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Irish Times
2 days ago
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Dublin see off Kildare challenge to set up quarter-final meeting with Limerick
All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-final: Kildare 0-13 Dublin 3-25 Dublin avoided the banana skin against Joe McDonagh Cup winners Kildare with a dominant display that sets them up nicely for an All-Ireland quarter-final against Limerick next weekend. Although Kildare received a heroes' welcome from at a Cedral St Conleths after their wonderful win last weekend against Laois in Croke Park, the efforts of that game, plus the celebrations that followed, took its toll. It was always a tough task facing a Dublin side in this kind of form but just six days after that emotional high Kildare were short of their best. The home side snapped into things early in the game and there were four points evenly shared in the opening 10 minutes. But the step up in quality was evident in the opening goal in the 11th minute. Rian Boran did well initially to win the ball ahead of Diarmuid Ó Dúlaing but his pass into centre back and brother Cian was intercepted and quick as flash, Dublin had the ball in the net through Ronan Hayes. The second goal arrived in the 17th minute and this time it was Ó Dúlaing who profited after a high press from Dublin forced another turnover inside the Kildare 45. READ MORE Dublin got plenty of joy from full forward John Hetherton, who was a powerful presence and helped lay on a number of scores. They led 2-14 to 0-5 at half-time and Dublin didn't let up through the second period. Rian McBride got a couple of scores in the second half and the pacy Brian Hayes also scored from distance. Dublin's Paddy Smyth and Cathal McCabe compete for the sliotar. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Kildare never stopped trying, though, and came close to a consolation goal in the 49th minute when Gerry Keegan sent Cathal Dowling through. But the previously untroubled Seán Brennan made a smart save to bat away the powerful shot. David Qualter kept up his good record from dead balls on the day by converting the resulting 65. Niall Ó Ceallacháin, perhaps with an eye on that game against Limerick to come, used his full complement of subs, and his team added a third goal in the last minute of normal time when Fergal Whitely beat Paddy McKenna at his near post. It wasn't the result that the majority at the Newbridge venue came to see but the standing ovation as the Kildare team left the field showed the impact of their successful season. This was a glimpse of the level that Kildare will be playing on a regular basis next year but while Brian Dowling's focus turns to what is to come in 2026, Dublin will be hoping they have plenty more hurling to come this season. KILDARE: P McKenna; R Hogan, R Boran, D O'Meara; S Leacy, C Boran (0-1), P Dolan; D Guerin, C McCabe; L O'Reilly, G Keegan (0-2), D Qualter (0-8, 6fs, one 65); D Melville, C Dowling, J Sheridan (0-1). Subs: J Travers (0-1) for McCabe (45 mins); H Carroll for O'Reilly (50); M Curtin for Sheridan (58); K Harrington for Dowling (60); O Lynam for Qualter (67). DUBLIN: S Brennan; J Bellew, P Smyth, C McHugh; P Doyle, C Crummey (0-2), P Dunleavy; F Whitely (1-1), B Hayes (0-3); R McBride (0-3), R Hayes (1-1), C O'Sullivan (0-2); D Ó Dúlaing (1-4), J Hetherton, S Currie (0-8, 5f). Subs: C Burke (0-1) for McBride (45 mins); C O'Brien for O'Sullivan (50); A Dunphy for Dunleavy (51); S Gallagher for B Hayes (58); D Power for R Hayes (65). Referee: J Owens (Wexford).
Irish Times
2 days ago
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- Irish Times
Jason Forde hits 2-5 as Tipperary ease past Laois and set up quarter-final against Galway
All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-final: Laois 0-18 Tipperary 3-32 Jason Forde bagged 2-5 as Tipperary ran out 23-point winners over Laois at O'Moore Park to book an All-Ireland quarter-final against Galway. The Premier County racked up 7-38 against Offaly in this fixture two years ago, and they could've come closer to that mark but for the crossbar, post, and Cathal Dunne denying them further green flags. Sam O'Farrell netted his first goal for Tipp, while Darragh McCarthy tallied 0-9, and Willie Connors clipped 0-5 from midfield. They had 12 different scorers in total. Liam Cahill made three changes as Eoghan Connolly was marked absent, while Jake Morris and Conor Stakelum were named on the bench and weren't called upon. In came Joe Caesar, Alan Tynan, and Séamus Kennedy for his first championship start since 2023. READ MORE Kennedy's St Mary's clubmate Peter McGarry also gained a senior debut off the bench. Ryan Mullaney was added to the Laois starting team, while Diarmaid Conway was a late withdrawal, replaced by Donnacha Hartnett. The hosts deployed Fiachra C Fennell as a sweeper, but Tipp were able to steer around him for an opening 1-5 burst inside five minutes. Forde began the scoring after 20 seconds and the Silvermines star then found the net in the fourth minute after O'Farrell secured the sliotar. Connors also struck three points from midfield in that fast start. They could've added a second goal as McCarthy tried to make sure of his finish, only for Dunne to turn his shot around the post. Laois' Lee Cleere challenges Jason Forde of Tipperary. Photograph: Leah Scholes/Inpho The Laois goalkeeper had caught the eye with a breathtaking double save in the Joe McDonagh Cup final defeat and he produced another here from Forde and John McGrath, before play was called back for a tap-over McCarthy free. Laois produced some good puck-out routines for Paddy Purcell to open their account with a brace. Tomás Keyes converted four frees, two of which he won himself, and tacked on a pair from play to help cut the deficit to six. He also threatened a goal, but Rhys Shelly saved and Michael Breen cleared Mark Dowling's rebound effort. Three defenders got on the board, Hartnett, Jordan Walshe and Pádraig Delaney, but the hosts were derailed by inaccurate shooting. They hit nine wides for a first-half conversion rate of 48 per cent, and ended with 17. Tipp put together some smart moves as Andrew Ormond struck 0-3, McGrath 0-2, and corner back Robert Doyle also got on the board before being withdrawn at half-time, at which stage they led 1-18 to 0-12. Purcell pointed from the restart, but Tipp added two goals within four minutes. For the first, McGrath broke Shelly's long ball for O'Farrell to rifle home his first senior goal. Then, McGrath rumbled a short puck-out for Ormond to tee up Forde's precise finish. McGrath smashed the crossbar with another opening moments later. McGarry impressed with his pace and passing. The former football panellist teed up points for Tynan and McGrath before slotting one of his own. In between, he came close to a debut goal only to crack the post. Joe Fogarty was off target with another, while Oisín O'Donoghue blasted over the bar. LAOIS: C Dunne; C Comerford, P Delaney (0-1), D Hartnett (0-1); R Mullaney, L Cleere, J Walshe (0-1); D Dooley, P Purcell (0-4); FC Fennell, T Keyes (0-9, 6f), A Corby; M Dowling, B Conroy, J Keyes (0-1). Subs: T Cuddy for Delaney (35 mins, inj); J Lennon for Corby (49); A Dunphy (0-1) for Dowling (51); P Dunne for Mullaney (57); M Phelan for Walshe (64). TIPPERARY: R Shelly; R Doyle (0-1), B O'Mara, M Breen; S Kennedy, C Morgan, R Maher; J Caesar (0-1), W Connors (0-5); A Tynan (0-1), A Ormond (0-3), S O'Farrell (1-1); J Forde (2-5, 2f), J McGrath (0-3), D McCarthy (0-9, 6f, one 65). Subs: J Ryan for Doyle (h-t); O O'Donoghue (0-1) for Ormond, P McGarry (0-1) for Maher (both 47 mins); B McGrath for Morgan (54); J Fogarty (0-1) for McCarthy (55). Referee: C Mooney (Dublin).
Irish Times
2 days ago
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- Irish Times
Live GAA updates: Tipperary hurlers proceed to All-Ireland quarter-finals, Galway and Armagh meet again in SFC
Fixtures: All-Ireland SFC third round Roscommon v Cork, O'Moore Park, 4.15pm (GAA+) Kerry v Meath, O'Connor Park, 4.15pm Dublin v Derry, Newry, 6.30pm (GAA+) Galway v Armagh, Breffni Park, 6.30pm (GAA+) Tailteann Cup quarter-finals Fermanagh v Sligo, Brewster Park, 5pm Kildare v Offaly, Newbridge, 6.30pm All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-finals FT – Laois 0-18 Tipperary 3-32 Kildare v Dublin, Newbridge, 4pm All-Ireland MHC semi-final Kilkenny v Waterford, Wexford Park, 7.35pm (TG4) 2 minutes ago Good afternoon everyone and welcome along to The Irish Times GAA live blog. There's a packed schedule today, including the final round of group games in the All-Ireland Football Championship , preliminary quarter-finals in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship and the first two of this weekend's Tailteann Cup quarter-finals. In the Minor Hurling Championship, Kilkenny and Waterford meet at Wexford Park in the All-Ireland semi-final ahead of tomorrow's clash between Munster rivals Cork and Clare. We'll be keeping you updated on all the live action, followed by reports and reaction from our writers.
Irish Times
2 days ago
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- Irish Times
SHC preliminary quarter-final previews: Dublin to overcome bad memories
Saturday All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-finals Laois v Tipperary, O'Moore Park, 1.45pm (Live on GAA+) – The futility of the preliminary quarter-finals is obvious in this type of fixture. Laois must have been terribly disappointed to lose so comprehensively in the Joe McDonagh final and now, six days later, they are out to face Tipperary , who two years ago dismantled Offaly – to neither's conspicuous benefit. This year, there is more purpose about Tipp, who have introduced some useful new players, and a sense that they could legitimately target a semi-final next month. Laois will be glad to see the end of this weekend. Verdict: Tipperary Kildare v Dublin, St Conleth's Park, 4pm – If there's a team that instinctively dislikes this stage of the championship it's Dublin , who remain the only Liam MacCarthy Cup team to spring a leak against one of the McDonagh espoirs, Laois six years ago. Kildare were very accomplished winning the McDonagh last week but have had to shelve the celebrations for this. A boisterous home crowd will raise the temperature and Dublin were poor in their Leinster exit against Galway . Niall Ó Ceallacháin's team had been feisty enough until then and will travel hopefully to take on the groundbreakers in Newbridge. Verdict: Dublin
