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Denis Hurley on 28 Jul 2021
Olympic fever: assuming expertise in every sport going
Denis Hurley has swapped early morning RTÉ Jr viewing for the feast of sporting action that is the Olympics.
on 28 Jul 2021
Way Out West: producing quality cattle and sheep in Co Galway
In this week’s Way out West, Manus Connolly visits suckler and beef farmer Johnny Duane, who farms 175ac near Portumna, Co Galway.
Denis Hurley on 21 Jul 2021
‘Hurling from the gods’ as Limerick flex their muscles
Limerick’s barnstorming second half of the Munster final showed exactly why they remain the team to beat, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 14 Jul 2021
Rebels look to brighter days ahead after ending all-Ireland famine
Denis Hurley was in attendance to watch his native county land its first hurling all-Ireland at any grade in over 15 years.
Anne O'Donoghue on 14 Jul 2021
Throw-in time with Mayo footballer and Irish basketball player Dayna Finn
Mayo footballer and Irish basketball player, Dayna Finn, talks to Anne O’Donoghue about the crossover between her two sports, her sporty family and female sporting role models
Denis Hurley on 07 Jul 2021
Championship intensity dispels league worries
A full weekend of championship hurling has dispelled any rumours of the demise of the game, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 30 Jun 2021
Banner make the most of opportunity
It may not have been a classic, but nobody in the Banner County will be complaining about Clare’s Munster Championship win over Waterford. Denis Hurley writes.
Denis Hurley on 23 Jun 2021
‘The smell of cut grass is in the nostrils and we’re ready to go’
The Walsh family from Tullaroan, Co Kilkenny, is set for another busy summer. Denis Hurley spoke to cousins Miriam and Pádraig about the Cats’ championship prospects.
Anne O'Donoghue on 23 Jun 2021
Living Life: it’s a matter of pride
Eimear and Ailish Considine have a bond only sisters can, fostered through sport. They speak to Anne O’Donoghue about the role sport can play in awareness around the LGBTI+ community
Denis Hurley on 16 Jun 2021
Phony-war comes to an end as all eyes turn to championship
Denis Hurley summarises the final round of the hurling and football leagues as the quick turnaround means that the championship is right upon us
Denis Hurley on 09 Jun 2021
‘Chicken-and-egg situation’ of promoting hurling across Ireland
The resurgence of Antrim’s hurlers over the past couple of years has Denis Hurley pondering the potential of the rest of the country.
Denis Hurley on 02 Jun 2021
Time the toughest opponent as summer preparation revs up
Denis Hurley chats to Donach O’Donnell, coach of the Laois senior hurlers, to get an insight into how championship preparations are progressing after such a disjointed start to the year.
Noel Bardon on 01 Jun 2021
GAA stars to the fore on World Milk Day
Three GAA players are working with the National Dairy Council (NDC) to showcase the benefits of drinking milk when training as part of the 21st World Milk Day.
Anne O'Donoghue on 27 May 2021
ICL Podcast #19: 'tis the season, the GAA season
This week's podcast guest is Denis Hurley, our sports writer, talking all things GAA.
Denis Hurley on 19 May 2021
Galway down Limerick as rule changes and rising free counts dominate discussions
Denis Hurley looks back at the weekend’s hurling action and frustrations with the advantage rule and rising free counts.
Denis Hurley on 12 May 2021
A sight to lift the spirits
Denis Hurley reflects on the long-awaited return of GAA action to our screens and tries to assess what can be taken from the opening round of hurling fixtures.
Anne O'Donoghue on 12 May 2021
Podcast: From ash to bamboo with Torpey Hurleys
Hurling is an ancient sport, rooted in a tradition of ash hurleys. However, Torpeys have a new kid in town, the bamboo hurley, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Denis Hurley on 05 May 2021
2021 sport looking all too similar to the “year like no other” 2020
They say hunger is the best sauce, and with GAA fans left ravenous following the gap after the 2020 season, Denis Hurley expects the league will leave many satiated
Denis Hurley on 28 Apr 2021
ROG looks to get one over old rivals
Denis Hurley charts the burgeoning coaching career of Ronan O’Gara as he prepares to lead his French charges into battle with Leinster at the weekend.
Denis Hurley on 21 Apr 2021
GAA a ‘stark relief’ to soccer’s greed
As debate around the GAA season structure continues, rumblings in the soccer world of a Super League illustrates that the soul of the GAA remains intact, writes Denis Hurley.