The Irish Times

Waterford braced for fresh battle with old tormentors Kilkenny

Cats historically dominant but in recent years the balance has tilted the Deise’s way

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 01:05

Unemployment falls to 7% as restrictions ease and activity resumes

CSO data suggests as many 180,745 were unemployed or in receipt of PUP last month

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 11:37

Patrick Horgan closes in on scoring record in pursuit of elusive title

Cork captain needs nine points to be top scorer in 2021 senior hurling championship

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 06:00

Patrick Horgan: Primed and ready to take another chance at glory

The Cork star has gone long enough without an All-Ireland medal – this could be his time

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Cork’s intelligent use of pace will worry Kilkenny

Rebels are not far off being the fastest team there has ever been at intercounty level

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 06:00

CSO admits error on unemployment data for July and pulls release from website

State body apologises for error and plans to issue corrected data next week

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 12:27

State’s unemployment rate falls to 18% as outdoor hospitality reopens

Decision to delay full reopening likely to slow recovery

Wed Jun 30 2021 - 11:57

Chin braced for showdown with ‘most impressive’ Kilkenny

Wexford star promotes new pilot programme on concussion baseline testing

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 06:00

Familiar GAA storylines quick to re-emerge in new season

Kerry shape up for Dublin while in hurling Galway end Limerick’s long unbeaten run

Mon May 17 2021 - 06:35

Jackie Tyrrell: Waterford have a free pass but Cody just doesn't lose semi-finals

You have to go back to 2005 to find the last time he had to walk down the sideline and shake the opposing manager’s hand as a beaten man

Fri Nov 27 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

Jackie Tyrrell: Battle for middle ground will decide who stands out from the crowd

The ability to win ball in this crucial area and use possession well will be key this year

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 05:30

Health Board: Upcoming conferences, talks, campaigns and events

Sports stars come out to hurl for cancer research, a walk for night nurses and a new initiative to donate hospital parking spaces

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 03:01

Jackie Tyrrell: In difficult times the Kilkenny flame burns even stronger

The Kilkenny hurlers have the elevated status as representatives of the people

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 06:35

Galway now clearly the dominant force as Kilkenny are beaten twice

Micheál Donoghue’s side much too strong for old rivals in Leinster final replay at Thurles

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Hectic Championship schedule looms over league

With all the changes teams will be in a quandary about how to approach the league

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 08:00

Waterford hurlers given warm welcome home by proud fans

Derek McGrath overwhelmed by support as team is greeted by up to 10,000 fans

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 21:50

Sadness in Waterford, but they won’t stop believing

‘We’ll be back next year’ says one fan amid the disappointment at one that got away

Sun Sept 03 2017 - 19:57

All-Ireland SHC final countdown: Mullane ready to go naked

Connacht hopes for first double, GAA goes global, numbers game, team talk and more

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 09:09

Model uprising stirs the passion of patient Wexford faithful

Victory over Kilkenny and a Leinster final has the county abuzz with anticipation

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 07:00

Second Opinion: Waterford entitled to try a novel route to glory

Déise have suffered so many black days since last All-Ireland senior success in 1959

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 19:35

McGrath’s tenure may hinge on outcome of clash with Wexford

Déise hurling boss will be hoping to emulate recovery strategies of his predecessors

Sat Jul 23 2016 - 08:00

Gaelic Grounds massacre - Tipperary ease to 21 point win

John McGrath hits 3-2 for impressive holders as Waterford suffer complete systems failure

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 21:02

Derek McGrath points to work ethic as the key trait for Déise

Waterford manager an advocate of the core hallmark of Brian Cody’s Kilkenny

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 21:11

Maurice Shanahan: ‘We are in for one hell of a battle in two weeks’

Waterford ‘need to drive on’ against Kilkenny after beating Dublin

Mon Jul 27 2015 - 01:00

Roots of Waterford’s revival running deeper than many realise

Underage success and a blossoming Fitzgibbon cohort show development work is paying off

Tue Jun 09 2015 - 01:00

Something from the weekend: Our GAA team’s views from the pressbox

Dublin’s hurlers all at sea . . . hurling’s hottest rivalry continues to give . . . Bradley proves his worth to Derry

Mon Jun 08 2015 - 15:15

Derek McGrath already working out ways to counter Cork backlash

Waterford manager says plan is to play more attacking game as team develops

Mon May 04 2015 - 01:16

Dan Shanahan interview: Passion still burns for man who loved to conquer Cork

Waterford selector is fully immersed in his second hurling life for the county

Sat May 02 2015 - 01:01

Nash weapon may be neutralised but Cork still have plenty in their armoury

The chance to avenge last year’s All-Ireland defeat will have Cork champing at the bit in Thurles

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00

September Road: Sit-down protests, hurling beer and #SkyGAA

Hammy Dawson makes his point at junior hurling game in Limerick

Mon Jun 09 2014 - 13:24

Derek McGrath confident Waterford are on the right track

Deise manager believes the building blocks at schools and colleges level are in place to ensure a bright future at senior level for the county

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00

Championship form favours Cork but rivals Waterford not short of motivation

Over the years this fixture has thrilled and disappointed in equal measure

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 11:00

One out of three ain’t bad but it seems as if Ireland is clean out of ‘glück’

Lots of wind being spoken by Sky and assisting against our girls in green

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 09:00