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May
May 2026
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.
April
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.
Conor Laverty
'I've looked at it every day': RTÉ graphic error inspired Down to shock win over Donegal
The Down boss reveals the motivational tools for their upset of Ulster champions Donegal.
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
