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S Anthony Daly

S Anthony Daly

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John Kiely’s honesty, Limerick’s response and why banning the handpass won’t fix hurling

09.02.2026 30

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Depleted Déise show fight but Kiely won't like flat Limerick showing

02.02.2026 9

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Last thing Cork need is more negativity. Time to move on now

24.01.2026 10

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Beckham drama exposes the Irish Mammy's biggest fear — future daughters-in-law

20.01.2026 10

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When Gunners find rhythm, it’s impossible to dodge the bullets

19.01.2026 50

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Ballygunner on a mission they are perfectly equipped to complete

17.01.2026 10

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St Martin's workrate gave them a glimmer but Ballygunner just don't do panic

22.12.2025 30

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St Martin's structure is sound but Ballygunner will stretch it at the seams

20.12.2025 9

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Winning first All-Star is a treasured memory

06.11.2025 8

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Cork hurling is losing an absolute diamond of a person

25.08.2025 20

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It'll take something special to counter Cork's capacity for destruction

06.07.2025 10

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Something special happening in Dublin hurling again, but this is Cork's time

05.07.2025 10

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Waterford's need for glory was smeared all over commanding performance

30.06.2025 20

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Turnaround in Clare culture deserves immense credit

28.06.2025 10

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Legacy is secure but this is a crossroads for Limerick and Kiely

23.06.2025 10

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Why the lack of respect for hurling and Kildare?

14.06.2025 10

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Rebels will hunt and fight but it may not be enough

07.06.2025 10

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Cork stumble forward...just as they'd like it

26.05.2025 30

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Brutal honesty the only way Cork can rehabilitate

24.05.2025 6

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New model Limerick make it personal leaving Cork with soul searching to do

19.05.2025 10

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With more jeopardy for Kiely’s men, I expect them to shade it

17.05.2025 8

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Ruthless Tipp feasted on Clare's defensive instability

12.05.2025 10

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Wounded Banner need serious call to arms

10.05.2025 7

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Hunger sharpened, Limerick now the most dangerous animal

05.05.2025 10

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Déise find winning habit but Limerick to crank up the power

03.05.2025 10

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What could match that for entertainment and quality? 

21.04.2025 10

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Have Clare the hunger to turn disrespect into poison?

19.04.2025 10

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Páirc sellout everything we want for hurling

05.04.2025 10

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You'd have to be ultra-impressed with Cork. They'll struggle to keep a lid on the hype

24.03.2025 10

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The league couldn’t have worked out better for John Kiely

15.03.2025 10

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Statement win for Cork but Clare were free of real desire

10.03.2025 10

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Galway are motoring but Limerick will provide the best NCT

08.03.2025 8

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Cork will show Pat and the Ryans how much they mean to them

01.03.2025 9

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You'd have to be concerned after listless Banner performance 

24.02.2025 10

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Little hype but hurling provides another box-office weekend

22.02.2025 10

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We never had any baggage with Galway but much has changed

08.02.2025 10

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Fillip for classy Tipp but Donoghue must quickly shake Galway self-pity

27.01.2025 20

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The loser of Galway-Tipp will already have relegation concerns

25.01.2025 7

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Na Fianna so assured but Sars were full of nervous energy

20.01.2025 10

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Even fine details may not separate Sars and Na Fianna

18.01.2025 10

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Things are bubbling up nicely in Cork now

16.12.2024 5

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