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  1. Campbell out of Armagh's quarter-final with Kerrypublished at 22:53 BST 26 June

    Stefan CampbellImage source, Inpho

    Stefan Campbell will miss Armagh's All-Ireland quarter-final with Kerry on Sunday because of injury.

    The forward's impact from the bench has been a key part of the success enjoyed by Kieran McGeeney's All-Ireland champions in recent seasons, but he will miss the Croke Park contest (16:00 BST) because of a hand problem.

    The Orchard County will make three changes to their starting side from their defeat by Galway in their concluding round-robin fixture, a loss which came when they had already booked their place in the last eight.

    Ben Crealey replaces Jason Duffy in midfield with Rory Grugan coming into the half-forward line.

    Rian O'Neill will more to corner-forward with Conor Turbitt dropping to the bench, while Oisin Conaty is selected ahead of Cian McConville.

    For Kerry, Dylan Casey and Micheal Burns will start instead of Mike Breen and Diarmuid O'Connor.

    Breen suffered a hamstring issue prior to the Kingdom's preliminary quarter-final win over Cavan, while O'Connor was replaced in the game with a shoulder injury.

    Armagh: Ethan Rafferty; Paddy Burns, Barry McCambridge, Peter McGrane; Ross McQuillan, Tiernan Kelly, Jarlath Og Burns; Niall Grimley, Ben Crealey; Darragh McMullan, Rory Grugan, Joe McElroy; Oisin Conaty, Andrew Murnin, Rian O'Neill.

    Subs: Blaine Hughes, Greg McCabe, Aaron McKay, Aidan Forker, Connaire Mackin, Shane McPartlan, Conor Turbitt, Cian McConville, Jason Duffy, Tomas McCormack, Callum O'Neill.

    Kerry: Shane Ryan; Paul Murphy, Jason Foley, Dylan Casey; Brian O Beaglaoich, Gavin White, Tom O'Sullivan; Sean O'Brien, Joe O'Connor; Michael Burns, Dean O'Shea, Graham O'Sullivan; David Clifford, Conor Geaney, Dylan Geaney.

    Subs: Shane Murphy, Paudie Clifford, Evan Looney, Killian Spillane, Tom Leo O'Sullivan, Armin Heinrich, Mark O'Shea, Tomas Kennedy, Darragh Lyne, Paul Geaney, Dara Moynihan.

  2. Dublin's Crummey to miss All-Ireland semi-final published at 17:47 BST 26 June

    Dublin's Chris Crummey makes his way off following his red card against LimerickImage source, Getty Images
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    Chris Crummey makes his way off the Croke Park pitch after being shown a red card during his team's win against Limerick last week

    Dublin's Chris Crummey looks certain to miss next Saturday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final against Cork at Croke Park.

    The team captain was sent off in the 15th minute of his team's shock victory against Limerick during last Saturday's quarter-final for a high challenge on Gearoid Hegarty and was handed a one-game ban.

    "Striking with elbow, with minimal force" is deemed a red card offence and carries with it a suspension for the next game under Rule 7.2 (b).

    On Thursday it was confirmed the Lucan man was unsuccessful in an appeal to the Central Hearings Committee on Wednesday evening, but he does have the option to take the matter to the Appeals Committee if he wishes to pursue the matter.

    Crummey's red card came when Limerick led by two, but the Dubs produced a stirring display thereafter, aided by second-half goals by John Hetherton and Cian O'Sullivan, to turn the championship on its head.

    Dublin will head into next weekend's semi-final against Munster champions and All-Ireland favourites Cork with confidence, but now almost certainly without their captain following his unsuccessful appeal.

  3. Who could Antrim turn to after McEntee exit? published at 14:06 BST 26 June

    David Mohan
    BBC Sport NI journalist

    Former Tyrone coach and current Clonoe boss Kevin MaddenImage source, Getty
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    Kevin Madden has served as a coach under Mickey Harte with Tyrone and the current Clonoe manager may be tempted to return to his native county

    Following Andy McEntee's departure after three years at the helm with Antrim's senior footballers, the search for a new manager begins.

    Next year, the Saffrons will ly their trade in Division Four of the National League and the objective for the Meath man's successor is to navigate a return to the third tier.

    With the club leagues drawing to a conclusion in Antrim and the county championship just a matter of weeks away, the ideal scenario would be to have a new manager appointed sooner rather than later.

    Dermot McAleese, captain in 2025, is the only confirmed retirement from this season's panel, although there may be others mulling over their future, while the new manager will of course have their own ideas in terms of personnel.

    There is no obvious candidate to succeed McEntee at present, but speculation will now begin as to whom that may be.

    Current Cargin manager Ronan Devlin has been with the Toome club since the start of the 2018 season, initially as a coach under Damien Cassidy when they delivered a three-in-a-row in Antrim from 2018-2020.

    Following Cassidy's departure after the 2021 campaign, the Ballinderry native took the reins and has delivered another hat-trick of county titles, but would he be tempted by the inter-county scene?

    Former Antrim player Kevin Madden is another who will be linked. The Portglenone man has been a coach under Damien Cassidy in Derry and also under Mickey Harte in Tyrone, while helping deliver a Derry county title for Glenullin.

    Madden has also managerial experience with Creggan in Antrim, Swatragh in Derry and currently with Clonoe in Tyrone, but may feel the time is right to answer his county's call.

    Another Portglenone man and current manager of his home club, John McKeever, will also be linked due to his track record of success at school and club level, most notably with Fr Rock's, Cookstown, whom he led to an All-Ireland Intermediate title and last year, brought his native Casement's to the Antrim county final for the first time in 15 years.

    But Antrim may look outside the county once again with current Aghagallon boss Pete McGrath, who brought the Sam Maguire to his native Down in 1991 and '94, or Tony McEntee, who stepped down as Sligo manager after five years following defeat to Fermanagh in the Tailteann Cup, may also be tempted.

  4. Kickouts key in Tyrone v Dublin quarter-final - Devlinpublished at 06:35 BST 26 June

    Niall Morgan in action for TyroneImage source, Inpho
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    Devlin believes Tyrone's Niall Morgan and Dublin's Stephen Cluxton will have big roles to play with their kickouts on Saturday

    Tyrone All-Ireland winning defender Gavin Devlin believes kick-outs will be important in the Red Hands' All-Ireland quarter-final against Dublin.

    Malachy O'Rourke's side have had the benefit of a week off after topping their group, whilst Dublin had to overcome Cork in their preliminary quarter-final.

    Devlin, who worked with Micky Harte at Tyrone, Derry and Louth, acknowledges the last eight tie is a tough one to call, but he backs the Red Hands to edge past the Dubs - if they can get the kick-out right.

    "It's the mouthwatering game that stood out from the off and it's two teams who will think they have a chance," he told BBC Sport NI.

    "Kick-outs now are monumental and it's a platform to build from. A lot on Saturday will come down to kick-outs, it's who can control their own kick-out and get their hands on the ball and who can get after the other kick-out and steal possession.

    "Whoever does that will win the game."

    Devlin, who won the Sam Maguire in 2003 and 2005, thinks that Dublin will be a much bigger threat if captain Con O'Callaghan is fit to feature after he missed the win over Cork.

    "There's a lot made about Con last week and if he was available or not, we are not privy to the inside, maybe Con just was not available but if he was available and Dessie [O'Farrell] just decided not to put him in it was a gamble that paid off now he has the benefit of an extra week," he added.

    "Everyone knows how important he is and Dublin still have those household names and characters that can turn the game. They're not the giants they once were but they still have transitional moments where they break forward and every pass is forward, and they have the know-how.

    "Tyrone will be under no illusions of what they have to do to shut it down."

    Devlin, who now manages Derry club Magherafelt, also praised Tyrone's steady improvement under O'Rourke and hopes they are starting to peak at the right time.

    "I've been really impressed by Tyrone although they got relegated in the National League, they left a lot of points behind but against Armagh they showed serious resilience and to top the group the way they did, with that win in Ballybofey against Donegal, it shows serious belief is with Tyrone."

  5. McStay relieved of role as Mayo managerpublished at 21:50 BST 25 June

    Kevin McStayImage source, Inpho
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    McStay took over as Mayo boss in 2022 on a four-year term

    Kevin McStay has been relieved of his role as Mayo manager after a meeting of the county's board on Wednesday.

    The former Roscommon boss succeeded James Horan as boss in 2022 and led his native county to the Division One title in his first term at the helm.

    McStay had been given a four-year term which has now been cut short with his backroom team that includes former Mayo boss Stephen Rochford, Donie Buckley and Damien Mulligan also leaving with immediate effect.

    In May, the 63-year-old stepped back from his role for the immediate future to deal with some personal health issues, with Rochford taking over in the interim and McStay stating his intent to return to his role when he had recovered.

    Mayo were eliminated from the All-Ireland SFC at the group stage after a late defeat against Donegal a fortnight ago.

    McStay won two Connacht titles and an All-Star with the county as a player.

    "We would like to sincerely thank Kevin and his management team for their time, effort, and commitment to the Mayo Senior Football Team during their tenure. Their dedication to the players and the jersey has been greatly appreciated by all involved with Mayo GAA," a statement from Mayo GAA said.

    "We wish Kevin and his management team every success in the future, both on and off the field.

    "An update regarding the future management of the Senior Football Team will be provided in due course."

  6. McEntee steps down after three years as Antrim bosspublished at 21:30 BST 25 June

    Andy McEnteeImage source, Inpho
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    McEntee succeeded Enda McGinley as Saffrons boss in 2022

    Andy McEntee has stepped down from his role as Antrim manager after his three-year term came to an end.

    McEntee took over as Saffron boss in 2022, replacing Enda McGinley, having previously managed his native Meath for six years.

    During his first two years in charge, Antrim reached two Tailteann Cup semi-finals and consolidated their place in Division Three.

    This season they suffered relegation to Division Four after a tough National League campaign.

    They also exited the Tailteann Cup at the quarter-final stage after a defeat heavy 5-23 to 2-21 defeat by Wexford, which proved to be McEntee's last game in charge.

    "We would sincerely like to thank Andy and his entire backroom team for their service and commitment to our senior footballers during their term," an Antrim "GAA statement said.

    We wish you and your family the best of wishes for the future. You will always be welcome in the Saffron County."

    It comes after the news that Antrim captain Dermot McAleese called time on his 12-year inter-county career earlier this month.

  7. Schedule row might get 'rise' from Donegal playerspublished at 17:01 BST 24 June

    Donegal boss Jim McGuinness speaks to his players before last week's win over LouthImage source, Getty Images
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    Donegal said it was "very disappointing" to have a request for a Sunday fixture turned down

    Chrissy McKaigue says he does not think it is fair for Donegal to have a six-day turnaround for this weekend's All-Ireland quarter-final, but believes the row may ultimately extract the required performance from Jim McGuinness' players.

    In a statement on Monday, Donegal said the "welfare of our players was not adequately considered" after their request for a Sunday fixture was turned down.

    The Ulster champions beat Louth in the preliminary quarter-finals last Sunday and will face Monaghan at Croke Park on Saturday (16:00 BST) for a place in the last four.

    Galway, who also won a preliminary quarter-final on Sunday, have been given an extra day to prepare for their last-eight encounter with Meath, which throws in at 13:45 this Sunday.

    Donegal had to play four games to retain their Ulster title before playing three All-Ireland group games. Having failed to top their group, they needed to beat Louth in a preliminary quarter-final to reach the last eight proper.

    The Monaghan quarter-final will be Jim McGuinness' side's ninth game in a 12-week window, but McKaigue - a two-time Ulster Championship winner with Derry - said it points to a wider structural problem with the GAA calendar.

    "I can be accused of being biased in Ulster because I'm living in Ulster, but there's no other provincial championship that's as competitive as Ulster," said McKaigue.

    "Most of Ulster teams in the year past were in Division One or Two, so theoretically the ability and level they're playing at is much higher.

    "There's much of the structuring of the way things run that are unfair. For Donegal to have to go through a preliminary round in Ulster and where they're at now, I don't think it's fair but it's symptomatic of the way the GAA has been run for years."

    Jim McGuinnessImage source, Getty Images
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    McGuinness was previously critical of Donegal's round-robin game against Mayo being fixed for Roscommon

    McGuinness was previously unhappy that Donegal were ordered to travel to Roscommon for their neutral ground group game against Mayo.

    And while McKaigue has "no doubt" McGuinness is "garnering a siege mentality", the former All-Star defender says it is difficult to argue with the county's stance.

    "No team in the championship has played more games than Donegal. Whether people like to hear it or not, they had a considerably further distance to travel against Mayo than Mayo did," added McKaigue.

    "I suppose if you can't look after your own county and your own team, Jim McGuinness is thinking 'what's the point?'.

    "He does reinforce this message quite a bit, that he feels Donegal don't get their respect or the resources that other counties might get at times. He's quite intelligent in how he plays that card but on this occasion you'd have to say his arguments are based on logic.

    "But there's an element that he wants a response from Donegal in the quarter-final and he knows that may be the best way to get the support of the people in Donegal and a rise from the players."

  8. Donegal request for Sunday quarter-final turned downpublished at 22:36 BST 23 June

    Lauren McCann
    BBC Sport NI Journalist

    Donegal team before game against LouthImage source, Inpho
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    Donegal requested a Sunday game for an extra day's rest after a tough schedule of games

    Donegal have said that it is "most regrettable" and "very disappointing" that the county's request to play their All-Ireland quarter-final against Monaghan on Sunday was denied.

    Jim McGuinness' side face Monaghan on Saturday in the first of the double-header of last-eight ties at Croke Park that day with throw-in set for 16:00 BST before Tyrone face Dublin in the later game.

    On Sunday, Meath take on Galway - the other quarter-finalist to have played last Sunday - while holders Armagh face Kerry at the same venue.

    This is despite Donegal requesting a Sunday fixture to have an extra day's recovery as the last eight tie will be the county's ninth championship match in the past 12 weeks.

    After their preliminary quarter-final win over Louth, McGuinness said Donegal's schedule has been "gruelling".

    In a statement from the county board, Donegal were critical of the decision to deny their request.

    "No other county has played as many matches as Donegal in this year's Championship. To compound the physical and mental demands, those eight games have been played within an 11-week window," the statement said.

    "Match number nine comes this Saturday less than 12 weeks after playing Derry in the Ulster Championship preliminary round on 6 April.

    "On that basis, we thought it wholly reasonable and full justified to seek an extra day recovery time for our players this weekend," the statement continued.

    "Donegal concludes that it is most regrettable and very disappointing that our request has been turned down. We feel the welfare of our players was not adequately considered in the decision-making process."

    When contacted by BBC Sport NI, the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) said it "fully supports" Donegal's concerns.

    "We have consistently communicated to the GAA that player welfare must be the primary consideration in the scheduling of all games," it said.

    "This is not a new issue. The GPA has repeatedly raised concerns at Central Council about the burden of short turnarounds between high stakes matches, particularly in the wake of National League finals and the start of provisional competitions.

    "It is also a key reason why we have lobbied for the removal of the current group stage format, which creates a 24-game structure to eliminate just four teams - an excessive load that places undue strain on amateur athletes. It's positive that the GAA has addressed that for 2026.

    "However, it is disappointing that Donegal's formal request - based on legitimate player welfare grounds - could not be accommodated.

    "We will continue to advocate for player welfare to be at the heart of all fixture decisions. That principle must not be compromised."

  9. Tyrone play Dubs and Monaghan draw Donegal in last eightpublished at 08:52 BST 23 June

    Tyrone's Darragh Canavan, Ciaran Thompson of Donegal, Monaghan's Jack McCarron and Rian O'Neill of ArmaghImage source, Inpho
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    Tyrone's Darragh Canavan, Ciaran Thompson of Donegal, Monaghan's Jack McCarron and Rian O'Neill of Armagh

    Tyrone have been drawn to face Dublin in the All-Ireland Football quarter-finals, with Monaghan to play Ulster champions Donegal in a provincial derby.

    Defending All-Ireland champions Armagh must face Munster champions Kerry as they could not meet any of their other potential quarter-final opponents.

    That game represents a repeat of last year's semi-final in which the Orchard county prevailed 1-18 to 1-16 after extra-time.

    Leinster SFC runners-up Meath will take on last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists Galway in the other last-eight tie.

    The ties will be played as double-headers at Croke Park on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 June.

    Tyrone, Meath, Armagh and Monaghan progressed to the quarter-finals by topping their round robin groups, with the other four counties joining them in the draw after winning their preliminary quarter-final ties last weekend.

    All-Ireland quarter-finals -

    Saturday 28 June

    Monaghan v Donegal (16:00 BST)

    Tyrone v Dublin (18:15 BST)

    Sunday 29 June

    Meath v Galway (13:45 BST)

    Armagh v Kerry (16:00 BST)

  10. McGuinness 'delighted' with Donegal progressionpublished at 20:16 BST 22 June

    Donegal manager Jim McGuinnessImage source, Inpho
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    Jim McGuinness' side will face Monaghan or Meath in the All-Ireland quarter-finals

    Donegal manager Jim McGuinness says he is "delighted" after securing an All-Ireland quarter-final berth.

    Conor O'Donnell and Ciaran Thompson netted as the Ulster champions ran out 2-22 to 0-12 winners over Louth.

    Donegal will be pitted against either Meath or Ulster rivals Monaghan in the draw for the last eight on Monday.

    "We're delighted to be in the quarter-final draw, that was the overwhelming ambition coming into the game," McGuinness told BBC Sport NI.

    "We're very happy to be there."

    The quarter-final will be a ninth Championship match in the space of 13 weeks for Donegal, a schedule McGuinness admits is "gruelling".

    However, the Tir Chonaill boss is looking at the positives and says "we don't want to go down that road".

    "We had three big games ahead of us. Thankfully we've navigated two and we've one more ahead of us.

    "We're delighted to have that opportunity to play in that game, regardless of who we get in what will be a very tough draw.

    "We'll take the positives and take the learnings from today, and hopefully we can build on that for next week.

    "It's going to be very difficult to navigate the next round but that's were we want to be."

  11. Donegal beat Louth to reach All-Ireland quarterspublished at 18:40 BST 22 June

    Odhran Crumley
    BBC Sport NI Journalist

    Conor O'Donnell celebrates scoring Donegal's first goal in their victory over Louth at Ballybofey. Image source, Inpho
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    Conor O'Donnell celebrates scoring Donegal's first goal in their victory over Louth at Ballybofey.

    Donegal eased past Louth by 2-22 to 0-12 at Ballybofey to reach the last-eight of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

    Jim McGuinness' side will head into Monday's draw knowing they'll be paired against either Monaghan or Meath as they have already played Tyrone and Armagh, the other two sides in pot one in this years Championship.

    Pre-game conversation centred around the late arrival of the Louth team after the team-bus took a wrong turn on their journey to Ballybofey.

    The Leinster champions arrived at the venue just before 15:15 BST for the scheduled 16:00 BST start, but the game was not delayed and the ball was thrown in as planned.

    The preliminary quarter-final clash was Donegal's eighth Championship outing in just 12 weeks, and that perhaps contributed to the lethargic nature of their first-half performance.

    Donegal led 0-5 to 0-1 after 16 minutes as Oisin Gallen, Paedar Morgan and Michael Murphy were all on target.

    But Louth replied with four score in a row, three of which came from the boot of Ryan Burns to level the game ten minutes before the break.

    Donegal finished the half strong to lead 1-6 to 0-7 at the interval, and Oisin Gallen grabbed their first score in 14 minutes before Sean Patton's kick-out was flicked to Ciaran Moore, who found Conor O'Donnell with a looping hand-pass over the top and he made no mistake as he fired into the back of the net.

    Louth needed a response in the second half and Sam Mulroy kicked his first score of the game to mark the start of the second stanza, but the Ulster champions would reply with five scores in a row, two of which came from an inspirational two-pointer from Murphy.

    Mulroy replied for the Leinster champions before their season completely imploded in the space of 10 minutes.

    Ciaran Thompson blasted into the net after a fine set-up from Gallen before Louth were temporarily reduced to 14 as Peter Lynch was shown a black-card.

    The home team took real advantage throughout that spell and kicked 0-7 without reply, including another two-pointer from Michael Langan, and 2-18 played 0-9 as Lynch marked his return to action with Louth's first score in 13 minutes.

    Niall O'Donnell, Daire O Baoill and Caolan McColgan added late gloss to the scoreboard as the Tir Chonaill finished with 12 different scorers, and all but one of their points came from play as they safely secured their passage back to Croke Park for the quarter-finals.

    Donegal: Shaun Patton; Finbarr Roarty (0-2), Brendan McCole, Peadar Mogan (0-1); Ryan McHugh, Eoghan Ban Gallagher, Ciaran Moore; Jason McGee, Michael Langan (0-3 1 2pt); Caolan McColgan (0-1), Ciaran Thompson (1-0), Shane O'Donnell (0-1); Conor O'Donnell (1-2), Michael Murphy (0-3 1f 1 2pt), Oisin Gallen (0-5).

    Subs: Hugh McFadden (0-1) for J McGee (HT), Daire O Baoill (0-2) for R McHugh (49), Patrick McBrearty for M Murphy (52), Niall O'Donnell (0-1) for C O'Donnell (55), Odhran McFadden-Ferry for E Ban Gallagher (55)

    Louth: Niall McDonnell; Daire Nally, Dermot Campbell, Donal McKenny; Emmett Carolan, Peter Lynch (0-1), Craig Lennon (0-1); Tommy Durnin, Dara McDonnell (0-1); Conal McKeever, Ciaran Downey (0-1), Paul Matthews (0-1); Dan Corcoran, Sam Mulroy (0-3 2f), Ryan Burns (0-4).

    Subs: Conor Grimes for E Carolan (HT), Sean Callaghan for T Durnin (49), Ryan Walsh for P Matthews (52), Kieran McArdle for C Lennon (54), James Maguire for R Burns (56)

    Referee: Barry Cassidy (Derry)

  12. Branagan replaces Crimmins for Down's game against Galwaypublished at 22:05 BST 21 June

    Eugene BranaganImage source, Inpho
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    Branagan returns to the starting side for Down's game against Galway

    Down boss Conor Laverty has made one change to his Down side ahead of their All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final tie against Galway at Pairc Esler on Sunday (13:45 BST).

    Eugene Branagan is preferred to Adam Crimmins, who drops to the bench after starting their defeat by Monaghan last weekend.

    Laverty's side have reached this stage of the competition after back-to-back wins against Clare and Louth in their opening two group games.

    Last year's Footballer of the Year Paul Conroy returns to start for Galway.

    He replaces Peter Cooke after a strong showing off the bench in the thrilling victory over Armagh which secured their place in the preliminary quarter-finals.

    There is also a change in defence as Cian Hernon comes in for Jack Glynn.

    Damien Comer is on the bench after missing the Armagh win through injury as Conor Flaherty retains his place between the posts ahead of Connor Gleeson.

    You can follow live text commentary of Down v Galway and Donegal v Louth (16:00) in the All-Ireland series as well as Fermanagh v Kildare (16:00) in the Tailteann Cup on the BBC Sport NI website.

    Down: Ronan Burns; Patrick McCarthy, Peter Fegan, Ceilum Doherty; Ryan Magill, Pierce Laverty, Miceal Rooney; Daniel Guinness, Ryan McEvoy; Danny Magill, Odhran Murdock, Eugene Branagan; James Guinness, Pat Havern, John McGeough.

    Subs: John O'Hare, Ruari McCormick Aaron McClements, Donal Scullion, Eoin McCrickard, Eugene Branagan, Oisin Savage, Caolan Mooney, Finn Murdock, Patrick Brooks, Conor McCrickard.

    Galway: Conor Flaherty; Johnny McGrath, Sean Fitzgerald, Liam Silke; Dylan McHugh, Sean Kelly, Cian Hernon; Paul Conroy, John Maher; Cein Darcy, Matthew Tierney, Cillian McDaid; Rob Finnerty, Shane Walsh, Matthew Thompson.

    Subs: Connor Gleeson, Jack Glynn, Cathal Sweeney, Sean Mulkerrin, Daniel O'Flaherty, John Daly, Peter Cooke, Kieran Molloy, Tomo Culhane, Johnny Heaney, Damien Comer.

  13. Limerick win 'one of the best days Dublin have had'published at 20:52 BST 21 June

    Cian O'SullivanImage source, Getty Images
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    O'Sullivan scored Dublin's second goal as they held on for a famous win against Limerick

    Dublin forward Cian O'Sullivan said their shock 2-24 to 0-28 All-Ireland quarter-final win against Limerick is "up there with one of the best days we've ever had as a group".

    Despite playing the majority of the game with 14 men after captain Chris Crummey's 15th-minute red card, the Dubs recorded a famous win as they reached the All-Ireland semi-finals for the first time since 2013.

    O'Sullivan, who scored Dublin's second goal, praised his side's dogged display in their victory.

    "Credit to the lads, 14 men for 55 minutes what more could you ask for, never mind beating Limerick the best team down through the last 10 years," he told BBC Sport NI.

    "Out there it felt like the final whistle couldn't have come soon enough, they got a chance towards the end and had a pop at goal, but we kept it out. We kept them at arm's length, and everyone left it out there."

    Dubs boss Niall O Ceallachain added that he "knew" his side were capable of causing an upset against Limerick, something they will look to do again in the last four against Cork on 5 July, which can be watched live on the BBC.

    "We probably felt we weren't as far off this as the outside noise thought we were," he said.

    "There isn't the level of respect to Dublin hurling which should be given at times, but we haven't earned that so days like today are really important."

    Aaron GillaneImage source, Getty Images
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    Limerick also lost the Munster final earlier this month

    Whilst it was a glorious day for Dublin, it was another disappointing afternoon for Limerick, whose Munster reign was ended by Cork earlier this month.

    Limerick boss John Kiely admitted his side simply failed to get going at Croke Park, despite their numerical advantage.

    "I think in every department you have to say Dublin had the edge on us, they were just sharper on the breaking ball, better on their own restarts, better on our restarts and better in front of goal," he admitted.

    "Everything was sticking and there's no reason I can put my finger on; you have to say hats off to Dublin they played very well and deserved to win the match.

    "For us it's disappointing our season ends like this, but we have to accept this, we were beaten by a better team."

  14. Dublin edge battling Cork to reach All-Ireland last eightpublished at 20:07 BST 21 June

    Paddy Small of Dublin in action against Neil Lordan of Cork Image source, Getty Images
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    Dublin fought back to win after trailing at half-time in Croke Park

    Dublin held off a battling Cork side to win 1-19 to 1-16 at Croke Park and progress to the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

    Cork recovered from a poor start to lead 1-8 to 0-9 at half-time with Chris Og Jones scoring their goal with a composed finish.

    Dublin were much improved in the second half with the forward trio of Cormac Costello, Paddy Small and Sean Bugler helping the hosts to a win after Brian Howard's goal had got them back in the game.

    Cork's wait for a first championship win over Dublin in 15 years goes on, as they fell agonisingly short against a more experienced side.

    The Dubs were dealt a blow before throw-in as three-time All Star Con O'Callaghan, who was named to start after returning from injury in the win against Derry, dropped out of the squad.

    They started well as Paddy Small got an early point after 30 seconds, weaving through and tapping over when it looked like a goal chance would open up.

    He fisted over another, again after driving directly at the Cork defence, with points from Ciaran Kilkenny and Bulger stretching the dominant Dubs' advantage.

    Cork grew into the game and responded in ruthless fashion as Og Jones curled home their first point on eight minutes before their top scorer Mark Cronin added a free.

    Og Jones then rattled home a goal on 11 minutes, firing past Stephen Cluxton after Cork opted to take a quick sideline ball as the Rebels moved a point ahead.

    Brian Hurley came to life with two well-taken points sandwiched in between John Small registering Dublin's first score in 13 minutes.

    The two sides exchanged a few points before Og Jones squandered the chance of a second goal as his low effort from a tight angle was denied by Cluxton.

    Bugler then hit two-pointer as the half was drawing to a close to cut the gap to two points at the break.

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    Og Jones' goal helped Cork to lead the Dubs at half-time

    Dessie Farrell's side knew they needed to raise the tempo in the second half to stay in the competition and they managed to level five minutes after the restart after another fast start.

    The momentum truly swung in their favour on 45 minutes as Howard drove inside before rifling into the roof of the net for his first championship goal as Dublin led for the first time since the fourth minute.

    Their lead was swiftly wiped out as Cork reacted well to the goal, kicking three points in a row.

    Neil Lordan also blocked a goal chance from Lee Gannon, before Sean Walsh registered another point to edge the John Cleary's men back in front.

    Cormac Costello levelled, and the two sides swapped scores for a period as the tight affair remained on a knife-edge.

    That was until the influential Costello re-established a two-point lead for Dublin with a long-range free.

    Sean McDonnell squandered the chance to level the game for the seventh time as his two-pointer attempt from a free dropped short.

    Luke Breathnach had an impact from the bench as he curled over a late insurance point as Dublin moved into the last eight.

  15. Tipp ease past Galway to set up Cats semi-finalpublished at 19:56 BST 21 June

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    Oisin O'Donoghue scored Tipperary's goal to help seal a comfortable win

    Tipperary proved too strong for Galway in Saturday's second All-Ireland Hurling quarter-final with a 1-28 to 2-17 victory setting up a last-four encounter against Kilkenny.

    All six of Tipp's forwards scored in the first half at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick to give the Premier County a 0-16 to 0-11 lead at the break.

    Galway hit back early in the second half with a superb individual goal from Colm Molloy bringing the Leinster side back to within two points.

    However, Tipperary were not to be denied and kept the scoreboard ticking over before substitute Oisin O'Donoghue's 60th-minute goal killed the game as a contest.

    Corner-forward Jason Forde top-scored for Tipp with 0-7, while Jake Morris and Andrew Ormond hit 0-5 apiece. Cathal Mannion scored 0-13 for Galway, for whom substitute Declan McLoughlin scored a late consolation goal.

    Tipperary, who are chasing a 29th All-Ireland title, will face Leinster champions Kilkenny in a repeat of the 2019 final on 6 July for a place in this year's decider.

    Dublin, who stunned Limerick earlier on Saturday, face Cork in the other semi-final on 5 July.

  16. Fourteen-man Dublin stun Limerick to reach semispublished at 18:14 BST 21 June

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    Dublin will face Cork in the last four

    Dublin overcame the setback of losing Chris Crummey through a red card in the first half to stun Limerick 2-24 to 0-28 at Croke Park and set up an All-Ireland Hurling semi-final with Cork.

    Crummey was dismissed 15 minutes in after catching Gearoid Hegarty with an elbow but the Dubs still led 0-15 to 0-12 at the interval.

    Four unanswered points helped Limerick into a 0-19 to 0-18 lead, but eight minutes after the resumption two quickfire goals within the space of a minute from John Hetherton and Cian O'Sullivan put their side back in the driving seat with a five-point advantage.

    Limerick - whose Munster reign was ended by Cork earlier this month - fought back to reduce the deficit to a single point but Dublin rallied and held fast to secure a famous victory and a place in the last four.

    Limerick managed to keep their noses in front in the early stages but Crummey's dismissal appeared to give the underdogs added incentive, with Fergal Whitely's point drawing them level at 10 points apiece.

    Five points in a row moved Dublin five in front, before their opponents pointed twice to narrow their arrears to two after a pulsating first period.

    The margin between the sides was still three points when a run of four consecutive points saw Limerick move ahead, but that double goal salvo from Dublin changed the complexion of the game within 60 seconds.

    First Hetheron fired home from the tightest of angles and then O'Sullivan latched onto a long ball forward and found the net past Nickie Quaid.

    Aaron Gillane shone for Limerick, he ended up with eight points in total, as they clawed their way back into the game, but ultimately fell just short.

    Gearoid Hegarty and Adam English scored four points each.

    Sean Currie top-scored for the victors with nine points, with Conor Burke contributing 0-5.