The Irish Times

Podge Collins believes Option B offers the freedom the likes of Clare crave

‘I genuinely think it’s the best proposal and that is why it’s getting so much support’

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00

Limerick well primed for a hectic tilt at three titles

Five games in seven weeks could bring a clean sweep of league, Munster and All-Ireland crowns

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 06:00

Kelly and Lynch ready for Thurles showdown as if it’s their last

Clare and Limerick meet in the quarter-final of Munster which will double as league final

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 21:29

Clare managerial saga finally ends with Lohan appointment

Decorated former county full back names Ken Ralph and James Moran as selectors

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 22:04

Clare SHC: Sixmilebridge have half a dozen to spare over Cratloe

The Bridge secure a 14th title after victory over their neighbours and fierce rivals

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 18:45

GAA: Weekend county finals preview

Sixmilebridge bid to reclaim Clare title

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 06:00

Limerick keep their championship alive against Clare

It would have been the earliest exit by the All-Ireland hurling champions in 27 years

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 20:02

Tipperary emerging with little fuss from Munster ‘bearpit’

Another impressive away victory suggests Tipp are operating on a different level to their rivals

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 11:17

Nicky English: Impressive Tipperary looking a cut above the rest

Work rate, power and fitness as well as a classy forward line proves a potent combination

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 07:00

Weekend hurling previews: In-form Tipperary can survive tricky trip to Ennis

Limerick to bounce back against Déise while Dublin can overcome Carlow threat

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 09:00

Nicky English: Limerick’s All-Ireland hangover kicked in early

Champions will need to clear their head quickly to prevail in Waterford

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 07:00

Collins content to be contributing what he can to Clare’s cause

Now 27, the Banner forward has a mature perspective on the game and his place in it

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 07:00

Munster SHC: Clare rain on Waterford’s parade

First Walsh Park championship match in 16 years sees doolally finish but no home win

Sun May 12 2019 - 18:37

Sheedy admits Kelly sending off was factor in Tipperary win

Séamus Callinan impresses with 2-7 in league opener at Semple Stadium

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 06:00

Callinan finishes off Clare in a flash as Tipperary start on front foot

Liam Sheedy’s second coming off to positive start against 14-man Clare

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 20:53

Diarmuid Ryan impresses as Clare see off Waterford

Banner set up Munster hurling league final date with Tipperary

Sun Jan 06 2019 - 18:44

Podge Collins hoping Clare can push on again as new campaign beckons

Banner heading for Boston along with Limerick, Cork and Wexford

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 06:49

Daniel Kearney undaunted as he sets high targets for Cork

Sarsfields man expects Rebels to learn lessons from another All-Ireland semi-final loss

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00

Collins braced for the threat of Ballyea – and a rampant Kelly

Cratloe bidding to reclaim the Clare senior hurling title they last won four years ago

Fri Oct 19 2018 - 06:00

Galway frustrated as dogged Clare simply refuse to bow the knee

McCarthy’s late point earns Banner a replay in Thurles after after a pulsating stalemate at HQ

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 07:00

Galway and Clare to do it all again after 94 minutes of madness

All-Ireland champions roar out of the blocks before they are slowly but surely reeled in

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 20:01

Nicky English: beating Kilkenny a major step forward for Limerick

Manner of the impressive victory will work wonders for Kiely’s up-and-coming side

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 06:15

Clare pick up the pieces and book a return to headquarters

Banner bound for semi-final as they prove too strong for Fitzgerald’s Wexford

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 01:00

Jackie Tyrrell: What did top teams take from round-robin?

The six main contenders for the All-Ireland all have something they need to put right

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 07:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Cian Lynch is snapping at Tony Kelly’s heels

Lynch is fuelling Limerick’s campaign, while Kelly has been stop-start for Clare

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 06:15

Tipperary and Waterford suffer short-summer syndrome as round-robin bites

Two of last year’s All-Ireland semi-finalists bow out of championship in early June

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 05:10

Nicky English: Tipperary’s defence is still their Achilles’ heel

Errors and poor clearances from Tipperary lead to Clare goals and Tipp's exit

Sun Jun 10 2018 - 21:13

Late push by Clare slams the trapdoor shut on Tipperary

All-Ireland winners from two years ago will play no further part in 2018 championship

Sun Jun 10 2018 - 19:05

GAA weekend that was: Where now for Wexford and Clare?

Both teams progressed in 2017 but they have hardly made giant strides

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 14:20

Nicky English: Galway still look like All-Ireland champions

Both Waterford and Tipperary looked unconvincing in their quarter-final victories

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 07:00

Tipperary's forwards make up for defensive shortcomings to see off Clare

Champions back in the All-Ireland semi-finals after an historic afternoon in Cork

Mon Jul 24 2017 - 06:30

Clare and Tipperary name sides for All-Ireland quarter-final

Both sides make three changes for Saturday’s quarter-final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 21:37

Jackie Tyrrell: Timid Clare got exactly what they deserved

Banner like a team obsessed with what Cork could do to them rather than vice versa

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 07:00

Nicky English: Cork aren’t the finished article but they’re not far off

Rebels have struggled defensively in recent years and will get first real test against Clare

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 13:00