Joe Canning: I loved having a chip on the shoulder, I wanted it
Writing off Limerick after the league campaign will have motivated them even more
Writing off Limerick after the league campaign will have motivated them even more
The Australian cricketing legend had moved seamlessly from player to TV pundit
Malachy Clerkin: County with their tails up never fail to add to the party
Resurgent Clare showing signs of the distinctive zeal associated with their manager
Tribesmen tick all boxes and new faces have added serious depth to to already strong panel
RTÉ and Sky best get busy if they are to echo the roars and sounds of a Champo occasion
The whole thing has to be surreal for those who play sport to any reasonable level
Keith Duggan looks at the final round of games in Division 1A and 1B
Malachy Clerkin gives his verdicts on all the weekend hurling and football action
‘It hurts so badly because Wexford haven’t been there in 23 years,’ says Davy Fitz
Other semi-final is harder to call but Wexford’s momentum may be difficult to halt
Kilkenny under no illusions about scale of the challenge facing them at Wexford Park
Kilkenny’s 100% record will be tested by Galway at Nowlan Park on Sunday
Dublin’s Liam Rushe played with a bulldozing authority against Kilkenny that was great to see
With many players based in cities, organising intercounty teams is a logistical challenge
Has Tipperary secretary Tim Floyd opened a veritable Pandora’s box for GAA legislators?
It takes a lot more than ‘best club’ status for players to make the cut at intercounty level
Why would any serious team go eyeballs-out for a league campaign early in 2018 season?
Traditional 15-a-side formation gives way as coaches try various set-ups with ‘extra’ man
Malachy Clerkin looks back at the best moments of a pulsating summer of hurling
Both teams progressed in 2017 but they have hardly made giant strides
Like Micko or Páidí – Kilkenny man’s devotion to the cause inspirational for players
Micheál Donoghue’s team have the forwards to prevail in a high-scoring clash
Wexford are well capable of winning in their home venue but wily Cats still get the nod
Player facing a two-week ban for the incident involving Wexford boss Davy Fitzgerald
County players know they will get back from their public multiples of what they put in
Fans brave bleak January to see players test mettle on soggy pitches across country
Sublime moments of skill on show as teams stay level right to the nerve-wracking end
Fitzgerald’s team blitz Cats with three first-half goals to reach league final
Allianz Hurling League semi-final could reach championship temperature
Hurler of the Year ignores Loughnane’s view as he focuses on upcoming Clare challenge
Tough assignment for TJ Ryan’s men as they travel to face great rivals in Ennis
Clare manager wears his heart is on his sleeve. He has just learned to live with the caricatures
Bishop of Waterford and Lismore calls for prayers to promote vocations to church
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices