The Irish Times

Conlon has achieved cult status in Clare with a characteristic lack of fuss

When the player changed role from forward to defender he took it all in his stride

Fri May 13 2022 - 22:00

Championship serves up Confucius, climate change, broccoli and Easter eggs

Challenge for most managers in coming weeks will be to turn water into wine and ... perhaps walk on water

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 07:00

Dublin taking early season more seriously than most but face strong Kilkenny test

Mattie Kenny’s outfit goes hunting for a first win over Brian Cody’s Kilkenny in seven years

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Kilmacud break Na Fianna’s hearts and give warning there’s much more to come

Ronan Hayes’s return of 1-14 helps Stillorgan side stage remarkable fightback

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 06:00

Letters, phone calls and abuse: What happens when a referee gets a big decision wrong?

James Owens, Conor Lane and Paud O’Dwyer on being in the spotlight this year

Sun Nov 07 2021 - 08:00

Ciarán Murphy: Come off it Novak, you wouldn’t see Tyrone seeking popularity

All-Ireland champions don’t care they have only ever had pariah status outside the county

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 06:36

TV View: Limerick give us a half fit to grace the annals of hurling

The pre-game talk surrounded the champions’ power - there was more to it than that

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 20:21

Danny Sutcliffe back to his best and leading Dublin by example

Former All Star revelling in captain’s role as Kenny’s side reach first Leinster final since 2014

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Wexford and Clare clash is defining for both

It reminds me of June 2013 when we had to go to that dark place to beat Tipperary

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 06:00

Formidable Lohan the ideal spiritual leader for the Banner

Resurgent Clare showing signs of the distinctive zeal associated with their manager

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00

Ciarán Murphy: Predictions are embedded in sport but why do we need them?

Pundits often find out these things are taken to heart and can come back to haunt them

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 05:15

Dublin dual star Conal Keaney retires from intercounty hurling

The 38 year-old Ballyboden clubman has been plagued by injury in recent years

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 11:14

Joey Boland unconvinced four-week preparation enough for intercounty squads

Former Dublin hurler, a physiotherapist, thinks rushed return to action will lead to a rise in injuries

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 01:00

TV View: Stunning Limerick display consigns Waterford to the shelf along with the Elf

RTÉ panel agree that there is more in store from John Kiely’s young side

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 18:36

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary v Galway has the feel of a blockbuster

Saturday’s meeting is Rocky IV material and I’m edging towards the maroon corner

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 06:28

Dublin SHC: Ballyboden finish like a train to book final spot

They outscored Na Fianna 1-7 to 0-1 from the 41st minute to set up clash with Cuala

Sun Sept 06 2020 - 19:54

Fabric of time: How a former Dublin hurler created a haunting image of Croke Park

David Sweeney’s painting is part of GAA’s Bloody Sunday centenary commemoration

Fri Aug 21 2020 - 09:05

Kilmacud Crokes send out signal of intent with Boden win

First round of Dublin club hurling championship much more one sided than expected

Sun Jul 19 2020 - 17:40

Sunday Game live at 25: The growing pains, rows and missteps of the early years

Worried about the effect on attendances, many in the GAA took their time to warm to live broadcasts

Sat May 09 2020 - 06:00

Hurling podcast adds to thriving market amid pandemic

Brian Carroll has added his in-depth sports podcast to the mix as others get creative

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 06:00

Conlon and Clare eager to return to winning ways

Banner stalwart says panel getting down to work under new manager Lohan

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 02:00

TV View: Porridge, Mass and a madness for the ball prove winning mix

Henry Shefflin and Sky lads defend Richie Hogan but Donal Óg is having none of it

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 21:12

Limerick’s lovely hurling rooted in behind the scenes spadework

If youth defined the championship victory, then maturity is hallmark of their attitude now

Sat May 18 2019 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Just when they look to be coming, Dublin freeze

The parallels with the 2012 Leinster fixture between these two teams is apparent

Fri May 10 2019 - 06:00

O’Donnell’s return a significant fillip for Clare says Daly

Classy forward back to add to the Banner’s options in the championship

Thu Apr 18 2019 - 06:00

League quarter-finals provide ideal stage for summer rehearsal

Wexford All-Ireland winner Tom Dempsey sees venue advantage cutting both ways

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 07:00

Anthony Daly speed-dates championship possibilities

Ex-Clare and Dublin manager says Kilkenny and Waterford could have a big say this summer

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 06:00

Ballyboden in control as it’s third time unlucky for Kilmacud

Veteran Conal Keaney to the fore as title returns to Firhouse Road after five years

Sun Oct 28 2018 - 20:50

Kilmacud and Ballyboden must do it all over again after tense battle

Imprecision on both sides was a problem, the replay will take place next Sunday at 3.30

Sun Oct 21 2018 - 21:12

Cuala lose their crown as Crokes advance

All-Ireland champions dethroned in Dublin semi-finals as Ballyboden also won

Sun Oct 07 2018 - 18:16

Dublin SHC: Con O’Callaghan helps Cuala into last eight

Defending champions blow away Lucan Sarsfields and will face Kilmacud Crokes

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 18:05

Jackie Tyrrell: Casey’s defensive masterclass key to Limerick’s triumph

The young full-back delivered in style by curbing the huge threat posed by Glynn

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 07:00

Race wide open for Tipperary job, says Richie Stakelum

Former Tipperary captain and Kilmacud mentor rules himself out of contention

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 07:00

TV View: Epic Croke Park spectacle shows hurling stands alone

Clare’s stirring fightback earns pundits’ forgiveness over half-time ‘gamesmanship’

Sun Jul 29 2018 - 20:00