Late surge helps off-colour Tipp to shaky win over Cork in Munster U20HC

The 15 young men of Tipperary eventually made count their full half of numerical advantage. Their late push delivered a fourth successive win for the Premier over Cork at U20 level. Their provincial defence is off to a winning start, albeit not an impressive start. The 30-minute numerical advantage saved Brendan Cummins’ side rather than … Read more

Cork senior Barry Walsh starts as Cork U20s named for Munster opener against Tipp 

Cork senior newcomer Barry Walsh and 2025 Cork SHC winner with Sars, Barry O’Flynn, will lead the Cork attack in the county’s Munster U20 opener away to All-Ireland champions Tipperary on Wednesday (Thurles, 7pm). Walsh comes into the game off the back of a series of impressive showings for Ben O’Connor’s senior side, including a … Read more

Jordan Molloy’s injury-time point sees Tipperary and Kilkenny play out absorbing draw

NHL Division 1A: Tipperary 2-27 Kilkenny 3-24 Kilkenny’s Jordan Molloy punches the air after his late point to draw the Cats level. Photo: Ben McShane/Sportsfile Jordan Molloy struck the 74th-minute equaliser as Kilkenny and Tipperary warmed up for their provincial championship campaigns with an absorbing draw in front of 10,240 fans at FBD Semple Stadium. … Read more

Déise boss Peter Queally left frustrated as Waterford relegated following defeat to Tipperary

NHL Division 1A: Tipperary 2-24 Waterford 1-23 Ronan Maher of Tipperary and Waterford’s Seán Walsh. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile Relegation can leave a bitter taste in the mouth, so much so that Peter Queally could not summon words after this home loss to Tipperary, sending them straight back down to Division 1B of the Allianz National … Read more

Waterford relegated to Division 1B after Tipperary reel in eight-point lead

Waterford fall through the trapdoor. A third consecutive defeat has delivered the Déise straight back to Division 1B. Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng was an interested spectator at Walsh Park. He made the short distance home comforted by the knowledge that danger has bypassed his team. For even if Kilkenny fall to Tipp on the final … Read more

Waterford relegated following narrow defeat to Tipperary

NHL Division 1A: Tipperary 2-24 Waterford 1-23 Jack Fagan of Waterford signs autographs after defeat to Tipp Waterford are back down to the Allianz Division 1B of the hurling league after a four-point defeat in Azzuri Walsh Park. With all six games played, Waterford can’t improve on their four-point haul that currently has them level … Read more

National Leagues: All today’s hurling and football action from across the country – The Irish Independent

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Suspense builds as Limerick, Cork and Galway vie for top-two finish – The Irish Times

Division 1A The postponement of Waterford’s final game in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League against Tipperary has left slightly more intrigue hanging in the air before the final round of fixtures. Limerick and Cork are tied on eight points at the top of the table after Limerick handed Cork their first defeat of … Read more

Players can be forgiven for thinking they say it best when they say nothing at all – The Irish Times

On the day last week when former Stoke and Reading striker Dave Kitson revealed himself as The Secret Footballer, the Gaelic Players’ Association (GPA) launched a document that, in part, dealt with how GAA players interact with the media and its splintered audience. How can they reveal more of themselves without feeling exposed? How can … Read more