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GAA applies for planning permission for training facility at Spawell

GAA applies for planning permission for training facility at Spawell

A site notice outlines plans for three additional floodlit pitches, an all-weather surface sprint training area and a car park

Wed Nov 15 2023 - 05:00
O’Loughlin Gaels knock out Carlow champions after unusual dismissal

O’Loughlin Gaels knock out Carlow champions after unusual dismissal

Mount Leinster Rangers played most of second half with 14 men after Diarmuid Byrne’s unusual dismissal

Sun Nov 12 2023 - 19:36
Crossmaglen’s Aaron Kernan: ‘There is a bigger picture, something more important than winning’

Crossmaglen’s Aaron Kernan: ‘There is a bigger picture, something more important than winning’

As he prepares to start yet another Ulster championship - which he has already won eight times - the 39-year-old wing back reflects on his career and the soul of a football club

Sat Nov 11 2023 - 00:01
‘Shock and ‘disgust’ at proposal that would exclude five counties from the National Hurling League

‘Shock and ‘disgust’ at proposal that would exclude five counties from the National Hurling League

Counties with too few clubs could be confined to the Lory Meagher Cup

Wed Nov 08 2023 - 21:12
Ger Brennan will begin Louth reign against Meath in tweaked O’Byrne Cup

Ger Brennan will begin Louth reign against Meath in tweaked O’Byrne Cup

The announcement of the O’Byrne Cup fixtures reveals Dublin will start football season away to Laois or Offaly

Wed Nov 08 2023 - 18:51
Aidan O’Mahony still putting his body on the line for a good cause

Aidan O’Mahony still putting his body on the line for a good cause

Former Kerry star Aidan O'Mahony set to run 200km as part of the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) initiative Try for CRY

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:00
Tullamore player and official face proposed 96 and 48-week bans

Tullamore player and official face proposed 96 and 48-week bans

Ulster Council await report after referee and linesman assaulted in provincial club junior football quarter-final

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 21:33
Dublin SHC final: Na Fianna leave no room for doubt as they finally reach promised land

Dublin SHC final: Na Fianna leave no room for doubt as they finally reach promised land

Ballyboden St Enda’s beaten by a resounding 16 points as Na Fianna avoid misery of losing a third consecutive final

Sun Oct 29 2023 - 20:13
A first look at hurling’s new trial rules: more midfield rucks, fewer handpasses and no increase in high fielding

A first look at hurling’s new trial rules: more midfield rucks, fewer handpasses and no increase in high fielding

Two new rules were tested in Belfield this week, and they did not find favour with the UCD coach

Sat Oct 28 2023 - 06:00
Armagh footballer James Morgan on road to recovery and keen to make up for lost time

Armagh footballer James Morgan on road to recovery and keen to make up for lost time

Crossmaglen Rangers defender eager to be back on club and county duty by next January

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 06:00
Ulster GAA considering findings of review into allegations against former Derry manager Rory Gallagher

Ulster GAA considering findings of review into allegations against former Derry manager Rory Gallagher

Report to examine Ulster’s adult safeguarding policies was commissioned after allegations by Mr Gallagher’s ex-wife Nicola

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 18:27
Clodagh McGrath speaks out against ‘archaic’ rule mandating skorts in camogie

Clodagh McGrath speaks out against ‘archaic’ rule mandating skorts in camogie

‘Nobody wears a skort down in training, I don’t get it, I think it’s ridiculous’

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 06:00
‘There was never any stage when I questioned myself’ - Pauric Mahony at peace with retirement decision

‘There was never any stage when I questioned myself’ - Pauric Mahony at peace with retirement decision

Former Waterford captain called it a day in intercounty hurling last January despite being just 30

Wed Oct 25 2023 - 06:00
Leinster Council receive referee’s report after controversial Tullamore incident

Leinster Council receive referee’s report after controversial Tullamore incident

Referee Barry Tiernan was pushed to the ground from behind by a Tullamore footballer who had not played in the game

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 13:41
Shane Walsh says commotion over Kilmacud Crokes move affected his form for Galway

Shane Walsh says commotion over Kilmacud Crokes move affected his form for Galway

Goalscorer in Dublin SFC final admits it was hard to shield himself from outside chatter last season following transfer

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 06:00
GAA awaiting referee Barry Tiernan’s incident report after Leinster club SFC clash

GAA awaiting referee Barry Tiernan’s incident report after Leinster club SFC clash

Game between Tullamore and Summerhill marred by supporter coming on to field and pushing official to the ground

Tue Oct 24 2023 - 06:00
Johnny Doyle on county success at 45: ‘That’s as good a day as we’ve ever had’

Johnny Doyle on county success at 45: ‘That’s as good a day as we’ve ever had’

Former Kildare footballer was named man of the match for Allenwood, 27 years after his debut

Mon Oct 23 2023 - 20:21
Kildare SFC Final: Naas become first club in over 70 years to win three-in-a-row

Kildare SFC Final: Naas become first club in over 70 years to win three-in-a-row

Club cement status as powerhouse in the county after battling victory over Celbridge

Sun Oct 22 2023 - 20:21
A first look at GAA’s new trial rules: exciting kickouts and countless aerial midfield contests

A first look at GAA’s new trial rules: exciting kickouts and countless aerial midfield contests

Two football rules were tested in UCD’s win over DCU this week, making it an entertaining spectacle

Sat Oct 21 2023 - 06:00
‘He’s not retiring’ - Davy Fitzgerald keeps door open for Austin Gleeson to return to Waterford panel

‘He’s not retiring’ - Davy Fitzgerald keeps door open for Austin Gleeson to return to Waterford panel

‘Life is short, there is more to life than GAA and I realise that a lot more lately’

Thu Oct 19 2023 - 06:00
Dessie Dolan reappointed as Westmeath manager for second season

Dessie Dolan reappointed as Westmeath manager for second season

Gaelic games round-up: Justin McNulty continues to be linked with return to Laois football job

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 20:54
Kieran Kingston in favour of a  Liam MacCarthy format rejig

Kieran Kingston in favour of a Liam MacCarthy format rejig

Former Cork boss Kieran Kingston says it would make more sense to allocate preliminary All-Ireland quarter-final spots to competitive fourth-placed teams in Munster and Leinster

Wed Oct 18 2023 - 06:00
GAA, LFA and Camogie Association in Wexford agree historic partnership to develop training facility

GAA, LFA and Camogie Association in Wexford agree historic partnership to develop training facility

All three associations will be able to utilise Halo Tiles Centre of Excellence in Ferns as a training base

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 22:00
Stephen Kenny’s dreams lie in tatters as Greece match proves all is lost for his reign

Stephen Kenny’s dreams lie in tatters as Greece match proves all is lost for his reign

Ireland manage tried to reset the dial on Irish football but another chastening defeat shows it just hasn’t worked out

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 22:03
‘His abilities to catch and kick and run were superb’ - All Black Beauden Barrett’s GAA days

‘His abilities to catch and kick and run were superb’ - All Black Beauden Barrett’s GAA days

Beauden, Jordie and Scott spent 16 months living in Ballinacree, Co Meath, during their youth

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Dominic Foley’s sojourn to Greece another pin in the map of a unique career

Dominic Foley’s sojourn to Greece another pin in the map of a unique career

He is one of the few Irish internationals to have experienced Greek football

Thu Oct 12 2023 - 06:00
John Kiely to stay on as Limerick manager for 2024

John Kiely to stay on as Limerick manager for 2024

One-year extension given to Kiely who has guided the county to five All-Ireland titles

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 22:04
GPA again calls for preseason intercounty competitions to be discontinued

GPA again calls for preseason intercounty competitions to be discontinued

Motion one of five proposals that will be tabled in Portlaoise this weekend

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 13:39
John Kiely set to extend stay at the helm with Limerick

John Kiely set to extend stay at the helm with Limerick

John Kiely to remain as manager of Limerick as they go in search of unprecedented five-in-a-row

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00
Derek Lyng and Henry Shefflin to stay on as Kilkenny and Galway managers

Derek Lyng and Henry Shefflin to stay on as Kilkenny and Galway managers

Kilkenny boss guided the county to All-Ireland hurling final defeat to Limerick in 2023

Mon Oct 09 2023 - 21:58
Former prominent managers happy to take a back seat on the coaching merry-go-round

Former prominent managers happy to take a back seat on the coaching merry-go-round

At a glance there are over a dozen former GAA senior intercounty managers now operating in the background with county teams

Mon Oct 09 2023 - 05:00
Liz Howard: ‘We still have some dinosaurs in camogie, ladies football and in the GAA’

Liz Howard: ‘We still have some dinosaurs in camogie, ladies football and in the GAA’

Liz Howard ploughed a lonely furrow as a female GAA administrator during the 1980s and the former Camogie Association president keeps a keen eye on the gender balance and integration debate

Fri Oct 06 2023 - 05:45
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Leah Caffrey and Jennifer Dunne nominated for Player of the Year award

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Leah Caffrey and Jennifer Dunne nominated for Player of the Year award

Shortlist revealed for women’s senior, intermediate and junior 2023 Player of the Year awards

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 15:21
Former Derry boss Ciarán Meenagh joins Down management team

Former Derry boss Ciarán Meenagh joins Down management team

Tyrone native guided Derry to the Ulster title during the summer

Tue Oct 03 2023 - 21:22
Cork’s Alan Cadogan announces his retirement from intercounty hurling aged 30

Cork’s Alan Cadogan announces his retirement from intercounty hurling aged 30

The Douglas clubman had to overcome several injury setbacks during his career

Tue Oct 03 2023 - 20:26
Ger Brennan the first player from Dublin’s 2011 side to manage a senior intercounty team

Ger Brennan the first player from Dublin’s 2011 side to manage a senior intercounty team

‘If Ger was going to do something, he’d want it done right and I’ve no doubt he’ll be looking to leave Louth in a better place’

Tue Oct 03 2023 - 20:13
Attention turns to 2024 GAA championship as draw date revealed

Attention turns to 2024 GAA championship as draw date revealed

Team set to learn their paths to potential glory - and, in the case of Tyrone, a possible meeting with Mickey Harte’s Derry

Tue Oct 03 2023 - 12:43
Former Dublin player Ger Brennan appointed as Mickey’s Harte’s successor in Louth

Former Dublin player Ger Brennan appointed as Mickey’s Harte’s successor in Louth

Two-time All-Ireland winner installed for two-year term with option of a third season

Mon Oct 02 2023 - 21:27
Carlow voice concerns over GAA Special Congress motion to end preliminary quarter-finals

Carlow voice concerns over GAA Special Congress motion to end preliminary quarter-finals

Carlow chairman Joe Bolger believes GAA's Special Congress motion to drop preliminary hurling quarter-finals fails to recognise promotional opportunity provided by such games

Fri Sept 29 2023 - 16:00
DJ Carey one of the first hurlers to transcend sport and gain wider recognition

DJ Carey one of the first hurlers to transcend sport and gain wider recognition

Kilkenny player won five All-Ireland senior medals in a stellar intercounty career during a period that brought greater commercial opportunities for top players

Fri Sept 29 2023 - 14:18
James McCarthy left out of shortlist for 2023 Footballer of the Year

James McCarthy left out of shortlist for 2023 Footballer of the Year

The Dublin midfielder is however one of 10 players from the All-Ireland champions nominated for an All Star

Fri Sept 29 2023 - 07:00
‘His competitive nature is unbelievable’: Conor McKenna on the verge of AFL/All-Ireland double

‘His competitive nature is unbelievable’: Conor McKenna on the verge of AFL/All-Ireland double

McKenna’s Eglish clubmates will be tuning in early on Saturday to watch the AFL Grand Final as Brisbane Lions take part

Fri Sept 29 2023 - 06:00
All Stars hurling nominations: Gearóid Hegarty misses out but 14 nominations for Limerick

All Stars hurling nominations: Gearóid Hegarty misses out but 14 nominations for Limerick

All three players shortlisted for Hurler of the Year are from the Treaty County

Thu Sept 28 2023 - 07:00
Pádraic Maher will not be a part of Tipperary hurling management in 2024

Pádraic Maher will not be a part of Tipperary hurling management in 2024

Former Tipp captain steps away from Liam Cahill’s set-up due to work commitments

Wed Sept 27 2023 - 20:47
‘He owes his county nothing’: Waterford backing for Austin Gleeson’s decision to take a break

‘He owes his county nothing’: Waterford backing for Austin Gleeson’s decision to take a break

Two men who have worked with the hurler say a period away from intercounty pressures could help him come back stronger

Tue Sept 26 2023 - 13:47
All in the Game: Aaron Connolly starting to come good for Hull City

All in the Game: Aaron Connolly starting to come good for Hull City

Overdue Aviva date worth the wait for Ireland’s women; David Beckham has new documentary out

Mon Sept 25 2023 - 09:00
Tullamore claim 29th Offaly senior football title following victory over Ferbane

Tullamore claim 29th Offaly senior football title following victory over Ferbane

Meath senior football final between Ratoath and Summerhill will be a repeat of last year’s final

Sun Sept 24 2023 - 21:33
Eoghan O’Donnell: ‘We  haven’t done enough to deserve the support of fans’

Eoghan O’Donnell: ‘We haven’t done enough to deserve the support of fans’

The Dublin hurler says that although his team have not yet achieved their lofty ambitions, they can still make their county proud

Fri Sept 22 2023 - 06:00
Let the debates begin as GAA announce date for All-Stars awards

Let the debates begin as GAA announce date for All-Stars awards

Player nominations will be revealed next week

Thu Sept 21 2023 - 20:17
David Byrne reveals he skipped surgery to play in latter stages of last year’s championship

David Byrne reveals he skipped surgery to play in latter stages of last year’s championship

The Naomh Ólaf player says there was something special about July’s victory over Kerry

Thu Sept 21 2023 - 06:00
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