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Geared Hegarty and Cathal O'Reilly in action 21/2/2026

S Anthony Daly: It's always going to get ugly when Limerick are really dialled in

Bar their lack of goals, Limerick were majestic against Tipperary

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Limerick will want to put Tipperary back in their box

For me, the game of the weekend is Sunday's Kilkenny-Waterford clash

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Shane Bennett and Colin Spain 8/2/2026

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

A weekend of hurling revealed maturity, intensity and controversy — with John Kiely’s words setting the tone across the league

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Anthony Daly: Tipp won't take a backward step but Cork's intent is greater

For all the talk about Cork’s edge, there will be a sharpness about Tipp too, for more reasons than wanting to prove they’re better than Cork.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Paddy O'Donovan and Carthach Daly 1/2/2026

S Anthony Daly: Depleted Déise show fight but Kiely won't like flat Limerick showing

Cork will also have had a satisfying journey home from Galway.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Cork v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Cork preparing for different galaxy as sticky Salthill test awaits

The wind is definitely some form of an equaliser for the Cork-Galway game.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Cork v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: What Cork’s dominant win says about Ben O’Connor’s early influence

Cork’s electric league opener thrilled Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but sterner tests will define Ben O’Connor’s early progress

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Tony Kelly with Colm McCarthy and Ben Cunningham 12/1/2026

S Anthony Daly: Last thing Cork need is more negativity. Time to move on now

Ben O’Connor will have tried to assess every detail of how Cork managed 2025.

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Ian Kenny celebrates 18/1/2026

S Anthony Daly: When Gunners find rhythm, it’s impossible to dodge the bullets

Loughrea were nowhere near the levels required to take down a team of Ballygunner's quality.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Pauric Mahony 7/9/2025

S Anthony Daly: Ballygunner on a mission they are perfectly equipped to complete

A personal lesson in discipline frames a sharp-eyed look at Loughrea’s challenge against an imperious Ballygunner side

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026