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Brighterdaysahead lands Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown

Breandán Ó hUallacháin — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:12:52 +0000

Brighterdaysahead (11/4) beat race favourite Lossiemouth (4/6) to win the Grade 1 Timeless Sash Windows Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Trained by Gordon Elliott, the Gigginstown House-owned seven-year-old daughter of Kapgarde tracked the race leader, El Fabiolo, for most of the race.

The Jack Kennedy-ridden Brighterdayshead then took the lead two furlongs from home. She was soon followed by odds-on favourite Lossiemouth, who had been in third position throughout.

Brighterdaysahead began to exert her dominance as she soon powered clear on entering the home straight.

Paul Townend was showing worrying signs on the Willie Mullins-handled Lossiemouth but kept on one-paced and failed to land a blow on the winner.

BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD

The Irish Champion Hurdle goes the way of @gelliott_racing and @jackkennedy15.#DRF pic.twitter.com/VETq91vWqD

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 1, 2026

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Mark Walsh, JP McManus & Willie Mullins Grade 1 double

Breandán Ó hUallacháin — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:00:11 +0000

Mark Walsh, owner J.P. McManus and trainer Willie Mullins teamed up for a Grade 1 double at Leopardstown this afternoon.

Kaid D’authie wins Novice Chase

The French-bred Kaid D’authie took the Ladbrokes Novice Chase before Majborough completed the double an hour later in the Ladbrokes Dublin Chase.

Kaid D’authie, winner of a beginners’ chase at Fairyhouse on New Years Day, stepped up to the highest level this afternoon to run out a four and a quarter length victor over Western Fold, with Final Demand a disappointing eight lengths further back in third.

The winner was positioned in second throughout most of the contest before taking the lead three out. The six-year-old gelded son of Choeur Du Nord was briefly challenged by the eventual runner-up, Western Fold, inside the final furlong. He stayed on well as the Gordon Elliott challenger ran on one-paced.

The disappointment of the race was the 30/100 favourite, Final Demand, the mount of Paul Townend. The Willie Mullins-handled son of Walk In The Park made no impression in the closing stages and was a well-beaten third.

The NEW kid on the block

Kaid d’Authie is much too good for his rivals in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Novice Chase for Willie Mullins and Mark Walsh.

Final Demand trails in last of the finishers #DRF | @LeopardstownRC pic.twitter.com/6huUeQpWrV

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 1, 2026

Magical Majborough

Majborough (2/1) dominated the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Dublin Chase over two miles and one furlong as he completed the Walsh. McManus, Mullins Grade 1 double success.

Prominent from flag fall, the French-bred six-year-old son of Martinborough jumped well throughout the race before progressing clear two out.

The market leader Marine Nationale (5/4 favourite) chased the winner in vain in the home straight, but could not match the power and accuracy of the winner.

Majborough was a highly impressive 19-length winner, with the Barry Connell-trained Marine Nationale taking second by a head from Found A Fifty (10/1), ridden by Jack Kennedy.

Full replay and reaction: Willie Mullins hails Majborough as poetry in motion @LeopardstownRC | @Race_iQ

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 1, 2026

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Mayo Too Strong for Dublin as Beirne Goal Seals Allianz Football League Division 1 Win

Garth Kenny — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:35:37 +0000

Mayo Too Strong for Dublin as Beirne Goal Seals Allianz Football League Division 1 Win

Mayo continued their perfect start to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League with a convincing 1-18 to 2-9 victory over Dublin, a margin that could have been even more emphatic with greater efficiency in front of goal.

Andy Moran’s side were on top for long periods at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, setting an early tempo and never allowing Dublin to fully settle. The decisive moment arrived nine minutes into the second half when teenage forward Darragh Beirne burst through the Dublin defence and finished clinically past Evan Comerford.

@MayoGAA senior football manager Andy Moran speaks to @grealisStevie following his team’s six point victory over Dublin in the national league this afternoon pic.twitter.com/BIvmAMTHrC

— Mid West Radio (@radiomidwest) February 1, 2026

Dublin’s challenge was undermined further by the dismissal of Seán McMahon shortly after the restart for an off-the-ball incident, while the first-half injury to influential midfielder Brian Howard also disrupted the visitors’ structure.

Mayo wasted little time asserting control. Sam Callinan and Fergal Boland split the posts inside the opening two minutes, before Dublin briefly swung momentum their way through a Luke Breathnach goal. Mayo responded calmly, however, with two-pointers from Ryan O’Donoghue and David McBrien pushing the hosts into a 0-7 to 1-2 lead by the 15-minute mark.

While the intensity dipped during the second quarter, Mayo remained composed and carried a two-point advantage into the break, leading 0-10 to 1-5 at half-time.

Any lingering doubt about the outcome was extinguished on 46 minutes when Beirne struck for goal, capping a fine individual display from the 19-year-old, who finished with 1-1 and could easily have added further goals.

Dublin briefly threatened a revival when Paddy Small found the net in the 53rd minute and Cormac Costello landed a two-pointer, but Mayo never looked in danger. The Connacht side finished the contest strongly, outscoring the visitors by four points in the second half to seal a thoroughly deserved win.

Scorers

Mayo: R O’Donoghue 0-5 (2p, 1f); D Beirne 1-1; D McBrien 0-3 (2p); S Callinan, F Boland 0-2 each; S Coen, J Carney, J Flynn, C McHale (f), D O’Connor 0-1 each.

Dublin: C Costello 0-5 (2p, 1f, 1 ‘45); P Small 1-1; L Breathnach 1-0; K McGinnis, J Lundy, S Bugler 0-1 each.

Teams

Mayo: R Hennelly; J Coyne, R Brickenden, E Hession; S Callinan, D McBrien, P Durcan; B Tuohy, J Flynn; S Coen, R O’Donoghue, J Carney; F Boland, J Carr, D Beirne.

Subs: A O’Shea for Durcan (44); D O’Connor for Carr (47); C McHale for Beirne (53); P Towey for Boland (62); D McHugh for Coen (64).

Dublin: E Comerford; D Byrne, S McMahon, C Tyrrell; N Doran, E Murchan, C O’Connor; E Dunne, B Howard; J Lundy, N Scully, K McGinnis; P Small, L Breathnach, C Costello.

Subs: C Kilkenny for Dunne (22); K Stephenson for McGinnis (24); S Bugler for Howard (31); L O’Dell for Lundy (52); G McEneaney for Breathnach (60); E Kennedy for Byrne (temporary, 67).

Referee: Martin McNally (Monaghan)

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Six Nations 2026 Betting Preview: Markets, Odds & Best Angles

JoeNa Connacht — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:26:18 +0000

Six Nations 2026 Betting Preview: Markets, Odds & Best Angles

Quick Take

France v Ireland: France 10/11 with a -13 handicap; Ireland 5/6 with +13. Draw 20/1.
Italy v Scotland: Italy 10/11 with +9; Scotland 10/11 with -9. Draw 20/1.
England v Wales: England 10/11 with -29; Wales 10/11 with +29. Draw 22/1.
Outright Winner: France 8/11; England 5/2; Ireland 6/1; Scotland 12/1; Wales 55/1; Italy 125/1.

Round 1 Match Betting (Handicaps)

France v Ireland (Thursday, 20:10)

Market: Handicap (1X2)

France (-13): 10/11
Draw (France -13): 20/1
Ireland (+13): 5/6

Betting read: The number is big for a Six Nations heavyweight clash, which tells you the market expects France to win by at least two scores. The value question isn’t “France to win” — it’s whether -13 is too high or whether Ireland’s disruption makes a late fade likely.

Angle: If you fancy Ireland +13, you’re backing a slow tempo, disciplined kick-exchange and a tight penalty count. If you fancy France -13, you’re backing scoreboard pressure and France’s ability to turn territory into points.

Italy v Scotland (Saturday, 14:10)

Italy (+9): 10/11
Draw (+9): 20/1
Scotland (-9): 10/11

Betting read: This is the tightest handicap of the opening set. Italy +9 is the “stay close at home” play; Scotland -9 needs them to finish properly rather than simply edge it.

Angle: If you like Scotland, consider waiting to see if they start slowly — live markets often offer a better entry.

England v Wales (Saturday, 16:40)

England (-29): 10/11
Draw (-29): 22/1
Wales (+29): 10/11

Betting read: A 29-point handicap is the bookies calling Wales fragile and England powerful. The only real danger for England -29 is a second-half cruise once the result is secure.

Angle: If you want England, live betting can protect you from the “job done at 55 minutes” problem.

Outrights & Season-Long Markets

Six Nations Winner

Team	Odds	Betting note
France	8/11	Short for a reason: best-rated side + big home games.
England	5/2	Ceiling is high; consistency is the risk.
Ireland	6/1	Price reflects uncertainty; needs early results to shorten.
Scotland	12/1	The “perfect run” ticket.
Wales	55/1	Market has them struggling badly.
Italy	125/1	Very unlikely — priced accordingly.

Grand Slam Winner

Selection	Odds	Betting note
No Winner	7/5	Usually the smart default — five straight wins is rare.
France	6/4	If anyone does it, the market says it’s them.
England	7/2	Needs momentum and discipline across all five rounds.
Ireland	14/1	A long shot given the opener and uncertainty.
Scotland	30/1	Needs everything to break right.
Wales	425/1	Effectively off the board.

Triple Crown Winner

Selection	Odds	Betting note
England	5/6	Market assumes they handle Wales/Scotland; Ireland is the swing game.
No Winner	13/5	Priced tightly; needs multiple upsets.
Ireland	7/2	Only works if Ireland beat England — that’s the gatekeeper.
Scotland	13/1	A “big season” punt.
Wales	125/1	Market basically says no chance.

Player Markets

Top Try Scorer (Each Way: 1/4 odds, 5 places)

Player	Odds	Betting note
Louis Bielle-Biarrey	8/5	Short favourite: France’s attack generates volume.
Dan Sheehan	4/1	Set-piece tries travel; if Ireland score, he’s central.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso	11/2	Needs England to click consistently.
Tommy Freeman	11/2	Same story: reliant on England’s rhythm.
Theo Attissogbe	7/1	France depth option if minutes stack up.
Gael Drean	15/2	Italy value if they produce tries rather than penalties.
Darcy Graham	9/1	Scotland form-dependent; needs a strong start.
Henry Arundell	9/1	Explosive, but relies on England creating space.

Six Nations Top Points Scorer

Player	Odds	Betting note
Thomas Ramos	4/7	Tees + France dominance = arithmetic bet.
George Ford	4/1	Live if England stay in the title hunt.
Finn Russell	5/1	Needs Scotland to win 3–4 games.
Sam Prendergast	11/1	Depends on starting role and full tee duties.
Harry Byrne	14/1	Minutes/role question makes it speculative.
Paolo Garbisi	22/1	Italy long shot: needs volume + tee share.

Player of the Championship

Player	Odds	Betting note
Antoine Dupont	3/1	Favourite for good reason — best player on best-rated side.
Dan Sheehan	11/2	Value if Ireland overperform and he racks up tries.
Finn Russell	15/2	Needs Scotland to be in the mix late.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey	15/2	Try-fest route if France dominate.
Henry Pollock	17/2	England candidate; requires standout impact across rounds.
Tommy Freeman	14/1	Big price; needs a signature tournament.
Thomas Ramos	14/1	Points machine; could drift into contention if France win it.
George Ford	16/1	Only if England win the title and he drives it.

Top Ireland Try Scorer (Each Way: 1/4 odds, 3 places)

Player	Odds	Betting note
Dan Sheehan	6/4	The “system” pick: lineout/maul and close-range.
Tommy O’Brien	11/2	Needs minutes and clean ball.
James Lowe	15/2	Value if fit and Ireland create width.
Jamie Osborne	9/1	Longer price; role-dependent.
Ronan Kelleher	10/1	Rotation risk, but hooks can land these markets.
Jacob Stockdale	13/1	Needs a finishing-heavy tournament.
Ciaran Frawley	14/1	Only if he’s a regular starter and gets opportunities.

Wooden Spoon

Team	Odds	Betting note
Wales	5/6	Market’s strongest opinion: Wales most likely to finish bottom.
Italy	11/10	The natural “save” bet if Wales nick a win.
Scotland	17/2	Only via disaster scenario.
Ireland	66/1	Effectively ruled out by the book.
England	100/1	Highly unlikely.
France	125/1	Not happening without chaos.

SportsNewsIRELAND Best Bets (From These Markets)

Best “Boring But Right”

Top Points Scorer: Thomas Ramos 4/7
Grand Slam: No Winner 7/5

Best Value Picks

Top Try Scorer (EW): Dan Sheehan 4/1 (each-way angle is the point)
Player of the Championship: Dan Sheehan 11/2 (if Ireland exceed expectations)

Round 1 Leans

France -13 (10/11) — the market is telling you Ireland’s disruption matters
Italy +9 (10/11) — home start in a game Scotland often win without blasting teams
England -29 (10/11) — strong lean, but better looked at in-play if England start slowly

Reminder: these are opinions, not guarantees. Stake smart and don’t chase steam just because a line has moved.

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List of live GAA matches on Sky Sports, TG4, GAA+ & RTE

JoeNa Connacht — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:02:16 +0000

We have the list of live GAA matches that will be broadcast live on Online, GAAGO, Clubber, Sky Sports & RTE, here are the fixtures Hurling and Gaelic Football league and championships.

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CLICK FOR List of Live GAA Matches on Clubber Here’s a full list of this week’s fixtures from the image, grouped by county:

Saturday 31 JanuaryAllianz FL Division 1
Armagh v Galway, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 5pm – RTE

Allianz FL Division 2
Kildare v Offaly, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 6pm
Derry v Tyrone, Celtic Park, 6pm – GAA+

Allianz FL Division 3
Limerick v Down, Mick Neville Park, 2pm
Wexford v Laois, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Carlow v Wicklow, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Galway v Cork, Pearse Stadium, 7pm – TG4

Allianz HL Division 1B
Dublin v Kildare, Parnell Park, 7.30pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Donegal v Fermanagh, O’Donnell Park, 2pm
Louth v Tyrone, Protection & Prosperity Louth, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Leitrim v Sligo, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán, 2pm
Longford v Cavan, Michael Fay Park, 2pm
Lancashire v Monaghan, Abbottstown, 1pm
Sunday 1 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Donegal v Kerry, Father Tierney Park, Ballyshannon, 1.30pm – TG4
Mayo v Dublin, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 1.30pm
Roscommon v Monaghan, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Louth v Cork, Drogheda, 1.30pm
Cavan v Meath, Kingspan Breffni, 3.45pm – TG4

Allianz FL Division 3
Clare v Westmeath, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm
Sligo v Fermanagh, Markievicz Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Leitrim v Waterford, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán, 1pm
Longford v London, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 1pm
Tipperary v Antrim, Moneygall, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Offaly v Tipperary, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2pm
Waterford v Limerick, Azzurri Walsh Park, 2pm – TG4 Player

Allianz HL Division 1B
Antrim v Clare, Cushendall, 1pm – GAA+
Down v Wexford, McKenna Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Laois v Derry, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 1pm
London v Mayo, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 1pm
Kerry v Westmeath, Austin Stack Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Wicklow v Armagh, Echelon Park, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 1
Cork v Galway, Páirc Uí Rinn, 2pm
Kildare v Armagh, Hawkfield, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 2
Mayo v Wexford, Swinford Amenity Park, 2pm
Monaghan v Donegal, Éire Óg, Smithborough, 2pm
Tipperary v Cavan, Clonmel Sportsfield, 2pm
Westmeath v Tyrone, St Loman’s, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 3
Clare v Louth, Clarecastle 4G, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Tempo Maguires, 2pm
Laois v Down, Emo, 2pm
Limerick v Antrim, UL 4G, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 4
Carlow v Wicklow, SETU Carlow, 2pm
Derry v Longford, Eoghan Rua, 2pm
Leitrim v Sligo, Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin, 2pm
Offaly v Kilkenny, Ferbane, 2pm
Monday 2 February

Ladies NFL Division 1
Meath v Dublin, Stamullen, 2pm – TG4 player
Kerry v Waterford, Fitzgerald Stadium, 2pm – TG4
Tuesday 3 February

Sigerson Cup semi-final

Wednesday 4 February

Sigerson Cup semi-final

Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final
Thursday 5 February

Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final
Saturday 7 February

Allianz HL Division 1A
Cork v Tipperary, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7.30pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Wexford v Carlow, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 5.15pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Kerry v London, Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 12.30pm
Derry v Mayo, Celtic Park, Derry, 1pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Armagh v Roscommon, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 2.30pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Sligo v Lancashire, TBC, 1pm
Monaghan v Longford, Grattan Park, Inniskeen, 2pm
Sunday 8 February

Allianz HL Division 1A
Waterford v Offaly, Azzurri Walsh Park, 1.45pm
Limerick v Kilkenny, TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 3.45pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Clare v Down, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 1.30pm
Kildare v Antrim, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Westmeath v Meath, TEG Cusack Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Fermanagh v Louth, Brewster Park, 2pm
Tyrone v Wicklow, O’Neills Healy Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Warwickshire v Leitrim, Páirc na hÉireann, 1pm
Wednesday 11 February

Sigerson Cup final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 7.35pm – TG4

Friday 13 February

Fitzgibbon Cup final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 7.35pm – TG4

Saturday 14 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Kerry v Galway, Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 5pm
Dublin v Monaghan, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 7pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Meath v Louth, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 5pm
Kildare v Derry, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 6.30pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Down v Westmeath, Páirc Esler, Newry, 6pm
Laois v Sligo, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Waterford v Wicklow, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field, 6pm
Sunday 15 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Donegal v Mayo, O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny, 1.45pm
Roscommon v Armagh, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Offaly v Cork, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2pm
Tyrone v Cavan, O’Neills Healy Park, 3.45pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Fermanagh v Clare, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 1pm
Limerick v Wexford, Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
London v Leitrim, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 1pm
Antrim v Longford, Erins Own, Cargin, 2pm
Tipperary v Carlow, FBD Semple Stadium, 2pm
Saturday 21 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Dublin v Kerry, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 7pm
Galway v Roscommon, Pearse Stadium, 7pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Derry v Offaly, Celtic Park, Derry, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Carlow v Waterford, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium, 5.30pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Dublin v Wexford, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 5pm
Kildare v Clare, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 6.30pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Laois v Kerry, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Donegal v Armagh, O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny, 2pm
Fermanagh v Tyrone, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 2pm
Louth v Roscommon, Protection & Prosperity Louth, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Cavan v Lancashire, Kingspan Breffni, 1pm
Sligo v Warwickshire, TBC, 1pm
Monaghan v Leitrim, Grattan Park, 2pm
Sunday 22 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Monaghan v Mayo, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, 1.45pm
Armagh v Donegal, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh, 3.45pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Cork v Meath, Páirc Uí Rinn, 2pm
Louth v Tyrone, DEFY Páirc Mhuire, 2pm
Cavan v Kildare, Kingspan Breffni, Cavan, 3pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Westmeath v Fermanagh, TEG Cusack Park, 1pm
Clare v Laois, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm
Sligo v Limerick, TBC, 2pm
Wexford v Down, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Wicklow v London, Echelon Park, 1pm
Leitrim v Antrim, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán, 2pm
Longford v Tipperary, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Kilkenny v Waterford, UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, 1.45pm
Offaly v Galway, St Brendan’s Park, Birr, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Antrim v Carlow, Pearse Park, Dunloy, 1pm

Allianz HL Division 2
London v Westmeath, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 1pm
Meath v Derry, St Loman’s Park, Trim, 1pm

Saturday 28 February

Allianz FL DIvision 2
Cavan v Louth, Kingspan Breffni, 5..15pm
Tyrone v Offaly, Healy Park, 6pm
Kildare v Meath, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 7pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Down v Fermanagh, Páirc Esler, 6pm
Laois v Westmeath, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 6pm
Limerick v Clare, Mick Neville Park, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Antrim v Wicklow, Roger Casements, 5pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Carlow v Clare, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Derry v London, Celtic Park, Derry 1pm
Mayo v Meath, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Roscommon v Tyrone, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2.30pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Lancashire v Longford, Abbotstown, 1pm
Leitrim v Cavan, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán, 2pm

Sunday 1 March

Allianz FL Division 1
Kerry v Monaghan, Fitzgerald Stadium, 1.15pm
Mayo v Armagh, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 1.15pm
Donegal v Galway, Father Tierney Park, Ballyshannon 1.15pm
Roscommon v Dublin, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Derry v Cork, Celtic Park, 1pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Wexford v Sligo, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
London v Waterford, McGovern Park, Ruislip 1pm
Longford v Carlow, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm
Tipperary v Leitrim, FBD Semple Stadium, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Galway v Waterford, Pearse Stadium, 2pm
Offaly v Limerick, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2pm
Kilkenny v Cork, UPMC Nowlan Park, 3.15pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Down v Kildare, McKenna Park, Ballycran 1pm
Antrim v Dublin, Pearse Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Westmeath v Laois, TEG Cusack Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Louth v Donegal, Protection & Prosperity Louth, 2pm
Wicklow v Fermanagh, Echelon Park, A2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Warwickshire v Monaghan, Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham 1pm
Saturday 7 March

Allianz HL Division 1A
Galway v Kilkenny, Pearse Stadium, Salthill, 5.15pm
Limerick v Cork, TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 7pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Dublin v Down, Parnell Park, 5pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Tyrone v Armagh, O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Leitrim v Lancashire, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, 1pm
Sligo v Cavan, TBC, 2.30pm
Sunday 8 March

Allianz HL Division 1A
Waterford v Tipperary, Azzurri Walsh Park, 3.15pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Clare v Wexford, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, Ennis, 1.15pm
Kildare v Carlow, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Kerry v Mayo, Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 2pm
Laois v Meath, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2pm
Westmeath v Derry, TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Donegal v Wicklow, O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Warwickshire v Longford, Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham, 1pm
Saturday 14 March

Allianz FL Division 1
Kerry v Mayo, Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 4pm
Dublin v Armagh, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 7pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Cork v Kildare, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 5pm
Meath v Tyrone, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 5pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Fermanagh v Laois, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Carlow v London, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm

Munster U20FC Phase 1 – Round 1
Clare v Tipperary, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Waterford, TBC, TBC
Sunday 15 March

Allianz FL Division 1
Roscommon v Donegal, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 1.30pm
Monaghan v Galway, Grattan Park, Inniskeen, 3.45pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Louth v Derry, DEFY Páirc Mhuire, Ardee, 1.30pm
Offaly v Cavan, Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Clare v Wexford, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm
Sligo v Down, TBC, 2pm
Westmeath v Limerick, TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Waterford v Antrim, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field, 1pm
Leitrim v Longford, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, 2pm
Wicklow v Tipperary, Echelon Park, Aughrim, 2pm
Saturday 21 March

Allianz HL Division 1A
Cork v Offaly, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7pm
Limerick v Galway, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 7pm
Tipperary v Kilkenny, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, 7pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Carlow v Dublin, Netwatch Cullen Park, 5pm
Down v Antrim, Páirc Esler, Newry, 5pm
Wexford v Kildare, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 5pm

Allianz HL Division 2
London v Laois, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 1pm
Mayo v Westmeath, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, 1pm
Meath v Kerry, St Loman’s Park, Trim, 1pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Armagh v Fermanagh, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 2pm
Roscommon v Donegal, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm
Wicklow v Louth, Echelon Park, Aughrim, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Cavan v Monaghan, Kingspan Breffni, 2pm
Lancashire v Warwickshire, TBC, 2pm
Longford v Sligo, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm

Munster U20FC Phase 1 – Round 2
Waterford v Clare, TBC, TBC
Tipperary v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Sunday 22 March

Allianz FL Division 1
Armagh v Kerry, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 3.30pm
Galway v Dublin, Pearse Stadium, Salthill, 3.30pm
Mayo v Roscommon, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, 3.30pm
Monaghan v Donegal, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, 3.30pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Derry v Cavan, Celtic Park, 1.15pm
Kildare v Louth, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, 1.15pm
Offaly v Meath, Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore, 1.15pm
Tyrone v Cork, O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh, 1.15pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Down v Laois, Páirc Esler, Newry, 2pm
Limerick v Fermanagh, Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale, 2pm
Sligo v Clare, TBC, 2pm
Wexford v Westmeath, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Antrim v London, Erins Own, Cargin (Toomebridge), 1pm
Carlow v Leitrim, Netwatch Cullen Park, 1pm
Longford v Wicklow, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 1pm
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, 1pm

Wednesday 25 March

Munster U20HC
Clare v Waterford, TBC, TBC
Tipperary v Cork, TBC, TBC

Saturday 28th -Sunday 29th March
NFL finals (Divisions 1, 2, 3 & 4)

NHL finals (Divisions 2, 3 & 4)
Saturday 28 March

Munster U20FC Phase 1 round 3
Waterford v Tipperary, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Clare, TBC, TBC

Monday 30 March

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 1
Clare v Waterford, TBC, TBC
Tipperary v Limerick, TBC, TBC

April

Saturday 4th-Sunday 5th: NHL finals (Divisions 1A & 1B)

Saturday 11th-Sunday 12th: Start of provincial senior football championships

Saturday 18th-Sunday 19th: Leinster SHC (R1): Galway v Kilkenny, Kildare v Wexford, Offaly v Dublin; Munster SHC (R1): Clare v Waterford, Tipperary v Cork

Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th: Leinster SHC (R2): Kilkenny v Wexford, Galway v Offaly, Dublin v Kildare; Munster SHC Rd 2: Cork v Limerick, Waterford v Tipperary

Wednesday 1 April

Munster U20HC
Cork v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Waterford v Tipperary, TBC, TBC

Friday 3 April

Munster MHC
Limerick v Waterford, TBC, TBC
Tipperary v Clare, TBC, TBC

Monday 6 April

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 2
Waterford v Tipperary, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Clare, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 8 April

Munster U20HC
Clare v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Thursday 9 April

Munster U20FC B final

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 1
First place phase 1 team v Cork, TBC, TBC
Second place phase 1 team v Kerry, TBC, TBC

Friday 10 April

Munster MHC
Clare v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Waterford v Cork, TBC, TBC

Monday 13 April

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 3
Clare v Tipperary, TBC, TBC
Waterford v Limerick, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 15 April

Munster U20HC
Waterford v Cork, TBC, TBC
Thursday 16 April

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 2
Cork v Kerry, TBC, TBC
First place phase 1 team v Second place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC
Friday 17 April

Munster MHC
Tipperary v Cork, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 22 April

Munster U20HC
Tipperary v Clare, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Waterford, TBC, TBC

Thursday 23 April

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 3
Cork v First place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC
Kerry v Second place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC

Friday 24 April

Munster MHC
Clare v Waterford, TBC, TBC

Monday 27 April

Munster MFC Phase 2 round 1
First place phase 1 team v Kerry, TBC, TBC
Second place phase 1 team v Cork, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 29 April

Munster U20HC
Cork v Clare, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Tipperary, TBC, TBC

Thursday 30 April

Munster U20FC final

May

Saturday 2nd-Sunday 3rd: Munster SHC (3A): Clare v Limerick

Saturday 9th-Sunday 10th: Munster SFC final; Connacht SFC final; Leinster SHC (R3): Offaly v Kilkenny, Kildare v Galway, Wexford v Dublin; Munster SHC (R3B): Waterford v Cork

Saturday 16th-Sunday 17th: Leinster SFC final; Ulster SFC final; Leinster SHC (R4): Kilkenny v Kildare, Offaly v Wexford, Galway v Dublin; Munster SHC (R4): Tipperary v Clare, Limerick v Waterford

Saturday 23rd-Sunday 24th: All-Ireland SFC (R1); Leinster SHC (R5): Dublin v Kilkenny, Wexford v Galway, Kildare v Offaly; Munster SHC (R5): Cork v Clare, Limerick v Tipperary

Saturday 30th-Sunday 31st: All-Ireland SFC (R1)

Friday 1 May

Munster MHC
Cork v Clare, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Tipperary, TBC, TBC

Monday 4 May

Munster MFC Phase 2 round 2
Kerry v Cork, TBC, TBC
First place phase 1 team v Second place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC
Wednesday 6 May

Munster U20HC semi-final

Friday 8 May

Munster MHC
Cork v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Waterford v Tipperary, TBC, TBC

Monday 11 May

Munster MFC Phase 2 round 3
Cork v First place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC
Kerry v second place phase 2 team, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 13 May

Munster U20HC final

Friday 15 May

Munster MHC final

Monday 18 May

Munster MFC final
June

Saturday 6th: Leinster SHC final; Joe McDonagh Cup final

Sunday 7th: Munster SHC final

Saturday 13th-Sunday 14th: All-Ireland SFC (R2); All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-final

Saturday 20th-Sunday 21st: All-Ireland SFC (R3); All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals

Saturday 27th-Sunday 28th: All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals

July

Saturday 4th: All-Ireland SHC semi-final (Leinster winner v quarter-final winner)

Sunday 5th: All-Ireland SHC semi-final (Munster winner v quarter-final winner)

Saturday 11th-Sunday 12th: All-Ireland SFC semi-finals; Tailteann Cup final (Saturday)

Sunday 19th: All-Ireland SHC final

Sunday 26th: All-Ireland SFC final

August

Saturday 1st: All-Ireland SHC final replay date

Saturday 8th: All-Ireland SFC final replay

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Leinster Senior Cup Rugby – List of games on TV, Squads, Draw, Results & Live score updates

JoeNa Connacht — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:16:38 +0000

Leinster Senior Cup and Junior Cup Rugby – List of games on TV Squads, Draw, Results & Live score updates for the 2025 competition.

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE SCORES FOR LEINSTER SENIOR CUP RUGBY

BANK OF IRELAND LEINSTER RUGBY BOYS SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP

The quarter-finals will be played at Energia Park in the week commencing February 9. All 15 games of this year’s tournament will be broadcast live on Leinster Rugby Plus, with the first round games now available to watch back on demand.

SECOND ROUND

Blackrock College v St Gerard’s School

St Michael’s College v Cistercian College Roscrea

St Mary’s College v Newbridge College

Terenure College v Gonzaga College

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List of upcoming Live and streamed GAA coverage on TG4 and TG4.ie

JoeNa Connacht — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:50 +0000

List of upcoming Live and streamed GAA coverage on TG4 and TG4.ie we have a full list of events on the Irish station.
Live Sport on TV this Week:
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GAA Beo
Saturday, 31 January @ 18:45Live coverage of Galway v Cork in Round 1 of Division 1A in the Allianz Hurling League. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.

LIVE
Gradaim an Uachtaráin 2026
Sunday, 1 February @ 12:00The volunteer is the heart and soul of the GAA. The prestigious President’s Award is presented to 11 volunteers every year for their long-standing commitment and dedication in their respective field within the GAA. ***Watch LIVE on the TG4 app & www.tg4.ie – Friday @ 19:30***
GAA Beo
Sunday, 1 February @ 13:00Live coverage of Donegal v Kerry in Round 2 of Division 1 in the Allianz Football League. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.

LIVE
GAA Beo
Sunday, 1 February @ 15:40Live coverage of Cavan v Meath in Round 2 of the Allianz Football League Division 2. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.

LIVE
GAA Beo
Sunday, 1 February @ 17:35Deferred coverage of Waterford v Limerick in Round 2 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill. ***Watch LIVE on the TG4 app & www.tg4.ie @ 13:55***
Peil na mBan Beo
Monday, 2 February @ 13:45Live coverage of Kerry v Waterford in Round 2 of the Lidl League. Presented by Máire Ní Bhraonáin.

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Ireland Set to Travel to Cheltenham Festival with a Strong Team

Paul Naughton — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:45:54 +0000

Ireland are set to arrive at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with a strong team that could dominate the meeting once again.

Leading trainers Willie Mullins, Gordon Elliott and Henry De Bromhead all have big chances in the key races across the week.

Since its inauguration in 2014, Ireland have won nine of the 13 renewals of the Prestbury Cup, beating the home team (Great Britain) for the trophy. In 2025, Ireland defeated Great Britain 20-8, their largest margin of success since 2021.

Big Hopes in Champion Hurdle

Lossiemouth looks set to carry Ireland’s big hopes in the Champion Hurdle on day one of the meeting. The star mare is the 2/1 favourite in the Cheltenham Festival 2026 betting odds for the premier hurdles contest in the sport.

With 13 victories from 16 starts over hurdles, Lossiemouth is likely to be one of the popular Cheltenham tips for the 2026 Champion Hurdle. She has been triumphant on both of her runs this season, with wins going her way at Grade One level in the Morgiana Hurdle (Punchestown) and December Hurdle (Leopardstown).

Lossiemouth wins a NINTH grade 1

Brighterdaysahead just CANNOT catch in the December Hurdle pic.twitter.com/Es7yAyLzsc

— ITV Racing (@itvracing) December 29, 2025

Lossiemouth has been victorious in all three of her appearances at the Cheltenham Festival. She won the Triumph Hurdle in 2023, while in 2024 and 2025, she was too good for her rivals in the Mares’ Hurdle. Success this year would be her biggest win yet at the meeting.

Irish Horses Dominate Gold Cup Picture

The first two horses from the 2025 Cheltenham Gold Cup will renew their rivalry in the feature race of the meeting this year, and it could be one of the duals of the week. Inothewayurthinkin, trained by Gavin Cromwell in County Meath, and Galopin Des Champs, trained by Willie Mullins in County Carlow, are being prepared for another shot at the Gold Cup.

Inothewayurthinkin prevailed on his debut in the 3m2f contest in 2025. He relished the stiff track at Cheltenham, adding to his triumph in the Kim Muir Challenge Cup from the 2024 meeting. If he can defend his crown for his Irish trainer, he will become only the fourth horse to win in back-to-back renewals this century.

Two-time winner Galopin Des Champs is also no stranger to success in the Gold Cup, winning the first prize in 2023 and 2024. Mullins is confident of another big run from his horse. At the age of 10, he will become the oldest winner of the race since Cool Dawn in 1998 if he regains his crown.

Big Hopes in Stayers Hurdle and Champion Chase

Bob Olinger and Rachael Blackmore!

He’s STILL unbeaten at Cheltenham and wins the @paddypower Stayers’ Hurdle pic.twitter.com/6jH0i1sE8F

— CheltenhamRacecourse (@CheltenhamRaces) March 13, 2025

Teahupoo has been the standout runner in the 3m hurdles division this season, and he will line up in the Stayers’ Hurdle as the warm favourite for Ireland. Gordon Elliott’s runner was second in the Championship race in 2025, but he is fancied to go one place better.

On day two of the meeting, Marine Nationale heads the field for the Queen Mother Championship Chase. He will take on fellow Irish raider Majborough in the 2m chase contest.

The 2026 Cheltenham Festival takes place between Tuesday, 9th of March and Friday, 12th of March. There are 28 races across the week, with one Championship contest scheduled for each day.

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Parma Again? Connacht Return to the Scene of Their Last Away Win

JoeNa Connacht — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:14:49 +0000

Zebre Parma v Connacht: team news is vital during the Six Nations window

This one looks straightforward on odds sheets, but it isn’t. Connacht’s away record has been grim, Zebre are a different animal in Parma, and the biggest swing factor is simple: who’s actually released to play.

Match details

Fixture: Zebre Parma v Connacht Rugby
Venue: Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma
Kick-off: Saturday, 3.00pm
Competition: United Rugby Championship (URC)

Team News

Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash away to Zebre Parma (kick-off 3.00pm Irish time), making five changes to the side that started last week’s historic fixture against Leinster at Dexcom Stadium.

In the pack, Jordan Duggan, Jack Aungier, Joe Joyce and Sean O’Brien all come into the starting XV. Duggan replaces Billy Bohan at loosehead, while Aungier starts at tighthead in place of the injured Sam Illo. Joyce returns to the second row and O’Brien is named on the openside flank. Paul Boyle captains the side once again from blindside flanker.

The other change comes in the back three, where Chay Mullins is named on the left wing. Niall Murray replaces Darragh Murray among the replacements, with Cian Prendergast unavailable for selection.

Otherwise, Connacht retain continuity across much of the side. Dylan Tierney-Martin continues at hooker, Josh Murphy partners Joyce in the second row, and Sean Jansen completes the back row at number eight. In the backs, Caolin Blade and Josh Ioane continue at half-back, with Cathal Forde and Harry West again paired in midfield. Shane Jennings and Sam Gilbert complete the back three.

Zebre Parma, meanwhile, are heavily affected by the Six Nations window, making nine changes from the side that faced Glasgow Warriors last weekend. The Italian side are without a number of first-choice options, including David Odiase, Alessandro Fusco, Damiano Mazza and Lorenzo Pani, forcing head coach Massimo Brunello into reshaping both the pack and the backline.

Among the changes, Paolo Buonfiglio, Giampietro Ribaldi, Matteo Canali, Giacomo Ferrari and Davide Ruggeri all come into the Zebre pack, while Gonzalo Garcia, Marco Zanon, Simone Gesi and Giovanni Montemauri are introduced in the backs. Leonard Krumov captains the side from the second row.

Despite last week’s narrow defeat to URC leaders Glasgow, Zebre will again look to lean on their physicality and work rate at Stadio Lanfranchi, though the enforced rotation significantly reduces their experience levels.

The stat that hangs over everything: Connacht away form

Connacht’s away record is the reason this preview can’t just be “Connacht should win”. The trend has been ugly for a long stretch.

Recent numbers underline why this fixture feels far less comfortable for Connacht than the betting might suggest. Across their last six URC matches, Connacht have picked up just one win, a 44–17 home victory over the Sharks.

In that same run, they have conceded 197 points, an average of almost 33 points per game, while scoring just over 25 per outing. Four of those six matches saw Connacht ship 30 points or more, including heavy losses away to Dragons and Leinster. The split between home and away form is particularly stark. In their last three matches played away from Galway, Connacht have conceded 117 points, an average losing margin of 19 points.

By contrast, their home games in the same period show a positive points difference, highlighting just how different the side looks once they leave the Dexcom Stadium. That away trend is not new.

Connacht have recorded only one away win in the URC since October 2024, and that solitary success came in Parma, against Zebre, last May.

Every other trip has ended in defeat, often after competitive first halves followed by damaging spells after the break. Zebre’s overall form is poor, with the Italians currently on an eight-match losing run in the URC. However, their home record tells a more balanced story. At Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi this season, Zebre have won four and lost four, a 50 per cent return that stands in sharp contrast to their struggles on the road.

Visiting teams rarely get easy wins in Parma, and matches are typically kept within one or two scores. Historically, this fixture has favoured Connacht. They have won their last eight meetings with Zebre and 11 of their 13 trips to Parma overall. Zebre’s only home wins against Connacht came back in April and December 2017, with none since. Even so, recent meetings have often been tighter than the broader head-to-head suggests, including Connacht’s 22–12 win in Parma last season.

Taken together, the numbers paint a clear picture. Connacht usually handle Zebre, but their recent away performances leave little margin for error. Zebre may be short on confidence, but their home form and Connacht’s travel issues ensure this is a fixture that still demands control, discipline and patience rather than assumption.

What it means in Parma: even if Connacht are the better side, they can’t afford a loose 10–15 minutes. Zebre at home don’t need to be brilliant — they need you to be careless.

Match-up: where it’s actually decided

Set-piece: Connacht being without Cian Prendergast, Finlay Bealham & Billy Bohan matters. Scrum stability is the quickest way to make an away day miserable.
Discipline: in Parma, cheap penalties keep Zebre alive and let them play in the right areas.
Who gets released: the availability of the named Ireland A and Italy squad players could swing the quality level on both sides by a full score.

How it plays out

If Connacht keep this clean, they have enough to win: manage territory, take points when offered, and avoid giving Zebre a cheap platform. If it gets loose — offloads, forced passes, chasing the game — then Connacht’s away wobble becomes the story again.

Prediction

With greater continuity, stronger depth on the bench and fewer Six Nations absentees, Connacht should have enough to take control, particularly through the pack in the second half.

Prediction: Connacht by 10–12 points

Prediction

With greater continuity, stronger depth on the bench and fewer Six Nations absentees, Connacht should have enough to take control, particularly through the pack in the second half.

Prediction: Connacht by 10–

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Team News – Two Changes for Galway Hurlers Ahead of Cork Clash

JoeNa Connacht — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:29:24 +0000

Two Changes for Galway Hurlers Ahead of Cork Clash

Galway have made two changes to their starting line-up for Saturday night’s Allianz Hurling League Round 2 meeting with Cork at Pearse Stadium (7.00pm, live on GBFM).

Ronan Glennon comes into the defence in place of injured captain Darren Morrissey, while Cathal Mannion moves into midfield, replacing Thomas Monaghan. There is also a notable boost on the bench, with Conor Cooney included in the matchday squad.

The Tribesmen are looking to respond after a challenging opening round last weekend, when they were beaten by Tipperary in Thurles despite a competitive performance against the All-Ireland champions.

Cork, by contrast, arrive in Salthill with momentum after an impressive opening-round win over Waterford, and will be aiming to maintain that early form.

With both sides keen to make an early statement in Division 1A, Saturday night’s contest promises to be a searching test for Micheál Donoghue’s Galway side under the Pearse Stadium lights.

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