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It's time for the GAA to try video referees

The 'ghost goal' Tipperary were awarded against Waterford should encourage the GAA to trial using video for big decisions, writes Richie Power.

GAA • 06 Jun 18

Michael Ryan: 'It is a dog-eat-dog situation and we have to try and look after ourselves.'

Westmeath boss Ryan: McDonagh Cup gives counties faith

Much of the focus around the new-look Leinster hurling Championship has centred on Offaly's struggles, but Westmeath manager Michael Ryan says it isn't all about relegation.

GAA • 05 Jun 18

Offaly couldn't produce a performance in Parnell Park

Faithful departed - Martin says players 'in bits'

Offaly manager Kevin Martin admitted his players were "in bits" after a heavy defeat to Dublin confirmed their relegation from the Leinster Hurling Championship.

GAA • 03 Jun 18

Conal Keaney was back ahead of schedule to help Dublin

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's Danny Sutcliffe with Colin Egan and Dermott Short of Offaly

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

'We worked hard and we got the result' - Offaly captain

Offaly captain David King fondly remembers their league win over Dublin as the sides prepare to meet for a relegation play-off in Parnell Park.

GAA • 03 Jun 18

Joe Canning was substituted near the end at Wexford Park

Joe Canning injury 'not serious'

Joe Canning has played down fears he may have suffered a serious injury after being replaced near the end of Galway's victory over Wexford.

GAA • 02 Jun 18

Joe Canning celebrates a score against Wexford

Another Joe show puts Galway back on final stage

Galway eased through to a fourth successive Leinster SHC final after Joe Canning guided the defending provincial and All-Ireland champions to a commanding victory over Wexford in front of a 14,500 attendance at sunny Innovate Wexford Park on Saturday.

GAA • 02 Jun 18

Recap: Hurling Championship Updates

Catch up on all the action from the Leinster and Munster SHC games that took place this evening.

Hurling • 02 Jun 18

GAA team news: Gleeson and Mahony back for Waterford

Waterford have recalled Austin Gleeson and Pauric Mahony for their crunch Munster hurling clash with Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday while David Clifford will make his first senior championship appearance for the Kerry footballers against Clare in Killarney.

GAA • 02 Jun 18

All you need to know about Dublin v Offaly

It's do or die for both teams with the loser certain to be relegated to the Joe McDonagh Cup next season.

GAA • 03 Jun 18

Lee Chin and Joe Canning after last year's Leinster final

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

RTÉ expert hurling analyst Michael Duignan casts his eye over this weekend's four big Championship games.

GAA • 02 Jun 18

Recap: Hurling championship updates

Re-live all the action on the busy day of action in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships

Hurling • 27 May 18

Wexford squeezed past Dublin in their first Leinster game of the summer

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

RTÉ expert hurling analyst Michael Duignan casts his eye over this weekend's four big Championship games.

GAA • 01 Jun 18

Offaly beat a weakened Dublin team by 13 points in the Allianz League

Brennan: Relegation for Dublin or Offaly a sin

Eddie Brennan has added his voice to the criticism of the Leinster SHC format, which will see a team relegated to the second tier.

GAA • 23 May 18

'They only lost last year by a point to the eventual champions Galway so why change?'

Tipperary need new game plan or they face early exit

Tipperary's unwillingness to abandon the direct approach against Limerick has already put them under huge pressure to remain in contention in the Munster Championship, says Richie Power.

GAA • 23 May 18

Liam Blanchfield's late goal killed off Offaly

Cats rarely out of second gear as they ease past Offaly

Liam Blanchfield struck a decisive late goal for the second Sunday running to ease Kilkenny to back to back wins in the Leinster SHC.

GAA • 20 May 18

Offaly lost to Galway in their opening game, while Kilkenny edged out the Dubs

Brian Cody: Offaly will play a big part in Leinster

Brian Cody admits that an improved Offaly ran his Kilkenny side far too close for comfort when they met in the Allianz League quarter-final.

GAA • 20 May 18

The Munster Hurling Championship throws in on Sunday

Duignan's predictions: Limerick can rattle anybody

RTÉ hurling analyst Michael Duignan throws his eye over this weekend's Munster and Leinster championship games.

GAA • 19 May 18

Seoirse Bulfin is excited about the season ahead

Bulfin and Wexford focused on the future

Wexford selector Seoirse Bulfin is focused on building on the success the county achieved last year.

GAA • 18 May 18

Liam Blanchfield scores Kilkenny's winning goal against Dublin

Cats have their 'doggedness' back

Former Kilkenny star Kieran Joyce believes the team has rediscovered "their bite" after an infusion of young players hungry for success.

GAA • 14 May 18

Cats boss Brian Cody shows his emotion on the sideline

Late drama as Cats come from behind to beat Dubs

Kilkenny stage a later rally to earn themselves a hard-fought 2-24 to 3-16 win over the Dubs at Parnell Park.

GAA • 13 May 18

Joe Canning and Liam MacCarthy at the launch of Bord Gáis Energy's 'Summer of Hurling'

'You don't win 10 titles unless you're Henry Shefflin'

Joe Canning insists Galway's hunger for glory is as intense as ever, despite ending a 29-year wait for Liam MacCarthy last September.

GAA • 12 May 18

Brian Concannon in action for the Galway minors

GAA team news: Concannon handed Galway start

Killimordaly clubman Brian Concannon will make his championship debut for the All-Ireland champions Galway for their Leinster round-robin opener against Offaly on Saturday evening.

GAA • 11 May 18

Brian Cody: 'If it's championship it can't be dilute.'

Cody: Dubs capable of outrageously good hurling

Brian Cody is wary of the Cuala effect ahead of Kilkenny's Leinster SHC opener in Parnell Park this Sunday, and said an "outrageously good" 20 minutes from Pat Gilroy's men against Tipperary has him braced for an ambush.

GAA • 11 May 18

Leinster SHC

It's time for the GAA to try video referees

Westmeath boss Ryan: McDonagh Cup gives counties faith

Faithful departed - Martin says players 'in bits'

Dublin boss Gilroy hails returning veteran Keaney

Offaly relegated as Dubs show no mercy

'We worked hard and we got the result' - Offaly captain

Joe Canning injury 'not serious'

Another Joe show puts Galway back on final stage

Recap: Hurling Championship Updates

GAA team news: Gleeson and Mahony back for Waterford

All you need to know about Dublin v Offaly

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

Recap: Hurling championship updates

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

Brennan: Relegation for Dublin or Offaly a sin

Tipperary need new game plan or they face early exit

Cats rarely out of second gear as they ease past Offaly

Brian Cody: Offaly will play a big part in Leinster

Duignan's predictions: Limerick can rattle anybody

Bulfin and Wexford focused on the future

Cats have their 'doggedness' back

Late drama as Cats come from behind to beat Dubs

'You don't win 10 titles unless you're Henry Shefflin'

GAA team news: Concannon handed Galway start

Cody: Dubs capable of outrageously good hurling

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