The Irish Times

The Hindenburg didn’t crash as hard as Waterford

When the Cork game needed to be turned around, who could Cahill call on?

Fri May 20 2022 - 22:00

Jackie Tyrrell: All-Ireland final heroes often come out of left field

Limerick have the edge but Waterford might well find a match-winner of their own

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 07:27

Shanahan impressed with Cahill’s impact on a resurgent Waterford

‘The intensity they’re playing at is unbelievable. I give Liam and the lads great credit for that’

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 06:00

Legends of the past still happy to contribute to the cause

Former greats like DJ Carey, Fitzgerald and McDonald continue to play their part

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 01:00

Joanne O’Riordan: New rules open up a whole new vista for camogie

Increased physicality in the game will be attractive for both players and spectators

Thu Feb 06 2020 - 06:00

GAA say Tipperary's ghost goal doesn't mean system is broken

‘At the end of the day mistakes happen. It was a bad mistake and there’s little doubt about that’

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 06:00

Waterford refuse to be drawn on goal that wasn’t a goal

Derek McGrath was keen to move on from the controversy of Jason Forde’s score

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 06:00

Ulster Rugby: litany of poor decisions have hurt the province

People will have their own view of at what point in history poor choices were made

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 14:03

Great leaps forward – An Irishman’s Diary about our supposed national talent for long-jumping

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 00:01

Waterford hurlers given warm welcome home by proud fans

Derek McGrath overwhelmed by support as team is greeted by up to 10,000 fans

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 21:50

Galway can be thankful they had Donoghue on their side and their line

The manager gave a masterclass in precision during the All-Ireland final

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 07:00

Derek McGrath urges Waterford to feel pride amidst the pain

Déise manager fully aware of how difficult it will be for his young team to go one better

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 06:00

Derek McGrath: A real leader of Déise men

Waterford hurling manager has a bond with his players that goes well beyond the game

Sun Sept 03 2017 - 08:00

Dan Shanahan says Waterford will pursue disciplinary system all the way

Déise delight likely to be tempered by concern over Gleesons

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 01:03

Waterford find all the answers as Cork lose their Munster sparkle

Terrific team display by Derek McGrath’s side marred by disciplinary concerns

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 01:00

Cork hurling’s quiet neighbours to the east raising the volume

Over the past 20 years Waterford have become a significant championship force

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 06:10

Tadhg de Búrca’s semi-final ban upheld by CAC

After Central Appeals Committee fail, it’s now to Disputes Resolution Authority (DRA)

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 08:56

Jackie Tyrrell: Waterford are nice, you’d want your sister going out with one of them

Derek McGrath has put all the eggs in the championship basket, now it’s time to deliver

Fri Jun 16 2017 - 07:00

Tipperary storm out of blocks as they focus on sustained success

Pádraic Maher aware that team cannot stand still if they want to reach summit again

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 01:00

Diarmuid ‘the Rock’ O’Sullivan welcomes call for doctors to attend all GAA matches

Three-time All-Ireland winner says GAA games must retain their physical edge

Sat Feb 18 2017 - 11:14

Second Opinion: Tipperary fans look askance at Austin Gleeson’s award

Gifted hurler that he is, did he change the biggest games decisively in Deise’s favour?

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 21:31

John Allen: Big question is if Tipp can show true dominance

Can the champions build on Sunday’s display of belief, power, skill and sublime finishing?

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 05:00

Cody’s will to win strongest when stakes are highest

When the chips are down the Kilkenny manager shows what he’s really made of

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 16:12

Noel Connors eager to renew battle with Kilkenny

Waterford defender believes his side can rise to the required level once again in replay

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 05:00

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

Austin Gleeson grows into pillar of strength for Waterford

Déise’s new talisman eager to make up for last year’s Munster final loss to Tipperary

Fri Jul 08 2016 - 01:00

Derek McGrath points to work ethic as the key trait for Déise

Waterford manager an advocate of the core hallmark of Brian Cody’s Kilkenny

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 21:11

Tony Kelly’s sweet one-two swings latest bout in Clare’s favour

Waterford had led game until last puck on dramatic final replay had dropped

Sun May 08 2016 - 18:08

Shanahan urges GAA to share spoils with players

“The players don’t ask for much – whatever it is at the end of the year, it’s something they deserve”

Mon May 02 2016 - 23:30

Clare v Waterford: Epic drama in what was first instalment of trilogy

Waterford manager Derek McGrath takes positives despite wasteful display from his side in front of posts

Sun May 01 2016 - 23:30

Dan Shanahan plays down effects of Fitzgibbon Cup red cards

Waterford selector believes sendings off of college players will not harm county

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 01:00

Derek McGrath and Waterford County Board take long-term view

Déise manager and the board have discussed plans for years after 2016

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 01:00

Waterford’s 17 years on the bridge of sighs

A year after 1998 the hurling world began to change. That year’s All-Ireland semi-final could have marked a different starting point.

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 01:00

John Allen: Waterford unlikely to pass huge Kilkenny test

Déise will bring workrate and honesty but I can’t see Cody’s champions beaten

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 07:45