Cork GAA

Expect the unexpected as the glorious Munster hurling championship gets under way

Whatever tall tales you have heard about its glorious past, it was never like this. Cherish this sunny day while it lasts

‘There was a transformation that day’: Clare’s 1995 Sliding Doors encounter with Cork

The Munster semi-final against Cork has fallen through the cracks of popular memory. Back then, Clare’s world spun on the outcome

Hurling previews: Question marks over Clare as they face Cork once more

Munster champions Limerick tipped to find a way against Premier County

Nicky English: Clare have the appearance of struggling to get All-Ireland victory out of their system

The Banner County will need the grit they have shown under Brian Lohan against Cork, while facing Limerick warrants a change of style for Tipp

Amy O’Connor returns to aid Cork’s push for more silverware

All Star will strengthen the league champions’ push for a three-in-a-row of All-Ireland titles

Darragh Ó Sé: Cork aren’t good enough to challenge Kerry and they don’t even seem angry about it

I loved how Shane Lowry got annoyed at being asked about Rory McIlroy – that’s exactly how Cork should be thinking about Kerry

Seán Moran: Hurling championship appears to be the gift that keeps on giving, but enjoy it while you can

Format dependent on broadly competitive teams and that cannot be guaranteed

Con O’Callaghan thriving in captain’s role for Dublin, and Cork’s dual jewels − what we learned from the GAA weekend

Kildare and Wicklow’s home comforts; Louth’s giant leaps; dummy teams for dummies

Ashling Thompson powers Cork to comfortable league title

Midfielder won mountains of possession and found teammates with clever distribution

Dean Rock: Armagh up for the difficult task of trying to retain the Sam Maguire

The backroom team of the Orchard County have unique and invaluable experience

Cork strive for perfection, and Donegal’s anger with history repeating − what we learned from the GAA weekend

Pat Ryan is trying to slow the hype train; the tale of Matt Hassett and little Liam; Carlow’s Joe Murphy takes the road home

Cork looking the part as they sharpen claws for a summer of promise

Clinical dismissal of Tipp in league final further proof that Pat Ryan’s formidable Rebels are on a mission this year

Cork clinch league title after barnstorming first half against Tipperary

Rebels win their first league title since 1998 in front of a crowd of 43,243 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Cork could confirm their rise by blasting their way past Tipperary

Waterford to make experience count against Offaly

Munster SFC: Cork book semi-final showdown with Kerry after easy win over Limerick

Tipperary avenge last year’s defeat to Waterford

Football previews: Ulster champions Donegal begin title defence against rivals Derry

Tipp eye bragging rights against Waterford; Limerick take on Cork; London look to edge out Roscommon; Meath aim for reset against Carlow; and more

‘I’m not an easy man to please’: How Christy Ring and Louis Marcus came together to shoot a landmark film

Could the magic of the greatest hurler of all time be captured by a film-maker who couldn’t do a sideline cut? Yes, but only after a remarkable education from, and about, the man himself

Familiar foes: Cork veteran recalls Rebels defeat to Tipperary in 1960 league decider

Patsy Harte lined out alongside Glen Rovers clubmate Christy Ring for the all-Munster clash at the Athletic Grounds

Tactical analysis: Cork and Tipp ready for high-stakes shootout as Rebels sharpen edge

While Cork’s play shows a lot of method, Tipperary’s recent form suggests an ability to manage key moments

Rob Downey hoping to end Cork’s league title drought at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The top-flight league title has never resided on Leeside during the Cork captain’s lifetime

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