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GAA’s Central Council to consider proposal to condense season

GAA’s Central Council to consider proposal to condense season

Sub-committee to present their ideas on running club competitions within the one calendar year

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 01:15
Dessie  Farrell  says GPA  facing “serious funding challenges”

Dessie Farrell says GPA facing “serious funding challenges”

CEO says negotiations for a new funding deal with the GAA will soon begin as the current five-year deal ends in 2015

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 10:56
Donal O’Grady: Intercounty life  is still a privilege

Donal O’Grady: Intercounty life is still a privilege

Despite demands of the game Limerick captain is committed to another year

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 01:00
Aidan O’Shea urges GAA to change rules on concussion

Aidan O’Shea urges GAA to change rules on concussion

Mayo midfielder played on after suffering head injury in All-Ireland semi-final

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 13:54
Aidan Walsh: ‘Physical demands’ of dual codes were too much

Aidan Walsh: ‘Physical demands’ of dual codes were too much

The All-Ireland winning footballer will focus on hurling for Cork in the 2015 season

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 01:00
Bernard Brogan: GAA players regularly putting their sport before their careers

Bernard Brogan: GAA players regularly putting their sport before their careers

“A lot of guys are teachers now, or staying in college as long as they can,” says Dublin star

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 01:00
Former Olympian Jim Hogan passes away

Former Olympian Jim Hogan passes away

‘The Irishman Who Ran For England’ died peacefully on Saturday, aged 81

Sun Jan 11 2015 - 13:45
'Lack of belief' costs Westmeath against neighbours

'Lack of belief' costs Westmeath against neighbours

Manager Tom Cribbin says his side looked ‘all over the shop’ at times against Meath

Sun Jan 04 2015 - 18:22
Zamperini film pushes perception of unbreakable athlete but truth is more complex

Zamperini film pushes perception of unbreakable athlete but truth is more complex

First Fortnight is festival that challenges mental health prejudice through the arts

Sun Jan 04 2015 - 13:44
Paul Barden still bitten by football bug as he throws hat into ring for another year

Paul Barden still bitten by football bug as he throws hat into ring for another year

Monaghan’s Dick Clerkin joins Longford stalwart in committing to county again

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 01:01
Leinster Council cracks down on player eligibility for colleges

Leinster Council cracks down on player eligibility for colleges

Council limits colleges to nominating 10 county players for course of competitions

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 01:01
Ger Cunningham to get first look at Dublin hurlers on New Year’s Day

Ger Cunningham to get first look at Dublin hurlers on New Year’s Day

Dub Stars challenge game will also see footballers limber up for season ahead

Tue Dec 30 2014 - 01:00
Chances aplenty to joint the annual mile run in aid of the charity Goal

Chances aplenty to joint the annual mile run in aid of the charity Goal

Over Christmas there are 132 Goal Miles scheduled all around the country

Wed Dec 24 2014 - 01:00
Páraic Duffy to extend his term as GAA director general by seven years

Páraic Duffy to extend his term as GAA director general by seven years

Incumbent accepts an offer for a new deal starting from the end of January

Tue Dec 23 2014 - 01:00
No 'animosity' as Cuala deal with Blackrock RFC collapses

No 'animosity' as Cuala deal with Blackrock RFC collapses

Difficulties and obstacles spell end for ground-sharing deal between two clubs

Tue Dec 23 2014 - 00:27
Ian O’Riordan: Psychobiological model a new way of generating improved performances

Ian O’Riordan: Psychobiological model a new way of generating improved performances

New studies suggest that fatigue can be influenced by levels of motivation as much as effort

Sat Dec 20 2014 - 06:00
Irish women dig deep to capture team bronze after Britton finishes sixth

Irish women dig deep to capture team bronze after Britton finishes sixth

Former champion disappointed with run as Britain’s Gemma Steel takes gold

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 16:19
Ireland’s women team make podium finish

Ireland’s women team make podium finish

Bronze a great, if unexpected, return at European Cross Country champions

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 01:00
Fionnuala Britton finishes sixth as Irish women take  European bronze medal

Fionnuala Britton finishes sixth as Irish women take European bronze medal

Disappointment for Wicklow cross-country runner turns to smiles as she leads side to podium finish in Bulgaria

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 13:00
Fionnuala Britton primed to medal at European Cross Country

Fionnuala Britton primed to medal at European Cross Country

The tiresome slog of training for distance running can be worth it at finishing line

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 15:44
Olympic hopefuls get €1m funding top-up from Government

Olympic hopefuls get €1m funding top-up from Government

Money distributed to 18 sporting bodies in preparation for Rio Games in 2016

Fri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00
Pat Daly believes Rhode have forward drive

Pat Daly believes Rhode have forward drive

Offaly champions know St Vincent’s are formidable but they want to set record straight

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 01:00
Europeans a more cherished prize now, says Catherina McKiernan

Europeans a more cherished prize now, says Catherina McKiernan

1994 champion won four silver medals at the world cross country championships

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 00:01
St Vincent’s fighting fit as they pursue back-to-back Leinster titles

St Vincent’s fighting fit as they pursue back-to-back Leinster titles

Rhode next up for champions who include mixed martial arts in their training regime

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00
Ballyhale Shamrocks set to nominate Joey Holden as Kilkenny hurling captain

Ballyhale Shamrocks set to nominate Joey Holden as Kilkenny hurling captain

Defender the only current member of Kilkenny panel who hasn’t yet been dominated by club for captaincy

Mon Dec 08 2014 - 22:06
Sebastian Coe launches  IAAF presidency bid in the midst of a worrying storm

Sebastian Coe launches IAAF presidency bid in the midst of a worrying storm

German TV programme’s investigation reveals the scope and scourge of widespread doping in Russia

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 06:00
Sporting Advent Calendar #6: Dennis Kimetto breaks new ground

Sporting Advent Calendar #6: Dennis Kimetto breaks new ground

Kenyan’s performance unquestionably single most amazing display of sustained human athleticism this year

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 22:55
Interview: Olympic Council of Ireland president Pat Hickey

Interview: Olympic Council of Ireland president Pat Hickey

Irishman at forefront of proposed changes to greatest show on earth

Fri Dec 05 2014 - 01:00
Kilkenny’s Richie Hogan at home in his new midfield surroundings

Kilkenny’s Richie Hogan at home in his new midfield surroundings

Former classy forward’s move to the middle helped him claim Hurler of the Year award

Thu Dec 04 2014 - 01:00
International Rules: Paddy O’Rourke frustrated not to  get second bite at Australia

International Rules: Paddy O’Rourke frustrated not to get second bite at Australia

Meath goalkeeper says contest was perfectly set up for a second game

Thu Dec 04 2014 - 01:00
Sonia O’Sullivan ponders the medals lost as a result of doping in athletics

Sonia O’Sullivan ponders the medals lost as a result of doping in athletics

‘You do look at some of their times, and wonder how’s that possible?’

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 19:53
Kilcormac/Killoughey  relish chance to defy expectations

Kilcormac/Killoughey relish chance to defy expectations

Daniel Currams on the Offaly side’s encounter against Ballyhale Shamrocks in the Leinster club hurling final

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00
Fennelly thinks Ballyhale victory  could prolong Shefflin’s stay with Kilkenny

Fennelly thinks Ballyhale victory could prolong Shefflin’s stay with Kilkenny

Cats legend will be hurling well into New Year if Shamrocks prevail on Sunday

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 01:00
Tipperary’s Eoin Kelly announces  retirement

Tipperary’s Eoin Kelly announces retirement

Six-time All Star captained side to 2010 title win over Kilkenny

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 19:05
Distance runners contemplate the price of pushing pain barriers

Distance runners contemplate the price of pushing pain barriers

Frank Murphy helped mask his pain with a colossal and graceful stride

Sun Nov 30 2014 - 18:19
GAA’s schools initiative a continuing success

GAA’s schools initiative a continuing success

Primary aims of summer camps are participation and building a feeder system for local clubs

Fri Nov 28 2014 - 01:00
Fionnuala Britton determined to win back European Cross Country championship

Fionnuala Britton determined to win back European Cross Country championship

The 33-strong Irish team have been confirmed for next month’s event in Bulgaria

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 15:35
First Munster club medal would crown an amazing year for Kieran Donaghy

First Munster club medal would crown an amazing year for Kieran Donaghy

Austin Stacks man misses All Star trip to Boston to help his side face The Nire

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 01:00
Day in the sun for Roisin McGettigan as she finally gets medal

Day in the sun for Roisin McGettigan as she finally gets medal

Athlete came fourth in Turin in 2009 but winning Russian now stripped of gold

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 21:05
Mark English  named athlete of the year for 2014

Mark English named athlete of the year for 2014

Athletics Ireland have announced their 2014 National Award Winners

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 13:08
Munster club SF final: Nire manager leaves no stone unturned to topple  Stacks

Munster club SF final: Nire manager leaves no stone unturned to topple Stacks

Benji Whelan under no illusions about the size of task facing Waterford side

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 01:00
Odds stacked against Nire victory in Munster decider

Odds stacked against Nire victory in Munster decider

Kerry champions’ coach wary of Waterford team with nothing to lose in club championship final

Tue Nov 25 2014 - 01:00
Ballyhale close in on record  number of Leinster titles

Ballyhale close in on record number of Leinster titles

Kilkenny champions gearing up for provincial showdown with Offaly champions Kilcormac-Killoughey

Tue Nov 25 2014 - 01:00
Benny Coulter calls time on Down inter-county career

Benny Coulter calls time on Down inter-county career

Mayobridge player regarded as one of the great forwards in Gaelic football

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 16:43
Britton warms up for European return with inter-counties win

Britton warms up for European return with inter-counties win

After finishing fourth in Belgrade last year, the motivation to win back title in Samokov runs deep

Sun Nov 23 2014 - 17:16
Doha being awarded World Championships asks questions of IAAF

Doha being awarded World Championships asks questions of IAAF

Qatar’s record on rights for migrant workers should mean that money does not do all the talking

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 06:00
Munster club hurling: Kilmallock’s Mulcahy banking on  Clare connection

Munster club hurling: Kilmallock’s Mulcahy banking on Clare connection

Limerick champions looking to regain a title they twice won in Nineties

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 01:00
Volunteers: the backbone of sport in Ireland

Volunteers: the backbone of sport in Ireland

Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Michael Ring announced the winners of the National Volunteers in Sport Awards at a ceremony in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin yesterday

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 01:00
Key Armstrong battle long won but war is still raging for Travis Tygart

Key Armstrong battle long won but war is still raging for Travis Tygart

US Anti-Doping Agency boss concerned at lack of funding and decision of major sports to operate outside Wada code

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 01:00
Conor Ryan in no danger of  burnout as he relishes Cratloe’s  journey

Conor Ryan in no danger of burnout as he relishes Cratloe’s journey

Dual player firing on all cylinders for Munster club hurling final

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 01:00
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