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Munster SHC: Limerick march into final
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Limerick 0-30 Waterford 2-14
By Tom Clancy at TUS Gaelic Grounds
Limerick’s pursuit for a fifth All-Ireland crown and a sixth Munster title in a row got back on track after a 10-point victory over Waterford.
The result eliminated Waterford from the championship, having needed at
18 HR AGO
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Leinster SHC: Dublin reach decider
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Dublin 2-27 Galway 1-24
By Billy Coss at Pearse Stadium
Chris Crummey and Dónal Burke were the stars of the show as Dublin qualified for their first Leinster final since 2021 and sent 14-man Galway crashing out of the Championship.
The Tribesmen were in 'must win'
19 HR AGO
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Munster SHC: Clare overcome Tipp
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Clare 1-24 Tipperary 0-24
By Noel Dundon at FBD Semple Stadium
Clare have made it to their third consecutive Munster senior hurling final following a victory over Tipperary at FBD Semple Stadium.
A result which might not seem so convincing on the scoreboard, was more authoritative
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Leinster SHC: Kilkenny defeat Wexford
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Kilkenny 1-24 Wexford 2-20
By Paul Keane at UPMC Nowlan Park
Not for the first time, Kilkenny have reason to thank veteran talisman TJ Reid whose 1-13 tally helped the Cats to a hugely significant win, securing their return to the Leinster SHC final.
Reid struck
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Leinster SHC: Antrim victory relegates Carlow
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Antrim 4-22 Carlow 2-22
By David Mohan at Corrigan Park
Two goals each from Conal Cunning and James McNaughton proved the difference as Antrim retained their Leinster SHC status at the expense of Carlow at Corrigan Park.
It was a tense afternoon in Belfast with so
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Derry hurling club St. Finbarr's show what's possible
By John Harrington
For proof that hurling can blossom in every part of this country given the required care and attention, look no further than St. Finbarr's hurling club in Derry.
Founded just seven years ago, they now field teams at every level from U-7.5 to senior, have strong links
23 May 2024
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'The Epic Origins of Hurling' uncover game's hidden history
By John Harrington
We all know that hurling is something uniquely Irish, a real cultural artefact of this island.
But it’s something we often take for granted rather than ask the questions ‘how?’ or ‘why?’
Many people will know it’s part of our mythology thanks to tales of Cúchulainn, and
22 May 2024
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Wexford captain Coleman doing his family proud
By John Harrington
It really is true that you never know what someone else is going through.
Wexford football team captain Liam Coleman attended the launch of the Tailteann Cup this week in Croke Park and he couldn’t have been more accommodating.
He was thoughtful and forthcoming in his interviews
09 May 2024
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Record-breaking Foley as hungry as ever
By John Harrington
If you didn’t know Darragh Foley, you might have expected him to ride off into the sunset after Carlow’s season ended in 2023, content with a record-breaking inter-county career spanning 14 seasons.
After all, last year he became the county’s highest ever scorer, with a monstrous tally
08 May 2024