Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

All-Ireland SFC weekend: All you need to know

A guide to a busy weekend of action that includes the start of the All-Ireland series and that heavyweight meeting of Kerry and Donegal.

Football • 21 May

3 May 2026; Daniel Guinness of Down during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Armagh and Down at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Down bounce back as Leitrim crushed in Newry

While it wasn't where they wanted to be, Down got their Tailteann Cup off to a winning start with a comprehensive 14-point victory over Leitrim at Páirc Esler.

Football • 16 May

John Heslin, Westmeath, in action against Jonny Cooper, 2015 Leinster final

Leinster / Ulster SFC finals: All you need to know

A guide to remaining provincial deciders in Leinster and Ulster as Dublin collide with Westmeath, and Monaghan take on Armagh.

Football • 20 May

19 April 2026; Evan O'Carroll of Laois celebrates after scoring a point during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Kildare and Laois at Cedral St Conleths Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsf

Laois set for London visit as Tailteann Cup draws made

Laois are set for a trip across the Irish Sea to take on London after the draws for Round 2A and Round 2B of the Tailteann Cup were made on Monday.

Football • 11 May

Ronan Boyle of Antrim during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Down and Antrim at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down.

Antrim sink Carlow with last-gasp extra-time goal

An extraordinary Tailteann Cup first-round tie came to a dramatic conclusion with Antrim substitute Benen Kelly scoring a 92nd-minute goal with the last move of the game which condemned Carlow to defeat at Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday.

Football • 10 May

Conor Love of Fermanagh during the Tailteann Cup match between Fermanagh and Wexford at Croke Park in Dublin.

Fermanagh's late surge burns off gutsy Longford

Fermanagh produced a storming final quarter to get the better of Longford in a high scoring Tailteann Cup affair in Brewster Park.

Football • 10 May

Patrick O'Sullivan of Laois in action against Padraig O'Toole, left, and Liam O'Neill of Wicklow during the Táilteann Cup round 1 match between Laois and Wicklow at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois.

Laois leave Wicklow in their wake in Tailteann Cup opener

The Laois senior footballers made a winning start to the Tailteann Cup as they defeated Wicklow 1-23 to 0-19 in O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon.

Football • 10 May

6 April 2024; Shay Rafter of London during the Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between London and Galway at McGovern Park in Ruislip, England. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Five-goal London pile more misery on Waterford

London left Waterford stunned with five goals at Fraher Field, as four in the first half gave them a runaway success in the Tailteann Cup first round.

Football • 10 May

Sean O'Connor of Tipperary during the Munster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Tipperary and Cork at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary.

Tipp get past Sligo to show Tailteann Cup credentials

Tipperary showed that they should be considered contenders for Tailteann Cup glory thanks to an impressive two-point win over Sligo at Markievicz Park.

Football • 10 May

Liam O'Connor of Wexford in action against Rory O'Brien of Limerick during the Tailteann Cup round 1 match between Wexford and Limerick at Chadwicks Wexford Park in Wexford.

Wexford off to a flier with commanding defeat of Limerick

Wexford established strong credentials for the Tailteann Cup with Saturday's crushing opening round victory over fervent rivals Limerick at sunny Chadwicks Wexford Park.

Football • 09 May

Offaly players, from left, Shane Tierney and Dylan Hyland celebrate after the Táilteann Cup round 1 match between Clare and Offaly at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in Ennis, Clare.

Offaly earn morale-boosting Tailteann Cup win in Ennis

Offaly edged past at Clare Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg as the Tailteann Cup got off to an unpredictable start.

Football • 09 May

21 February 2026; Daire Cregg of Roscommon is tackled by Jack Glynn, right, and Johnny McGrath of Galway during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Roscommon at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Munster / Connacht SFC finals: All you need to know

The first two provincial football finals will be decided - almost certainly - while the Tailteann Cup throws in.

Football • 13 May

5 May 2026; Ryan Magill of Down pictured at the launch of the Tailteann Cup at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Down 'just have to keep going', says Magill

Ryan Magill admits it's "difficult to get back on the horse" following a record Ulster Championship loss to Armagh but says Down will embrace the Tailteann Cup.

Football • 05 May

5 May 2026; Darragh Cummins of Sligo in attendance for the launch of the Tailteann Cup at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Cummins looking for revival after year of woe for Sligo

Sligo's Darragh Cummins admits it has been a year to forget for his county as they seek some salvation in the Tailteann Cup, starting with Tipperary on Sunday.

Football • 06 May

25 April 2026; Conor Meaney of Clare catches a ball ahead of Armin Heinrich of Kerry during the Munster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Kerry and Clare at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in Ennis, Clare. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfi

Newcomers Clare host Offaly as Tailteann Cup draw is made

Tailteann Cup newcomers Clare will host Offaly in Round 1 as the draw for the 2026 competition was made this afternoon.

Football • 27 Apr

19 April 2026; Brían Cooney of Westmeath celebrates after the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Meath and Westmeath at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Tailteann Cup draw to take place on Monday

The draw for the first Round of the 2026 Tailteann Cup will take place on Monday lunchtime with the last of the 16 places still to be decided.

Football • 26 Apr

12 July 2025; Alex Beirne of Kildare celebrates after the Tailteann Cup final match between Kildare and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kildare edge Limerick in Tailteann Cup Team of the Year

Kildare claimed five spots on the Tailteann Cup Team of the Year after a season in which the county claimed the second tier double.

Football • 16 Oct 25

12 July 2025; Kildare manager Brian Flanagan, right, and Limerick manager Jimmy Lee shake hands after the Tailteann Cup final match between Kildare and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Flanagan: 'Kildare can grow massively from here'

Kildare manager Brian Flanagan is confident his team will take inspiration from Meath and Down to build on their Tailteann Cup triumph.

Football • 12 Jul 25

Kildare players and staff celebrate after their side's victory in the Tailteann Cup final

Kirwan inspires Kildare to Tailteann Cup glory

Kildare will return to the Sam Maguire Cup race in 2026 after a three-year break, turning in a powerful final quarter display at Croke Park to secure the Tailteann Cup title.

Football • 12 Jul 25

All-Ireland Football Championship: All you need to know

It's penultimate weekend of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, while Kildare and Limerick will battle it out in the Tailteann Cup final.

Football • 12 Jul 25

7 July 2025; Limerick captain Cillian Fahy during a Tailteann Cup Final media event at Croke Park in Dublin, in advance of the upcoming Tailteann Cup Final between Limerick and Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Limerick full of confidence and ready to cause an upset

Limerick's hurlers might still be reeling from their shock All-Ireland quarter-final loss to Dublin, but the county's footballers are hoping to cap an excellent season with more silverware when they face Kildare in the Tailteann Cup final on Saturday.

Football • 10 Jul 25

7 July 2025; Kildare captain Kevin Feely during a Tailteann Cup Final media event at Croke Park in Dublin, in advance of the upcoming Tailteann Cup Final between Limerick and Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Feely dreaming of trophy with Kildare clock ticking

Kevin Feely is hoping to put a national medal in the cabinet this weekend in the knowledge it is part of building a brighter future in the county.

Football • 09 Jul 25

Wicklow manager Oisín McConville during the Tailteann Cup semi-final match between Wicklow and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin.

McConville 'uncertain' over future as Wicklow manager

Oisín McConville says he is unsure of whether he will look to extend his tenure as Wicklow senior football manager following their Tailteann Cup semi-final defeat to Limerick on Sunday.

Football • 23 Jun 25

22 June 2025; Kildare manager Brian Flanagan during the Tailteann Cup semi-final match between Kildare and Fermanagh at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

'That wasn't pretty at all' - Flanagan on Kildare win

Kildare manager Brian Flanagan was happy to admit that his side had to resort to winning ugly in their Tailteann Cup semi-final against Fermanagh, but securing a berth in the final was no small feat for a county with a dire record at Croke Park.

Football • 22 Jun 25

'It's our time' says Limerick semi-final hero Ryan

Limerick goalkeeper Josh Ryan hailed their victory over Wicklow in today's Tailteann Cup semi-final as a massive step forward for the county, having overcome a huge personal battle to be part of it.

Football • 22 Jun 25