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January
January 2026
League is league
One hundred years on, we are still figuring out what purpose the GAA leagues serve
With nothing taken at face value, the leagues are absolutely necessary and not without their charms.
next chapter
'The snake shedding its skin' - Kevin McManamon on new generation of Dublin footballers
Cork Leader
Ben O'Connor: 'I had plenty of bad days and it didn't bother me, that's the way I'm wired'
Analysison the radar
7 rising hurlers to watch out for in the 2026 season
Keep an eye on these emerging stars.
The Premier County
Tipperary name 10 All-Ireland final starters for first National League game vs Galway
best of both worlds
'I said if I ever get the chance again, I won't let them down' - Kerry's dual diamond
Darragh Fitzgibbon
Cork captain - 'Probably have more years done than left, so want to appreciate it'
to-do list
Two-point shyness, and predictable restarts: Moran has to address Mayo’s fundamentals under new rules
The Andy Moran era begins in optimism – but Sunday’s opponents Galway have a different perspective on the new league campaign.
CASTING THE NET
130 players, 36 clubs, and a regional tournament: how Dublin have geared up for the league
With a new manager, new coaches and an extensive trials process behind them, Dublin will be compelling to watch.
PodcastThe 42 GAA WeeklyLeague preview: Ger Brennan's Dublin, Munster's hurling dominance and is the league important?
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keep an eye on
8 rising Gaelic footballers to watch in the 2026 season
There will be plenty of opportunities for young players to impress this year.
leading lights
Scores, stars, and dramatic comebacks - the moments that lit up club football season
An epic championship concluded on Sunday in Croke Park.
taking a stand
Dublin to let players decide over potential Allianz sponsorship protest during GAA leagues
Analysisthe toughest
The club hurling championship is a big beast that only the resourced can challenge for
To win a Tommy Moore Cup, you need to be on the road for several years. Or at least that’s how it seems.
the wizard of Oz
Mark O'Connor: 'The Dingle boys will be under the coffin someday. It just means the world'
Mikey Geaney
Dingle's All-Ireland match-winner: 'I didn't think I had enough in it, it just creeped over'
Champions
Late Geaney point secures dramatic All-Ireland win for Dingle against St Brigid's
An epic contest swung the way of the Kerry champions.
Champions
Ballygunner claim All-Ireland senior club hurling title with defeat of Loughrea
Goalkeeper Stephen O’Keeffe was man-of-the-match as the Waterford champions triumphed.
making his mark
Dingle's AFL star - 'A really grounded, humble individual. He's gone over and above to come home'
The Geelong player has been pivotal to his club reaching the All-Ireland final.
