https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comSat, 09 May 2026 13:31:20 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41842005.htmlRory McIlroy: Bringing back LIV players 'good business' for PGA Tour2026-05-09T11:06:00+01:002026-05-09T11:06:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Earlier this year, five-time major winner Brooks Koepka accepted the terms of the PGA Tour's Returning Member Program and came back from LIVEarlier this year, five-time major winner Brooks Koepka accepted the terms of the PGA Tour's Returning Member Program and came back from LIVExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41841507.htmlTommy Martin: Why League of Ireland players have freedom to speak loudest in game of political football2026-05-09T07:41:00+01:002026-05-09T07:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Leading domestic footballers have registered their opposition to Ireland's scheduled game against Israel - while our internationals have yet remained silent. Leading domestic footballers have registered their opposition to Ireland's scheduled game against Israel - while our internationals have yet remained silent. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41841504.htmlWhy League of Ireland players have freedom to speak loudest in game of political football2026-05-09T07:41:00+01:002026-05-09T07:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Leading domestic footballers have registered their opposition to Ireland's scheduled game against Israel - while our internationals have yet remained silent. Leading domestic footballers have registered their opposition to Ireland's scheduled game against Israel - while our internationals have yet remained silent. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841690.html'It’s a healthy rivalry' – Connacht’s complicated neighbours2026-05-09T07:35:00+01:002026-05-09T07:35:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Galway and Roscommon -- who meet in the Connacht showpiece on Sunday -- sit like two cousins in adjoining parishes, easy in each other’s company, close enough to bicker and united in a shared disdain for the noisy neighbour up the road.Galway and Roscommon -- who meet in the Connacht showpiece on Sunday -- sit like two cousins in adjoining parishes, easy in each other’s company, close enough to bicker and united in a shared disdain for the noisy neighbour up the road.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841465.htmlRabah Slimani: 'Leinster have a team to beat Bordeaux'2026-05-09T07:35:00+01:002026-05-09T07:35:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It'll be Toulon next term for the Frenchman.It'll be Toulon next term for the Frenchman.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841825.htmlHigh flyer: how Eli Junior Kroupi became Bournemouth’s next jewel2026-05-09T07:33:00+01:002026-05-09T07:33:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/French teenager has racked up numbers this season that put him on a par with Erling Haaland and Lamine YamalFrench teenager has racked up numbers this season that put him on a par with Erling Haaland and Lamine YamalExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841810.htmlKieran Shannon: Pádraic Joyce in a provincial tier of his own so where is the acclaim?2026-05-09T07:14:00+01:002026-05-09T07:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Just one modern manager outside Kerry and Dublin has managed a provincial five in a row. Just one modern manager outside Kerry and Dublin has managed a provincial five in a row. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41841819.htmlAnthony Daly: Walsh Park challenge will reveal more about Cork than win over Limerick2026-05-09T07:13:00+01:002026-05-09T07:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork face a dangerous Waterford side while Dublin and Wexford renew an increasingly bitter Leinster rivalryCork face a dangerous Waterford side while Dublin and Wexford renew an increasingly bitter Leinster rivalryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841345.htmlThere won't be much in Waterford-Cork derby, warns Déise legend Prendergast2026-05-09T07:11:00+01:002026-05-09T07:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ardmore man Seamus Prendergast says the Rebels will have a job keeping tabs on the red-hot Stephen Bennett.Ardmore man Seamus Prendergast says the Rebels will have a job keeping tabs on the red-hot Stephen Bennett.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41841450.htmlÉamonn Fitzmaurice: Of course it matters. These are medals and championships. And there's more...2026-05-09T07:00:00+01:002026-05-09T07:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork looked primed as they take on a slightly vulnerable Kerry - but can they take that next step?Cork looked primed as they take on a slightly vulnerable Kerry - but can they take that next step?Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-rugby/arid-41841627.htmlCiara Griffin: Closing the gap but Ireland’s next step is turning pressure into points2026-05-09T06:41:00+01:002026-05-09T06:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Scott Bemand's side take on Wales on Saturday night. Scott Bemand's side take on Wales on Saturday night. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841600.htmlRobyn O'Connor set for 'pretty intense' time on and off the pitch2026-05-09T06:30:00+01:002026-05-09T06:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The winger's third level exams start just days after Ireland's final match of the Six Nations against ScotlandThe winger's third level exams start just days after Ireland's final match of the Six Nations against ScotlandExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841477.htmlBrian Cuthbert: Lots of areas in Munster football need support2026-05-09T06:23:00+01:002026-05-09T06:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cuthbert believes that for clubs to be self-sufficient in coaching, Munster GAA may have to "offer something different" in terms of educationCuthbert believes that for clubs to be self-sufficient in coaching, Munster GAA may have to "offer something different" in terms of educationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841849.htmlMark Dowd reaping reward for Rossies refurb2026-05-09T06:22:00+01:002026-05-09T06:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Roscommon manager Mark Dowd has overseen an unmistakeable transformation since taking over.Roscommon manager Mark Dowd has overseen an unmistakeable transformation since taking over.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841795.htmlComfortable in his role and in himself, O'Sullivan enjoying life in green and gold2026-05-09T06:10:00+01:002026-05-09T06:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/There’s been some amount of personal growth from the first-team rookie who suffered a panic attack in the build-up to the 2022 All-Ireland final.There’s been some amount of personal growth from the first-team rookie who suffered a panic attack in the build-up to the 2022 All-Ireland final.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41841624.htmlNorth Shore can deliver for Gavin Cromwell in Killarney2026-05-09T06:05:00+01:002026-05-09T06:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Saturday’s assignment at Killarney looks considerably easier than anything North Shore has been tasked with to date and he should deliver a win.Saturday’s assignment at Killarney looks considerably easier than anything North Shore has been tasked with to date and he should deliver a win.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841618.htmlConnacht smell opportunity as injury-hit Munster arrive for western shootout2026-05-09T06:00:00+01:002026-05-09T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Play-off ambitions, mounting injuries and fierce provincial rivalry set the stage for a pivotal Galway showdownPlay-off ambitions, mounting injuries and fierce provincial rivalry set the stage for a pivotal Galway showdownExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841831.htmlWeekend previews: Cork's pool of resources can drench the Déise2026-05-09T05:46:00+01:002026-05-09T05:46:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Waterford have to blaze from the off, which Cork will know, but they can’t expect them to burn off when their championship is on the line. Waterford have to blaze from the off, which Cork will know, but they can’t expect them to burn off when their championship is on the line. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41841816.htmlMotorsport: Ogier holds slender Rally de Portugal lead over Neuville2026-05-09T05:14:00+01:002026-05-09T05:14:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Josh McErlean, who is ninth, incurred a 50s road penalty when his car wouldn't start at the remote service; Jon Armstrong had no power steering for several stages.Josh McErlean, who is ninth, incurred a 50s road penalty when his car wouldn't start at the remote service; Jon Armstrong had no power steering for several stages.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841951.htmlElbouzedi double helps St Pat's blitz basement dwellers Waterford2026-05-08T22:13:00+01:002026-05-08T22:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Fans flocking to Richmond Park have gotten used to a recurrent pattern of their team coughing up an early lead before blitzing them into oblivion.Fans flocking to Richmond Park have gotten used to a recurrent pattern of their team coughing up an early lead before blitzing them into oblivion.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841936.htmlRoscommon win minor thriller to put them on brink of Connacht clean sweep2026-05-08T21:56:00+01:002026-05-08T21:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In the first half, the winners were utterly dominant, laying the foundations for their win by surging into a fully-merited 2-8 to 0-5 interval advantage.In the first half, the winners were utterly dominant, laying the foundations for their win by surging into a fully-merited 2-8 to 0-5 interval advantage.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841933.htmlHat-trick man Mpongo fires Cork City past UCD and back to summit2026-05-08T21:55:00+01:002026-05-08T21:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork City delivered the response they desperately needed.Cork City delivered the response they desperately needed.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841942.htmlNo separating Ulster and Stormers in thrilling draw2026-05-08T21:53:00+01:002026-05-08T21:53:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Ravenhill crowd saw the game end in dramatic fashion. The Ravenhill crowd saw the game end in dramatic fashion. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841924.htmlDrogs claim the points as Lynch's Derry falter once more2026-05-08T21:44:00+01:002026-05-08T21:44:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kevin Doherty’s Drogheda United extended their fine recent run against this opposition with a narrow victory against all the odds.Kevin Doherty’s Drogheda United extended their fine recent run against this opposition with a narrow victory against all the odds.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841927.htmlShamrock Rovers out in front after win in Galway 2026-05-08T21:27:00+01:002026-05-08T21:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Teenager Michael Noonan opened the Hoops' account early. Teenager Michael Noonan opened the Hoops' account early. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841930.htmlBohs battle back at Dundalk to end wait for win2026-05-08T21:26:00+01:002026-05-08T21:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Dalymount side hadn't earned a league victory since the middle of March. The Dalymount side hadn't earned a league victory since the middle of March. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841939.htmlShelbourne frustrated in Sligo stalemate2026-05-08T21:24:00+01:002026-05-08T21:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Joey O'Brien's side will rue the wasted chances at home to the Bit O'Red.Joey O'Brien's side will rue the wasted chances at home to the Bit O'Red.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841909.htmlLimerick seal Munster MHC final berth with dominant win over Cork2026-05-08T21:10:00+01:002026-05-08T21:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/While Cork had the opening score with a Bobby Power free in the first minute, the visitors’ response of three points in a row were indicative of what was to come.While Cork had the opening score with a Bobby Power free in the first minute, the visitors’ response of three points in a row were indicative of what was to come.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841897.htmlSecond half goals prove decisive for Tipperary minors2026-05-08T20:50:00+01:002026-05-08T20:50:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A brace from Rían McGrath and another from Josh Moroney were decisive as the visitors claimed a fourth victory on the spin.A brace from Rían McGrath and another from Josh Moroney were decisive as the visitors claimed a fourth victory on the spin.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841861.htmlMunster set to sign prop Aungier from Connacht2026-05-08T18:09:00+01:002026-05-08T18:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 27-year-old earned a Test debut for Ireland off the bench against Georgia last summer.The 27-year-old earned a Test debut for Ireland off the bench against Georgia last summer.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841456.htmlPatrick Kelly: Cork will need three goals to take Killarney2026-05-08T18:00:00+01:002026-05-08T18:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kerry manager Jack O’Connor and co have said all the right things, as expected, this week. For the first time in a long time, I actually believe them.Kerry manager Jack O’Connor and co have said all the right things, as expected, this week. For the first time in a long time, I actually believe them.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41841588.htmlPatrick Horgan: Good start would be half the battle for dangerous Déise2026-05-08T16:45:00+01:002026-05-08T16:45:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A win for Waterford would blow the entire Munster championship wide open. A win for Waterford would blow the entire Munster championship wide open. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841801.htmlArne Slot: Liverpool’s changes this summer will not be as ‘drastic’ as last year2026-05-08T16:24:00+01:002026-05-08T16:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Some iconic players are set to depart Anfield after the season.Some iconic players are set to depart Anfield after the season.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841729.htmlRising star Rory Finneran handed senior Ireland call-up2026-05-08T15:51:00+01:002026-05-08T15:51:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Joel Bagan and Kasey McAteer have both withdrawn from the initial squad.Joel Bagan and Kasey McAteer have both withdrawn from the initial squad.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841777.htmlMikel Arteta responds to criticism of Arsenal’s Champions League celebrations2026-05-08T15:15:00+01:002026-05-08T15:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Wayne Rooney wasn't impressed by the Gunners' post-game dancing.Wayne Rooney wasn't impressed by the Gunners' post-game dancing.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841594.htmlBournemouth drop Alex Jimenez as they investigate social media posts2026-05-08T13:43:00+01:002026-05-08T13:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The defender will not be part of Bournemouth's squad for Saturday's Premier League game against FulhamThe defender will not be part of Bournemouth's squad for Saturday's Premier League game against FulhamExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841177.htmlMunster's Clayton McMillan: I'm fully committed to the team until the end of the season2026-05-08T13:00:00+01:002026-05-08T13:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/'I communicated to the Irish Rugby (Football Union) and our boards and our players that if I'm not the right person to lead this team forward, then people can make that decision and I'll accept it''I communicated to the Irish Rugby (Football Union) and our boards and our players that if I'm not the right person to lead this team forward, then people can make that decision and I'll accept it'Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841564.htmlChristy O'Connor: Walsh Park being a Cork hurling burial ground is a myth2026-05-08T12:42:00+01:002026-05-08T12:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/When Waterford beat Cork at Walsh Park in the 2024 Munster SHC, it reignited the old perception that the Rebels have a poor record at the Waterford City venueWhen Waterford beat Cork at Walsh Park in the 2024 Munster SHC, it reignited the old perception that the Rebels have a poor record at the Waterford City venueExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841519.htmlAki and Ioane return for Connacht side to play Munster2026-05-08T12:05:00+01:002026-05-08T12:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Connacht face Munster at a sold-out Dexcom Stadium while Leinster play the Lions at the Aviva StadiumConnacht face Munster at a sold-out Dexcom Stadium while Leinster play the Lions at the Aviva StadiumExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841408.htmlPremier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend2026-05-08T10:10:00+01:002026-05-08T10:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Liverpool can secure European football by beating Chelsea while Brighton and Fulham also continue their pursuit of EuropeanLiverpool can secure European football by beating Chelsea while Brighton and Fulham also continue their pursuit of EuropeanExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841360.htmlThree changes to Cork team to face Kerry in Munster football final 2026-05-08T09:54:00+01:002026-05-08T09:54:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Patrick Doyle comes in at No 1 while Ruairí Deane gets the nod for the Fitzgerald Stadium decider.Patrick Doyle comes in at No 1 while Ruairí Deane gets the nod for the Fitzgerald Stadium decider.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841114.htmlÉamon O'Shea: Munster an impossible puzzle but look to Leinster for All-Ireland winners2026-05-08T09:37:00+01:002026-05-08T09:37:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tipp are a puzzle, Limerick unconvincing right now, Clare really good up front, Waterford still standing tall; and that leaves Cork...Tipp are a puzzle, Limerick unconvincing right now, Clare really good up front, Waterford still standing tall; and that leaves Cork...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41841354.htmlLuke Littler reveals late post office trip played part in mad dash to Leeds2026-05-08T09:08:00+01:002026-05-08T09:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 19-year-old says a scheduled 3pm departure from his home was put back while an impromptu trip to sell off sporting memorabilia delayed him even more.The 19-year-old says a scheduled 3pm departure from his home was put back while an impromptu trip to sell off sporting memorabilia delayed him even more.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841381.htmlMichael Carrick admits Sunderland nightmare ‘sticks in memory’ ahead of return2026-05-08T09:00:00+01:002026-05-08T09:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Man Utd interim manager returns to the Stadium of Light this weekend.The Man Utd interim manager returns to the Stadium of Light this weekend.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41840871.htmlPower 'super excited' by Kilkenny’s underage crop but preaches patience2026-05-08T07:26:00+01:002026-05-08T07:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Away from the shop window of senior level, trojan endeavour is generating considerable dividend for KilkennyAway from the shop window of senior level, trojan endeavour is generating considerable dividend for KilkennyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841234.htmlAoife Dalton on Six Nations final straight: ‘These two games are so important’2026-05-08T07:25:00+01:002026-05-08T07:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland get back down to business against Wales and Scotland. Ireland get back down to business against Wales and Scotland. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841036.htmlMaurice Fitzgerald on Kerry's injuries, Cork's confidence, and the return of the Munster final feeling2026-05-08T07:04:00+01:002026-05-08T07:04:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/For the first time in too long, there is no contrived Munster final build-up. There’s none of the familiar hoping that a genuine contest will present itself against all available evidence.For the first time in too long, there is no contrived Munster final build-up. There’s none of the familiar hoping that a genuine contest will present itself against all available evidence.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41841117.htmlJack Anderson: Why concussion means we all need to get our head in the game 2026-05-08T06:55:00+01:002026-05-08T06:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Conflating concussion in sport to a matter of public health carries with it the risk of letting individual sports off the hook.Conflating concussion in sport to a matter of public health carries with it the risk of letting individual sports off the hook.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41840895.htmlCork's Luke Fahy: We're going down to play Kerry, not Fitzgerald Stadium2026-05-08T06:55:00+01:002026-05-08T06:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/After injury-plagued years, Luke Fahy is finally a Cork regular.After injury-plagued years, Luke Fahy is finally a Cork regular.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41840700.htmlStill work to do at Leinster before McGrath starts French chapter2026-05-08T06:25:00+01:002026-05-08T06:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Making the decision to start anew in the Top 14 was one thing. Now the intricacies involved in shifting lock, stock and barrel to a new life on the continent are beginning to set in for Luke McGrath.Making the decision to start anew in the Top 14 was one thing. Now the intricacies involved in shifting lock, stock and barrel to a new life on the continent are beginning to set in for Luke McGrath.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41840799.htmlDiarmuid Murtagh: Rossies reaping rewards for new front-foot approach 2026-05-08T06:00:00+01:002026-05-08T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The overall change in the Roscommon style is unmistakableThe overall change in the Roscommon style is unmistakableExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41840955.htmlMajestic King can complete quickfire double 2026-05-08T05:05:00+01:002026-05-08T05:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Denis Hogan-trained five-year-old won at Gowan Park on TuesdayThe Denis Hogan-trained five-year-old won at Gowan Park on TuesdayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41841156.htmlMcMillan planning without quintet but hope for Crowley and Beirne2026-05-08T01:00:00+01:002026-05-08T01:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The southern province take on Connacht this weekend.The southern province take on Connacht this weekend.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41841336.htmlRory McIlroy makes single birdie on return to action after retaining Masters2026-05-08T00:57:00+01:002026-05-08T00:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Masters champ attempted to get back into the swing at Quail Hollow before heading to the US PGA on Monday.The Masters champ attempted to get back into the swing at Quail Hollow before heading to the US PGA on Monday.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841171.htmlBit O'Red may need outside investment, admits skipper Fitzgerald2026-05-08T00:05:00+01:002026-05-08T00:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Sligo Rovers chairman Tommy Higgins recently warned members at their annual general meeting of a pressing dilemma due to the increasing difficulty of competing with rivals boasting deeper pockets.Sligo Rovers chairman Tommy Higgins recently warned members at their annual general meeting of a pressing dilemma due to the increasing difficulty of competing with rivals boasting deeper pockets.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841210.htmlDamien Cahalane and Diarmuid Healy get nod for Cork's trip to Waterford2026-05-07T22:15:00+01:002026-05-07T22:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Standby players in recent matches, Shane Kingston and Brian O’Sullivan, come into the panel.Standby players in recent matches, Shane Kingston and Brian O’Sullivan, come into the panel.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841279.htmlIsmaila Sarr strikes again as Crystal Palace reach Conference League final2026-05-07T21:56:00+01:002026-05-07T21:56:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The instrumental Sarr punched Palace’s tickets to Leipzig seven minutes into the second half.The instrumental Sarr punched Palace’s tickets to Leipzig seven minutes into the second half.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41841249.htmlWaterford make two changes for Munster hurling showdown with Cork2026-05-07T21:43:00+01:002026-05-07T21:43:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The sides face off at Walsh Park on Saturday evening.The sides face off at Walsh Park on Saturday evening.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41841243.htmlReal Madrid’s Valverde has stitches after fight with teammate Tchouaméni2026-05-07T21:22:00+01:002026-05-07T21:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Valverde accused Frenchman of leaking earlier argument.Valverde accused Frenchman of leaking earlier argument.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41841222.htmlKenneally off the mark for new season2026-05-07T21:05:00+01:002026-05-07T21:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The jockey partnered track specialist Crowsatedappletart to victoy in the Wexford Town Handicap ChaseThe jockey partnered track specialist Crowsatedappletart to victoy in the Wexford Town Handicap ChaseExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/