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April 2026
Kingdom Come
'If we had went and got our asses handed to us' - How Kerry challenge helped Down cause upset
Shock
Down send shockwaves through the championship as they dump Donegal out of Ulster
The Mourne men hit Donegal with late goals as they dumped out the defending champions.
Rossies
'They are football mad in this county' – how Roscommon make it work against the odds
Despite a small population, no large schools competing among the elite and without a training ground, Roscommon are an example to all.
Hot Tickets
Ryder Cup tickets to go on sale to Irish fans this week – but will cost €499 for match days
General admission tickets double the price of the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy.
SKINNED CATS
Galway hammering shows Kilkenny finding the ageing process difficult
Biggest Leinster defeat since 1990 has many feeling Kilkenny are among the also-rans.
Drama
All hail the bright new Leinster rollercoaster as Dublin scrape through and Meath crash out
Ger Brennan’s suspension being upheld leaves the Dubs with precious little managerial experience.
off we go
Dread, excitement and anticipation: Another summer of loving hurling awaits
Some teams are optimistic of a long summer ahead, but the overall sense is that many teams are living in fear.
Ulster Championship
Mark Doran: The Antrim manager who has coached Clare, Roscommon, Wicklow and Down
Ciaran Meenagh
'If I keep going the way I’m going, I’ll be burnt out in a few years'
The Derry manager on falling asleep at the wheel and the stresses of managing a county team.
IRISH IN ACTION
Ryan Manning on target for Saints while McKenna's Ipswich lose ground in Championship
AnalysisBig Days Ahead
Have we seen the last of Malachy O'Rourke and Tyrone in 2026? Don't bet on it
The seasoned, astute manager is overseeing a significant transition that can bear fruit.
Ulster Championship
14-man Armagh survive stern Tyrone test to prevail in the final minute of extra time
The Orchard were reduced to 14 in the closing minutes of normal time.
Gaelic Football
The games survive and thrive because of the secret sauce of championship
The championship remains the quintessential Big Day Out for all generations in Ireland.
Oisin Conaty
'It will be a dogfight' - Tyrone under pressure, yet Armagh wary of upcoming Ulster test
SUN ON YOUR BACK
Hard work, mingling, no alcohol and no padel: What happens at GAA training camps in Portugal
Most elite teams now see a warm weather training camp as an essential pre-championship element.
March
March 2026
Analysisall change
Shock and awe: How and why did Donegal destroy Kerry?
The league title was settled in emphatic fashion, but what will it matter come summer?
afters
'You have better eyesight than a few other lads': Managers react to controversial Michael Murphy strike and yellow card
dish served cold
Donegal unleash goal blitz to bury Kerry in Division 1 decider
Kerry slump to sensational defeat.
AINT BOVVERED
'Winning the league was never a priority': Donegal look to add to their one league title
Brendan Devenney reflects on the attitude and approach that Donegal have always taken to the GAA football league.
GAA
'They are on a different plane, playing a different game... it’s like someone put on the lights'
Liam Spratt and Anthony Masterson make sense of Wexford’s back-to-back promotions.
unflappable
Michael Lyster: An irresistible charm, a honeyed voice, and in pursuit of craic forever
The man who held it all together as he spent decades presenting RTÉ’s GAA coverage has passed on.
