decider.

GAA • 19 Nov 17

Kilcormac-Killoughey see off Castletown Geoghegan

Kilcormac-Killoughey overcame the setback of a red card in the second half to record a 2-15 to 1-12 win over Castletown Geoghegan.

GAA • 05 Nov 17

Evan Cody (L) attempts to tackle
Cuala's Con O'Callaghan

O'Callaghan back on centre stage as Cuala march on

Con O'Callaghan's incredible year continued at Parnell Park this afternoon as he fired 1-03 to help AIB All-Ireland title holders Cuala into the last four of the Leinster championship.

GAA • 05 Nov 17

Cuala's Darragh O'Connell and Alan Geoghegan of O'Loughlin Gaels

Recap: Cuala v O'Loughlin Gaels

See how the Leinster Club SHC final between Cuala and O'Loughlin Gaels played out.

GAA • 04 Dec 16

O’Loughlin Gaels players toast their success

Bergin says hunger and pain drove O'Loughlin Gaels

Mark Bergin said the pain of O'Loughlin Gaels' Kilkenny Club SHC final defeat 12 months ago was the fuel that drove them to redemption against Ballyhale Shamrocks.

GAA • 30 Oct 16

Shaun Murphy of Oulart The Ballagh (L) and Clough-Ballacolla's Darren Maher compete for the ball

Oulart-The Ballagh hang on to book semi-final spot

Oulart-The Ballagh’s dream of winning a Leinster club title is still alive but they were blessed to survive a fierce examination of their credentials in O’Moore Park, eventually prevailing over Clough-Ballacolla on a 3-8 to 0-13 scoreline in the Leinster club SHC quarter-final.

GAA • 01 Nov 15

Westmeath star Brendan Murtagh scored 2-02 for Clonkill

Clonkill cruise past St Mullin's

Westmeath hurling champions Clonkill were complete masters over St Mullin's of Carlow as they recorded a fully merited 4-9 to 0-9 victory in the Leinster club SHC quarter-final at Netwatch Cullen Park.