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Round two of the Allianz Hurling League threw up another entertaining weekend of action with plenty of talking points across Division 1. In Group A, Limerick beat Galway, Waterford cruised past Wexford, and Cork recorded their first victory against Tipperary in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Meanwhile, in Group B, Kilkenny comprehensively overcame Carlow, Wexford fell to Clare on their home turf …

Kilkenny 2-08 Galway 0-16 Galway are the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 champions for the first time since 2015 after an impressive display against Kilkenny in Croke Park this afternoon. The Tribeswomen raced into a six-point lead following a dominant first-half display and while two second-half goals from Kilkenny threatened to steal the win, Galway held on for their …

Brian Barry reports from Nowlan Park as Kilkenny were crowned Allianz Hurling League Division 1 champions with a 2-23 to 2-17 win over Tipperary. Kilkenny vs Tipperary. Packed house. Silverware on the line. It doesn’t get much bigger for April hurling. This was not a March Saturday night game as was originally determined by the much-maligned master fixture list, but …

With the 2018 Allianz Football League consigned to history, counties’ preparations are gathering pace in the run-up to the summer. Undoubtedly the standout football tie for the month of April is in Connacht. Last year’s All-Ireland finalists Mayo face off against the beaten League finalists Galway in a mouthwatering clash in Castlebar. Galway have beaten their neighbours the last two summers, …

Following wins for Kilkenny and Tipperary over Wexford and Limerick respectively this weekend, the two traditional giants of hurling will face off in next weekend’s Allianz League final. The two old foes reacquainting themselves promises to be a cracker. Even if their great modern championship clashes are to be disregarded, their clashes in league finals in recent years have been …

Brian Barry reports from Croke Park as Roscommon were crowned Allianz Football League Division 2 champions, after beating Cavan 4-16 to 4-12. Cavan and Roscommon descended on Croke Park this afternoon, both eager to finish their Allianz League campaigns on a high. After winning promotion to Division 1 for 2019, the sides were aiming to head into summer with silverware under …

Wexford and Kilkenny face off in today’s Allianz Hurling League Division 1 semi-final today, with a place in next Sunday’s decider against Tipperary at stake. The two counties have developed a fierce rivalry over the last year, as Davy Fitzgerald has overseen a rise in fortunes for the Yellowbellies. Despite a slow start in the Allianz League, the Cats have …

Ahead of the final of the Allianz Football Leagues this weekend, we look at the standout performers of the Division 1 campaign. Who do you think should make the team? 1. Rory Beggan (Monaghan) Remarkably, Monaghan only conceded one goal in seven games across the campaign. This is a stat which forms the backbone for their impressive third-place finish in …

Round 7 of the Allianz National League was played across the country today, as teams scrapped for promotion and to avoid relegation across all divisions. Perhaps the biggest tie of the round was in Donegal, as Declan Bonner’s side scrapped with Mayo to avoid the drop. Mayo came back late on to secure a draw and condemn their hosts to …

After the snow disrupted proceedings in recent days, a host of GAA fixtures have been put back a week. Meanwhile, Cuala and Na Piarsaigh could not be separated after 80 minutes of hurling so must go again on Saturday evening in Portlaoise. This all means that there is a mouth-watering line-up of GAA action in store this weekend, and TG4 …

The four main talking from this weekends Allianz football League action.

John Horan is facing into his three-year term as GAA President with a long to-do list. The Dubliner will guide the association in the coming years, in what will undoubtedly be a challenging period for the GAA. One of the main concerns is just how non-competitive elements of the football championship are becoming. The topic of a tiered championship is taboo …

Kerry fell to Dublin by 12 points yesterday in Croke Park, as the Kingdom now face a scrap to maintain their Division 1 status for 2019. Kerry are now out of contention in terms of reaching the final, as they sit in sixth position with two wins after five games. While Kerry still have players to come back into the …

Jim Gavin wasn’t too impressed with the decision to award and uphold Michael Fitzsimons’ red card against Mayo… Dublin overcame Kerry at Croke Park yesterday after yet another powerful second-half display. The Boys in Blue upped it a gear to avenge their defeat in last year’s final, as they now look forward to the meeting with Galway next week. Jim Gavin’s …

Brian Barry reports from Croke Park as Dublin saw off Kerry on a scoreline of 2-17 to 0-11. All-Ireland champions Dublin entertained Kerry today at Croke Park, as Jim Gavin’s side had a point to prove given that the last time the two sides met, it was the Kingdom who came out on top in last year’s Allianz National League …

One week late, round 5 of the Allianz National Football League got underway, with six games down for decision on Saturday night. In Division 1, Donegal travelled to Omagh to take on Tyrone, with both sides eager to gain their second win of the campaign and allay relegation fears. It was the home team who came out on top, as …

Limerick hurling is facing into a massive week. On Sunday, their senior hurlers take on Galway in Salthill, with the winners gaining promotion to Division 1A for 2019. To put the scale of the game in context, the Treaty haven’t been in hurling’s top tier since 2010. Six days later, the hurlers of Na Piarsaigh face off against Cuala in …