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21st May 2026
golden era
'There aren't any rooms to be got in Roscommon' - Connacht champions begin All-Ireland journey
Mark Dowd’s side welcome Tyrone to Hyde Park this Sunday for their All-Ireland Round 1 tie.
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In The Mix
Bohemians captain Devoy joins Ireland squad for Canada friendly
21 May
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This week
17th May 2026 - 22nd May 2026
Top Picks
McCloskey and Moloney-MacDonald clinch top honours at Rugby Players Ireland Awards
20 May
4
Top Speed
New 400m personal best for Sharlene Mawdsley after brilliant victory in Italy
20 May
3
Good Genes
'You know the bloodline' - sons of All-Ireland winner vying to end Leinster famine
17 May
Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Top Of The Tree
Mark English sets meeting record to open outdoor season with historic victory in China
16 May
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Questions and Answers
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15 May
1
Disappointment
'Absolutely scandalous' - Roscommon and Kerry U20 managers slam semi-final scheduling
14 May
6
Boost
Crowley back for Munster as Barron has red card overturned
Updated 14 May
18
On The Dotted Line
Leinster hooker John McKee joins Scarlets
14 May
14
Setback
Blow for Ulster as Stuart McCloskey set to miss Challenge Cup final with injury
13 May
6
Gloves Up
Belfast's Crocker to defend IBF welterweight world title against Paro in Brisbane
12 May
4
Advocacy
Motion for 'equitable promotion' across all four GAA codes passed at GPA AGM
11 May
1
Results
Kerry power away from Clare in second half to join Cork in Munster minor football final
11 May
in the blood
Roots in Mayo, raised in Salthill - the latest generation of the great Finnerty name
Anthony Finnerty talks about his football memories and supporting son Robert with Galway.
10 May
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This month
May 2026
As it happened
Connacht defeat Munster 26-7 in URC
9 May
68
touching gesture
Heartwarming moment as Seán Cox presents special jersey to Liverpool's Mo Salah
9 May
3
Just About
Second-half goals prove crucial as Galway survive mighty Kildare scare
9 May
12
Scenes
Beggan slots extra-time free to complete epic comeback and send Monaghan to Ulster final
Monaghan rallied from 10 points down to edge out Derry and progress to the final.
2 May
17
Track and Field
Mixed day for Ireland's teams at World Relays but further chances await
2 May
Explanation
Empty stand seats at Mayo v Roscommon due to sunshine, not ticket prices - Connacht CEO
1 May
16
Last month
April 2026
On the box
Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027 as Sky Sports returns
30 Apr
4
Setback
Blow for Westmeath as star forward Luke Loughlin ruled out of Leinster semi-final
29 Apr
1
Analysisdiarmuid murtagh
Scoring 1-10 from 12 shots to help Roscommon claim famous win over Mayo
27 Apr
As it happened
Ireland suffer 26-7 defeat to France in Women's Six Nations
25 Apr
16
up for the fight
That Déise warrior battling with almost no hip cartilage to help break Munster hoodoo
25 Apr
11
Verdict
Roscommon's Daire Cregg set to miss Connacht semi-final after unsuccessful CAC appeal
24 Apr
1
team announcement
Rafferty takes over in goal for Armagh as Galway hurlers make one change
24 Apr
Off the Mark
Power makes strong start at Classic of New Orleans as Lowry hits four birdies in-a-row
23 Apr
The Starters
Cork remain unchanged for Limerick showdown as Waterford show hand for Tipperary
23 Apr
5
Uncertain Future
'The past six weeks have been hell' – James McClean opens up about chronic hip injury
23 Apr
2
Selections
McDonald set to start for championship debut as Comer and Walsh named in Galway squad
Mayo take on Roscommon in the Connacht semi-final while Galway face Leitrim.
23 Apr
21
Onwards
Kildare book Leinster U20 semi-final date with Meath after Westmeath refixture
23 Apr
1
proceedings
Roscommon's Daire Cregg to appeal red card at CAC hearing tonight
23 Apr
1
Legend
'His legacy is strong here' – Melbourne's special game to remember the great Jim Stynes
21 Apr
3
Analysisrory burke
The 2-2 hero against Kilkenny becoming the latest young gun for Galway
Rory Burke produced a man-of-the-match display against Kilkenny in their Leinster opener.
Sinead Farrell
21 Apr
On The Dotted Line
Munster announce two-year contract extension for Calvin Nash
21 Apr
7
discussion
'There's bound to be a response. They're aggrieved with what's happened to Ger Brennan'
20 Apr
2
As it happened
Clare edge out Waterford in Munster SHC opener
19 Apr
16
Interview
'Hungry for more' - a day spent with one of Ireland's most exciting Olympians
The 42 visits the home of Ireland hammer throw star Nicola Tuthill whose career continues to soar.
Sinead Farrell
19 Apr
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