Hurling

It isn’t news that Offaly hurling is in a bad place at the moment, and unfortunately for the Faithful, 2017 didn’t improve matters. While they did beat Westmeath to ensure that they would avoid the minefield that is the Leinster qualifier group in 2018, they suffered two heavy defeats in their subsequent outings against Galway and Waterford in the qualifiers. …

Waterford face Galway in Sunday’s All-Ireland final as they look to become the first Déise side to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup since 1959. Derek McGrath’s men have been the form team of the championship since their Munster exit with victories over Offaly, Kilkenny, Wexford and Cork on their way to Croke Park. As would be expected, the hype within the …

Derek McGrath’s Waterford face Galway in Sunday’s All-Ireland final as they look to become the first Déise side since 1959 to walk up the steps of the Hogan Stand to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Ahead of what is sure to be the biggest day in Waterford hurling in over half a century, one of Waterford’s favourite sons has looked back …

In the first decade after the turn of the millennium we witnessed many one-sided All-Ireland finals. This was mainly due to the fact that Kilkenny were so dominant. Luckily, the last number of years have provided some absolute classics. However, due to a slight regression in Kilkenny’s form in recent years, the last few years have seen more competitive deciders. The emergence …

Waterford attacker Patrick Curran is one of a number of Déise hurlers hoping to complete a historic treble this weekend.   Curran played a massive role in Waterford’s minor and under-21 All-Ireland victories and will hope to also play a role this Sunday for the seniors. Man of the Match in both Waterford’s minor and under-21 All-Ireland finals, Curran is …

Waterford’s Conor Gleeson will be unavailable for selection for the All-Ireland SHC final on September 3.  The Déise are set to clash against Galway in the championship decider without the assistance of Gleeson, which may prove costly come the evening of the first Sunday of September. The Fouremilewater club hurler was shown a straight red card in the closing period …

Cork senior hurling manager Kieran Kingston is yet to make a decision as to his future in the role. Kingston’s original two-year term is up, after an underwhelming 2016 season and a summer of progress in 2017. The Rebels were hammered by Tipperary last year, before falling to Wexford in the qualifiers. With a relative drought at underage level, there …

It has been confirmed that eir Sport are set to broadcast live coverage of the Limerick Senior Hurling Championship this year, for the quarter-finals and semi-finals. The format in the Treaty County is two groups of six, with the two sides who finish top getting a bye into the semi-finals, while the second placed team in one group faces the …

With just over a week to go until the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final between Galway and Waterford, excitement levels are beginning to peak. The hunt for tickets is intensifying, as supporters of the Déise and Tribesmen, and indeed all lovers of hurling, plan on flocking to Croke Park to witness the novel final pairing. This final is the first time …

With the All-Ireland hurling final looming around the corner, there is an electric atmosphere in Waterford and Galway.  The Tribesmen last competed in the All-Ireland hurling final in 2015, while the Déise’s last appearance was in 2008, when they were destroyed by the Cats. The teams are waiting since 1988 and 1959 respectively to win an All-Ireland and their followers have an …

Conor Gleeson is out of the All-Ireland final, after picking up a red card in Waterford’s semi-final win over Cork. The Fourmilewater star has been instrumental in Waterford’s run to the final, as they recovered from their Munster semi-final defeat with wins over Offaly, Kilkenny, Wexford and Cork. Speaking at today’s media day ahead of the All-Ireland final, Derek McGrath ruled out …

The months of August and September are a beautiful time of year for GAA fans, but what makes this period that extra bit special is when your team is still in contention for silverware. With Waterford beating Cork and Galway overcoming Tipperary in the two All-Ireland semi-finals this summer, it will be the Déise and the Tribesmen that will be …

Waterford defender Conor Gleeson has failed in his first attempt to be cleared for the All-Ireland final. Gleeson’s case was dismissed by the Central Hearings Committee on Monday night. Once again, a Waterford hurler has unsuccessfully appealed a sending off as this time Conor Gleeson’s case was dismissed. Hearing 3 of 3, Conor Gleeson: pic.twitter.com/CXVvs0xxTE — The GAA (@officialgaa) August …

Waterford star Austin Gleeson has spoken for the first time about the incident that nearly saw him miss the All-Ireland hurling final.  TV pictures appeared to show Gleeson pulling the helmet of an opponent during the Desie’s big win over Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final over Cork in Croke Park. Speaking to Game On on 2FM, the 2016 Hurler of …

Yesterday, the main talking point after the two u-21 All-Ireland hurling semi-finals was whether or not it is time to restructure the competition. With Kilkenny’s demolition of Derry by 52 points and Galway’s automatic qualification to the All-Ireland semi-final stage, questions were posed. Although the Limerick and Galway game proved a worthwhile watch for the everyday GAA supporter, it’s the bigger picture …

On Saturday evening, Limerick emerged victorious in the All-Ireland semi-final against Galway in a thrilling encounter. The game ended with a four-point victory for the Treaty men on a scoreline of 2-23 to 2-19, with Barry Nash and Aaron Gillane playing well throughout for Limerick. For Galway, their senior star Conor Whelan played well, as did Jack Coyne who looks like …

Kilkenny will play Limerick in the All-Ireland u-21 final after the two counties came out of very different semi-finals in Thurles on Saturday. The Cats, managed by Eddie Brennan, ran out 52-point winners against Ulster champions, Derry. It was a game that was of no benefit to either team as Kilkenny scored five goals in the first 20 minutes on …

Limerick will play Kilkenny in the All-Ireland u-21 final after beating Galway 2-23 to 2-19 after a tense battle in Thurles. Pat Donnelly’s men finished the game the better side and will now meet Eddie Brennan’s Cats on September 9. Great performances from Peter Casey, Barry Nash, Robbie Hanley and Colin Ryan were key from the Shannonsiders. Galway, despite goals …