Patrick Horgan: Two hurling league finals on the same bill? Utter madness – Irish Examiner

Patrick Horgan: Two hurling league finals on the same bill? Utter madness  Irish Examiner Shane McGrath: Hurling league finals should be in Croke Park  RTE.ie Gaelic Grounds double-header for Clare’s league final vs Dublin on Easter Sunday  Clare Echo GAA league finals decision called out: ‘The wrong call’  Irish Mirror McGrath: Hurling League finals should be in Croker  HoganStand Source … Read more

Dark days no more for Colaiste Mhuire

When they boombox burst into life in the winning Coláiste Mhuire dressing-room, Florence + The Machine’s Dog Days are Over was the first song the players belted out. Change ‘dog’ to ‘dark’ and you’d have had a fitting musical summary of the Mullingar school’s first-ever Hogan Cup success because they’ve known the dark days. “Truth … Read more

John Kiely’s Limerick remain Tipperary’s biggest hurdle ahead of Thurles clash

Limerick aren’t known to comb for crumbs of comfort but there are stark facts to consider when they meet Tipperary on Saturday. Twelve games have passed since Tipperary last won the derby in league or championship.  In years, the record extends to seven and you have to go back to 2018 for Tipperary’s previous victory … Read more

Munster rue mistakes, imperious Leinster setting new standard 

Not for the first time, Leinster represent Ireland’s last stand in the quest for European glory. After emptying the tank to defeat La Rochelle by the narrowest of margins a week earlier, the odds were always stacked against Munster repeating the dose in their Champions Cup quarter-final down the road in Bordeaux on Saturday. The … Read more