Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

Saturday, April 12 | Cedral St. Conleth’s Park | 7:00pm

Teams announced Friday – Live GAA scores on Irishscores.com

Saturday night lights in Newbridge will see Kildare take on Westmeath, with both sides opening their Leinster Championship campaigns. The Lilywhites finished top of Division 3 this spring but fell to Offaly in the final, while Westmeath’s form has plummeted since their Division 3 title last year, leading to relegation from Division 2.

These sides last met in 2022 when Kildare edged a high-scoring semi-final, and recent history is on the home side’s side. Westmeath haven’t beaten Kildare in the championship since 2016, and their seven-game winless streak across league and championship this season doesn’t bode well.

Glenn Ryan will demand a response from his Kildare charges after a stinging league final defeat. Daniel Flynn and Kevin Feely will be central to their hopes. Westmeath, meanwhile, need a spark. John Heslin remains a key figure, and their midfield battle will be crucial to containing Kildare’s runners.

The winners will face either Laois or Louth in the semi-finals.

Team News

Line-ups will be revealed on Friday. Visit Irishscores.com and follow official county social channels for updates.

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Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

Sunday, April 13 | Healy Park, Omagh | 4:15pm

Teams announced Friday – Live GAA scores on Irishscores.com

Tyrone and Cavan renew rivalries in another all-Ulster showdown this Sunday, just a year on from their extra-time thriller in Kingspan Breffni. That day, Tyrone edged out Cavan by a single point, 1-23 to 3-16, and the Red Hands will once again be favourites—despite a rocky league campaign that saw them relegated from Division 1.

Cavan, for their part, were a solid mid-table team in Division 2, winning four games and showing resilience throughout. Mickey Graham’s men will take confidence from their attacking style of play and will look to trouble a Tyrone defence that, while statistically the best in Division 1, has at times lacked bite when faced with high-tempo opposition.

Tyrone are still transitioning their squad but remain potent, with Darragh Canavan and Mattie Donnelly leading the line. Conor Meyler and Frank Burns are key men if the hosts are to progress.

Cavan will hope Paddy Lynch and Gearóid McKiernan can reproduce the form that lit up last year’s championship. But they haven’t beaten Tyrone in championship football since 1983—something that underlines the scale of their challenge.

The winners will face either Antrim or Armagh in the semi-final.

Team News

Official starting teams will be announced on Friday. Check Irishscores.com and team social media for confirmed line-ups and in-play updates.

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Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

Saturday, April 12 | Corrigan Park, Belfast | 12:30pm

Teams announced Friday – Live GAA scores on Irishscores.com

The Ulster Senior Football Championship gets underway with a compelling quarter-final as Antrim host Armagh at Corrigan Park. While history heavily favours the Orchard County, Antrim will relish the chance to cause an upset on home turf in what promises to be a fiercely contested clash.

The sides last met in 2023 when Armagh cruised to a 0-20 to 1-8 win in a preliminary round tie. In fact, Antrim haven’t defeated Armagh in the Ulster Championship since 1964, a stark reminder of the uphill task facing them on Saturday. Armagh’s consistency in recent years, including a sixth-place finish in Division 1 this spring, underlines their status as favourites, but they enter this year’s championship looking to avoid the kind of inconsistency that plagued their league campaign.

Antrim, meanwhile, endured a difficult Division 3 season, finishing second from bottom and suffering relegation. They did show flashes of promise, but defensive issues and inconsistency in front of goal ultimately cost them. It’s now 11 years since Antrim last won their opening game in the Ulster Championship, and they will need a massive performance to reverse that trend.

For Armagh, key figures such as Rian O’Neill, Stefan Campbell, and Jarly Óg Burns will be crucial if they are to assert their dominance early. Their pace, power, and experience give them a strong platform, especially against a side lacking in recent championship pedigree. Antrim will turn to the likes of Patrick McBride and Conor Stewart to anchor their resistance.

This is the first of a blockbuster weekend of Ulster football, and while the odds are stacked in Armagh’s favour, the Ulster Championship has never been a stranger to surprises. Should Antrim pull off a shock, it would be one of the stories of the season.

Team News

Both teams are expected to name their starting XVs on Friday afternoon. Keep an eye on Irishscores.com and official county channels for confirmed line-ups and live score updates.

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Cork v Limerick

Munster Senior Football Championship – Quarter-Final

Throw-in: 6pm, Saturday

Venue: TUS Gaelic Grounds

Live on: Irishscores.com

Cork travel to Limerick on Saturday evening for a mouthwatering Munster Championship clash that promises plenty of intrigue. While Limerick arrive buoyed by their Division Four title win, Cork’s steady finish in Division Two and recent form make them slight favourites heading into this provincial quarter-final.

Limerick produced an impressive league campaign, capped off with a title-clinching victory over Wexford at Croke Park. James Naughton was electric throughout, contributing 4-12 in his last league appearances, with Iain Corbett and Tommie Childs also playing pivotal roles.

However, history is against the Shannonsiders—they haven’t beaten Cork in the Championship since 2003. That won’t faze Jimmy Lee’s side, who will look to feed off home support and Naughton’s scoring touch.

Cork, meanwhile, have stuck with the same XV that beat Cavan in their final Division Two fixture. That means three championship debuts: Neil Lordan (Ballinora), Seán Brady (Ballygarvan), and Seán McDonnell (Mallow). John Cleary’s side are building momentum, and with the likes of Ian Maguire and Chris Óg Jones in strong form, they’ll be confident of progressing.

The bench is strengthened too, with Maurice Shanley, Seán Powter, and Tommy Walsh all returning from injury just in time for the championship opener. Cork’s last Munster title came in 2012—ending that drought starts here.

What’s at Stake:

The winner will face Kerry in the Munster semi-final on Saturday, April 19th. If Cork win, the game will be played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Cork Starting XV:

Mícheál Aodh Martin; Seán Brady, Daniel O’Mahony, Neil Lordan; Brian O’Driscoll, Rory Maguire, Mattie Taylor; Ian Maguire, Colm O’Callaghan; Paul Walsh, Eoghan McSweeney, Seán McDonnell; Mark Cronin, Brian Hurley, Chris Óg Jones.

Subs: Patrick Doyle, Briain Murphy, Maurice Shanley, Darragh Cashman, Seán Powter, Tommy Walsh, Seán Walsh, Conor Cahalane, Ruairi Deane, Cathail O’Mahony, Hugh O’Connor.

Limerick Starting XV:

Josh Ryan; Cormac Woulfe, Colm McSweeney, Darren O’Doherty; Barry Coleman, Iain Corbett, Mark McCarthy; Emmet Rigter, Tommie Childs; Paul Maher, James Naughton, Seán Clancy; Darragh Ó Síochrú, Peter Nash, Cillian Fahy.

Subs: Jeffrey Alfred, Ruadhan O’Connor, Diarmaid Buckley, Rob Childs, Darragh O’Hagan, Killian Ryan, Tadhg Ó Síochrú, Andrew Meade, Darragh Murray, Jamie Baynham, Danny Neville.

Where to Watch:

Catch the match live scores on Irishscores.com throw-in at 6pm on Saturday evening.

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London vs Roscommon

Connacht Senior Football Championship – Quarter-Final

Throw-in: 2.30pm, Sunday

Venue: McGovern Park, Ruislip

Live on: GAA+

Roscommon head to Ruislip looking to kick-start their Connacht Championship campaign after a narrow defeat to Monaghan in the Division Two final. While silverware eluded them last weekend, the primary goal of promotion to Division One was secured—and with it, momentum heading into the summer.

Manager Davy Burke has used the league wisely, rotating over 30 players and building depth across the panel. Despite the experimentation, familiar names like the Smith and Murtagh brothers continue to lead the charge for the Rossies. Ultan Harney and Pearse Frost come into the starting XV this week, replacing Ciarán Lennon and Niall Higgins.

London, meanwhile, will relish the opportunity to host a top-tier opponent at McGovern Park. Under Michael Maher’s stewardship, they’ve shown steady improvement—claiming notable wins in Division Four and pushing several teams to the wire. With local talent like Shay Rafter, Josh Obahor, and Nathan McElwaine stepping up, the Exiles are quietly building a competitive side.

Bookies expect Roscommon to win by 19pts

London Starting XV:

Andrew Walsh; Daire Rooney, Seán Taylor, Nathan McElwaine; Eoin Walsh, Matt Moyniham, Aidan McLoughlin; Tighe Barry, Liam Gallagher; Josh Obahor, Daniel Clarke, Kristian Healy; Seán Tucker, Shay Rafter, Ruairi Rafferty.

Subs: Conor Redican, Conor McKelvey, Fiontan Eastwood, Conor Cox, Oran Hilley, Conal Gallagher, Josh Crowley Holland, Ciaran McCarrick, Marc Friel, Conor Doral, Ciaran Diver.

Roscommon Starting XV:

Conor Carroll; Pearse Frost, John McManus, David Murray; Ruaidhri Fallon, Colm Neary, Dylan Ruane; Eddie Nolan, Keith Doyle; Ultan Harney, Enda Smith, Ben O’Carroll; Diarmuid Murtagh, Cian McKeon, Ciaráin Murtagh.

Subs: Aaron Brady, Niall Higgins, Ronan Daly, Shane Killoran, Declan Kenny, Conor Hand, Shane Cunnane, Cathal Heneghan, Senan Lambe, Conor Cox, Donie Smith.

Where to Watch:

This match will be broadcast live on GAA+, with throw-in at 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon.

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Ireland’s Biggest Stadiums: A Complete Guide to Our Sporting Cathedrals

From Croke Park to Thomond Park — here’s a full list of Ireland’s largest stadiums and the stories behind them.

By SportsNewsIRELAND.com

Introduction

Ireland’s sporting landscape is built on passion, tradition, and unforgettable days in the stands. Across the country, from Dublin to Kerry, Cork to Belfast, you’ll find some of Europe’s most atmospheric and historic stadiums. Whether it’s the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park, a Munster rugby night in Thomond Park, or League of Ireland action in Tallaght, these venues are the heartbeat of Irish sport.

Here’s a complete guide to Ireland’s biggest stadiums — across GAA, rugby, soccer, and cricket — and what makes them special.

Ireland’s Biggest Stadiums

1. Croke Park, Dublin – 82,300 (GAA)

The largest stadium in Ireland and one of the biggest in Europe. Home to the All-Ireland football and hurling finals, it’s the beating heart of Gaelic Games.

2. Aviva Stadium, Dublin – 51,700 (Soccer & Rugby)

A world-class venue that hosts Ireland’s international soccer and rugby matches.

3. Semple Stadium, Thurles – 45,690 (Hurling)

The spiritual home of hurling in Tipperary and beyond.

4. Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork – 45,000 (GAA)

Recently redeveloped on the banks of the Lee, it’s a key GAA venue in Munster.

5. Gaelic Grounds, Limerick – 44,023 (GAA)

Limerick’s fortress and a hurling stronghold.

Other Major Stadiums Across Ireland

Ireland’s Best Rugby & Soccer Stadiums

• Thomond Park, Limerick – 25,600
• RDS Arena, Dublin – 18,500
• Ravenhill, Belfast – 18,196
• Tallaght Stadium, Dublin – 10,500
• Turner’s Cross, Cork – 7,385
• Dalymount Park, Dublin – 4,500
• Tolka Park, Dublin – 5,400
• Windsor Park, Belfast – 18,614

GAA County Grounds That Matter

• O’Moore Park, Laois – 22,000
• Cusack Park, Ennis – 20,100
• Dr Hyde Park, Roscommon – 18,890
• Markievicz Park, Sligo – 18,558
• Athletic Grounds, Armagh – 18,500
• Brewster Park, Fermanagh – 18,000
• Healy Park, Omagh – 17,636
• MacCumhaill Park, Donegal – 17,500

The Hidden Gems

• Malahide Cricket Club – 11,500
• Stormont, Belfast – 6,000
• Morton Stadium, Santry – 8,800
• The Showgrounds, Sligo – 3,873
• Corrigan Park, Antrim – 3,700

Final Word

Whether it’s a packed Croke Park on All-Ireland Final day, Munster under the lights in Thomond, or the tight terraces of Dalymount Park, Ireland’s stadiums are woven into the fabric of our national identity. These venues are more than just bricks and mortar — they’re the stages where dreams are made, hearts are broken, and legends are born.

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Wednesday
Sligo v Galway U20 YouTube TG4, 6:10
Waterford v Clare U20 – Youtube, 6:55
Cork v Tipperary U20 – YouTube, 6:55

Friday
St Pats v Shels, Virgin 2, 8pm

Saturday
HSBC Rugby 7s, TNT Sports 3, 9am
London v Roscommon, GAA+, 2:30pm
Hull FC v Hull KR, BBC1, 2:30pm
Leinster v Harlequins, RTE2, 3pm
Aintree Grand National, Virgin 1, 4pm
Dubai World Cup, Virgin 2, 5pm
La Rochelle v Munster, Premier 1, 5:30
Connacht v Cardiff, Premier 2, 8pm

Sunday
Bordeaux v Ulster, Premier 1, 12:30pm
Donegal v Derry, RTE 2 & BBC2, 2pm
Waterford v Offaly 1B H Final, TG4, 1:15
Mayo v Sligo, 3:30pm, GAA+
Cork v Tipperary, 1A Final, TG4, 3:30
New York v Galway, GAA+, 8pm

Wednesday 2 April

Leinster U20 Football Round 2
Westmeath v Meath, Kinnegad, 7.30pm
Offaly v Dublin, Faithful Fields, 7.30pm
Wicklow v Louth, Baltinglass, 7.30pm
Kildare v Carlow, Newbridge, 7.30pm
Laois v Wexford, Portlaoise, 7.30om

Munster U20 Hurling round 2
Cork v Tipperary, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7pm – Sport TG4 YouTube

Waterford v Clare, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field Dungarvan, 7pm – Sport TG4 YouTube

Ulster U20FC
Derry v Monaghan, Owenbeg, 7.30pm
Cavan v Armagh, Kingspan Breffni, Cavan, 7.30pm
Donegal v Tyrone, Ballybofey, 7.30pm
Down v Antrim, Páirc Esler, Newry, 7.30pm

Connacht U20FC round 3
Mayo v Leitrim, McHale Park, 6.15pm
Sligo v Galway, Markievicz Park, 6.15pm –

Friday 4 April

Munster MHC Round 2
Waterford v Limerick, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field Dungarvan, 7pm
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 2pm

Connacht MFC round 3
Sligo v Galway, Kilcoyne Park, 6.15pm
Roscommon v Mayo, Dr Hyde Park, 6.15pm

Saturday 5 April

Leinster SFC Round 1
Wexford V Laois, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 6.00pm

Munster SFC quarter-finals
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 6pm
Cork v Limerick, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 6pm

Connacht SFC quarter-final
London v Roscommon, Ruislip, 2.30pm – GAA+

Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 2
Offaly v Antrim, Dowdallshill, 2pm
Meath v Wicklow, Trim, 2pm
Carlow v Kerry, Dr Cullen Park, 1pm
Laois v Kildare, Portlaoise, 1pm

Leinster U20HC Tier 1 Round 2
Kilkenny v Dublin, Nowlan Park, 5pm

Leinster U20HC Tier 2 Round 2
Carlow v Kildare, Dr Cullen Park, 2.30pm
Westmeath v Meath, The Downs, 2pm

Sunday 6 April

Allianz HL Division 1A final
Cork v Tipperary, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 4pm – TG4

Allianz HL Division 1B final
Offaly v Waterford, Pairc Ui Chaoimh, 1.45pm – TG4

Ulster SFC preliminary round
Donegal v Derry, Ballybofey, 2pm – RTE

Leinster SFC Round 1
Meath V Carlow, Pairc Tailteann, 3pm
Longford V Wicklow, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 3.30pm

Connacht SFC quarter-finals
New York v Galway, Gaelic Park, 3pm (8pm Irish time) GAA+
Mayo v Sligo, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 3.30pm GAA+

Monday 7 April

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 2
Kerry v Cork, Austin Stack Park Tralee, 7:30pm

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 1
Tipperary v Waterford, Fethard Town Park, 7pm
Clare v Limerick, Páirc Naomh Mhuire Quilty, 7pm

Tuesday 8 April

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 2
Phase 1 Winner v Phase 1 Runner-Up, Home venue for Phase 1 Winner, 7pm

Leinster U20HC Tier 1 Round 2
Galway v Offaly, Ballinasloe, 7.30pm

Wednesday 9 April

Leinster U20FC Round 3
Dublin v Westmeath, Dublin Venue, TBC
Meath v Offaly, Meath Venue, TBC
Longford v Wicklow, Longford Venue, TBC
Wexford v Kildare, Wexford Venue, TBC
Carlow v Laois, Carlow Venue, TBC

Munster U20HC round 3
Waterford v Limerick, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field Dungarvan, 7:30pm

Ulster U20FC
Cavan v Derry, Kingspan Breffni, Cavan, 7.30pm
Armagh v Monaghan, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 7.30pm
Tyrone v Antrim, O’Neill Park, Dungannon, 7.30pm
Fermanagh v Down, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 7.30pm

Connacht U20FC round 4
Galway v Roscommon, Tuam Stadium, 6.30pm
Leitrim v Sligo, Cloone, 6.30pm

Thursday 10 April

Leinster MFC Round 2
Dublin v Laois, Dublin Venue, TBC
Louth v Offaly, Louth Venue, TBC
Kildare v Meath, Kildare Venue, TBC
Westmeath v Longford, Westmeath Venue, TBC
Wicklow v Carlow, Wicklow/ Venue, TBC

Friday 11 April

Connacht MFC round 4
Leitrim v Roscommon, Cloone, 6.30pm
Mayo v Sligo, MacHale Park, 6.30pm

Munster MHC Round 3
Clare v Cork, Tulla, TBC
Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 7pm

Saturday 12 April

Leinster SFC quarter-final
Kildare V Westmeath, Cedral St Conleths Park, 7.00pm

Ulster SFC quarter-final
Antrim v Armagh, Corrigan Park, 12.30pm

Ladies NFL Division 1 final
Armagh v Kerry; Croke Park, 5pm – TG4

Ladies NFL Division 2 final
Cork v Galway; Croke Park, 3pm – TG4

Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 3
Wicklow v Antrim, Darver, TBC
Westmeath v Meath Westmeath Venue, TBC
Laois v Down, Abbottstown, TBC
Kildare v Carlow, Kildare Venue, TBC

Leinster U20HC Tier 1 Round 3
Offaly v Laois, Tullamore, TBC
Dublin v Wexford, Dublin Venue, TBC

Leinster U20HC Tier 2 Round 3
Winners Carlow/Kerry v Kildare, Carlow/Kildare Venue, TBC
Winners Westmeath/Ulster v Meath, Westmeath/Meath Venue, TBC

Sunday 13 April

Ulster SFC quarter-final
Tyrone v Cavan, Healy Park, TBC

Leinster SFC quarter-finals
Offaly V Carlow/Meath, Netwatch Cullen Park/Pairc Tailteann, TBC
Dublin V Wicklow/Longford, Echelon Park, Aughrim/Glennon Bros Pearse Park, TBC
Louth V Wexford/Laois, Cedral St Conleths Park/Netwatch Cullen Park, TBC

Ladies NFL Division 3 final
Cavan v Wexford, Drogheda, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 4 final
Fermanagh v Antrim, Clones, 3pm

Monday 14 April

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 2
Waterford v Clare, Lemybrien, 7pm
Limerick v Tipperary, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm

Tuesday 15 April

Leinster MFC Round 3
Offaly v Laois, Offaly Venue, TBC

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 3
Kerry v Phase 1 Runner-Up, Austin Stack Park Tralee, 7pm
Cork v Phase 1 Winner, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7pm

Wednesday 16 April

Munster U20HC round 3
Clare v Tipperary, Clare venue, TBC

Ulster U20FC Quarter Finals
Group A Runner-Up V Third in Group B
Group B Runner-Up V Third in Group A

Connacht U20FC round 5
Sligo v Mayo, Markievicz Park, 6.30pm
Roscommon v Leitrim, Dr Hyde Park, 6.30pm

Thursday 17 April

Leinster MFC Round 3
Dublin v Louth, Dublin Venue, TBC
Longford v Meath, Longford Venue, TBC
Kildare v Westmeath, Kildare Venue, TBC
Wexford v Carlow, TBC, TBC

Friday 18 April

Connacht MFC round 5
Galway v Mayo, Tuam Stadium, 6.30pm
Sligo v Leitrim, Kilcoyne Park, 6.30pm

Saturday 19 April

Leinster SHC Round 1
Wexford v Antrim, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.00pm
Dublin v Offaly, Parnell Park, 6.00pm
Kilkenny V Galway, UPMC Nowlan Park, 3.45pm

Ulster SFC quarter-final
Fermanagh v Down, Brewster Park, TBC

Connacht SFC semi-final
Mayo or Sligo v Leitrim, Sligo/Leitrim venue, 4.30pm

Munster SFC semi-finals
Clare v Tipperary or Waterford, Cusack Park Ennis, 2pm
Kerry v Cork or Limerick, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh or TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 6pm

Leinster MHC Tier 1 Riound 1
Dublin v Galway, Parnell Park, TBC

Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 4
Westmeath v Antrim, Westmeath Venue, TBC
Offaly v Wicklow, Offaly Venue, TBC
Kildare v Down, Abbottstown, TBC
Laois v Kerry, Laois Venue, TBC

Sunday 20 April

Munster SHC round 1
Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 4pm
Clare v Cork, Cusack Park Ennis, 2pm

Connacht SFC semi-final
Roscommon v Galway or New York, Pearse Stadium/Dr Hyde Park, 4pm

Ulster SFC quarter-final
Monaghan v Donegal or Derry, TBC, TBC

Leinster MHC Tier 1 Round 1
Kilkenny v Wexford, UPMC Nowlan Park, TBC

Wednesday 23 April

Munster U20HC round 4
Limerick v Cork, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 7pm

Ulster U20FC Semi Finals
Winner Section A V QF Winner
Winner Section B V QF Winner

Connacht U20FC semi-final
2nd v 3rd, TBC, TBC

Friday 25 April

Munster MHC Round 4
Limerick v Clare, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm
Cork v Waterford, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm

Saturday 26 April

Ulster SFC semi-final
Antrim or Armagh v Tyrone or Cavan, TBC, TBC

Leinster SHC Round 2
Dublin V Wexford, Parnell Park, 4.30pm
Offaly V Galway, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 6.30pm

Leinster MHC Tier 1 Riound 2
Wexford v Dublin, Chadwicks Wexford Park, TBC
Kilkenny v Galway, UPMC Nowlan Park, TBC

Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round 5
Meath v Antrim, Meath Venue, TBC
Westmeath v Offaly, Westmeath Venue, TBC
Carlow v Down, Abbottstown, TBC
Kildare v Kerry, Kildare Venue, TBC

Sunday 27 April

Leinster SHC Round 2
AntrimVKilkenny, Corrigan Park, 2.00pm

Ulster SFC semi-final
Fermanagh or Down v Monaghan or Donegal or Derry, TBC, TBC

Leinster SFC semi-finals
Offaly/Carlow/Meath v Dublin/Wicklow/Longford, TBC, TBC
Louth/Wexford/Laois v Kildare/Westmeath, TBC, TBC

Munster SHC round 2
Cork v Tipperary, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4pm
Waterford v Clare, Walsh Park Waterford, 2pm

Monday 28 April

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 3
Tipperary v Clare, Templetuohy, 7pm
Limerick v Waterford, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm

Munster U20FC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7.30pm

Wednesday 30 April

Munster U20HC round 5
Limerick v Clare, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7:30pm
Cork v Waterford, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7:30pm

Ulster U20FC Final
TBC v TBC, TBC, TBC

Connacht U20FC final
1st v semi-final winner, TBC, TBC

Friday 2 May

Munster MHC Round 5
Cork v Tipperary, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm
Waterford v Clare, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field Dungarvan, 7pm

Connacht MFC semi-final
2nd v 3rd, TBC, TBC

Saturday 3 May

Leinster MHC Tier 1 Round 3
Galway v Wexford, Galway Venue, TBC
Dublin v Kilkenny, Parnell Park, TBC

Munster SHC round 3
Waterford v Limerick, Walsh Park Waterford, 6pm

Sunday 4 May

Munster SFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 1:45pm

Connacht SFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 4pm

Monday 5 May

Munster MFC Phase 1 final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7pm

Munster MFC quarter-final
Cork v Kerry, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm

Wednesday 7 May

Munster U20HC semi-final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Friday 9 May

Connacht MFC final
1st v semi-final winner, TBC, TBC

Saturday 10 May

Leinster SHC Round 3
Galway V Wexford, Pearse Stadium Galway, 3.15pm
Antrim V Dublin, Corrigan Park, 4.00pm
Kilkenny V Offaly, UPMC Nowlan Park, 6.00pm

Munster SHC round 3
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 6pm

Sunday 11 May

Leinster SFC final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 4.15pm

Ulster SFC final
TBC v TBC, Clones, TBC

Monday 12 May

Munster MFC semi-finals
Cork v Kerry, Páirc Uí Rinn, 7pm
Phase 1 Runner-Up v Quarter-Final Winner, TBC, 7pm
Phase 1 Winner v Quarter-Final Loser, TBC, 7pm

Wednesday 14 May

Munster U20HC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Friday 16 May

Munster MHC final
TBc v TBC, TBC, 7pm

Saturday 17 May

Leinster SHC Round 4
Galway V Antrim, Pearse Stadium Galway, TBC
Wexford V Offaly, Chadwicks Wexford Park, TBC

Sunday 18 May

Leinster SHC Round 4
Kilkenny V Dublin, UPMC Nowlan Park 3.00pm

Munster SHC round 4
Limerick v Cork, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 4pm
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 2pm

Friday 23 May

Munster MFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Sunday 25 May

Leinster SHC Round 5
Wexford V Kilkenny, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.00pm
Dublin V Galway, Parnell Park, 2.00pm
Offaly V Antrim, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2.00pm

Munster SHC round 5
Limerick v Clare, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 4pm
Cork v Waterford, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4pm

Saturday 7 June

Munster SHC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 6pm

Sunday 8 June

Leinster SHC final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 4.00pm

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Wednesday
Sligo v Galway U20 YouTube TG4, 6:10
Waterford v Clare U20 – Youtube, 6:55
Cork v Tipperary U20 – YouTube, 6:55

Friday
St Pats v Shels, Virgin 2, 8pm

Saturday
HSBC Rugby 7s, TNT Sports 3, 9am
London v Roscommon, GAA+, 2:30pm
Hull FC v Hull KR, BBC1, 2:30pm
Leinster v Harlequins, RTE2, 3pm
Aintree Grand National, Virgin 1, 4pm
Dubai World Cup, Virgin 2, 5pm
La Rochelle v Munster, Premier 1, 5:30
Connacht v Cardiff, Premier 2, 8pm

Sunday
Bordeaux v Ulster, Premier 1, 12:30pm
Donegal v Derry, RTE 2 & BBC2, 2pm
Waterford v Offaly 1B H Final, TG4, 1:15
Mayo v Sligo, 3:30pm, GAA+
Cork v Tipperary, 1A Final, TG4, 3:30
New York v Galway, GAA+, 8pm

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Wednesday
Sligo v Galway U20 YouTube TG4, 6:10
Waterford v Clare U20 – Youtube, 6:55
Cork v Tipperary U20 – YouTube, 6:55

Friday
St Pats v Shels, Virgin 2, 8pm

Saturday
HSBC Rugby 7s, TNT Sports 3, 9am
London v Roscommon, GAA+, 2:30pm
Hull FC v Hull KR, BBC1, 2:30pm
Leinster v Harlequins, RTE2, 3pm
Aintree Grand National, Virgin 1, 4pm
Dubai World Cup, Virgin 2, 5pm
La Rochelle v Munster, Premier 1, 5:30
Connacht v Cardiff, Premier 2, 8pm

Sunday
Bordeaux v Ulster, Premier 1, 12:30pm
Donegal v Derry, RTE 2 & BBC2, 2pm
Waterford v Offaly 1B H Final, TG4, 1:15
Mayo v Sligo, 3:30pm, GAA+
Cork v Tipperary, 1A Final, TG4, 3:30
New York v Galway, GAA+, 8pm

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The Allianz National Football League Division 1 Final has long been a key date in the GAA calendar, but recent attendance figures suggest that public interest is steadily declining — and the numbers for the 2025 final paint a worrying picture.

Just 21,596 spectators were present at Croke Park on Sunday to watch Kerry defeat Mayo, marking the lowest crowd for a Division 1 Final in over a decade and a dramatic drop from the peak attendances of the past.

Sharp Decline Since Post-Covid Return

In 2023, the league final drew 45,041 fans for a heavyweight clash between Mayo and Galway — more than double yesterday’s figure. Even last year’s meeting of Derry and Dublin attracted 33,121, almost 12,000 more than 2025.

The drop is even more pronounced when compared to pre-pandemic years. In 2019, 44,257 supporters turned up for Mayo vs Kerry. In 2018, Dublin vs Galway pulled 36,527, while the 2017 final between Kerry and Dublin attracted a bumper crowd of 53,840.

Centenary Outlier

The biggest attendance of the modern era came in 2016, when 82,300 fans packed Croke Park for Dublin vs Kerry. However, this figure was heavily influenced by the GAA’s commemoration of the Centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, and is widely regarded as an outlier.

Removing 2016 from the equation, the average attendance from 2011 to 2019 was approximately 39,822. In stark contrast, the average over the last three finals (2023-2025) has been just 33,253, and this year’s figure is a clear outlier in the opposite direction — a 52% drop compared to the 2023 final.

Long-Term Trends

A year-by-year look shows how the numbers have gradually declined:

Possible Causes

Several factors may explain this decline:

• Fixture congestion and competition fatigue: Many supporters may prioritise the championship over the league.
• Cost of attendance: The price of travel, tickets, and food continues to rise.
• Television coverage: All league games, including the final, are now easily accessible on TV and streaming platforms.
• Weather and timing: The move to earlier league finals may clash with other events and poor spring weather.

GAA’s Growing Challenge

While the Allianz League remains highly competitive and entertaining, the numbers don’t lie — supporter engagement at finals is falling. This year’s attendance of 21,596 is a clear red flag and will force Croke Park officials to consider whether the competition’s scheduling, marketing, or pricing model needs to change to prevent further decline, should the final be moved to a provincial ground.

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