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Ballyhale Shamrocks. A more formidable force you’re never likely to meet.  With seven All-Ireland titles already nestled in the trophy cabinet, the Kilkenny kingpins are an undoubted superpower of club hurling. With household names such as Reid, Fennelly and Holden out on the pitch as well as the King himself, Shefflin, on the sidelines, it’s a scary prospect coming up …

Slaughtneil are a club who have become synonymous with the AIB GAA Club Championships.  Despite surrendering their Derry football title, the club had dominated the provincial football scene up until this year winning three Ulster titles en route to two All-Ireland finals in the last six years. In the same period, the hurling side have also managed to win three …

The GAA have today confirmed the dates and timings for the All-Ireland club semi-finals in both football and hurling.  The revised fixture schedule sees the penultimate stage of the club championships take place on the first weekend in January and it’s All-Ireland football champions Corofin who get the action underway when they face Nemo Rangers in Ennis. Kilcoo await the …

Slaughtneil are on track for a third AIB Senior Camogie Club All Ireland title in a row and the team’s success has inspired the next generation to pick up a hurley. At the end of February, the club held a ‘meet and greet’ for the parish to come along and show their support for the team. This year’s event was …

Twelve months ago, Dr Crokes beat Slaughtneil in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park as they were crowned as the best club team in the country. The Derry club lost out by just two points in their second final in three years, but it’s a long way back to Croke Park, as they learned this year. Some of the scenes at …

A thrilling weekend of football action with Nemo Rangers claiming their place in the All-Ireland club final and Dublin and Galway continuing to lead Division 1.

While Corofin’s win over Moorefield last week wasn’t overly memorable, the other semi-final today between Nemo Rangers and Slaughtneil was the polar opposite. The Derry outfit took an early lead, and looked like they would take control of the tie with ruthless efficiency. However, the Cork champions mounted a spirited fightback, featuring two points from Kerry legend Tomás Ó Sé …

GAA betting tips for round 4 of Allianz Leagues and club championships.

Slaughtneil star Karl McKaigue speaks ahead of the AIB All-Ireland Club Championship semi-final. Slaughtneil head for the AIB All-Ireland Championship semi-final on Sunday eager to finally deliver the big one on St Patrick’s Day. The Derry club have lost two finals in the last three years, but have come back through Ulster once again as they aim to go all …

Nemo Rangers star Barry O’Driscoll speaks ahead of the AIB All-Ireland Club Championship semi-final. On Saturday afternoon, Nemo Rangers and Slaughtneil face off to decide who will take on Corofin at Croke Park on St Patrick’s Day. The Cork club are back in the big time after a Munster final win over Dr Crokes, as they look to reach their first …

On Saturday afternoon, the crowd at Parnell Park in Dublin were treated to a classic goal from Limerick star Shane Dowling. The Na Piarsaigh man was introduced from the bench in the second half and made a significant impact, raising a green flag as the city club made it through to their second All-Ireland final in three years. It was a goal …

Na Piarsaigh had to dig deep to see off Slaughtneil by 3-15 to 3-08 to reach the All-Ireland final, writes Brian Barry from Parnell Park. Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh came to Parnell Park this afternoon, with bookmakers believing all they had to do was show up, with prices of 1/50 for them to get through to the All-Ireland final. However, …

The two spots for this year’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Club Championship final are up for grabs today, as Slaughtneil meet Na Piarsaigh in Parnell Park, and Liam Mellows attempt to shock reigning champions Cuala in Semple Stadium. Indeed, while Thurles is invaded by the ‘Cuala Ultras’ and the Galway champions, the locals will watch on, green with envy. Thurles Sarsfields …

The remarkable tale of Slaughtneil continues on into 2018 with the club in pursuit of AIB GAA Senior Club All-Ireland success in both hurling and football.  The Derry club are still in the hunt for glory in both codes after incredibly winning the county and Ulster championships back-to-back in both codes. It is quite simply a sensational journey this club …

Three senior club provincial titles were up for decision today in football, as the race to St Patrick’s Day begins to turn for home. In Munster, All-Ireland champions Dr Crokes were expected to overcome Nemo Rangers, but the Cork outfit executed their gameplan to perfection, shocking their Kerry rivals to march on to the All-Ireland semi-final. Nemo will face Derry …

The race to be crowned All-Ireland Club Hurling winners is warming up as the county championships, barring Galway, have reached their conclusion. As we get ready for the provincial competitions, excitement is building, and Ballygunner’s dramatic victory over Thurles Sarsfields certainly whet the appetite. The Waterford club now march on to face Sixmilesbridge in this weekend’s semi-final, while 2016 All-Ireland champions …