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Hurling All Stars: Scale of Limerick's achievement difficult to ignore

County’s dominance invites comparisons with great Kilkenny sides of recent decades

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 06:00

Ciarán Murphy: Hating teams, is it who they are, or what they win?

There are many things that go into building up a hatred of sporting teams

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 06:00

All-Ireland SHC: Our writers and pundits answer the big questions

Our GAA writers and pundits make their predictions for the forthcoming campaign

Sun Jun 20 2021 - 09:00

Déise wilt under the sustained power play of Limerick’s twin towers

Between them, Gearóid Hegarty and Tom Morrissey plundered 12 points from play

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 21:10

Hurling podcast adds to thriving market amid pandemic

Brian Carroll has added his in-depth sports podcast to the mix as others get creative

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 06:00

Hurling black card unlikely to survive congress

Push for card focused on one particular foul – the pull-down of a player through on goal

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 06:40

Seán Moran: Hurling community uncomfortable being treated like football

Hurling will have to face up to same challenge as football has been

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 06:00

Pádraig Walsh: the shape-shifting key that keeps Kilkenny machine purring

Tullaroan man’s versatility has made him indispensable to Brian Cody since 2014

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 07:00

Four Kilkenny coups from Brian Cody's back catalogue

This year's semi-final wasn't the first time the game's most successful manager upset the odds

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Puck-out battle will go a long way to deciding All-Ireland final

If Kilkenny or Tipp prevail in key area they will have one hand on Liam MacCarthy

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 05:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick the masters of timing in changed landscape

I would have struggled with the idea of being 'rotated' and I wouldn't have been the only one

Fri Jul 05 2019 - 08:22

Jackie Tyrrell: Transformed Tipperary looking the real deal again

The players remain the same but Tipp’s mindset radically different since Sheedy’s return

Fri Jun 28 2019 - 06:10

The Irish Times 2019 All-Ireland Hurling Championship Vox Pop

Our writers give their predictions ahead of the start of this year’s hurling championship

Sat May 11 2019 - 10:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Battle for middle ground will decide who stands out from the crowd

The ability to win ball in this crucial area and use possession well will be key this year

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 05:30

Seán Moran: Limerick could prove to be a different kind of champion

Maybe it is too early to speculate about an All-Ireland defence but these are different times

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 07:00

Jackie Tyrrell: I can't see Limerick retaining All-Ireland in 2019

Plenty of teams have begun their All-Ireland defence well in recent years, only to fizzle out

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00

O’Shaughnessy: Limerick can take ‘moral victory’ over Kilkenny

Former Limerick star among those featured in the latest TG4 series of Laochra Gael

Thu Feb 14 2019 - 06:00

Expert view: National football and hurling league predictions

Irish Times GAA writers and columnists have their say on the 2019 Allianz leagues

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00

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

Dublin hunting down Kerry greatness of the 1970s and 1980s

Challenge is now to catch up with Jim Gavin’s side, says Galway manager Kevin Walsh

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 06:00

Eoin Murphy so much more than just a safe pair of hands

‘He’s the best in the game now and when he’s finished, he’ll be one of the best ever’

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 11:45

England beaten by Belgium; Cork a really good team from 8-15

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Fri Jun 29 2018 - 07:43

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary have shown themselves to be serious contenders

All that needed to happen was for Mick Ryan's team to be shaken into action

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 06:30

Shoe on the other foot as Kilkenny challenge Galway’s status

For the first time in Cody’s reign, Cats seeking to make a statement against Galway

Sat May 26 2018 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny will be desperate to take Galway down a peg or two

The attitude in Kilkenny’s camp will be, ‘They have our All-Ireland’

Fri May 25 2018 - 06:30

Ciarán Murphy: Dublin need to turn Kilkenny negative into a positive

Gilroy's side have a lot to be feeling good about ahead of difficult trip to Wexford Park

Wed May 16 2018 - 21:02

Added Time: Same old Kilkenny and Tipp final, or is it?

Jackie Tyrrell is in to discuss Sunday’s league final, Michael Walker on what makes Pep

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 11:26

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny’s evolving tactics a potent future template

The league has already been a success for Cody’s side fans will demand win over Tipp

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell dismisses talk of Brian Cody exit as ‘nonsense’

‘The desire is there, the hunger is there so to question those things is crazy’ Tyrrell said

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 12:08

Tipping Point: Something dubious about the hard man idea within Gaelic games

It’s wrong to have amateur sportsmen being near obligated to pretend abuse is all part of game

Mon Sept 18 2017 - 07:33

Tipping Point: Mayo will have enough chances, taking them is another matter

Strip everything else away and accuracy is still the deciding factor in Sunday's final

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 07:45

GAA Statistics: Austin Gleeson, the superhero who needs to be more

If the gifted youngster can improve his decision making Waterford can go all the way

Thu Aug 10 2017 - 07:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary need to rediscover defensive mean streak

All-Ireland champions must tighten up at the back if they are to retain their crown

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 07:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Kilkenny face a massive test against Waterford

Semple Stadium clash will show which team is on the right track for the All-Ireland series

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 07:00