Duffy defends intercounty rest period ruleINTERCOUNTY CLOSED SEASON: GAA director general Pádraic Duffy yesterday responded to recent criticism of the intercounty closed…Fri Oct 30 2009 - 00:00
No place for McGrath or Canning in team of yearGPA AWARDS: THE GAELIC Players Association has defended the “integrity” of its Opel hurling team of the year selection process…Fri Oct 30 2009 - 00:00
No amnesty for hurlers who don't like helmetsNEW RULES: THE GAA confirmed yesterday that the lead-in process is over and come January 1st hurlers at all grades must wear…Fri Oct 30 2009 - 00:00
Decision on McNamara is likely to be postponedA LETTER sent on by the Clare senior hurling panel to the county executive seeking the removal of manager Mike McNamara has sparked…Tue Oct 27 2009 - 00:00
Much to look forward to in NovemberAUTUMN INTERNATIONALS: DECLAN KIDNEY will announce a squad this afternoon of up 37 to combat what promises to be Ireland’s busiest…Tue Oct 27 2009 - 00:00
Croke Park countdown clock will commence at 12SOCCER AND RUGBY INTERNATIONALS: A DOUBLE celebration of Irish sport is coming.Tue Oct 27 2009 - 00:00
Davidson wary of the dangers that lie aheadMAGNERS LEAGUE: MUNSTER WERE described as “ailing and ageing” in one headline this past weekend after defeat to Edinburgh. They…Tue Oct 27 2009 - 00:00
O'Driscoll reminisces about how it all beganBLACKROCK COLLEGE SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS: BLACKROCK COLLEGE, as part of their sesquicentennial (150 years of existence…Thu Oct 22 2009 - 01:00
Babs a fly in the ointmentFUNNY THING happened yesterday at a GAA announcement in Croke Park to confirm Allianz will continue their sponsorship of the …Tue Oct 20 2009 - 01:00
UL Bohemians sent packingAIB CUP ROUND-UP : A FEW MILDLY surprising results were evident in round two of the AIB Cup this past weekend.Mon Oct 19 2009 - 01:00
Jennings cited as Hayes opts to appealLEINSTER’S RAPID descent towards crisis continued yesterday when flanker Shane Jennings was cited for alleged contact with the…Tue Oct 13 2009 - 01:00
AIB All-Ireland LeagueToday : (Kick-offs – 2.30pm) Division One A Blackrock v Garryowen StradbrookSat Oct 10 2009 - 01:00
Ten things you may not know about the Cup1 It is too late for Martyn Williams (right), but the place-kicking shoot-out will be left up to the experts this seasonWed Oct 07 2009 - 01:00
All-Ireland League Division One A ClubsBLACKROCK: IRFU assurances that the new A competition will not impact on the clubs will be borne out by Blackrock’s access to…Fri Oct 02 2009 - 01:00
Coaches and players to be consulted in January review of new leagueTHE IRFU conducted a media briefing yesterday “of its ongoing strategic plan programmes and development structures for this season…Thu Oct 01 2009 - 01:00
'True blue' Dunne lends support for Dublin's sporting roleEUROPEAN CAPITAL OF SPORT 2010: BERNARD DUNNE received a sustained and warm round of applause from a crowd representing all …Wed Sept 30 2009 - 01:00
Clare to the fore in under-21 shortlistSIX PLAYERS have been nominated for the inaugural under-21 hurler of the year awardTue Sept 29 2009 - 01:00
Cork's craft and guile gets them over the line at Croke ParkWOMEN'S FOOTBALL ALL-IRELAND SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Cork 1-9 Dublin 0-11: THERE WAS always a concern that Dublin would be…Mon Sept 28 2009 - 01:00
GAA await written protest before respondingTHE GAA management will not be making any comment regarding the decision of the Kilkenny County Board to formally complain against…Thu Sept 24 2009 - 01:00
Dunne fight will not be a sell-outBOXING NEWS: BERNARD DUNNE’S super bantamweight WBA world title defence against Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym in the O2 Arena on…Wed Sept 23 2009 - 01:00
Armagh approach Grimley to no availGAELIC GAMES: THE LONG-RUNNING saga to appoint the next Armagh manager remains unresolved but it has been confirmed that Paul…Wed Sept 23 2009 - 01:00
Cork refuse to switch county finalTHE CORK County Board have refused to reschedule the men’s senior club final between St Finbarr’s and Clonakilty which clashes…Wed Sept 23 2009 - 01:00
Cork refuse to switch county finalTHE CORK County Board have refused to reschedule the men’s senior club final between St Finbarr’s and Clonakilty which clashes…Wed Sept 23 2009 - 01:00
Counihan down but not out on morning after optimismTHE WALK up to the Burlington Hotel after visiting the Kerry camp put any thoughts of enjoying this job into perspectiveTue Sept 22 2009 - 01:00
Kennelly commits to Kerry for 2010TADHG KENNELLY last night uttered the words Kerry supporters were hoping for – that he would be staying in Ireland next season…Tue Sept 22 2009 - 01:00
Kennelly commits to Kerry for 2010TADHG KENNELLY last night uttered the words Kerry supporters were hoping for – that he would be staying in Ireland next season…Tue Sept 22 2009 - 01:00
Armagh capable of prolonging Mayo agonyALL-IRELAND MFC FINAL Mayo v Armagh : THERE WERE eyebrows raised around these parts on learning Armagh’s only minor football…Sat Sept 19 2009 - 01:00
Kilkenny look the finished articleALL-IRELAND MHC FINAL Kilkenny v Galway : NO CLEAN sweep this year for KilkennySat Sept 05 2009 - 01:00
Lynchpin just happy to be backKILKENNY’S BRIAN HOGAN: THAT HE was battered then broken for vital periods this season, and considering John Tennyson would …Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Soldiering on pays off in the end for LarkinKILKENNY’S EOIN LARKIN: BOTH THE watching media and his peers voted Eoin Larkin as the standout hurler in the country last season…Tue Sept 01 2009 - 01:00
Sheridan fully aware of scale of the taskKERRY AND Meath. The prospect of their meeting again represents such a titanic football collision that this paper yesterday reprinted…Thu Aug 27 2009 - 01:00
Bannon decision gives Miskella green lightJOHN BANNON’S final act as an intercounty referee is to do nothing at allThu Aug 27 2009 - 01:00
Concerns about O'Mahony's availability are allayedALL-IRELAND SFC SEMI-FINAL: BOTH MEATH and Kerry have received serious boosts to their panels ahead of Sunday’s AllIreland football…Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Gilroy and Daly receive Costello's backingWHEN QUESTIONED yesterday about the imminent report cards due on both the hurling and football seasons, Dublin’s GAA chief John…Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Cooney attempts to overcome sticky issues Weekend Fixtures ReportsSPECIAL CONGRESS : THE RESTRUCTURING of the hurling championship and streamlining of the disciplinary process remain two major…Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Kerry expected to advanceALL-IRELAND MFC SEMI-FINAL/Armagh v Kerry: A KERRY team backboned by the All-Ireland colleges champions Coláiste na Sceilge, …Sat Aug 22 2009 - 01:00
Kerry schooled for successNORMALLY KERRY can dip into different pockets of their kingdom when sourcing talentThu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Cork hold their form through the phasesON THE premise that Cork are about to disrupt the Tyrone-Kerry dominance of Gaelic football this Sunday, a look at how they have…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Hogan profits from balanced approachGAELIC GAMES: CLARE ARE capable of ruining top billing of a Richie Hogan versus Joe Canning Under-21 All-Ireland hurling final…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Lynch back for Cork's clash with championsANTHONY LYNCH returns to the Cork defence for Sunday’s All-Ireland football semi-final against champions Tyrone.Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Galway pose a significant threatALL-IRELAND MHC SEMI-FINAL: IS A new dawn coming for Waterford hurling or did Tipperary simply fail to live up to their top …Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
Dublin look good for last-four placeALL IRELAND MFC QUARTER-FINAL/Dublin v Down: MAYO ARE awaiting the winners in the All-Ireland semi-final as the swine flu infection…Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00
Sammon takes early leave of GalwayGALWAY FOOTBALL: LIAM SAMMON has resigned as Galway football manager after a two-year stint that ultimately will not be considered…Fri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
Tipperary reshuffle their defence, while Limerick alter their attackALL-IRELAND SHC SEMI-FINAL : IN A tale of two brothersFri Aug 14 2009 - 01:00
McGrath wants to hear the right tuneTHE COMMON perception is that if Tipperary blow it again on Sunday Kilkenny will have too much even for Limerick hostility in…Thu Aug 13 2009 - 01:00
Dublin hoping minors can relieve deepening gloomA ROOT and branch dissection of why the Dublin seniors were so easily dismissed by Kerry on the Bank Holiday Monday is coming…Thu Aug 13 2009 - 01:00
Armagh may bring Grimley back inWITH KIERAN McGeeney committing to Kildare for at least another season and Joe Kernan having already ruled himself out of the…Wed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00
Kerr's charges facing an awesome taskWORLD CUP 2010 Faroe Islands v France: Venue: Tórsvøllur Stadium, Torshavn Kick-off: 4pm : BRIAN KERR and FranceWed Aug 12 2009 - 01:00