The Irish Times

Would cutting back on hand-passes make for better hurling?

‘Players are good but there’s no risking possession or tussling for the ball,’ says Cleary

Fri Nov 26 2021 - 05:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick should revel in the glory of the ultimate performance

The hurling landscape looks very daunting for challenging counties in the next few years

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 06:04

All-Ireland Hurling Final: Limerick vs Cork By The Numbers

Malachy Clerkin opens the record books ahead of the meeting of Limerick and Cork

Sat Aug 21 2021 - 07:00

Nicky English: Improving Cork show real resilience to set up a fitting final

Rebels dig deep to see off defiant Cats but champions Limerick looking formidable

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 07:36

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary need to nullify Tony Kelly threat if they’re to advance

Sheedy needs to put his best marker on Kelly and avoid mistake Waterford made

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 08:11

Jackie Tyrrell: Formidable Galway the main threat to Limerick’s crown

Tribesmen tick all boxes and new faces have added serious depth to to already strong panel

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick need to become a moving target to keep the chasing pack at bay

The champions have the manager and players to go back-to-back but they still have to evolve

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 06:00

Antrim keep Kilkenny honest but Cats’ class wins the day

Darren Gleeson’s side are given a reminder of the gap they have to close to the top sides

Sun May 16 2021 - 16:56

O’Callaghan says secret of seamless tradition down to Farrell’s respect for players

‘He fostered a relationship with a lot of lads where there was compassion and care’

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 06:00

Waterford get up off the floor to turn the tables on Kilkenny

After a misfiring first half, Déise overpower their traditionally dominant neighbours

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Nicky English: No surprise that Limerick and Waterford in final

In the end over two days the established form line held and best sides to face off in fortnight

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 01:00

Waterford’s frenzied waves of attacks too much for Kilkenny

Liam Cahill’s team into the All-Ireland final after rare championship win over Kilkenny

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 21:46

It’s good to have Richie Hogan back, he was missed

He was building a legacy - one of the Kilkenny greats - before four cruel years of injury

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

Fresher Kilkenny have edge but Waterford carry real threat into semi-final

Omission of Colin Fennelly and Walter Walsh from starting line-up a surprise

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

Flanagan and O’Donovan named in Limerick side to face Galway

Team news: John Kiely makes two changes for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 22:40

Fennelly eager for the chance to prove himself again

Substituted against Galway in the Leinster final, Kilkenny’s captain is on a mission

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 01:08

Galway have a date with Limerick after Tipp run out of gas

Defending All-Ireland champions go out on their shield as Tribesmen march into semis

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00

Galway take full advantage of Barrett red card to finish off Tipperary

Liam Sheedy proud of his side as All-Ireland champions bow out in Limerick

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 16:22

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

Hayes expects changes in Galway squad after shock defeat

Former Galway forward says Tribesmen ‘blew it’ in Leinster final against Kilkenny

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 01:00

Nicky English: Field has bunched as rivals close in on Limerick

Kilkenny and Tipp make significant moves in rejigging of championship pecking order

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 06:38

Malachy Clerkin: Being up close to the live sporting action is more of a privilege than ever

The footballers and hurlers are doing their best to enliven one of our darkest periods

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 01:00

Richie Hogan brings the magic as Kilkenny steal the year’s first epic

Galway left shellshocked as Brian Cody’s Cats secure the Leinster title at Croke Park

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 20:32

Jackie Tyrrell: What ever happened to Austin Gleeson?

Nobody ever says that if Cian Lynch doesn’t play well, Limerick don’t play well

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 06:00

Sporting Cathedrals: Semple Stadium, the very centre of the hurling universe

Hurlers know that if you can’t hurl in Thurles, you won’t hurl anywhere

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 06:00

Richie Hogan returns as Kilkenny dominate 14-man Carlow

Carlow only scored 0-4 from play and lost Michael Malone to an early red card

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 20:15

David Gough questions appropriateness of All-Ireland red card sanction

Meath referee gave wide-ranging address on rules at weekend’s GAA coaching conference

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 05:00

The sporting decade that was: The greatest hurling final ever

How many games in any sport made you feel the need to claim a state of wonder?

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 15:00

Year without an All-Ireland win a ‘waste’ of a year for Murphy

Claiming Liam MacCarthy the only real definition of success for Kilkenny’s No 1

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 06:00

Cathal Barrett: Success has swayed doubters of Tipperary’s work ethic

Defender says he has ‘fierce problem’ with unfounded stories fuelled by social media

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 06:00

Brian Cody: club players getting a ‘hard time’ from fixture makers

New 10-year naming rights deal sees county ground renamed as UPMC Nowlan Park

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 01:00

Declan Coulter takes opportunity to shine in Abu Dhabi

Donegal and former Armagh hurler scores 1-6 and is named Man of the Match

Fri Nov 29 2019 - 19:22

One match ban for Richie Hogan’s All-Ireland final red card

Hogan retains the option of appealing the suspension to Central Appeals Committee

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 18:45

Seán Moran: Tipperary show how All-Ireland success has become a matter of timing

New championship format makes it harder for teams to go through the summer unbeaten

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 07:00