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Tipperary manager Liam Cahill before the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Galway and Tipperary at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

'Croke Park beckons' but Cahill wants more from Tipp

Tipperary manager Liam Cahill was delighted to see his side carve out a spot in the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals but warned that they have plenty of improving to do despite an eight-point win over Galway in Saturday's quarter-final.

Hurling • 21 Jun

8 June 2025; The Kilkenny team celebrate with the Bob O'Keeffe Cup after the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship final match between Kilkenny and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Lyng happy to win 'cagey' Leinster and move into semis

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng urged his side to "drive on" to the All-Ireland semi-finals after securing the Leinster title with a 3-22 to 1-20 victory over Galway in the final at Croke Park.

Hurling • 08 Jun

Cathal Mannion's Galway face Kilkenny in the Leinster final

Rising stars raising Galway's standards, says Mannion

Cathal Mannion believes that Galway's crop of young players have helped to drive on the Tribesmen to higher standards, as they prepare for their Leinster SHC final showdown with Kilkenny.

Hurling • 05 Jun

Micheál Donoghue was pleased with the result but not with every aspect of Galway's performance

Donoghue: Inexperience still evident in Galway group

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue expressed satisfaction with the fact his side overcame Dublin to book their place in the Leinster hurling final but pointed to moments of inexperience that will need to be ironed out.

Hurling • 25 May

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue was also shown a red card at Glenisk O'Connor Park

Donoghue 'surprised' by Burke red but hails Galway grit

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue was delighted with the grit shown by his players after what he felt was a surprising red card for Daithí Burke in their victory over Offaly.

Hurling • 27 Apr

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue (L) and Tipperary manager Liam Cahill

Donoghue focus on building team despite poor start

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue insists his focus is on building a team rather than survival in Division 1A despite a comprehensive loss to Tipperary in their Allianz Hurling League opener on Sunday.

Hurling • 27 Jan

Eoghan O'Donnell won't be lining out for the hurlers in 2025

O'Donnell opts for football over hurling in 2025

In a blow to new Dublin hurling manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin, Eoghan O'Donnell has opted to switch codes for the 2025 season and so will link up with Dessie Farrell's football squad.

Hurling • 12 Nov 24

Micheál Donoghue (R) has returned to Galway after two seasons in charge

Dublin hurling at a crossroads in crucial manager hunt

As the process to appoint a new Dublin senior hurling manager unfolds, the importance of finding the right person cannot be overstated, writes Damian Lawlor.

Hurling • 02 Sep 24

Micheál Donoghue will be back in charge of Galway on Monday night

Donoghue will become Galway manager on four-year term

Micheál Donoghue will take charge of Galway's hurlers for a second time after he was recommended by the county's management committee.

Hurling • 02 Sep 24

Micheál Donoghue informed the Dublin County Board of his decision today

Donoghue parts ways with Dubs after two years

Micheál Donoghue has stepped down as the Dublin hurling manager after two years in charge in the capital.

Hurling • 09 Aug 24

Robbie O'Flynn with Cork manager Pat Ryan

Ryan: Cork display against Dublin won't cut it in semi

Pat Ryan admitted the way they performed against Dublin won't cut it when they go up against Limerick in the All-Ireland Hurling semi-final in two weeks' time.

Hurling • 22 Jun 24

Dubs boss Donoghue amongst his players before throw-in

Donoghue warns his Dubs 'you have to keep raising bar'

Dublin may be unbeaten after the first two rounds of the Leinster SHC having begun their campaign with a miraculous draw in Wexford and followed it up with a hard-fought win away to Carlow on Saturday - but boss Micheál Donoghue has reminded his players, you can't stand still in this game.

GAA • 28 Apr 24

Dublin are yet to get going in 2024 but how deep do the problems go?

Navel gazing: Dublin hurling's need to look inwards

The Dublin hurlers are yet to get going in 2024 but how deep do the problems go? Peter Branigan spoke to former player Conal Keaney, as well as the Friends of Dublin Hurling, to see how far the Dubs have fallen in recent years.

GAA • 16 Mar 24

Eoghan O'Donnell: Dublin hurlers must target silverware

Dublin hurlers won't be going into the new year looking to just make up the numbers - they're looking to compete for the game's biggest prizes, according to captain Eoghan O'Donnell.

GAA • 20 Dec 22

The Dublin hurling full-back has already begun his preparations for next year

Donoghue plan excites O'Donnell as new Dubs era looms

After being involved in the Dublin football set-up for part of the 2022 season, Eoghan O'Donnell's focus is now firmly back on hurling, where he aims to "thrive in the system and the culture" that new county boss Micheál Donoghue is hoping to establish.

GAA • 17 Nov 22

Burke optimistic Dublin can drive on under Donoghue

Donal Burke is confident that new manager Michéal Donoghue can help the Dublin hurlers achieve their potential after what he admits was a disappointing season this year.

Hurling • 11 Oct 22

Micheál Donoghue (L) has taken over from Mattie Kenny in the Dublin hotseat

Dubs can contend for Leinster under Donoghue - O'Dwyer

Ryan O'Dwyer believes Michéal Donoghue is a "brilliant appointment" for Dublin and that the Galway man can make them realistic contenders for a Leinster hurling title.

Hurling • 23 Aug 22

Donoghue has been named as new Dublin hurling manager

Micheál Donoghue named new Dublin hurling manager

Former All-Ireland winning manager Micheál Donoghue has been appointed as the new Dublin senior hurling boss, the county have confirmed in a statement.

Hurling • 22 Aug 22

Mícheál Donoghue was thought to be a frontrunner to succeed Shane O'Neill as Galway hurling manager

Donoghue rules out Galway managerial return - report

A return to the Galway hurling hotseat for Mícheál Donoghue appears to be over after it was reported the 47-year-old has informed the county board he no longer wishes to be considered for the position.

GAA • 29 Sep 21

Míchéal Donoghue and Davy Fitzgerald pictured in 2016

Six contenders to take over as Galway hurling manager

Who is likely to succeed Shane O'Neill as Galway face into a first season without Joe Canning since 2008?

GAA • 03 Sep 21

Wexford's Lee Chin comes on as a sub against Clare in last year's qualifiers

Donoghue calls for unlimited subs in Allianz Leagues

Former Galway manager Micheál Donoghue believes the GAA should allow teams to make unlimited substitutes during the upcoming Allianz Leagues to account for the lack of lead-in time.

GAA • 18 Apr 21

2013 All-Ireland final hero Shane O'Donnell in action against Dublin in March

Daly rues Clare's Munster 'draw from hell'

Anthony Daly is relishing the prospect of a 2020 All-Ireland Hurling Championship that looked unlikely just a couple of months ago but admits his native Clare have their work cut out for them to win it.

Hurling • 28 Jun 20

Micheál Donoghue has stepped down as Galway hurling manager

McIntyre believes Donoghue went for 'family reasons'

Former Galway hurling manager John McIntyre believes that family considerations were the driving force behind Micheál Donoghue's surprise decision to step down.

Hurling • 21 Aug 19

Throwing his hat at it: Micheál Donoghue

'The time is right' as Donoghue drops Galway bombshell

Just last November the Clarinbridge man was given a two-year extension in the role and was expected to remain on until the end of 2020 at least.

GAA • 21 Aug 19

Brian Hanley led Galway minors to their latest All-Ireland hurling title to complete three in a row at that level

Hanley and Lynskey linked with Galway hurling vacancy

Cyril Farrell says he was "surprised" to hear of Micheál Donoghue's resignation as Galway hurling manager, but believes there are good options available to take of the Tribesmen.

GAA • 21 Aug 19