Paddy Tierney

3 weeks ago | belfastlive.co.uk | Paddy Tierney

Leinster football’s once great rivalry could be reborn this weekend if Meath can somehow manage to pull off a shock win over Dublin. The Royals were the last team other than Dublin to lift the Delaney Cup following their infamous 2010 win over Louth. Robbie Brennan’s side missed out on promotion from Division Two earlier this season and their Championship preparations were rocked by the loss of coaches Joe McMahon and Martin Corey, who’ve since linked up with Down champions Kilcoo.

3 weeks ago | belfastlive.co.uk | Paddy Tierney

After having a bye last weekend, Waterford open their Munster SHC account with a home clash against the reigning All-Ireland champions Clare. The Déise were champions of Division 1B in the spring and they’ll be replaced in that division by the Banner next season. Clare’s difficult season was looking like going from bad to worse when they were 12 points in arrears to Division 1A champions Cork in Ennis last Sunday.

3 weeks ago | belfastlive.co.uk | Paddy Tierney

Dublin take on Wexford this afternoon in the second round of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. Today's game throws in at 4.30pm, with Parnell Park the venue for the match. The game is not being shown on TV, however, it is being streamed live on GAA+. Dublin got their campaign off to the perfect start with a win against Offaly. While they picked up the victory in the end, the Dubs were pushed all the way and knew they were in a game for virtually the entire 70 minutes.

3 weeks ago | belfastlive.co.uk | Paddy Tierney

Armchair GAA fans can watch seven live GAA Championship fixtures this weekend, four football fixtures and three hurling games. However, the majority are on GAA+ and no free-to-air television. The decision to put one of the biggest games of the All-Ireland SFC behind a paywall has prompted anger among fans with today’s Ulster semi-final clash between Armagh and Tyrone also being broadcast on GAA+. The service replaced GAAGO, the streaming service which has been in operation for a number of years.

3 weeks ago | belfastlive.co.uk | Paddy Tierney

All-Ireland champions Armagh bid to reach their third successive Ulster final at the expense of their rivals and neighbours Tyrone this evening. The counties dominated Gaelic Football in Ulster and beyond for a period in the noughties and, following a lull in the rivalry during a barren spell for both sides, the standing of both teams will ensure today’s game is a keenly-contested affair.