The week in tweets

So near and yet so far again for Waterford as the Cats showed their class in Semple Stadium on Saturday evening...

Aaron Kernan @AaronKernan

The manliness displayed by Kilkenny & Waterford this past 2 weekends has been a joy to behold. Absolutely amazing entertainment.

Matt Cooper @cooper_m

Cruel. Poor Waterford. Thrilling game and Kilkenny could, should, have nailed it earlier. #KKvWAT

Dara Ó Briain @daraobriain

Another astonishing game of hurling. Well done to Kilkenny, but you have to feel for Waterford. #GAA

Fergal Keane @fergalkeane47

So sorry for #Deise but they will be back Proud of them in Ardmore Galway, meanwhile, were left heartbroken at their semi-final defeat at the hands of a buoyed up Tipperary..

MaireT @MaireTNC

Those who question the importance of Joe Canning need only look to today. So disappointed for those lads, congrats Tipp. #GalvTipp

Olive Caulfield @olive_caulfield

Hurling has had it’s critics this year but this last week has proved that hurling is alive & well #gaa #WATvKIL #GalvTipp The Olympic games continued with more heartbreak for the Irish after last week’s delight for the O’Donovan brothers...

Katie Taylor @KatieTaylor

In the midst of a disappointing year, I just want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the amazing support. I love you all.

Jacqui Hurley @jacquihurley

Humble, honest interview in defeat by @KatieTaylor . A class act in & out of the ring.

Cliona Foley @ponyyelof

Our great champion @KatieTaylor has fallen but nothing will ever change her legacy 2 women’s sport & boxing

Rachel Lynch @Rachel_Lynchx

For me Katie Taylor is one of if not the greatest athletes ever in Irish history. Put female boxing on the map. Hard luck. Still so proud

Scott Evans @Scott_Evans1

Proudest moment of my life. Thank you all for the messages and the support. Honoured to represent #teamireland

Paul McGinley @mcginleygolf

Another terrific sport-badminton . Will be following closer so many extra sports post Olympics . I’m now a Scott Evans fan ! #TeamIreland