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Yesterday
28th May 2026
AnalysisSCALDED CATS
Rumours of Kilkenny's demise are greatly exaggerated. Or are they?
With the Cats out of the All-Ireland race, much soul-searching is taking place on Noreside.
This week
24th May 2026 - 29th May 2026
AnalysisWhere next?
The leaving of Davy Fitz leaves Antrim with familiar uncertainty
Clare man arrived in Ulster with much fanfare, but it never worked out for either party.
The King
Doing it his way in New York and Tyrone, Frank McGuigan was unique
Ardboe legend leaves with an adoration from his public.
hot takes
Dublin hurling: The Hipster's Choice around the barbecue grill for summer
Want a team to follow and gain some kudos? You could do worse than our pick.
shock and awe
Dublin dump Kilkenny out of Leinster and All-Ireland in sensational Parnell Park shock
Donal Burke with 1-11 pushes the Dubs through to the Leinster final to face Galway.
Last week
17th May 2026 - 23rd May 2026
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An ounce of breeding worth a tonne of feeding – Mark McHugh's journey
Westmeath manager is the distillation of all the influences that surrounded him.
Showpiece Event
The Ulster final is an ever-evolving piece of theatre that enthrals generations
Sunday was another day pregnant with tension, excitement and protest in Clones.
At long last
'I've had my time in the sun' - McGeeney finally lands Ulster as manager after six as player
Champions
Armagh finally land Ulster at the fourth time of asking
Gutsy Monaghan take it to extra time but Armagh finished with style.
This month
May 2026
Interview
'It is a complete privilege for me' - Gabriel Bannigan, the unlikely Monaghan manager
Monaghan had a harrowing league campaign, but now they are one game away from being Ulster champions.
column
From there to here: how a 1970s hooley paved the way for Armagh football's modern success
It took a party before anything was won to get Armagh motoring as a serious football county.
the rossies
Roscommon's magic football day at home proves the provincials will never die
There was something very local about yesterday’s brilliant Connacht final triumph.
AnalysisBANG FOR BUCK
Kerry-Donegal is just the sharp end of the wedge as GAA nudge RTÉ out of the picture
Now that GAA+ has laid claim to the big games, where now for RTÉ Sport?
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RTÉ will lose all the major battles, and the war, when coming up against GAA+
For the first time in history, RTÉ needs the GAA far more than the GAA needs RTÉ.
Kieran McGeeney
What would an Ulster title mean for this Armagh team at the fourth time of asking?
After winning six as a player, Kieran McGeeney goes into his fourth consecutive final as manager.
Ulster Championship
Armagh break their own scoring record in 28-point massacre of Down to reach Ulster final
Kieran McGeeney’s men will now meet Monaghan in the Ulster final.
Profile
Sheep, farming and football obsession: Meet Conor Laverty
The Down manager is one of the busiest men about.
mark mchugh
'He is the best coach I ever worked with in 30 years' - How Westmeath are onto a good thing
Despite being only 35, former Donegal All-Ireland winner Mark McHugh has built up considerable coaching and management experience.
Last month
April 2026
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The facility to instill belief is key trait for GAA's most inspiring managers
The football championship has been decorated with a series of shocks, with managers getting their key messages across.
Saffron Strife
Antrim hurling in strike threat as they claim efforts were made to remove Davy Fitzgerald
Claims also made about training gear and request to meet with county board.
