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Seán Moran: Summer’s mosaic slips away one small tile at a time

Seán Moran: Summer’s mosaic slips away one small tile at a time

We will miss the fascination of watching the bigger picture take shape in the championship

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 06:00
1913: The year the GAA really started to get its house in order

1913: The year the GAA really started to get its house in order

Year saw creation of two most powerful elements: Croke Park and the games themselves

Mon Jun 01 2020 - 06:00
GAA’s return-to-play draft road map to be published in the coming days

GAA’s return-to-play draft road map to be published in the coming days

‘Comprehensive plan’ for possible staging of Cúl Camps will also be outlined

Sun May 31 2020 - 22:00
GAA preparing for earlier return to activity but pitches to remain closed

GAA preparing for earlier return to activity but pitches to remain closed

Review will be undertaken when Phase Three of Government roadmap is implemented

Fri May 29 2020 - 18:07
Aidan O’Shea sees both sides of the equation when it comes to professionalism

Aidan O’Shea sees both sides of the equation when it comes to professionalism

'I find it hard for the players in this argument. We’re not asking for professionalism'

Fri May 29 2020 - 06:56
GAA won’t ease restrictions until its advisory group reports

GAA won’t ease restrictions until its advisory group reports

Director general Tom Ryan says summer Cúl Camps still have a chance of going ahead

Wed May 27 2020 - 19:41
Seán Moran: Horan’s cautious approach under growing pressure

Seán Moran: Horan’s cautious approach under growing pressure

GAA may need to reinforce message that in this pandemic there’s still a long way to go

Wed May 27 2020 - 06:32
Darcy says enforced break could end up being a positive for Dublin

Darcy says enforced break could end up being a positive for Dublin

Former coach believes pandemic may mean ample time to refresh serial champions

Tue May 26 2020 - 06:00
From TB to polio: GAA is no stranger to disease disruptions

From TB to polio: GAA is no stranger to disease disruptions

For decades TB stalked Ireland like a spectre and claimed a number of GAA players

Mon May 25 2020 - 05:00
Seán Óg Ó hAilpín regrets ‘callous’ aftermath of Cork strikes

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín regrets ‘callous’ aftermath of Cork strikes

Former hurling captain was speaking on the Sunday Game about incidents in 2000s

Sun May 24 2020 - 23:00
GAA could speed up restart plans if coronavirus figures remain low

GAA could speed up restart plans if coronavirus figures remain low

Stance of no matches with social distancing could begin to come under pressure

Fri May 22 2020 - 06:00
Down football mourns death of influential player and coach John Murphy

Down football mourns death of influential player and coach John Murphy

Newry Shamrocks player won an All-Ireland in 1968 and was also part of coaching set-up in 90s

Thu May 21 2020 - 18:43
Seán Moran: Marking the departure point in the making of a Rebel double

Seán Moran: Marking the departure point in the making of a Rebel double

Cork's 1990 football and hurling double gave the GAA a landmark in a challenging year

Wed May 20 2020 - 07:03
Wexford GAA tapping into a healthy respect for the past

Wexford GAA tapping into a healthy respect for the past

McCauley Wellness Programme going online and linking with heroes of yesteryear

Tue May 19 2020 - 06:00
Sporting Controversies: How Rule 42 and England were both shown the door

Sporting Controversies: How Rule 42 and England were both shown the door

The decision to open Croke Park up to rugby and soccer went right down to the wire in 2005

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00
Offaly double All-Ireland winner Paddy Fenning dies after battle with motor neurone disease

Offaly double All-Ireland winner Paddy Fenning dies after battle with motor neurone disease

Tullamore man scored a goal from 50 yards out in 1972 All-Ireland replay against Kerry

Fri May 15 2020 - 20:57
RTÉ and GAA grit their teeth as Eir hit the archive jackpot

RTÉ and GAA grit their teeth as Eir hit the archive jackpot

GAA will need to be more proactive if it’s not to undermine one of its few promotional tools in 2020

Fri May 15 2020 - 06:00
Reaction to Seán Cavanagh remark is nothing short of bizarre

Reaction to Seán Cavanagh remark is nothing short of bizarre

Former Tyrone captain has been an impeccable ambassador for an inclusive Ireland

Wed May 13 2020 - 06:00
Club players wary of return to play before a vaccine is found

Club players wary of return to play before a vaccine is found

Of the 3,008 players who responded to last week's survey, 22 per cent are opposed to returning

Tue May 12 2020 - 06:00
John Horan: GAA return unlikely with social distancing in place

John Horan: GAA return unlikely with social distancing in place

President says association faces a €50 million loss of revenue this year with no matches

Sun May 10 2020 - 22:20
Sunday Game live at 25: The growing pains, rows and missteps of the early years

Sunday Game live at 25: The growing pains, rows and missteps of the early years

Worried about the effect on attendances, many in the GAA took their time to warm to live broadcasts

Sat May 09 2020 - 06:00
Liam O’Neill hopes shutdown can be used to implement change in GAA

Liam O’Neill hopes shutdown can be used to implement change in GAA

Former president says group could be set up to deal with various different matters

Fri May 08 2020 - 06:00
GAA happy to play the long game and observe others

GAA happy to play the long game and observe others

Announcement on Wednesday put paid to any thoughts of matches before October

Thu May 07 2020 - 06:25
Seán Moran: Social distancing points more and more to a summer of silence

Seán Moran: Social distancing points more and more to a summer of silence

All public utterances from the GAA have been consistent in prioritising health and safety

Wed May 06 2020 - 07:00
Seán Moran: Reassurances on GAA are worryingly empty

Seán Moran: Reassurances on GAA are worryingly empty

Government plan appears to regard spectators as the only threat or vulnerability

Sun May 03 2020 - 16:30
GAA announces more pay cuts for employees as Covid-19 continues to stop play

GAA announces more pay cuts for employees as Covid-19 continues to stop play

Association says it will make every effort to reimburse employees affected by cuts

Fri May 01 2020 - 06:00
Stephen O’Brien backs drug testing regime for players after Walker ruling

Stephen O’Brien backs drug testing regime for players after Walker ruling

Kerry player says side would be okay with playing behind closed doors if it was option

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 06:00
Tributes paid to Clare GAA stalwart Noel Walsh after his death from Covid-19

Tributes paid to Clare GAA stalwart Noel Walsh after his death from Covid-19

The former army colonel was widely respected as one of the GAA’s most influential reformers

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 21:28
GPA acknowledges there may be no further matches this year

GPA acknowledges there may be no further matches this year

‘It is our view that this current period should be used as downtime’

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 17:16
Seán Moran: GAA might be better off filing away 2020 as best forgotten

Seán Moran: GAA might be better off filing away 2020 as best forgotten

Allowing the championship to run into 2021 would require a truncated format

Wed Apr 29 2020 - 07:00
Donegal boss Declan Bonner would ‘have no issue’ with behind closed doors return

Donegal boss Declan Bonner would ‘have no issue’ with behind closed doors return

Bonner’s men have been knocking on the door of the game’s top level for the past two seasons

Tue Apr 28 2020 - 06:00
John Horan says GAA would consider carrying Championship into 2021

John Horan says GAA would consider carrying Championship into 2021

GAA president also dismissed story that return to training is being considered

Mon Apr 27 2020 - 12:36
Galway and Corofin stalwart Kieran Fitzgerald announces retirement

Galway and Corofin stalwart Kieran Fitzgerald announces retirement

39-year-old won six All-Ireland medals between county and club

Sun Apr 26 2020 - 19:52
GAA Cúl Camps still making plans for a summer of action

GAA Cúl Camps still making plans for a summer of action

Ex-Sligo footballer Charlie Harrison on plans in place if camps have to be shelved

Fri Apr 24 2020 - 06:00
Oliver Gough’s death further frays links to hurling’s golden age

Oliver Gough’s death further frays links to hurling’s golden age

Gough won All-Ireland titles with Wexford and his native Kilkenny; news comes after recent death of Joe Harney

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 19:23
Seán Moran: Without matches, the GAA is no longer the GAA

Seán Moran: Without matches, the GAA is no longer the GAA

The problem for the organisation is that there is the danger of an existential drift

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 06:30
Liam O’Neill: ‘I’d like history to record that GAA put people first’

Liam O’Neill: ‘I’d like history to record that GAA put people first’

Former association president says games unlikely for foreseeable due to Covid-19

Tue Apr 21 2020 - 06:30
GAA management committee handed emergency powers

GAA management committee handed emergency powers

Move will allow management make swift decisions if Gaelic games get go-ahead to restart

Fri Apr 17 2020 - 17:34
GAA meet on Friday amid dire financial threat of losing championship summer

GAA meet on Friday amid dire financial threat of losing championship summer

Potential cost of losing the championship put in the region of €60m by director general

Fri Apr 17 2020 - 06:00
Seán Moran: Fr Tom Scully, the leader of Offaly football

Seán Moran: Fr Tom Scully, the leader of Offaly football

Inspirational figure who paved the way for 1971 and ’72 success died last week aged 89

Wed Apr 15 2020 - 06:27
GAA says All-Ireland championships to start in July ‘at the earliest’

GAA says All-Ireland championships to start in July ‘at the earliest’

Association also confirm all club activity to remain suspended until at least May 5th

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 19:14
From GPS trackers to No27 jerseys: The role of the sub in hurling

From GPS trackers to No27 jerseys: The role of the sub in hurling

The move in 2000 to allow five subs rather than three has revolutionised the game

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 17:00
Finishers: How the evolution of substitutes has changed Gaelic football

Finishers: How the evolution of substitutes has changed Gaelic football

Tyrone were one of the frontrunners in the tactical use of replacements

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 15:05
GAA to hold remote special congress to help decide fate of 2020 Championship

GAA to hold remote special congress to help decide fate of 2020 Championship

Congress on April 17th will focus on enabling scheduling decisions to be made for season

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 09:22
Seán Moran: Mayo's greatest football grievance actually goes back 95 years

Seán Moran: Mayo's greatest football grievance actually goes back 95 years

Galway writer and broadcaster Jim Carney believes his county should ease their neighbours' pain

Wed Apr 08 2020 - 08:59
Ten years on James McCarthy finds himself in uncharted waters

Ten years on James McCarthy finds himself in uncharted waters

A 30th birthday and captaining Dublin in the league highlights of a stalled season

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 06:30
November’s International Rules series is called off

November’s International Rules series is called off

Inevitable cancellation confirmed with both GAA and AFL facing big revenue losses

Sun Apr 05 2020 - 14:47
‘Every team is in the same position – we all just want to play games’

‘Every team is in the same position – we all just want to play games’

Galway inside forward Conor Whelan is eager to get back to helping his county win

Fri Apr 03 2020 - 06:00
Seán Moran: What nostalgia tells us about how the GAA sees itself

Seán Moran: What nostalgia tells us about how the GAA sees itself

In these uncertain times, history reminds us that there has always been a future as well as the past

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 09:05
GAA: To date 2020 has been an imperfect view but there are pointers

GAA: To date 2020 has been an imperfect view but there are pointers

An abruptly interrupted league campaign still contains evidence for the future

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 06:00
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