‘Moranball’ gets Mayo excited again but new manager knows the challenges
A very encouraging first outing for the county suggested a change of approach and some recurrent issues
Weekend That Was
Our weekly analysis of the weekend that was in the GAA Championships, published every Monday
Croke Park, a good neighbour and one of the most loaded four-letter words in the English language
It’s a strange thing to be faced with overwhelming evidence that your children are not from the same place you are
Kerry were on a tried and tested path to Sam Maguire that escaped the attention of everyone
Just as night follows day, Jack O’Connor’s team followed the National League with an All-Ireland
Ashamed to be seen in public just one year ago, Tipperary’s redemption story defies belief
Stunning All-Ireland triumph was built on the ashes of disastrous 2024 campaign
A Kerry v Donegal All-Ireland final isn’t the clash of styles you think it is
Kerry have changed their game plan to suit Donegal before so don’t be surprised if they tone down the kicking in order to win
Kilkenny must evolve to keep pace with competitors if they’re to end Liam MacCarthy drought
From the highs of the Brian Cody heydays, Kilkenny have fallen into a rut beyond Leinster
Dessie Farrell played a diminishing hand well, but Dublin will continue to struggle at the top table
As the talent conveyor belt in the capital has slowed significantly, recent years have focused on managing decline
After years of illuminating the championship, Limerick couldn’t find the light switch against Dublin
An all-out systems failure by Limerick allowed the Dubs to serve up a shock no one saw coming
Lousy game-management, too few scorers - what Mayo, Derry and the Rossies can teach the teams that remain
The counties who got knocked out of the football championship had fatal flaws that the others must avoid from here on out
If we want free-flowing hurling we must accept the refereeing that facilitates it
After a captivating Munster final the performance of the referee was among the talking points
Stephen Rochford’s influence was all over Mayo’s strong display against Tyrone
Connacht side followed a similar blueprint to a tactical coup achieved back in 2016
Waterford find that rough winds and championship structures do shake the darling buds of May
Peter Queally’s says provincial hurling championships should have same format as provincial football championships
Provincial championships clearly matter, but their link to the All-Ireland remains a problem
Pathway for some is far less treacherous than for others, with league placings a much more legitimate barometer
Unlucky Waterford faced almost impossible task against Limerick due to scheduling
Déise had to play second match in six days against rested opposition, a fate no team has overcome
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