The Irish Times

Brendan Cummins expects more hurling equipment to be regulated

Experienced official suggests bas of the hurl is in some cases 40 per cent larger

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00

Former referee Barry Kelly wants hurling ‘red zone’ kept closer to goal

‘It’s nonsensical . . . We don’t do black cards in hurling - except we do but it’s called yellow’

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 06:00

Kilkenny loom large as Antrim’s hurling odyssey gathers pace

Two seasons after scrape with Division 2A relegation, Darren Gleeson’s side are making waves

Sun May 16 2021 - 06:00

‘The top of my finger was gone’: Fireworks a clear and present danger in Halloween run-up

Local residents report areas as being ‘like a war zone’ amid use of fireworks

Sat Sept 26 2020 - 03:45

Stellar cast to turn out for Amanda Stapleton benefit match

Past and current players from Tipperary and Kilkenny have committed to the match in Borrisoleigh

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 17:38

Unique glory of hurling shown in ‘The Game’

Entertaining three-part series on RTÉ begins on Monday, July 30th

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 06:37

Tipperary have every incentive to make a final statement

Ryan’s men can end a poor record in league finals by defeating arch-rivals Kilkenny

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00

Almost €100,000 raised for youth paralysed during Storm Emma

Family of injured 19-year-old Jack O’Driscoll expresses gratitude to public for generosity

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 15:56

Seán Moran: Pressure building at all levels in the intercounty game

Dedication to excellence is fine but what sustains those with little hope of achievement?

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 06:30

Two-time All-Ireland winner Darren Gleeson retires

The Tipperary goalkeeper had to wait to get his break but from 2014 he took it

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 20:36

Tipperary’s elusive quest to put titles back-to-back

It’s 52 years since the Premier County managed to retain the All-Ireland crown

Sun Aug 06 2017 - 08:00

Prisoner admits punching governor in the face

Brendan Cummins pleads guilty to assault of governor at Cloverhill Prison

Tue Aug 01 2017 - 19:44

Something a bit off as Duffer, Liam and Ronnie fail to grasp new gizmo

TV View: Lads, we've this new screen thingy – ye best stand beside it

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 09:40

Waterford likely to regret not landing the knockout blow

Kilkenny haven't shown any evidence this season that their time is up and they can improve sufficiently to reach another final

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 16:40

Waterford psyched up to finish the job

After Sunday’s draw against Kilkenny, Waterford have a second chance at victory

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 01:00

Brian Cody’s Kilkenny ruthless in pursuit of their goals

Since 1999 Cats have scored twice as many as their various semi-final opponents

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 07:00

John Horgan one of greatest hurlers of all time, funeral told

Defender won four All-Irelands with Cork and won Railway Cup medals with Munster

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 18:45

Christmas reads: From manager madness to goalkeeper on brink

GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas

Sat Dec 05 2015 - 07:30

TV view: Real Bravehearts in the stands at Croker

Succession of sporting wins for Ireland is threatening our famed national humility

Sun Nov 22 2015 - 22:30

Tipperary experience pivotal in deciding heavyweight clash

Young Waterford side beaten but unbowed following a gripping final clash at Thurles

Mon Jul 13 2015 - 08:05

Tipperary rout Limerick to avenge defeats of last two years

Disappointing Limerick stumble to biggest defeat to their rivals – 16 points – since 1962

Mon Jun 22 2015 - 02:03

Henry Shefflin retirement: He was the perfect fuse of talent and temperament

Kilkenny great’s courage - even more than his skill - was what gave him absolute authority, writes fellow clubman PM O’Sullivan

Fri Mar 27 2015 - 17:22

Trading places novel but home is where the heart is for Jackie Tyrrell

‘The Toughest Trade’ exploited the true point about Gaelic games. The county dressingroom is just a temporary home. In the end players end up back at their club

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 05:45

Tyrone set to make history by electing GAA’s first female county chairperson

Roisín Jordan in line to take over from chairman Ciarán McLaughlin

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 01:00

Tipperary’s consistency in selection sees them edge Kilkenny in hurling All Stars

Richie Hogan named Hurler of the Year while James O’Donoghue takes football award

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 11:09

Cork midfield can supply enough ammunition to edge Tipperary shoot-out

Expect the scores to flow in an open encounter but powerful engine room can tip the balance for Rebels

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 12:30

Premier hero Pádraic Maher relishing another Kilkenny test

Inspirational Tipperary defender sees the league final clash against the Cats as ideal preparation for the championship

Sat May 03 2014 - 01:00

Fractured knee ensures futher gloom for Kerry’s Colm Cooper

County reeling in shock at the extent of Kingdom captain’s injury

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00

Netminder supreme Brendan Cummins calls time on Tipp top career

Glittering intercounty career ends after a record 73 senior championship matches

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 06:00

“These guys are honourable men who went to fight today.”

“We just lost a game by three points, yeah. We didn’t lose what’s in Tipperary.”

Mon Jul 08 2013 - 01:00

Tipping point for Limerick after a lost decade

Underachieving Tipperary may have swapped places with their championship conquerors

Wed Jun 12 2013 - 08:00

Tipperary’s summer rhythm thrown violently off kilter by Limerick

Kilkenny shake off early-season rust to see off a valiant Offaly by 0-26 to 4-9

Mon Jun 10 2013 - 01:00

Tipperary manager Eamon O’Shea names Shane Bourke at corner forward for league semi-final

Pádraic Maher at fullback as Eoin Kelly set for bench

Fri Apr 19 2013 - 05:00