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GAA outline the fightback on rural decline and urban overload

GAA outline the fightback on rural decline and urban overload

National Demographics Committee launches its report at Croke Park

Thu Dec 04 2025 - 15:36
Seán Moran: GPA did extremely well in new deal, but for the GAA it’s cheap at the price

Seán Moran: GPA did extremely well in new deal, but for the GAA it’s cheap at the price

Biggest ticket of lot was granting of players’ organisation’s claim for image rights

Wed Dec 03 2025 - 06:00
St Brigid’s live off scraps to scoop another Connacht title

St Brigid’s live off scraps to scoop another Connacht title

High-quality final sees Maigh Cuilinn pipped at the post after serious challenge

Sun Nov 30 2025 - 17:39
Motion agreed to drop All-Ireland hurling preliminary quarter-finals

Motion agreed to drop All-Ireland hurling preliminary quarter-finals

Central Council also approves Amateur Status report motions

Sat Nov 29 2025 - 17:18
GAA formally recognises GPA image rights in new four-year deal

GAA formally recognises GPA image rights in new four-year deal

Year-long negotiations finally reach agreement on new protocol; players to also benefit from cut of GAA+ subscription revenue

Sat Nov 29 2025 - 17:02
GAA previews: Brigid’s and Ballygunner get the opportunity to restate their case

GAA previews: Brigid’s and Ballygunner get the opportunity to restate their case

Slaughtneil going for a sixth Ulster title in nine seasons

Sat Nov 29 2025 - 06:00
Medicine man: Dublin’s Pat O’Neill looks back at the practice of not wasting time

Medicine man: Dublin’s Pat O’Neill looks back at the practice of not wasting time

An All-Ireland winning player and manager, O’Neill recently retired after a distinguished career

Sat Nov 29 2025 - 06:00
Amateur Status Review Committee to present findings to GAA Central Council on Saturday

Amateur Status Review Committee to present findings to GAA Central Council on Saturday

Two motions for congress to be put to delegates

Fri Nov 28 2025 - 21:39
Seán Moran: GAA gather to decide what rules cannot be wished away

Seán Moran: GAA gather to decide what rules cannot be wished away

Weekend’s central council meeting to consider many issues, but amateurism continues to loom large

Wed Nov 26 2025 - 06:00
Daithí Waters in full flow as Croke Park comes into view for St Martin’s

Daithí Waters in full flow as Croke Park comes into view for St Martin’s

At 38, the veteran dual player continues to thrive as his club breaks new ground

Tue Nov 25 2025 - 06:00
Scotstown’s Ryan O’Toole may be eligible to play refixed Ulster semi-final

Scotstown’s Ryan O’Toole may be eligible to play refixed Ulster semi-final

Monaghan defender was suspended for abandoned match but precedent exists for him to play

Mon Nov 24 2025 - 15:56
Rory O’Connor leads from the front as St Martin’s reach their first Leinster final

Rory O’Connor leads from the front as St Martin’s reach their first Leinster final

Naas were overwhelmed by the Wexford champions in first half and couldn’t recover

Sun Nov 23 2025 - 18:17
Weekend Gaelic games previews: Final places on the line in three provinces

Weekend Gaelic games previews: Final places on the line in three provinces

All to play for as clubs clash in pursuit of silverware

Sat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
The Kerry paradox: Why the aristocrats of intercounty football never dominate club scene

The Kerry paradox: Why the aristocrats of intercounty football never dominate club scene

Pat O’Shea has enjoyed All-Ireland success in both worlds and believes the county has its priorities right

Sat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Why there’s no longer any need to ask the GAA what they think

Why there’s no longer any need to ask the GAA what they think

The days of provocatively looking for Croke Park’s reaction to the Irish soccer team are gone

Wed Nov 19 2025 - 06:00
Munster SHC semi-final: Ballygunner start fast to depose champions and reach an eighth successive final

Munster SHC semi-final: Ballygunner start fast to depose champions and reach an eighth successive final

Sarsfields rally either side of half-time but can’t retrieve the contest

Sun Nov 16 2025 - 17:47
GAA previews: Ballygunner out for revenge against Sars for last year’s Munster final

GAA previews: Ballygunner out for revenge against Sars for last year’s Munster final

The other semi-final pits together the two most recent Hurlers of the Year

Sat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Roscommon’s Niall Daly announces retirement from intercounty football

Roscommon’s Niall Daly announces retirement from intercounty football

Talented wing back won the Connacht championship in 2019

Fri Nov 14 2025 - 17:55
Baltinglass’s All-Ireland football title remains unmatched 36 years later

Baltinglass’s All-Ireland football title remains unmatched 36 years later

No team from outside of Dublin has won the club championship since 1990

Fri Nov 14 2025 - 06:00
Former Cork hurler Ger Cunningham steps down as St Finbarr’s manager

Former Cork hurler Ger Cunningham steps down as St Finbarr’s manager

Cunningham led the Barrs to a county title in his first season in charge

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 21:37
Seán Moran: Wexford hurling stirs itself after dismal decade begins to clear

Seán Moran: Wexford hurling stirs itself after dismal decade begins to clear

St Martin’s defeat of All-Ireland champions Na Fianna sets up a genuine shot at a first provincial final

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 06:00
Commemorating 50 years since Dublin came in from the cold in under-21 football

Commemorating 50 years since Dublin came in from the cold in under-21 football

The Dublin under-21 football team that contested the 1975 All-Ireland final: Top (from left): Johnny Corcoran, Brian Mullins, Liam Egan, Tony Fayne, Kenny Bruton, Mick Holden, Camillus Fitzpatrick and Gerry McCaul. Bottom (from left): John Thompson, Seán McCarthy, Paul Connellan, PJ Buckley, Fran Ryder, Brian Fitzpatrick and Peter Reany.

Tue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
High-flying Barry O’Connor raises his game to keep St Martin’s in the hunt for silverware

High-flying Barry O’Connor raises his game to keep St Martin’s in the hunt for silverware

Splitting life between Sydney and Wexford working out to everyone’s advantage

Tue Nov 11 2025 - 06:00
St Martin’s strike late to depose the All-Ireland champions Na Fianna

St Martin’s strike late to depose the All-Ireland champions Na Fianna

Wexford team battled defending champions every step of the way and won out in the end

Sun Nov 09 2025 - 19:31
GAA club championship previews: Na Fianna  put All-Ireland on the line in Wexford

GAA club championship previews: Na Fianna put All-Ireland on the line in Wexford

There’s a busy weekend with the provincial championships up and running

Sat Nov 08 2025 - 06:00
David Clifford moves within touching distance of history with third Footballer of the Year award

David Clifford moves within touching distance of history with third Footballer of the Year award

John McGrath named Hurler of the Year to crown an extraordinary return to form with Tipperary

Fri Nov 07 2025 - 20:51
Kerry’s dominance in Croke Park harvests eight All Stars

Kerry’s dominance in Croke Park harvests eight All Stars

Comeback award for Donegal’s Michael Murphy and a first for Meath in many years

Fri Nov 07 2025 - 20:32
Liam Cahill named Person of the Year by Tipperary Association

Liam Cahill named Person of the Year by Tipperary Association

Tipperary manager recognised following All-Ireland triumph over Cork

Fri Nov 07 2025 - 17:34
Seán Moran: Australian rules clubs abandon former courtesies in recruiting young GAA stars

Seán Moran: Australian rules clubs abandon former courtesies in recruiting young GAA stars

Breakdown of communication between GAA and AFL has led to sense of frustration with some officials

Wed Nov 05 2025 - 06:00
Summerhill tighten up after the break to see off Killoe in Leinster opener

Summerhill tighten up after the break to see off Killoe in Leinster opener

Meath champions concede just five points after the break as they pull away to nine-point win over Longford side

Sun Nov 02 2025 - 18:04
GAA previews: Provinces swing into action with Ballygunner’s trip to Limerick the highlight

GAA previews: Provinces swing into action with Ballygunner’s trip to Limerick the highlight

Competitive weekend in store as sides countrywide chase silverware

Sat Nov 01 2025 - 06:00
Ballygunner and Na Piarsaigh renew rivalry of regrets

Ballygunner and Na Piarsaigh renew rivalry of regrets

Both have won an All-Ireland but also share the frustration of not quite adding a second

Sat Nov 01 2025 - 06:00
Kieran Cunningham, Cliona Foley among those awarded in GAA’s MacNamee awards

Kieran Cunningham, Cliona Foley among those awarded in GAA’s MacNamee awards

Awards recognise role of journalism and communications in Gaelic games

Fri Oct 31 2025 - 15:12
Seán Moran: Melancholy times, as the past is celebrated against an uncertain future

Seán Moran: Melancholy times, as the past is celebrated against an uncertain future

GAA media presented their annual awards and regretted the departure of valued colleagues

Wed Oct 29 2025 - 06:00
‘They couldn’t believe my tumour hadn’t spread’: Larry Tompkins on tough year of cancer treatment

‘They couldn’t believe my tumour hadn’t spread’: Larry Tompkins on tough year of cancer treatment

The All-Ireland winning footballer is slowly recuperating after treatment for ‘very rare’ lung cancer

Tue Oct 28 2025 - 06:00
There is no stopping the eternal TJ Reid - 19 years a going

There is no stopping the eternal TJ Reid - 19 years a going

Ballyhale guiding light celebrates a 12th county medal

Tue Oct 28 2025 - 06:00
TJ Reid on song as Ballyhale secure record 21st Kilkenny hurling crown

TJ Reid on song as Ballyhale secure record 21st Kilkenny hurling crown

Shamrocks prevail over O’Loughlin Gaels in tetchy decider

Sun Oct 26 2025 - 18:23
Noel McGrath among recipients of Gaelic Writers’ Personality of the Year awards

Noel McGrath among recipients of Gaelic Writers’ Personality of the Year awards

Awards for Kerry’s Jack O’Connor, Dublin’s Carla Rowe and Galway’s Shauna Healy

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 20:00
GAA previews: All-Ireland champions Na Fianna chase Dublin hurling three-in-a-row

GAA previews: All-Ireland champions Na Fianna chase Dublin hurling three-in-a-row

Big county finals in Kilkenny and Tipperary, with football deciders in Cork and Kerry

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 17:07
Ireland head to Inverness looking to keep momentum going against Scotland

Ireland head to Inverness looking to keep momentum going against Scotland

Ireland travel to Scotland this weekend for the first time in seven years hoping to win three in a row

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 07:00
Jack O’Connor: ‘For whatever reason, this one seemed to matter more to Kerry people’

Jack O’Connor: ‘For whatever reason, this one seemed to matter more to Kerry people’

Five-time winning manager believes this season was David Clifford’s best to date

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 06:00
Tipperary hurling great John ‘Mackey’ McKenna dies aged 87

Tipperary hurling great John ‘Mackey’ McKenna dies aged 87

Borrisokane man was a part of four All-Ireland final winning teams in the 1960s

Thu Oct 23 2025 - 20:28
Seán Moran: Barring outside managers risks unjust penalising of weakest teams

Seán Moran: Barring outside managers risks unjust penalising of weakest teams

Move would be financially effective but would it be fair?

Wed Oct 22 2025 - 06:00
Ballyboden St Enda’s secure a fifth Dublin football title as Na Fianna’s double ambitions end

Ballyboden St Enda’s secure a fifth Dublin football title as Na Fianna’s double ambitions end

A powerhouse final quarter secured a first Dublin football title in six years for the southside club

Sun Oct 19 2025 - 13:31
Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan dies unexpectedly, aged 56

Tipperary football manager Philly Ryan dies unexpectedly, aged 56

County pay tribute to former goalkeeper who played 16 seasons for Tipperary

Sat Oct 18 2025 - 19:52
Ballyboden take on double-chasing Na Fianna in Dublin football final

Ballyboden take on double-chasing Na Fianna in Dublin football final

On a busy weekend for county finals, some of the big titles are down for decision

Sat Oct 18 2025 - 06:00
Further dual recognition for Kildare as Beirne and Boran win awards

Further dual recognition for Kildare as Beirne and Boran win awards

Both played key roles in their county’s successes during the summer

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 20:30
Former GAA president Nickey Brennan fears bloated payroll could damage volunteerism

Former GAA president Nickey Brennan fears bloated payroll could damage volunteerism

He also outlined concerns around proposals to pay intercounty managers

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 06:00
Champions Kildare earn five spots on Tailteann Cup Team of the Year

Champions Kildare earn five spots on Tailteann Cup Team of the Year

Runners-up Limerick have four players recognised

Thu Oct 16 2025 - 19:44
Seán Moran: GAA rule on amateurism is a busted flush, so let’s change it

Seán Moran: GAA rule on amateurism is a busted flush, so let’s change it

The GAA should ask how amateurism is viewed by its wider membership, and how best to protect the volunteerism ethos

Wed Oct 15 2025 - 09:06
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