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Ronaldo overcomes selfie-seeking pitch invader to fire Portugal into Nations League final

3 days ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella |Stephen Barry

CRISTIANO RONALDO OVERCAME a pre-match scuffle with an enthusiastic fan to again be Portugal’s hero as he fired them to the Nations League final. The 40-year-old was confronted by a pitch invader who wanted a selfie ahead of kick-off before scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 semi-final victory over Germany in Munich. The hosts had gone in front early in the second half when Liverpool transfer target Florian Wirtz headed home but Roberto Martinez’s men hit back with two goals in five minutes.
Chelsea complete reported €35 million deal for Liam Delap

3 days ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella |Stephen Barry

CHELSEA BEAT OFF competition from Premier League rivals to sign English striker Liam Delap from Ipswich on Wednesday for a reported fee of £30 million (€35 million)Delap, 22, scored 12 Premier League goals during his sole season at Portman Road but could not prevent Ipswich making an immediate return to the Championship. Manchester United and Everton were also reportedly willing to meet the buyout clause in the England under-21 international’s contract.
Leitrim end their campaign with victory over Tipperary

6 days ago | rte.ie | Stephen Barry

It was a long time coming, but Leitrim signed off on 2025 with their first victory as they defeated Tipperary by eight points at TEG Cusack Park. That win wasn't enough for the Connacht men to progress, however, as their -21 score difference was bettered by Antrim’s -16 for the final third-placed qualification place. Stephen Poacher’s debut win was achieved with goals from Jack Flynn, Tom Prior, and Joe McGloin, although they left a handful more behind them.
Brendan Cummins praises Tipperary 'bravery' in All-Ireland U20 triumph

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Stephen Barry

Brendan Cummins hailed Tipperary’s bravery after choosing to play against a strong wind in the first half of their All-Ireland U20 final triumph. The Premier won the toss and backed themselves to go against the breeze, taking a 0-10 to 0-8 half-time lead. From there, they blasted three second-half goals to run out nine-point victors over Kilkenny at Nowlan Park. “I was delighted to see them express themselves and show the bravery in the first half that we needed,” said Cummins.
Paddy McCormack bags two goals against Kilkenny as Tipperary win All-Ireland U-20 hurling crown

1 week ago | independent.ie | Stephen Barry

Paddy McCormack bags two goals against Kilkenny as Tipperary win All-Ireland U-20 hurling crown All-Ireland U-20 HC final: Tipperary 3-19 Kilkenny 1-16Tipperary's Paddy McCormack is tackled by Kilkenny's Rory Garrett during the oneills.com GAA Hurling All-Ireland U20 Championship final at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.
Tipperary power home against the Cats in U-20 decider

1 week ago | rte.ie | Stephen Barry

After the heartbreak of missing their final defeat last year, Paddy McCormack was Tipperary's goal-scoring hero as they saw off Kilkenny by nine points in the oneills.com All-Ireland U-20 Hurling final at UPMC Nowlan Park. In a game dictated by the wind, all four goals arrived in the second half. McCormack blasted 2-01 before Conor Martin’s clincher completed his 1-04 tally in front of 14,455 fans at the Noreside venue. Marty Murphy bagged a consolation goal in stoppage time.
Tipp likely need a win over Leitrim with a margin to progress in Tailteann Cup

1 week ago | nenaghguardian.ie | Stephen Barry

GAA: Tailteann Cup Round 3 Preview By Stephen Barry TIPPERARY v LEITRIM TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar Sunday, 1st June Throw-in @ 1.30pm Referee: Thomas Murphy (Galway) Tipperary captain Steven O’Brien is fully aware of the permutations as the senior footballers head into a “do-or-die” Tailteann Cup clash with Leitrim this Sunday. When the final round is completed, the three third-placed teams with the best records will advance to the preliminary quarter-finals. One will miss out.
'A week on the gargle'

1 week ago | rte.ie | Stephen Barry

Damien Duff let loose on his Shelbourne players with a half-time tirade during their 1-1 draw against Cork City. A fan video from outside the Turner's Cross changing rooms caught some of Duff’s "ranting and raving" through an open window after a below-par first half. Post-match, the Shels supremo suggested his side "probably had one eye on Dublin Airport and not on the game" ahead of the mid-season break.
Coote magic resuces point for Shelbourne on Leeside

1 week ago | rte.ie | Stephen Barry

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Munster hurling format needs tweaking but allowing four counties qualify would ruin it

1 week ago | echolive.ie | Stephen Barry

The experience of tinkering with the All-Ireland Football Champoinship should give the GAA cause for caution over current suggestions for a Hurling Championship revamp. The group-stage format is bubbling away nicely at the moment. Sam Maguire contenders Donegal and Galway are among those battling to recover from losing starts. Derry, Mayo, and Roscommon are in the same boat. Cork are facing a crucial rematch against Kerry to raise their prospects.