Hurling
Ask Miriam on 06 Oct 2021
Dear Miriam: I want to give up hurling, but I don’t want to disappoint my father
Dear Miriam, I’ve lost my grá for playing hurling, but I’m afraid if I give up it’ll upset my father
Denis Hurley on 18 Aug 2021
No certainties ahead of this weekend’s action
While Limerick are the favourites heading into this weekend’s All-Ireland final, Éanna Martin still thinks the Rebels can put it up to the Treatymen, writes Denis Hurley.
Anne O'Donoghue on 11 Aug 2021
Hurling in Leitrim and Dublin with Zak Moradi
From Iran to Iraq and Leitrim to Dublin, Zak Mordai has country roots and city branches. He speaks to Anne O’Donoghue about moving to Ireland, small v big counties in the GAA and his farming family.
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
Michael Commins on 28 Apr 2021
Country Sound: Déise days
Waterford’s Paddy O’Brien chats to Michael Commins about country music in and around the Déise.
Marcella Connolly on 11 Apr 2020
My Country Living: 'The hurley fixer'
Seosamh Breathnach explains how hurling and farming has led him to running his own business as 'The hurley fixer'. In conversation with Marcella Connolly.
Marcella Connolly on 08 Apr 2020
My Country Living: 'I finally have my dream job'
Seosamh Breathnach explains how hurling and farming has led him to running his own business as 'The hurley fixer'. In conversation with Marcella Connolly.
Odile Evans on 05 Feb 2020
Former Lisheen Mine site guided at €11m
The old Lisheen Mine in Co Tipperary is on the market for some €11m, Odile Evans reports.
Odile Evans on 01 Feb 2020
Former Lisheen Mines 800ac site guided at €11m
The old Lisheen Mine in Co Tipperary is on the market for some €11m, Odile Evans reports.
Anne O'Donoghue on 06 Nov 2019
Music, Macra and much more
In the space of less than two weeks, Fergal Bradley won an All-Ireland at the Fleadh, handed in his Master’s thesis, played a county final and attended a rural youth rally, writes Anne O'Donoghue
Katherine O'Leary on 21 Aug 2019
Katherine's Country: this is what memories are made of
Katherine O’Leary has had a busy few days with the family getting together and celebrating many important birthdays
on 14 Aug 2019
Oldest of foes go to war again
Familiar foes Kilkenny and Tipperary return to Croke Park for Sunday’s hurling final. Denis Hurley spoke to Wexford forward Jack O’Connor who has lined out against both finalists this season.
on 17 Jul 2019
Cody’s Cats come again
Twenty years into his reign, Brian Cody has once again rebuilt a Kilkenny team to challenge for All-Ireland glory, writes Denis Hurley.
on 10 Jul 2019
Keeping GAA dreams alive
A lot of people believe that the “GAA is not what it used to be”, but last weekend proved those people wrong. Denis Hurley writes
on 03 Jul 2019
Limerick stamp their authority as Wexford start a party
Denis Hurley looks back on last weekend’s hurling action and considers the impact of new proposals for a two-tier football championship put forward by Central Council.
Amii McKeever on 26 Jun 2019
A mixed county heritage and the GAA
There is a lot to consider when moving to a new area let alone a new country and for the Young family, sport and the GAA was pivotal to community integration
Denis Hurley on 19 Jun 2019
Thrilling weekend puts hurling back in the spotlight
Having somewhat failed to match the quality of last year, the thrilling conclusion to the Leinster hurling championship has put hurling back at centre stage and left Denis Hurley eager for more
on 15 May 2019
Excitement awaits in 2019 hurling championship
Summer can officially begin now that the GAA Senior Hurling Championship (SHC) has kicked off. Denis Hurley previews this year’s season
on 10 Apr 2019
April creates hectic schedule for clubs
Denis Hurley talks to Wexford hurler Liam Óg McGovern about how changes to the GAA calendar impact Championship preparation and finding the right balance between club and county.