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Rooney: Far from perfect but an important depiction of hurling and of Ireland

Rooney: Far from perfect but an important depiction of hurling and of Ireland

Film broke box office records but hurling prowess of John Gregson is questionable

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:00
Joey Boland unconvinced four-week preparation enough for intercounty squads

Joey Boland unconvinced four-week preparation enough for intercounty squads

Former Dublin hurler, a physiotherapist, thinks rushed return to action will lead to a rise in injuries

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 01:00
Niall Scully: ‘I have no intentions of walking away anytime soon’

Niall Scully: ‘I have no intentions of walking away anytime soon’

Dublin star on how he grabbed an opportunity when it presented itself back in 2017

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00
Ali Twomey and Dublin camogie looking for a settled run on and off the pitch

Ali Twomey and Dublin camogie looking for a settled run on and off the pitch

Team is on its fifth management in four years as they look to bring success to the capital

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00
Peter Fitzpatrick promises September start for new Louth county ground in Dundalk

Peter Fitzpatrick promises September start for new Louth county ground in Dundalk

‘We’re hoping that in the next 12 or 18 months that we will have our own stadium’

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 19:35
Seán Moran: One, a small number that has made a huge difference in GAA history

Seán Moran: One, a small number that has made a huge difference in GAA history

Looking back through history, years ending in one have often been seismic for association

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 06:00
Sports organisations collaborate on plans for a return of crowds

Sports organisations collaborate on plans for a return of crowds

GAA joined with FAI and IRFU to submit plan to Government for phased return

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 06:00
Seán Moran: 2034 report now has the feel of a prophecy revealed by a pandemic

Seán Moran: 2034 report now has the feel of a prophecy revealed by a pandemic

Larry McCarthy may be surprised if he re-reads document he helped shape

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 06:00
Wexford GAA call for more funding for games promotion officers

Wexford GAA call for more funding for games promotion officers

County hoping to raise €5m for infrastructure proposal in five-year strategic plan

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 06:00
Club Players’ Association disband after split season objective achieved

Club Players’ Association disband after split season objective achieved

With a lobbying style that mixed abrasive and measured styles the group got its message across

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 00:01
Wexford’s Matthew O’Hanlon believes joint-captains’ trophy rule ‘nonsensical’

Wexford’s Matthew O’Hanlon believes joint-captains’ trophy rule ‘nonsensical’

County to seek clarification from Central Council over new rule brought in at congress

Tue Mar 02 2021 - 17:06
GAA congress signals greater involvement of women in organisation

GAA congress signals greater involvement of women in organisation

Biggest challenge is ‘getting us back on the field’, says new president Larry McCarthy

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 07:00
GAA Congress: major motions passed despite technical glitches

GAA Congress: major motions passed despite technical glitches

Most contenious was motion on sanctions for cynical play, which went to ballot

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 06:00
New GAA president delivers on gender promise in first committees

New GAA president delivers on gender promise in first committees

Larry McCarthy has immediately filled the CCCC, CHC and CAC for the next three years

Sun Feb 28 2021 - 19:34
Remote congress a hard slog as split season and sin bin make it through

Remote congress a hard slog as split season and sin bin make it through

Main debate on experimental disciplinary rules was more thorough than expected

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 20:19
Larry McCarthy warns GAA of cowardly ‘keyboard warriors’

Larry McCarthy warns GAA of cowardly ‘keyboard warriors’

Incoming GAA says association can take lessons from assault on the US Capitol

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 19:17
GAA votes to accept new penalties for cynical fouling

GAA votes to accept new penalties for cynical fouling

Congress decides rules will be trialled in 2021 intercounty hurling and football season

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 16:00
Offaly’s Michael Duignan: Extra GAA funding for Dublin is unfair

Offaly’s Michael Duignan: Extra GAA funding for Dublin is unfair

Chair and former All-Ireland winner urges an ‘equalisation of the funding model’

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 14:35
John Horan: Gaelic games retain same status despite loss of Level 5 Covid exemption

John Horan: Gaelic games retain same status despite loss of Level 5 Covid exemption

Outgoing president tells congress decision was ‘purely operational’ due to player numbers

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 12:09
Long road to the top a fitting reward for dedicated McCarthy

Long road to the top a fitting reward for dedicated McCarthy

Corkman’s career path shows he has all the credentials to make a successful GAA president

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 06:00
GAA is expected to allow temporary replacement for head injuries

GAA is expected to allow temporary replacement for head injuries

Players often reluctant to leave the field with suspected concussion as adrenalin kicks in

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 20:58
GPA asks GAA to remove cynical fouling motion from Saturday’s Congress

GPA asks GAA to remove cynical fouling motion from Saturday’s Congress

According to a circular issued by Paul Flynn, 70% of intercounty hurlers oppose the idea

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 15:37
GAA confident flexibility will allow for full intercounty and club programme

GAA confident flexibility will allow for full intercounty and club programme

Idea of sandwiching club season between intercounty competitions is one option

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 13:08
Seán Moran: Other presidents would have crumpled under pressures Horan faced

Seán Moran: Other presidents would have crumpled under pressures Horan faced

Departing Dubliner had to handle pandemic as well as angst over his county’s dominance

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00
Growing consensus in favour of extending counties’ four-week training period

Growing consensus in favour of extending counties’ four-week training period

Experienced voices within the GAA suggest a period of six weeks would be ideal

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 06:20
Lohan supports call for additional pre-season training for county teams

Lohan supports call for additional pre-season training for county teams

Banner boss says Clare struggled last year to attain the required fitness levels

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 01:00
Gearóid Hegarty announced as the 2020 Hurler of the Year

Gearóid Hegarty announced as the 2020 Hurler of the Year

Limerick win nine All Stars as Brian Fenton named as Footballer of the Year

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 19:55
Challenging Ronan McCarthy ban was fight Cork were always likely to lose

Challenging Ronan McCarthy ban was fight Cork were always likely to lose

GAA showed how serious nature of breach was with 12-week suspension for manager

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 10:39
Dublin equal record with nine players selected on All Stars team

Dublin equal record with nine players selected on All Stars team

Ulster champions Cavan next best with three while Mayo have just two and Tipperary one

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 07:00
It was 50 years ago... remembering the first-ever GAA All Star awards

It was 50 years ago... remembering the first-ever GAA All Star awards

The inaugural event was devised by sports writers and sponsored by a tobacco company

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 07:00
GAA director general mixes downbeat with defiant belief GAA can turn a corner

GAA director general mixes downbeat with defiant belief GAA can turn a corner

Ryan praises sponsors for their support as GAA’s consolidated losses amount to €34m

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 08:30
GAA reports losses of €34m for 2020 as pandemic takes its toll

GAA reports losses of €34m for 2020 as pandemic takes its toll

Mulryan says GAA will be ‘knocking on Government’s door’ to help fund 2021 season

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 06:39
Seán Moran: Sticks sometimes required when carrots don’t work

Seán Moran: Sticks sometimes required when carrots don’t work

Breaching training bans may have been few but punishment should be seen as suitable deterrent

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 06:00
GAA revenues plunge €42.5m in worst financial year on record

GAA revenues plunge €42.5m in worst financial year on record

Government subvention of €18.5m was biggest item of revenue in the accounts

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 14:59
GAA director general Tom Ryan: 2020 was ‘a very grim year’

GAA director general Tom Ryan: 2020 was ‘a very grim year’

Ryan’s third annual report reflects on issues and successes of a pandemic blighted year

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 14:01
GAA expects to receive further Government funding

GAA expects to receive further Government funding

John Horan said association faced losses of €31m last year and will be similar this year

Sun Feb 14 2021 - 15:04
Dublin’s Paul Ryan retires from intercounty hurling

Dublin’s Paul Ryan retires from intercounty hurling

Ballyboden St Enda’s forward was a key part of landmark wins over the last decade

Fri Feb 12 2021 - 18:05
Government action unnecessary as GAA never intended to resume play

Government action unnecessary as GAA never intended to resume play

Irony is that the Covid Advisory Group decided against any resumption last week

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 22:13
John Horan says GAA ‘not in any rush’ to return to play

John Horan says GAA ‘not in any rush’ to return to play

GAA president says virus is still far too virulent in society for return to be considered

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 14:47
Decision to withdraw GAA’s Level 5 exemption taken without Nphet input

Decision to withdraw GAA’s Level 5 exemption taken without Nphet input

Questions raised over why League of Ireland was proceeding with its return in March

Thu Feb 11 2021 - 13:21
GAA return to play suspended indefinitely on Government guidance

GAA return to play suspended indefinitely on Government guidance

April return at the earliest as elite Gaelic games not allowed under new Level 5 restrictions

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 20:18
Paddy Tally handed minimum eight-week suspension

Paddy Tally handed minimum eight-week suspension

Ruling follows gathering of his players outside of the stipulated return to training date

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 11:21
GAA’s role in national response to the Covid crisis generally a positive one

GAA’s role in national response to the Covid crisis generally a positive one

Sean Moran: What will be the lasting impact on the games or their place in society?

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 09:14
GAA rules committee to clarify proposals to counter cynical play

GAA rules committee to clarify proposals to counter cynical play

County chairs’ meeting concerned over definition of ‘clear goalscoring opportunity’

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 06:08
Down hearing over unauthorised training session to take place on Tuesday

Down hearing over unauthorised training session to take place on Tuesday

Manager Paddy Tally has declined to accept 12-week ban handed down

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 06:00
Horgan criticises proposals to punish cynical fouls in hurling

Horgan criticises proposals to punish cynical fouls in hurling

Cork captain says ‘I think we’re trying to change way too much’

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 06:00
Ian Maguire: ‘you fall off a cliff after you lose a championship game’

Ian Maguire: ‘you fall off a cliff after you lose a championship game’

Cork captain said his team under-performed against Tipperary but were not complacent

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 06:00
Cork players stay tight-lipped on suspension for Ronan McCarthy

Cork players stay tight-lipped on suspension for Ronan McCarthy

Rebels manager is facing a 12-week ban for breaking training protocols last month

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 14:03
Patrick Horgan says new Cork sponsor Sports Direct has been ‘nothing but good’

Patrick Horgan says new Cork sponsor Sports Direct has been ‘nothing but good’

Incoming captain dismissed controversy around company and owner Mike Ashley

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 12:38
Seán Moran: Why does it take the GAA so long to do the right thing?

Seán Moran: Why does it take the GAA so long to do the right thing?

Desire has finally arisen within the hurling community to confront blight of cynical play

Wed Feb 03 2021 - 06:00
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