With Kilkenny in danger and Offaly daring to dream, eastern province has delivered a captivating narrative

A moment of magic from Shea McDermott helped Red Hand County into final

Tyrone and Kildare face off in Cavan for a place in the final

Michael Donoghue’s side overcome half-time deficit after hosts’ bright start in Newbridge

Cork’s forward firepower can see off Déise as Leinster prepares for moving day

Ronan Kelly contributes seven points for the Lilywhites at Parnell Park

The opening eight matches will take place over the final two weekends in May

Limerick hammer Clare in Munster SHC clash

Mark McHugh’s side will be looking to follow Páidí Ó Sé’s groundbreaking side from 22 years ago

Limerick take on Clare without Aaron Gillane in the Munster hurling championship

Manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin was frustrated by ‘sloppy’ moments, but the Dubs ran out comfortable winners in Parnell Park

Galway need to shake off flaky tag, Tipperary and Waterford both looking to bounce back

Championship debutants Eoin Cully and Ben Loakman were central to Kildare’s success

Kildare fight hard in championship return

Denis Walsh, Seán Moran, Gordon Manning and Malachy Clerkin rank the teams gunning for Liam MacCarthy

At 33, the former professional footballer continues to be the engine of the Kildare midfield

After Dublin’s provincial run ended last season, more counties are daring to dream

Last year’s Tailteann Cup winners find themselves facing football in the third tier once again in 2027

Dublin pulled clear in the second half after Carlow had scored two goals to get within three points at half-time

Royals scored 3-21 from play, of which eight were two-pointers