Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Galway are seeking three Leinster SHC titles in a row

Galway open with home games against Carlow and Wexford

Dublin will kick off their Leinster SHC round-robin campaign next year against Kilkenny, while Joe McDonagh Cup winners Carlow start with a daunting trip to Galway.

GAA • 11 Oct 18

Cody hails reaction against 'best team in country'

Kilkenny boss Brian Cody has praised his charges for the reaction they produced against Galway in the second half of their Leinster SHC replay defeat.

Hurling • 09 Jul 18

Brennan: 'Galway weren't whinging at refs last year'

Former players from Galway and Kilkenny think the Tribesmen might have taken their eye off the ball.

GAA • 06 Jul 18

Ryan O'Dwyer (l): 'I said to the younger lads, the years do pass quick'

Ryan O'Dwyer calls time on Dublin career

Ryan O'Dwyer has hung up his hurl with Dublin, declaring: "Even though we've had some bad times, the good times overshadow all of them."

GAA • 05 Jul 18

'It's a concern because it seems that the Association is more interested in earning money than anything else'

GAA putting profits ahead of players' interests

It's not right that a concert taking place at Croke Park forces the Leinster final to be played at a Munster venue.

GAA • 04 Jul 18

Brian Cody celebrates his side's equaliser

Cats still have claws - old drive and new plans pay off

Yet again, Kilkenny displayed the determination to fight until the final whistle that has been the defining characteristic of the Brian Cody era, writes Eoin Ryan.

GAA • 02 Jul 18

Galway and Kilkenny to replay after Croker stalemate

Galway and Kilkenny must replay the Leinster SHC final after a draw at Croke Park, 0-18 to 0-18.

GAA • 04 Jul 18

Recap: Provincial hurling finals

The Leinster and Munster SHC finals were down for decision today.

GAA • 01 Jul 18

Familiar foes - this will be the fifth Leinster final between the two counties

All you need to know about Galway v Kilkenny

All-Ireland and Leinster champions Galway meet Kilkenny in Sunday's Leinster SHC final - find out all you need to know here.

GAA • 01 Jul 18

Galway take on Kilkenny in the Leinster final this weekend, while Clare and Cork will battle it out for the Munster title.

Michael Duignan's hurling predictions

Sunday Game analyst Michael Duignan offers up his predictions for this weekend's hurling action as we look forward the Leinster and Munster SHC finals.

Hurling • 29 Jun 18

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