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The Gaelic Players Association has presented the findings of its 2026 Annual Player Survey to Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD, highlighting the views and experiences of inter-county players across Gaelic games. The annu

GPA seeks extra €700 a year per inter-county player

The Gaelic Players' Association (GPA) has asked Government for an extra €700 per player a year in support to help with what their CEO Tom Parsons described as "cost of living pressures".

Football • 18 hrs

6 June 2026; The Bob O'Keeffe Cup in the Hogan Stand as Galway supporters react during the closing stages of the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship final match between Galway and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

New Leinster Hurling Championship format nears completion

Leinster GAA will this week look to refine their proposal for a new senior inter-county hurling provincial championship of eight teams amid an extended structure.

Hurling • 28 Sep

27 September 2026; Fred Hegarty of Inagh Kilnamona looks on as he scores his side's first goal during the Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship semi-final match between Inagh-Kilnamona and Eire Og at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in Ennis, Clare. Ph

Club wrap: Éire Óg dethroned; Moran to rescue in Mayo

Another busy day in the club championships with a number of holders dumped out and Andy Moran making a cameo off the bench to help his club avoid relegation.

Hurling • 27 Sep

24 August 2025; Chris Nolan of Mount Leinster Rangers during the Carlow County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Naomh Moling and Mt Leinster Rangers at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Hat-trick hero Nolan powers Mount Leinster to title

Chris Nolan was the Mount Leinster Rangers hero in the Carlow Senior Hurling Final at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday where he scored 3-6 for the holders as they retained their title in a pulsating finish.

Hurling • 26 Sep

Diarmaid Byrnes, Gearóid Hegarty and Brian Hayes hurler of the year 2026

Byrnes, Hegarty and Hayes up for Hurler of the Year

All-Ireland champions Limerick lead the way with 13 nominations for this year's PwC All-Stars, while the Treaty men also have two players - Diarmaid Byrnes and Gearóid Hegarty - up against Cork attacker Brian Hayes for the Hurler of the Year.

Hurling • 23 Sep

Mary McAleese speaking during the update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA, at Croke Park in February 2024

Integration committee reconvenes to find new chairperson

The GAA Steering Group on Integration (SGI) will meet this morning to navigate the next phase of its journey following the resignation of its independent chairperson, Dr. Mary McAleese earlier this month.

Football • 21 Sep

Loughgiel and St John's to learn punishments

Antrim clubs Loughgiel and St John's will be made aware on Tuesday of the sanctions arising from the on-field fracas in their hurling championship clash - with another investigation still working on punishments for the violence that erupted in the crowd after the full-time whistle.

Hurling • 21 Sep

20 September 2026; Rathmore captain Dan Murphy celebrates with his teammates and the Michael O'Connor cup after the Kerry Senior Club Football Championship Final between Dr Crokes and Rathmore at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Mo

Rathmore deny Dr Crokes the three-in-a-row in Kerry

Rathmore are Kerry Senior Club champions for the first time since 2011, a victory made all the sweeter for beating their East Kerry rivals, Dr Crokes, and denying the Killarney club a three-in-a-row of titles.

Football • 20 Sep

Gleeson calls time on Waterford career at the age of 31

Waterford's Austin Gleeson has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, bringing an end to a Déise senior career that began in 2014.

Hurling • 18 Sep

6 June 2026; Players from both teams contest the ball during the Electric Ireland Celtic Challenge Corn Tom Hogan final match between Monaghan and Leitrim at the GAA National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Mixed reaction as hurling prepares to trial new rules

There has been a mixed reaction to the proposed new hurling rules that are set to be trialed during the league phase of the upcoming Fitzgibbon Cup, which is due to start next month.

Hurling • 18 Sep

Cork manager Ger Manley during the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final match between Galway and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin

O'Shea and Manley to lead Ireland teams for shinty games

Eamon O'Shea and Ger Manley will head up the management teams for the 2026 shinty-hurling/camogie internationals.

Hurling • 15 Sep

21 February 2026; Tipperary manager Liam Cahill is interviewed before the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Limerick at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Cahill reveals new Tipp management team for 2027

All-Ireland SHC winning manager Liam Cahill will work with a much-changed backroom team for the 2027 season.

Hurling • 15 Sep

Antrim clubs await fate as violence mars hurling clash

Antrim clubs Loughgiel and St John's will await their fate after violent scenes marred their senior hurling clash at Fr Healy Park.

Hurling • 13 Sep

19 July 2026; Limerick manager John Kiely with the Liam MacCarthy cup after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Kiely commits to Limerick for All-Ireland title defence

John Kiely will remain as Limerick senior hurling manager for their All-Ireland SHC title defence next year, with the county board confirming he's staying on "with the option to extend for a further season thereafter".

Hurling • 11 Sep

7 March 2026; A general view during day two of the LGFA Annual Congress at the Diamond Coast Hotel in Sligo. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Minister expects integration congresses to happen in 2027

Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan says he doesn't expect there to be a long delay to the integration of all three Gaelic games bodies in the wake of Mary McAleese's resignation from the integration committee earlier this week.

Football • 10 Sep

Gearóid Hegarty of Limerick celebrates after his side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin

Hegarty on rules: 'You can't necessarily stand still'

Limerick star Gearóid Hegarty says hurling "can't stand still" as he welcomed the rule amendments that will be trialled in next month's Fitzgibbon Cup league stage games.

Hurling • 09 Sep

28 February 2026; Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns speaking during debate on Motion 15 during day two of the GAA Annual Congress at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Minister for Sport wants 'realistic' integration deadline

Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan said he wants to see "realistic" and "achievable" deadlines in place for the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association.

Football • 09 Sep

28 February 2026; Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan, second from left, during day two of the GAA Annual Congress at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

GAA rejects misogyny accusations after McAleese quits

GAA director general Tom Ryan has rejected accusations of misogyny "in the strongest possible terms" after it was revealed the integration of Gaelic games' three bodies will not happen in 2027.

Football • 09 Sep

17 May 2026; Aidan O’Connor of Limerick handpasses the sliotar onto teammate Gearóid Hegarty, not pictured, in the lead up to Limerick's second goal during the Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4 match between Limerick and Waterford at TUS Gae

New hurling amendments to be trialled in Fitzgibbon Cup

A series of hurling rule amendments are set for use in the Fitzgibbon Cup league games, on recommendation from the GAA's hurling expert advisory group.

Hurling • 09 Sep

20 February 2024; Steering Committee Chairperson Mary McAleese speaking during the update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA, at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

'Devastated' McAleese steps down from integration role

Dr Mary McAleese has stepped down as chairperson of the Integration Committee overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association.

GAA • 09 Sep

6 September 2026; Kobe McDonald of Crossmolina Deel Rovers celebrates scoring a 45 during the Connacht Gold Senior Club Championship Group 3 match between Crossmolina Deel Rovers of Mayo and Mayo Gaels of Mayo at Charlestown Sarsfields GAA, Fr O'Hara Park

Club round-up: Kobe returns to help Crossmolina advance

Kobe McDonald returned to the Mayo senior football championship as Crossmolina Deel Rovers just did enough to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Football • 07 Sep

30 August 2026; Ballygunner captain Peter Hogan, left, and Mikey Mahony lift the cup, with the help of supporters, after the Waterford County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballygunner and Fourmilewater at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher

Ballygunner survive Fourmilewater scare to retain title

Ballygunner are kings of Waterford hurling for the 13th year running, but it was very much an unlucky 13 as they had to overcome a ferocious effort from rivals Fourmilewater to win out by four points at the finish.

Hurling • 30 Aug

28 August 2022; Tom Barron of Fourmilewater during the Waterford Senior Hurling Club Championship Quarter-Final match between Ballygunner and Fourmilewater at Fraher Field in Dungarvan, Waterford. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Fourmilewater chasing glory to add to the history book

Ladies football and football have been dominant in the village of Ballymacarbry, but this weekend, hurling takes centre stage as Fourmilewater chase a first Waterford SHC crown.

Hurling • 30 Aug

Dublin , Ireland - 26 July 2026; Kerry coach Cian O'Neill before the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Mayo at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Cian O'Neill appointed head coach of Cork hurlers

Cian O'Neill has been appointment head coach of the Cork hurlers as the Rebels continue to shake up their management team following another disappointing end to a championship season.

Hurling • 26 Aug

Two-time All-Ireland SHC winner Lynam dies aged 100

Jimmy Lynam, a two-time All-Ireland hurling winner with Cork, has died aged 100.

Hurling • 26 Aug