Tag: GAA


  • US-bound Thompson Leads Galway to FBD Final Showdown

    US-bound Thompson Leads Galway to FBD Final Showdown

    Galway march to FBD final as Thompson lights up Tuam Galway earned a commanding 11-point win over Leitrim in Tuam on a crisp day that felt more like a preview of spring than winter, sealing their place in next week’s FBD League final. The standout figure was California-bound Matthew Thompson, who exploded for 2-06, delivering…

  • Galway reach FBD final as US-bound Thompson shines

    Galway reach FBD final as US-bound Thompson shines

    Galway march into the FBD final on the back of Thompson’s standout displays Galway moved a step closer to defending their FBD League title with a commanding win over Leitrim in Tuam. California-bound Matthew Thompson was the star of the show, delivering a breathtaking performance that included 2-06 to help Galway take an 11-point victory…

  • New season, new set-ups: Armagh lead the way as RTÉ Sport previews Division 1 in 2026

    New season, new set-ups: Armagh lead the way as RTÉ Sport previews Division 1 in 2026

    New season, new set-ups: what Division 1 has in store for 2026 The countdown to the inter-county season is on, and RTÉ Sport is taking a close look at the management teams charting the path to glory in Division 1 for 2026. As banners rise and training tracks hum with renewed focus, the key question…

  • Tooreen’s All-Ireland Dream Returns to Croke Park

    Tooreen’s All-Ireland Dream Returns to Croke Park

    Fans say we’re stone mad, and they may be onto something Tooreen’s rabid supporters were quick to lean into the “stone mad” label when the small Mayo village started dreaming big again. This weekend, the hurling club returns to Croke Park for the All-Ireland Intermediate Final, aiming to seal a remarkable repeat of glory in…

  • Triple blow for Galway: Thompson puts education first as Heaney and Culhane opt out

    Triple blow for Galway: Thompson puts education first as Heaney and Culhane opt out

    Galway face a challenging start as education takes precedence In a news-filled lead-up to the FBD Connacht League, Galway fans woke to a trio of decisions that will shape the county’s plans for the spring. The headline is that Matthew Thompson will be prioritising his education, heading to Berkeley for Erasmus, which the team management…

  • Waterford Fightback Beats Tipperary in Hurling Thriller

    Waterford Fightback Beats Tipperary in Hurling Thriller

    Waterford’s Stunning Comeback Dashes Tipperary’s Hopes In a dramatic late twist, Waterford produced a fearless comeback to overturn a seven-point deficit against Tipperary, sealing a memorable victory that will linger in the minds of supporters on both sides. The opening exchanges suggested a comfortable march to triumph for the Premier, but the Déise refused to…

  • bumper day of GAA action as club SFC semi-final decision looms and pre-season inter-county games heat up

    bumper day of GAA action as club SFC semi-final decision looms and pre-season inter-county games heat up

    GAA on a bumper day: club SFC semi-final decision and a full slate of pre-season action The GAA calendar is firing on all cylinders as a club SFC semi-final decision hangs in the balance while inter-county pre-season competitions heat up. Across the country, fans wake to a packed schedule that promises drama, standout performances, and…

  • GAA Bumper Action Day: Club SFC Semi-Final Decision Looms as Inter-County Pre-Season Heats Up

    GAA Bumper Action Day: Club SFC Semi-Final Decision Looms as Inter-County Pre-Season Heats Up

    GAA fans across Ireland are set for a packed day of action, with a pivotal club SFC semi-final decision on the horizon and a full slate of inter-county pre-season clashes taking the field. From the first whistle to the final whistle, supporters can expect tight encounters, standout performances, and the kind of drama that only…

  • GAA Live Blog: Club SFC Semi-Final & Pre-Season Action

    GAA Live Blog: Club SFC Semi-Final & Pre-Season Action

    GAA Weekend Preview: A bumper day across club and county The GAA calendar is delivering a packed Saturday, with a club SFC semi-final toss-up shaping a tense afternoon, while inter-county pre-season competitions fire up across the country. From the turf of rural counties to the bright lights of Dublin’s venues, supporters have a lot to…

  • Tyrone edge Armagh in a tense McKenna Cup clash at Box-It Grounds

    Tyrone edge Armagh in a tense McKenna Cup clash at Box-It Grounds

    Tyrone survive a tight Dr McKenna Cup duel against Armagh at Box-It Athletic Grounds The Dr McKenna Cup produced another chapter of intrigue as Tyrone outlasted Armagh in an entertaining pre-season clash at the Box-It Athletic Grounds. An experimental Tyrone side, looking to balance development with results, faced a determined Armagh outfit that pushed the…