Hurling's 'game of inches' came into focus last weekend After a dramatic weekend in which the smallest of margins made a huge impact in the All-Ireland hurling championship, Shane Dowling is reminded of a … GAA • 31 May
Munster hurling hotting up, battle royale in Killarney Shane Dowling joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to discuss a potentially decisive weekend in Limerick's season, while Éamonn Fitzmaurice looks forward to a heavyweight … Football • 18 May
From disarray to dominance - Limerick won't stop here As a member of the Limerick team that made the breakthrough in 2018, Shane Dowling knows how far Limerick have travelled to become three-in-a-row champions … GAA • 22 Jul 22
Tackling and turnovers in historic heat key to glory Hawk-Eye, Cian Lynch and the conditions are all fascinating sub-plots, but when it comes down to it, the team that works harder when out of … GAA • 15 Jul 22
Not-so-ancient history - What Limerick learned in 2019 Limerick's last championship defeat came to Kilkenny almost three years ago. As the sides prepare to meet again in the All-Ireland hurling final, we reflect … All-Ireland Hurling Final • 16 Jul 22
Clare failed to fire but beware Cody team hitting form Shane Dowling thought Clare were below par from before throw-in last week but there is no denying an in-form Kilkenny will be the ultimate test … GAA • 08 Jul 22
Full-back line pivotal if Galway are to shock Limerick Will Henry Shefflin stick or twist when planning for Limerick on Sunday? Shane Dowling thinks he will go man on man, which will make the … GAA • 01 Jul 22
Cork potential suggests Kieran Kingston should stay Shane Dowling says there are a couple of questions he's have asked if he was on the Cork County Board in relation to extending Kieran … GAA • 24 Jun 22
Clare saga has ended - I wonder will the abuse end too? The reality here is, no matter what I say or write about The Sunday Game analysis of Peter Duggan and Rory Hayes incidents, there is … GAA • 17 Jun 22
Cummins: Cody 'energised' by furore around handshakes The furore around post-match handshakes with Galway manager Henry Shefflin has likely "energised" Kilkenny boss Brian Cody, according to former Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins. GAA • 05 Jun 22
My calendar plan: Club first and scrap Allianz League The issue of the GAA calendar arose again last week, so Shane Dowling got to thinking about how he would shape the split season and … GAA • 27 May 22
Form teams of league now drinking in last-chance saloon Wexford, Waterford, Cork and Dublin caught the eye during the league, but it looks liike two of them are going out of th Championship this … GAA • 20 May 22
As Munster trails off, Leinster provides the drama The Munster hurling championship has been short of drama in 2022 - it's time to take note of the much maligned Leinster. Is there really … GAA • 13 May 22
Will we see Tipp day one or Tipp day two? According to the bookies, Limerick will win this game by nine points. If it is Tipp day one, Shane Dowling reckons it will slightly less, … GAA • 06 May 22
Two born competitors - Cody v Shefflin is box office Henry Shefflin will come up against his former mentor and manager Brian Cody in Salthill on Sunday, Shane Dowling believes it could give Kilkenny fans … GAA • 29 Apr 22
Dowling: Treaty squad strength disheartening for rivals Former Limerick hurler Shane Dowling believes that the Treaty County's ability to flex their strength in depth against Waterford on Saturday sent out an ominous … GAA • 25 Apr 22
Limerick braced for Déise test after Cork's no show Limerick will face a much truer test of their level against Waterford than they got from a Cork side who need to do some soul-searching … GAA • 22 Apr 22
Time for Cork to stand up against unknown Limerick After successive defeats in last year's championship to Limerick, Cork players simply have throw more than just the kitchen sink at the All-Ireland champions when … GAA • 15 Apr 22
Tales from frontline as GAA ticketing system struggles Having never had to worry about tickets, Shane Dowling this week had a front row seat as the new distribution system struggled to keep up … GAA • 08 Apr 22
Hungry Déise to pip Cork and then push on for Munster Both Waterford and Cork will be going full throttle with silverware on the line, writes Shane Dowling. GAA • 01 Apr 22
League semi-finalists need to look at bigger picture For all the teams left in the league they have to go all out and try and win it, but there is not much point … GAA • 25 Mar 22
The GAA need to remember it's all about the players There are no games without the players and it shouldn't take Matt O'Hanlon's very well-written statement, or Tom Parsons on Allianz League Sunday, to make … GAA • 17 Mar 22
Limerick red cards 'a headache' for Kiely - Sheedy Limerick need to tighten up on their discipline ahead of the Munster championship, Liam Sheedy and Shane Dowling believe. GAA • 07 Mar 22
Cork's rabbit is out of hat but Limerick won't panic Cork were impressive in their defeat of Limerick last weekend and will be keen to back it up this week against Galway, but Shane Dowling … GAA • 04 Mar 22
Lynch red card further proof refs need video assistance Cian Lynch's sending off swung the Fitzgibbon Cup final and Shane Dowling believes bigger decisions, in bigger matches, will be made in error if the … GAA • 25 Feb 22
