Willie Connors: I heard people saying, ‘You'll never play again’
21 hrs ago
This week
21st December 2025 - 25th December 2025
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Can Cullen Killen’s red card be overturned? And the best and worst moments of 2025
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue tell Ronan Early about their standout memories of the year, and discuss the chances of a successful appeal for Loughrea’s Cullen Killen.
61m
critical thinking
'If it's not more than a game then what is it about?' - a GAA book that goes behind the curtain
23 Dec
Déise Delight
'What a terrific Christmas present' - Croke Park calling for brilliant Ballygunner
The Waterford champions ran out 0-19 to 0-10 victors over Wexford’s St Martin’s.
22 Dec
1
Fixture Details
Camogie club All-Ireland final fixed for Thurles
21 Dec
1
Results
Tipperary and Mayo clubs advance to All-Ireland intermediate hurling final
21 Dec
Appeal ahoy
'He's in the absolute pits' - Loughrea manager vows to appeal Killeen red card
Tommy Kelly says Galway club will attempt to free up Cullen Killeen for Ballygunner showdown.
21 Dec
6
the Gunners
Ballygunner dominate second half to defeat St Martin's and book All-Ireland final place
A crowd of 3,373 watched on in Thurles as the Waterford champions progressed.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from FBD Semple Stadium
21 Dec
11
All-Ireland Club
Loughrea left to sweat over red card after beating Slaughtneil in All-Ireland semi-final
Late red card takes the shine off a brilliant victory for Galway champions.
Declan Bogue
Reports from Parnell Park
21 Dec
6
State of Play
Final Four - How are the clubs chasing All-Ireland senior hurling glory shaping up?
The Galway, Derry, Waterford, and Wexford club champions are all in contention today.
21 Dec
1
Last week
14th December 2025 - 20th December 2025
Jarlath Burns
'We cannot be carrying out acts of self-harm because people think that Allianz plc is directly involved. They are not'
20 Dec
GAA
Sligo and Cork clubs set up All-Ireland junior hurling final showdown
20 Dec
1
Gaels Against Genocide
Activist group slams GAA's 'business as usual approach in time of genocide' after Allianz decision
20 Dec
Cardinal Rules
Inside Jim Gavin's 2025: From Football Review Committee success to Presidential disaster
‘The leadership and the lads just pulled up the ladder and pissed off.’
Declan Bogue
20 Dec
2
decision
GAA to continue with Allianz sponsorship following Ethics and Integrity Commission report
The company has received criticism over its perceived links to Israel.
19 Dec
Camogie
Camogie Association announces trial rules and championship structures change for 2026
19 Dec
Time to say goodbye
2017 All-Ireland-winning captain David Burke retires from Galway duty after 16 seasons
The St Thomas’ star was regarded as one of the best players of his generation.
19 Dec
7
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Interview: Willie Maher on his drive to grow hurling in every parish
Declan Bogue sits down with the National Head of Hurling, who talks about the injury that prematurely ended his career, his enduring love for the game and his sense of mission to make sure as many people as possible can play it.
57m
the votes are in
Katie Taylor voted Ireland's most admired athlete for remarkable ninth year in a row
Troy Parrott’s 95th-minute winner against Hungary has been voted as the nation’s Most Memorable Sporting Moment of the year.
18 Dec
9
Top Job
Tipperary's Colin O'Riordan appointed as Sydney Swans AFLW senior coach
17 Dec
1
fundraiser
Champions Under Lights double header raises €40k for Dillon Quirke Foundation
Charlie Smyth: 'The last few days have been crazy. I just felt so ready for the moment'
The Down native has been savouring the reaction after his breakthrough with the New Orleans Saints.
16 Dec
4
revelation
Jim Gavin's presidential candidacy was first suggested to Fianna Fáil by All-Ireland winner Keith Barr
16 Dec
8
nominated
Sligo's John Murphy becomes third candidate for GAA presidency
16 Dec
1
Time to say goodbye
2012 All-Ireland winner Patrick McBrearty retires from Donegal 'on medical advice'
15 Dec
2
The Shortlist
All-Ireland-winning bosses and horse racing winners among RTÉ Manager of the Year nominees
15 Dec
3
venues
Cork and Cavan to host All-Ireland senior club football semi-finals
15 Dec
experiment
'Two-pointer' and 'solo and go' among 12 LGFA rule enhancements to be trialled in 2026
15 Dec
Land down under
Cork star Looney makes move to AFLW side Hawthorn
Updated
15 Dec
GAA
Kildare's Niall Kelly announces retirement from inter-county football
15 Dec
run it again
Athenry recover to force Finbarr's to All-Ireland final replay
The Galway champions cut a six-point deficit to earn another shot at glory.
14 Dec
4
Camogie
Camross chisel out All-Ireland intermediate club final win over Ballincollig
14 Dec
This month
December 2025
ulster champions
'This club deserves one. You have to keep going to the well' - Scotstown end 36-year wait
13 Dec
2
Match Report
Beggan powers Scotstown to first Ulster title since 1989 after extra-time against Kilcoo
Monaghan champions win fifth provincial crown the hard way.
13 Dec
2
Drive For Five
Superb Kilkerrin-Clonberne win fifth All-Ireland club title in-a-row
13 Dec
1
LGFA
Knockbride bring first All-Ireland IFC title back to Cavan
13 Dec
3
Awards Season
Tipperary, Kerry, Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town among team of the year nominees
13 Dec
5
Stony grey soil
Hewn from the mountains and bog, Scotstown ache for this Ulster final
For a club with a rich tradition of winning Ulster club titles, this present generation have none, apart from three final defeats. And still they come.
Declan Bogue
13 Dec
Closer Look
Magic moments loom on All-Ireland club camogie weekend