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Supporters take their places on a wall of a neighbouring estate ahead of a Wexford Hurling Championship match

'The enemy is at everyone's gate, not just the GAA'

Tipperary's Michael Quinlivan, Leitrim's Emlyn Mulligan and former Wexford star Tom Dempsey speak to Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1 about their experiences of the return to GAA club action this weekend and the impact of crowd limits.

GAA • 19 Jul 20

Tom Dempsey celebrates after Wexford's 1996 win

The never-ending celebrations from hurling's mid '90s

Michael Duignan, Anthony Daly and Tom Dempsey share memories of Offaly, Clare and Wexford's breakthrough in the All-Ireland hurling championship in the mid '90s on Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1.

GAA • 12 Apr 20

Wexford warming up before their clash with Cork

Wexford sucking diesel but could 'run out of petrol'

All-Ireland-winning former Wexford hurler Tom Dempsey feels the Model County are sucking diesel and making serious inroads, though he admits there's the danger of Davy Fitzgerald's men "running out of petrol" when the sun burns bright in the summer sky.

GAA • 05 Feb 18

Davy Fitzgerald took over the Wexford job in October

Davy brings the buzz back to Wexford, says Dempsey

Wexford legend Tom Dempsey believes that the 'charismatic' Davy Fitzgerald has brought the buzz back to hurling in the county.

GAA • 14 Feb 17

Wexford's victory over Cork ended a wait of 60 years for a championship win over the Rebels

Wexford pride restored after stormy start

Reaching the All-Ireland quarter-final has given Wexford hurling supporters something to shout about again after a difficult period for the side, says former player Tom Dempsey.

GAA • 21 Jul 16

Galway and Kilkenny for their thord championship meeting in a year

Galway's credentials on the line against Kilkenny

Sunday's Leinster hurling final against Kilkenny will be an "acid test" for Micheál Donoghue's Galway as they strive for a first championship win over the Cats in four years.

GAA • 30 Jun 16

Dublin and Kilkenny will battle for a place in the Bob O'Keeffe decider on 3 July

Dempsey: Kilkenny will aim again for direct route

RTÉ analyst Tom Dempsey believes that Kilkenny's All-Ireland ambitions may ultimately be derailed if they fail to beat Dublin in Saturday's Leinster SHC semi-final at O'Moore Park.

GAA • 08 Jun 16

Clare and Limerick were two sides that failed to fire in this year's hurling championship

Dempsey: Excessive tactics not good for hurling

Former Wexford hurler Tom Dempsey believes the entertainment level in hurling is suffering as a result of a greater emphasis on tactics and systems in the modern game.

GAA • 06 Aug 15

Seamus Callanan ended up as top-scorer in this year's hurling league

Callanan: Spring campaign ideal prep for Limerick

Tipperary's Seamus Callanan feels the county's march to the league final will stand to them when they face Limerick in the Munster championship.

Hurling • 06 May 14

Clare took the league points on offer in Ennis

Clare v Kilkenny: A new top rivalry?

Could Clare’s narrow victory over Kilkenny in the opening round of the Allianz Hurling League be the first instalment of a fascinating rivalry in the months and years ahead?

Hurling • 17 Feb 14

Tom Dempsey