http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/ http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/big-names-miss-out-on-osheas-tipp-squad-29285976.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/big-names-miss-out-on-osheas-tipp-squad-29285976.html 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. Hurling Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/antrim-look-guilty-of-leinster-apathy-29285975.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/antrim-look-guilty-of-leinster-apathy-29285975.html PLAYED 7, Won 2, Lost 5 – that's Antrim's disappointing record in the five seasons they have figured in the Leinster SHC. Hurling Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/doyle-hattrick-off-bench-drives-carlow-to-historic-triumph-29279560.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/doyle-hattrick-off-bench-drives-carlow-to-historic-triumph-29279560.html Carlow didn't have it all their own way but their superior fitness and experience saw them through to a deserved though flattering victory. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/john-mullane-kilkenny-may-struggle-to-be-great-without-the-greatest-of-them-all-29279569.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/john-mullane-kilkenny-may-struggle-to-be-great-without-the-greatest-of-them-all-29279569.html KILKENNY will struggle to retain their All-Ireland title without Henry Shefflin, in my opinion. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/fitzgerald-strike-helps-rejuvenated-laois-seal-the-deal-29279563.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/fitzgerald-strike-helps-rejuvenated-laois-seal-the-deal-29279563.html 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. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/statue-of-hurling-legend-mackey-unveiled-29279382.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/statue-of-hurling-legend-mackey-unveiled-29279382.html A LIFE-sized bronze statue of legendary hurler Mick Mackey has been unveiled in Castleconnell, Co Limerick. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/fallons-find-their-range-as-late-flurry-edges-rossies-past-louth-29279561.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/fallons-find-their-range-as-late-flurry-edges-rossies-past-louth-29279561.html Goals in either half from Robbie Fallon and Gerry Fallon catapulted Roscommon into the semi-finals in terrible conditions in Ballyhaunis. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/bergin-gets-laois-rolling-to-semifinal-29279566.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/bergin-gets-laois-rolling-to-semifinal-29279566.html Laois secured a third Leinster semi-final appearance in five years at this grade thanks to an easy win. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/braniff-puts-derry-to-sword-29279564.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/braniff-puts-derry-to-sword-29279564.html 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. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/keegan-foils-wicklow-fightback-29279562.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/keegan-foils-wicklow-fightback-29279562.html 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. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/kenny-hattrick-sinks-outclassed-kildare-29279565.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/kenny-hattrick-sinks-outclassed-kildare-29279565.html Kilkenny saw off the challenge of a committed but outclassed Kildare with the minimum of fuss in St Conleth's Park, Newbridge. Hurling Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/conneely-goals-seal-final-place-29278223.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/conneely-goals-seal-final-place-29278223.html 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. Hurling Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/laois-overpower-saffrons-29278221.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/laois-overpower-saffrons-29278221.html Zane Keenan and Willie Hyland destroyed Antrim to send Laois into a quarter-final clash against Carlow. Hurling Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/doyle-hattrick-propels-carlow-29278224.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/doyle-hattrick-propels-carlow-29278224.html 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. Hurling Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/carlow-secure-first-ever-leinster-championship-win-against-london-29277755.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/carlow-secure-first-ever-leinster-championship-win-against-london-29277755.html Carlow created a piece of history today by winning their first ever Leinster hurling championship game defeating London by 4-17 to 2-13 at Dr Cullen Park. Sport Sat, 18 May 2013 17:52:05 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/fennelly-season-hangs-in-the-balance-after-serious-injury-29276590.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/fennelly-season-hangs-in-the-balance-after-serious-injury-29276590.html 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. Hurling Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/irish-independents-bumper-gaa-championship-preview-supplement-29273355.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/irish-independents-bumper-gaa-championship-preview-supplement-29273355.html THE long wait is over for the All-Ireland Senior Football and Hurling Championships which begin in earnest this weekend, and the Irish Independent has all you want to find about this year’s action in our bumper preview supplement. Sport Fri, 17 May 2013 08:19:50 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/leitrim-pull-out-of-warwickshire-trip-to-spend-costs-on-local-hurling-29273767.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/leitrim-pull-out-of-warwickshire-trip-to-spend-costs-on-local-hurling-29273767.html 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. Hurling Fri, 17 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/summer-glory-keeps-shefflin-focused-on-road-to-recovery-29271139.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/summer-glory-keeps-shefflin-focused-on-road-to-recovery-29271139.html The story of Henry Shefflin's spring is different but the same. Hurling Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/henry-shefflin-in-fresh-injury-blow-29271137.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/henry-shefflin-in-fresh-injury-blow-29271137.html 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. Hurling Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:01 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/spirit-of-rule-means-nothing-as-players-exploit-red-card-loophole-29267514.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/spirit-of-rule-means-nothing-as-players-exploit-red-card-loophole-29267514.html ISN'T there something unsatisfactory over how a minor technicality has ridden to the rescue of Barry Gilleran (Longford), Lar Corbett (Tipperary) and JJ Delaney (Kilkenny), all of whom will be eligible to play in the first round of the provincial championships, despite being sent off on straight red cards in their final league games? Hurling Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/moore-i-have-no-recollection-of-walsh-collision-29267517.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/moore-i-have-no-recollection-of-walsh-collision-29267517.html GALWAY captain Fergal Moore has revealed that he has no recollection of the sickening clash with Kilkenny's Walter Walsh in the league semi-final final that saw him stretchered off. Hurling Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/dj-autobiography-to-hit-shelves-in-the-autumn-29267516.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/dj-autobiography-to-hit-shelves-in-the-autumn-29267516.html 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. Hurling Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/ryan-eager-to-stay-centre-stage-after-long-wait-in-wings-29263922.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/ryan-eager-to-stay-centre-stage-after-long-wait-in-wings-29263922.html FOR two years Lester Ryan waited patiently on the Kilkenny panel but didn't see as much as a minute's league action. Hurling Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/newman-gets-longford-rolling-29261525.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/newman-gets-longford-rolling-29261525.html LONGFORD romped to a comprehensive 14-point victory over Leitrim at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park. Hurling Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100