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Big names miss out on O'Shea's Tipp squad
TIPPERARY manager Eamon O'Shea has omitted a number of big names from his 31-man squad for the Munster SHC semi-final against Limerick on June 9, writes Jackie Cahill.
Antrim look guilty of Leinster apathy
PLAYED 7, Won 2, Lost 5 – that's Antrim's disappointing record in the five seasons they have figured in the Leinster SHC.
John Mullane: Kilkenny may struggle without the greatest of them all
KILKENNY will struggle to retain their All-Ireland title without Henry Shefflin, in my opinion.
Doyle hat-trick off bench drives Carlow to historic triumph
Carlow didn't have it all their own way but their superior fitness and experience saw them through to a deserved though flattering victory.
Fitzgerald strike helps rejuvenated Laois seal the deal
Laois' renaissance under the stewardship of Seamus Plunkett took another giant step forward as they saw off Antrim by six points at O'Moore Park.
Statue of hurling legend Mackey unveiled
A LIFE-sized bronze statue of legendary hurler Mick Mackey has been unveiled in Castleconnell, Co Limerick.
Fallons find their range as late flurry edges Rossies past Louth
Goals in either half from Robbie Fallon and Gerry Fallon catapulted Roscommon into the semi-finals in terrible conditions in Ballyhaunis.
Bergin gets Laois rolling to semi-final
Laois secured a third Leinster semi-final appearance in five years at this grade thanks to an easy win.
Kenny hat-trick sinks outclassed Kildare
Kilkenny saw off the challenge of a committed but outclassed Kildare with the minimum of fuss in St Conleth's Park, Newbridge.
Braniff puts Derry to sword
DOWN manager Gerard Monan believes his side can flash out a positive message in advance of the Ulster Championship by winning the Christy Ring Cup.
Keegan foils Wicklow fightback
A point by corner-forward Gerry Keegan from a free in the dying minutes at Arklow gave Kildare victory over Wicklow and sent them through to the semi-final.
Laois overpower Saffrons
Zane Keenan and Willie Hyland destroyed Antrim to send Laois into a quarter-final clash against Carlow.
Conneely goals seal final place
Longford sailed through to the Lory Meagher Cup final with a comprehensive 6-13 to 1-10 win over Fermanagh. Kevin Conneely grabbed a hat-trick, while Joe O'Brien, Ciaran Finucane and Michael Farrell chipped in with the other goals.
Doyle hat-trick propels Carlow
Craig Doyle emerged as the unlikely hero at Dr Cullen Park, coming off the bench as a blood sub to score a sensational hat-trick as Carlow charged into the second round.
Fennelly season hangs in the balance after serious injury
FORMER hurler of the year Michael Fennelly suffered what appeared to be a bad injury during a Kilkenny club game last night and he was rushed to hospital.
Leitrim pull out of Warwickshire trip 'to spend costs on local hurling'
LEITRIM'S hurlers have pulled out of the final round of the Lory Meagher Cup, deciding that the costs of the trip to Birmingham would be better spent on developing the game locally.
Henry Shefflin in fresh injury blow
HENRY SHEFFLIN is set to be ruled out of Kilkenny's Leinster championship opener against Offaly on June 9 after suffering another setback in his bid to recover from a foot injury.
DJ autobiography to hit shelves in the autumn
DJ Carey has finally put pen to paper and the fruits of his labour will emerge in the autumn when his auto-biography will be published, WRITES DONNCHADH BOYLE.
Ryan eager to stay centre stage after long wait in wings
FOR two years Lester Ryan waited patiently on the Kilkenny panel but didn't see as much as a minute's league action.
John Mullane: Gym 'monsters' changing the face of our great games
THE reason why Donegal and Kilkenny are All-Ireland champions is because they're the most physically strong and best-organised teams in their respective codes. Football and hurling are now all about physicality.
Flynn preaches caution as Down press case for place in final four
DOWN kept their hopes up of remaining in the hunt for the cup by overcoming neighbours Armagh at Crossmaglen.
Barry-Murphy blast shakes Rebels into life
THE old adage that goals win matches certainly rang true at Cloughduv as Cork registered five to see off the challenge of Tipperary in a highly entertaining clash that marked the official opening of the local club's magnificent complex.
Nolan leads way as Kerry continue winning streak
Kerry continued their winning run under new boss Tom Howard as Derry faded badly in the second half at Austin Stack Park in Tralee.
Grogan brace sets Tyrone on march
Tyrone's post-relegation renaissance continued at Killyclogher, where another high-octane performance earned them a place in the Nicky Rackard Cup semi-finals.
O'Brien masterclass propels Wicklow
Andy O'Brien gave a masterclass in forward play as Wicklow saw off the challenge of Mayo at Arklow.
Royals outlast 14-man Kildare
MEATH progressed to the semi-finals of the Christy Ring Cup after an epic battle with Kildare in St Conleth's Park, Newbridge.
Hennessey earns vital share for Exiles
WITH GAA president Liam O'Neill among those in attendance at Brewster Park, Fermanagh and Warwick-shire could not be separated.
Newman gets Longford rolling
LONGFORD romped to a comprehensive 14-point victory over Leitrim at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park.
'Every lad is different, but our goal's the same'
IN February last year, mechanical engineer John Walsh left to take a job in London with an international construction firm. With little or nothing doing at home, he was glad of the chance but also saddened to leave behind a lifestyle that was rich in all the right respects.
Rules loophole leaves Corbett and Delaney free to play summer openers
AN astonishing oversight by Croke Park will leave Tipperary sharpshooter Lar Corbett and Kilkenny defender JJ Delaney free to line out in the first round of their respective provincial championships.
Griffin pulls strings to seal Kingdom's semi-final spot
Kerry carried too much firepower for Derry as they marched on to the semi-final of the Christy Ring Cup. Kerry had a strong wind in the opening half and shot nine wides as they led 0-10 to 0-4 at the interval when they really should have been out of sight.
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Holloway: Final will be joy or dejection
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Botham backs Anderson to beat record
James Anderson reached 300 Test wickets for England against New Zealand and Sir Ian Botham backs him to beat his record haul of 383 wickets. Sir Ian Botham was speaking at the re-launch of Unibet in the UK where its 'Unibet Summer of Sport' ad campaign featuring Sir Ian Botham and Gavin Hastings.
Ivanisevic: Murray should avoid French Open
With Andy Murray struggling with injury, former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic says the world number two shouldn't compete in the French Open if he is not fully fit - and tips a revitalised Rafael Nadal to win the title again.Goran Ivanisevic was speaking at the re-launch of Unibet in the UK where its Unibet Summer of Sport ad campaign featuring Sir Ian Botham and Gavin Hastings.
Hastings backs Wilkinson for Lions
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia. World Cup-winning former England fly-half Wilkinson has been in imperious form with European champions Toulon this season, but declined an initial approach from Lions head coach Warren Gatland citing club commitments and his weary body.
