https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 01:20:12 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799635.htmlKerry the latest to oppose extension to inter-county season2026-02-24T20:49:00+00:002026-02-24T20:49:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tipperary also decided to oppose the proposed calendar extension on Tuesday night.Tipperary also decided to oppose the proposed calendar extension on Tuesday night.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799575.htmlAll-Ireland camogie champions Galway stranded in New York snowstorm2026-02-24T18:54:00+00:002026-02-24T18:54:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The players fundraised for the holiday to celebrate their fifth All-Ireland senior camogie title which they captured last August when they defeated Cork in the final.The players fundraised for the holiday to celebrate their fifth All-Ireland senior camogie title which they captured last August when they defeated Cork in the final.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799536.htmlDara Ó Cinnéide: 'I really wish the Kerry lads would not align themselves in any way with Allianz'2026-02-24T17:59:00+00:002026-02-24T17:59:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cinnéide believed the analysis by UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese provided enough grounds for the organisation to sever its ties with the global insurance companyCinnéide believed the analysis by UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese provided enough grounds for the organisation to sever its ties with the global insurance companyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799479.htmlDara Ó Cinnéide: 'If you don’t have county players present in club matches, the game is gone'2026-02-24T16:43:00+00:002026-02-24T16:43:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The An Ghaeltacht chairman admits the motion to create an eligibility level of eight club appearances in the previous season to play for one’s county the following year will put pressure on fixture-makers.The An Ghaeltacht chairman admits the motion to create an eligibility level of eight club appearances in the previous season to play for one’s county the following year will put pressure on fixture-makers.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799419.htmlFour double bills announced for 2026 Munster championships 2026-02-24T15:06:00+00:002026-02-24T15:06:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Cork-Tipp repeat of last year’s All-Ireland hurling final, at Semple Stadium on Sunday, April 19, will be preceded by the Munster camogie quarter-final between the same counties.The Cork-Tipp repeat of last year’s All-Ireland hurling final, at Semple Stadium on Sunday, April 19, will be preceded by the Munster camogie quarter-final between the same counties.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799317.htmlCork footballers to prep for final promotion push with Algarve training camp2026-02-24T12:54:00+00:002026-02-24T12:54:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork’s League record when arriving home from a bout of warm-weather training bodes well for accumulating the necessary points across the final two roundsCork’s League record when arriving home from a bout of warm-weather training bodes well for accumulating the necessary points across the final two roundsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799143.htmlThe Gaelic Football Show: A Salthill classic, Dublin-Kerry, the rise of Cork, Kobe2026-02-24T08:46:00+00:002026-02-24T08:46:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan discuss the week's big talking points.Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan discuss the week's big talking points.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41798969.htmlFogarty Forum: Loaded August All-Ireland final motion is in jeopardy2026-02-24T07:15:00+00:002026-02-24T07:15:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Claims that the media are opposed to the split season and are the only people who care about an August All-Ireland final are strangeClaims that the media are opposed to the split season and are the only people who care about an August All-Ireland final are strangeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799023.htmlGAA’s Games Intelligence Unit now operational for hurling and Gaelic football2026-02-24T07:07:00+00:002026-02-24T07:07:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Among other things, the GIU supplied data and video analysis to inter-county referees to help them review their performanceAmong other things, the GIU supplied data and video analysis to inter-county referees to help them review their performanceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41799011.htmlSeán Meehan: 'Bravery and character are the key ingredients for Cork'2026-02-24T06:48:00+00:002026-02-24T06:48:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Cork approach at both ends of the field has evolvedThe Cork approach at both ends of the field has evolvedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798885.html'It's outside noise, we don't listen to any of that' - Cian Kenny responds to Kilkenny criticism2026-02-24T06:05:00+00:002026-02-24T06:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Liam Sheedy said Kilkenny “are still struggling for real quality forwards coming through ” following their narrow win over Waterford at UPMC Nowlan Park on Sunday.Liam Sheedy said Kilkenny “are still struggling for real quality forwards coming through ” following their narrow win over Waterford at UPMC Nowlan Park on Sunday.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798417.htmlÉamonn Fitzmaurice: The delicate balance between confidence and competition for places2026-02-23T17:29:00+00:002026-02-23T17:29:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/One area of concern for Kerry is the developing habit of letting teams back in to it late on. As the fitness levels increase and the squad continues to strengthen, I expect this to be less of a factor.One area of concern for Kerry is the developing habit of letting teams back in to it late on. As the fitness levels increase and the squad continues to strengthen, I expect this to be less of a factor.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798897.htmlMinor final before senior would make Galway summers 'a wasteland'2026-02-23T16:58:00+00:002026-02-23T16:58:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Galway county chairman Paul Bellew makes the case against All-Ireland minor finals returning as curtain raisers on the biggest SundaysGalway county chairman Paul Bellew makes the case against All-Ireland minor finals returning as curtain raisers on the biggest SundaysExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798708.htmlDalo's Hurling Show: Covers come off Limerick, Tipp handbrake, Cats lost in translation2026-02-23T15:50:00+00:002026-02-23T15:50:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend's hurling.Anthony Daly, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the weekend's hurling.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798813.htmlWexford chair Kenny airs concern about funding for county teams under one organisation2026-02-23T15:39:00+00:002026-02-23T15:39:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In principle, Kenny is fully supportive of the merger between the GAA, Ladies Gaelic Football Association and Camogie AssociationIn principle, Kenny is fully supportive of the merger between the GAA, Ladies Gaelic Football Association and Camogie AssociationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41798630.htmlPatrick Kelly: Whisper it, but Meath scrape was more than a win for Cork2026-02-23T12:00:00+00:002026-02-23T12:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Prior to the new rules, I felt Cork had been playing a far too passive brand of football. This version of Cork is quite different with an admirable honesty and work rate coupled with an attractive style of playPrior to the new rules, I felt Cork had been playing a far too passive brand of football. This version of Cork is quite different with an admirable honesty and work rate coupled with an attractive style of playExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798546.htmlJack O'Connor: Extended season? 'Not sure it will fly'2026-02-23T09:03:00+00:002026-02-23T09:03:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Kerry manager is in favour of finding more space in the inter-county calendar, but his own county will not be supporting it unless there is a guarantee of 16 exclusive weekends for club fixtures.The Kerry manager is in favour of finding more space in the inter-county calendar, but his own county will not be supporting it unless there is a guarantee of 16 exclusive weekends for club fixtures.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798456.htmlWho dares wins: Rossies' risk succeeds, Galway gamble fails2026-02-23T07:05:00+00:002026-02-23T07:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Roscommon rolled the dice in Pearse Stadium on Saturday and ended up turning a 13-point second-half deficit into a one-point win.Roscommon rolled the dice in Pearse Stadium on Saturday and ended up turning a 13-point second-half deficit into a one-point win.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798450.htmlClifford and O'Sullivan back as Kerry options deepen2026-02-23T06:52:00+00:002026-02-23T06:52:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/After another iffy finish by Kerry, Jack O'Connor suggested the trend may be linked to their late return to inter-county training.After another iffy finish by Kerry, Jack O'Connor suggested the trend may be linked to their late return to inter-county training.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798447.htmlCork have momentum. Can they hold onto it?2026-02-23T06:45:00+00:002026-02-23T06:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork have four wins in Division 2. They are in pole position for a return to the top tier of the football league after a decade awayCork have four wins in Division 2. They are in pole position for a return to the top tier of the football league after a decade awayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798309.htmlLyng 'pleased with the attitude' as Kilkenny grind out win against Waterford2026-02-23T06:23:00+00:002026-02-23T06:23:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Unusually, both side played better against the wind. Waterford manager Peter Queally had a theory as to whyUnusually, both side played better against the wind. Waterford manager Peter Queally had a theory as to whyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41798363.htmlChristy O'Connor: Limerick equal highest points scoring total in league history2026-02-23T06:14:00+00:002026-02-23T06:14:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Elsewhere Donegal win first four league games under McGuinness for the first time and Dublin need to score more.Elsewhere Donegal win first four league games under McGuinness for the first time and Dublin need to score more.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798393.htmlJim McGuinness: 'It's a game of chance, the ball will drop one way or the other'2026-02-23T06:01:00+00:002026-02-23T06:01:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/McGuinness credited the midfield pod they used with Ciaran Moore, Hugh McFadden, Jason McGee and Michael Langan for the winning of the game.McGuinness credited the midfield pod they used with Ciaran Moore, Hugh McFadden, Jason McGee and Michael Langan for the winning of the game.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798411.htmlLIDL NFL round-up: Waterford knocked off top spot as Finnegan's goal wins it for Meath2026-02-23T05:53:00+00:002026-02-23T05:53:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Galway notched their third win when they saw off Armagh by 3-11 to 0-15 in BallinasloeGalway notched their third win when they saw off Armagh by 3-11 to 0-15 in BallinasloeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798402.html'No lost causes' - Saffrons boss Dowds hopes to carry energy from Cork stunner 2026-02-23T05:25:00+00:002026-02-23T05:25:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Camogie round-up: A resurgent Kilkenny tops the table after beating Tipp to retain a 100% record from the first two roundsCamogie round-up: A resurgent Kilkenny tops the table after beating Tipp to retain a 100% record from the first two roundsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798396.htmlKieran McGeeney: 'We’re missing things that should be scored. They’re not difficult chances'2026-02-22T19:51:00+00:002026-02-22T19:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/McGeeney estimated that Armagh missed nine chances from inside the 21m line against DonegalMcGeeney estimated that Armagh missed nine chances from inside the 21m line against DonegalExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798366.html'It's the character' - Madden hails Banner resolve after reeling in Laois 2026-02-22T18:57:00+00:002026-02-22T18:57:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A home victory was far from a certainly despite having a numerical advantage for the majority of the final 50 minutesA home victory was far from a certainly despite having a numerical advantage for the majority of the final 50 minutesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798360.htmlTactical tweaks help Cavan to victory over Kildare2026-02-22T18:52:00+00:002026-02-22T18:52:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cavan manager Dermot McCabe asked his team to "do better under the breaking ball, kill the ball every time they took a shot and just to come out on the right side of every battle that they went into to get onto the ball".Cavan manager Dermot McCabe asked his team to "do better under the breaking ball, kill the ball every time they took a shot and just to come out on the right side of every battle that they went into to get onto the ball".Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798348.htmlLouth bridge 32-year gap as Downey's stunner helps see off Tyrone 2026-02-22T18:40:00+00:002026-02-22T18:40:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/An early and magnificent Ciaran Downey lob stole the show and allowed his side to believe and crucially defend from the front.An early and magnificent Ciaran Downey lob stole the show and allowed his side to believe and crucially defend from the front.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798321.htmlDonegal savour sweet win but it's no cakewalk as rivals serve up another classic2026-02-22T17:48:00+00:002026-02-22T17:48:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Jim McGuiness’s side led for all but a minute. They opened the scoring within 20 seconds, got dragged level after 21 minutes, but then kept Kieran McGeeney’s men at arm’s length for the rest of it.Jim McGuiness’s side led for all but a minute. They opened the scoring within 20 seconds, got dragged level after 21 minutes, but then kept Kieran McGeeney’s men at arm’s length for the rest of it.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798312.htmlDonoghue wants Tribesmen to keep foot down after swatting Offaly aside 2026-02-22T17:43:00+00:002026-02-22T17:43:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/'I'd probably be a bit disappointed with the way that we didn't push on.''I'd probably be a bit disappointed with the way that we didn't push on.'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798300.htmlDown cruise to 10-point win in Wexford to take pole position atop Division 3 2026-02-22T17:32:00+00:002026-02-22T17:32:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Down turned a competitive opening thirty-five minutes into a dominant second half as they outfought and outclassed the home side with a delightful display of open football.Down turned a competitive opening thirty-five minutes into a dominant second half as they outfought and outclassed the home side with a delightful display of open football.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798282.htmlWaterford boss Queally questions referee's decision on Cats' winning free2026-02-22T17:11:00+00:002026-02-22T17:11:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Hurley-less Jamie Barron was deemed to have fouled John Donnelly for the stoppage time score but Queally felt it was a tame one to award.Hurley-less Jamie Barron was deemed to have fouled John Donnelly for the stoppage time score but Queally felt it was a tame one to award.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798279.html'Special talent' Kobe McDonald stars off the bench as Mayo easily account for Monaghan2026-02-22T17:01:00+00:002026-02-22T17:01:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The AFL-bound Kobe McDonald scored 1-4 for Mayo, including a two-pointer, in a 15-minute cameo off the bench for Mayo in ClonesThe AFL-bound Kobe McDonald scored 1-4 for Mayo, including a two-pointer, in a 15-minute cameo off the bench for Mayo in ClonesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41798273.htmlClare survive chaos to edge 14-man Laois and keep promotion push alive2026-02-22T16:44:00+00:002026-02-22T16:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Laois’ Brian Byrne was sent off after 22 minutes while Clare captain Cillian Brennan was black-carded but Laois missed the subsequent penaltyLaois’ Brian Byrne was sent off after 22 minutes while Clare captain Cillian Brennan was black-carded but Laois missed the subsequent penaltyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/