Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Barry Dan O'Sullivan of Kerry in action against Matty Taylor of Cork

Kerry and Cork to be seeded for Munster SFC

Seeding in the Munster SFC will come into place for a three-year period with All-Ireland champions Kerry and Cork to be on opposite sides of the draw for the 2026 provincial championship.

Cork GAA • 31 Jul

Malachy O'Rourke's first championship game as Tyrone boss will be at home to Cavan

Provincial football championships draw recap

Donegal's Ulster preliminary clash with Derry is the pick of the ties following the 2025 provincial football draws.

Football • 12 Oct 24

Clare's Ikem Ugwueru scored the only goal of the Munster final

Goal threat from Clare a concern for Kerry - McGinley

On paper, Kerry's defence of their Munster SFC crown may have looked straightforward but Enda McGinley believes the goal chances created by Clare will concern Kingdom manager Jack O'Connor.

Football • 06 May 24

Clare struggled to contain Kerry last year

Keegan: Clare can prove progress in defeat

Lee Keegan tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that Clare narrowing the gap to Kerry would be progress in 2024, but warns a victory in Sunday's Munster SFC final is far-fetched.

Football • 03 May 24

Can Tipp turn it around, Galway-Mayo still has an edge

Shane McGrath and Lee Keegan join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill ahead of a big weekend for Tipperary and Waterford in the Munster SHC, and the Connacht and Munster SFC finals.

Football • 02 May 24

David Clifford is tackled by Seán Powter

Kerry survive Killarney scare as Rebels push them close

It was deemed as a potential David v Goliath match-up, but Cork gave All-Ireland finalists Kerry a right scare in a sun-drenched Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney on Saturday afternoon before a late flurry of scores set up the Kingdom's 109th Munster final appearance in two weeks' time.

Football • 21 Apr 24

Saturday's Football Championship results and reports

Donegal's trip to neighbours Derry was the main billing game in a busy evening of championship action.

Football • 21 Apr 24

Clare dispatch Waterford to book Sam Maguire spot

Clare made it back-to-back Munster finals for the first time since 1937 with a routine 14-point win over Waterford.

Football • 29 Apr 24

O'Brien: Kerry can't rely on Clifford to score them all

Stephen O'Brien believes Kerry need to ease the burden on star man David Clifford as they seek to regain Sam Maguire.

Football • 16 Apr 24

Cork manager John Cleary in conversation with Limerick manager Jimmy Lee after today's game

Cleary questions GAA calendar as Cork prepare for Kerry

John Cleary was satisfied to see his Cork reach the Munster SFC semi-finals but he mentioned on RTÉ's Sunday Sport that Gaelic football would be better served if the provincial championships were played before the league.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Paul Shankey takes the plaudits after ther final whistle

From diabolical to fabulous - Shankey salutes Waterford

Waterford football manager Paul Shankey was full of praise for the second-half performance his side produced in toppling Tipperary in their Munster Championship opener, ending the Déise's wait of 14 years for a win in the province.

Football • 08 Apr 24

Billy O'Keeffe and Tom O'Connell celebrate a famous day for Waterford football

Waterford end 36-year wait for win over Tipperary

Two late goals from Tom O'Connell gave Waterford their first senior championship win in 14 years at a wind-swept Fraher Field as Tipperary slumped out of Munster at the first hurdle on a 2-07 to 1-05 scoreline.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Football championship: All You Need to Know

Action across all four provinces this weekend as the 2024 championship gets underway

Football • 06 Apr 24

Waterford finished bottom of Division 4 for the second time in three years

Shankey: Waterford footballers won't go way of Kilkenny

Manager Paul Shankey has no fear that Waterford football could go the way of Kilkenny by dropping out of the league and provincial championship.

Football • 02 Apr 24

A number of draws will be made on the day

Provincial draws to be broadcast on RTÉ on 21 October

The draws for next year's provincial football championships will be made live on RTÉ Radio 1's Saturday Sport and online on 21 October.

Football • 03 Oct 23

The Kerry team stand during a round of applause in honour of the late Ellen Clifford

O'Connor salutes bereaved Cliffords after Munster win

Jack O'Connor paid tribute to David and Paudie Clifford as the brothers starred for Kerry just a day after the death of their mother.

Football • 08 May 23

A solemn David Clifford hoists the Munster Cup aloft

Kerry cruise past Clare to land another Munster crown

David Clifford starred with 2-06 as Kerry made easy pickings of Clare to win their 84th Munster title thanks to a comfortable 5-14 to 0-15 win in front of 12,499 at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Football • 07 May 23

Colm Collins celebrates with coaches Micheál Cahill (L) and Joe Hayes (R)

Collins delighted to stop third Cork win on Clare soil

Clare manager Colm Collins was delighted to see his side rebound from league disappointments to knock Cork out of the Munster Football Championship.

Football • 09 Apr 23

Keith Ryan of Tipperary in action against Conor Murray of Waterford during the Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final match between Tipperary and Waterford at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary

Tipp need late goals to squeeze past Waterford

Two goals in the closing ten minutes secured Tipperary's victory over Waterford in the Munster quarter-final at Semple Stadium, booking a semi-final spot against All-Ireland champions Kerry.

Football • 09 Apr 23

Eoin Cleary and Keelan Sexton celebrate after Clare's one-point win in Ennis

Clare dump Cork out of Munster Football Championship

Clare edged out Cork in Cusack Park to advance to the Munster Football Championship semi-finals and put a number of counties in jeopardy of missing out on the All-Ireland Football Championship.

Football • 11 Apr 23

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor (L) and Limerick manager Billy Lee shake hands after the Munster final

Kerry face 'inordinate' wait for next game - O'Connor

Kerry boss Jack O'Connor admitted he was wary of his side's upcoming layoff after their facile Munster SFC final win over Limerick.

Football • 28 May 22

Recap: Kerry and Dublin cruise to provincial titles

The action as it happened from provincial finals in Fitzgerald Stadium and Croke Park

Football • 28 May 22

Sean O'Shea lifts the cup after the 23-point victory

Kerry cruise past Limerick to win 83rd Munster title

Kerry secured their 83rd Munster SFC title and their ninth provincial title in 10 years after beating Limerick 1-28 to 0-08 in Killarney.

Football • 28 May 22

Rory Gallagher is looking forward to the weekend

Bumper football weekend: All you need to know

A mammoth weekend of Gaelic football in store, with no fewer than 22 senior football teams in action. All four provincial finals being run off, while the Tailteann Cup gets into full-swing

GAA • 27 May 22

David Clifford is pursued by Cork players Kevin Flahive, Steven Sherlock and Sean Powter during the Munster semi-final

Marked-man Clifford carries Kerry burden with ease

David Clifford insists Kerry are not yet focusing on winning the All-Ireland title and says that he and the team will just have to adapt if opposition sides put multiple defenders on hin.

GAA • 11 May 22