Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Kildare edge Offaly to secure semi-final berth

It was a case of third time lucky for Kildare as they overcame an Offaly side who had beaten them twice already this year by a single point, 1-17 to 0-19, to progress to the Tailteann Cup semi finals.

Football • 15 Jun

Dylan Hyland scored 1-12 in the victory over New York

Offaly prove too strong for New York in Tailteann clash

Last year's horrific defeat at the hands of London had Offaly on high alert for the visit of another team of exiles when New York came to Tullamore for a very one-sided Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter-final on Saturday.

Football • 07 Jun

Davy Fitzgerald: 'We were getting a lot of stick during the week and it's a bit unjustified'

Fitzgerald answers Sambo: I thought he had more class

Antrim boss Davy Fitzgerald has hit back at critics after his side's five-point loss against Offaly that will see them contest the Joe McDonagh in 2026.

Hurling • 25 May

Offaly managed to hold off a 14-man Antrim to secure their status in the Leinster SHC

Offaly beat Antrim to retain Leinster status

Offaly produced the classic performance of two halves as they held on to their Leinster Senior Hurling Championship status by the skin of their teeth with a very hard-earned win over a fiercely battling Antrim in O'Connor Park on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 25 May

Last-gasp Chin goal helps Wexford survive Offaly scare

An injury-time Conor McDonald point and Lee Chin goal saw Wexford survive a major fright from Offaly in Saturday's Leinster Senior hurling championship showdown at sun-drenched Chadwicks Wexford Park.

Hurling • 18 May

Flynn strike makes it two out of two for the Faithful

Offaly certainly did not have everything their own way when they were forced to dig deep to see off a very brave Waterford in the Tailteann Cup at Walsh Park on Saturday.

Football • 17 May

Offaly captain Lee Pearson celebrates victory in the Division 3 final against Kildare in March

Pearson hopes Harte-factor can lead to Tailteann growth

Offaly football captain Lee Pearson is hopeful the Faithful County can put behind them a poor record in the Tailteann Cup and kick-on in 2025.

Football • 15 May

TJ Reid was inspired by the sight of the green, white and gold of Offaly

Offaly reacquainted with Kilkenny and genius of Reid

A traditional mainstay of the fixture list returned but the song remained the same as Kilkenny proved too good for Offaly, maintaining their unbeaten run and keeping up the drive for six Leinster hurling titles in a row.

Hurling • 10 May

Nigel Dunne scored 0-07 in this year's league campaign for Offaly

Dunne brings curtain down on 15-year Offaly career

Offaly football stalwart Nigel Dunne is stepping away from inter-county football after a career that spanned 15 years.

Football • 22 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

Offaly's Cathal King under pressure from the Dublin defence

Super-sub Hayes the hero as Dubs hit Offaly late

Ronan Hayes provided the super sub impact at Parnell Park where Dublin turned a three-point deficit into a dramatic three-point win with a late surge of scoring.

Hurling • 21 Apr

Ciarán Burke is now in his 15th season as an Offaly senior hurler

Burke and Offaly hoping to feed off positive energy

Offaly captain Ciarán Burke is happy with the strides the county have taken as they prepare for a first Leinster Hurling Championship in seven years.

Hurling • 17 Apr

Meath duo Keith Curtis, left, and Donal Keogan leave the pitch after their side's victory

Meath storm back in second half to overcome Offaly

Meath wiped out a ten-point half-time deficit to beat Offaly 1-25 to 0-21 in their Leinster Football Championship encounter in Navan.

Football • 14 Apr

Offaly captain Lee Pearson celebrates after his side's victory in the Allianz Football League Division 3 final

'We suit the new rules' - Offaly optimism for Pearson

Offaly senior football captain Lee Pearson has no notion what the summer holds for his county, but he knows his side are on the right track.

Football • 08 Apr

Patrick Curran scored the Waterford goal

Waterford beat Offaly easing up in 1B decider

A free-scoring Waterford lifted the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B trophy following a more comprehensive than the scoreline suggests 1-27 to 2-20 victory over Offaly.

Hurling • 06 Apr

Hurling League final recap: Cork 3-24 Tipperary 0-23

Relive all the action from Páirc Ui Chaoimh, as Cork faced Tipperary in the Division 1A final and Waterford took on Offaly in 1B.

Hurling • 06 Apr

Offaly's David Nally (L) and Waterford's Gavin Fives in action in their recent league meeting at Walsh Park

Allianz Hurling League finals: All You need to know

The last two hurling league finals will be decided on Sunday in front of a packed house at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 05 Apr

Alex Beirne reacts after another Kildare miss against Offaly

Flanagan wants Kildare fire after league downturn

Kildare manager Brian Flanagan wants to see a fire in the bellies of the Lilywhite players heading into championship after the disappointment of Sunday's Division 3 final loss to Offaly at Croke Park.

Football • 31 Mar

Bryant and O'Neill lead Faithful to Division 3 crown

Mickey Harte has worked his magic again, securing a sixth NFL crown in inter-county management after guiding Offaly to an unlikely Division 3 title success.

Football • 30 Mar

Allianz FL finals recap: Wins for Kerry and Offaly

Read how it all unfolded as Kerry and Offaly took home the silverware in the Division 1 and Division 3 finals respectively.

Football • 30 Mar

James Mahon (4) was dismissed for this challenge on Conor Sheahan

Offaly's Mahon to miss league final as red card upheld

Offaly's James Mahon will miss the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B final next week after losing his appeal against a red card sustained against Waterford.

Hurling • 28 Mar

Kildare manager Brian Flanagan and Darragh Kirwan after last weekend's Division 3 victory over Antrim

Offaly rising, but Kildare's need for title greater

Speaking on the RTÉ GAA podcast, both Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Enda McGinley outlined their admiration for Offaly in reaching a Division 3 final, but they believe all the pressure is on Kildare to prevail.

Football • 27 Mar

Páirc Uí Chaoimh should be close to its 45,000 capacity next week

Division 1 hurling finals double-bill sold out

The Allianz Hurling League Division 1 finals at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday week have sold out in less than 24 hours.

Hurling • 25 Mar

Offaly's Cathal Flynn wheels away after scoring his team's second goal

Offaly secure Division 2 football despite Clare defeat

Offaly secured their promotion to Division 2 as well as na place in next Saturday's Division 3 decider despite an underwhelming defeat to Clare in front of 2,176 spectators in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg Ennis.

Football • 23 Mar

Waterford's Jamie Barron in action against Donal Shirley of Offaly

Waterford dig deep to beat Offaly and secure promotion

Waterford secured promotion from Allianz Hurling League Division 1B after a 0-22 to 1-11 win over Offaly who are also up.

Hurling • 22 Mar

Offaly GAA