GAA is failing to hit the beat when it comes to their musical choices
When a modern tune is not played at the final whistle of a big game now it feels like a bum note
Croke Park
The Big Fight by Dave Hannigan: Account of Muhammad Ali in Croke Park a strange time capsule of 1970s Ireland
This book will certainly appeal to Ali fans but also holds value for readers who see the Ireland of 50 years ago as a foreign country
Ciarán Murphy: Ticket sales shooting up across the board as fans chase that communal feeling
More than 55,000 watched Leinster dismantle Harlequins, while attendance for Munster hurling championship could top 300,000
Are the GAA’s new rules the gamechanger football needs?
In the News podcast: Will the new rules to bring speed and skill back to Gaelic change the Championship?
Leinster football championship semi-finals will not be played at Croke Park
First time in 30 years that neither semi-final will be at GAA headquarters
GAA’s focus on putting bums in seats has left hurling out in the cold
Act of unity by Louth and Fermanagh shows level of disrespect felt in the hurling ranks
Monaghan put their faith in Rory Beggan’s boot but Kerry know goals win games
Kevin McStay launches a feeble attack, new rules ready for the real test, and Croke Park fails to draw the masses
When Muhammad Ali came to Ireland: how a ‘splendid spoofer’ from Kerry planned to lure the boxer to Dublin
Kerryman Michael ‘Butty’ Sugrue was known as ‘the splendid spoofer’, so few believed he’d convince the most famous athlete in the world to fight in Croke Park
Minister defends €10m investment in NFL game at Croke Park
Patrick O’Donovan says multisport municipal projects would be better placed to secure Government funding than standalone ones
Mobile scanners to bring lung health checks directly to communities in north Dublin and northeast
Coolock woman says if her cancer diagnosis was not caught as early as it was her prognosis would have been a lot worse
The NFL is coming to Dublin but why are we paying €10m for it?
In the News podcast: Croke Park will host Ireland’s first NFL regular-season game later this year with the Pittsburgh Steelers the 'home team'
NFL’s €10m shakedown of Ireland shows they’re the best-dressed welfare spongers in the world
Irish Government to fork out €10m to help mega-wealthy Pittsburgh Steelers host a home game in Croke Park
Fiachna Ó Braonáin of Hothouse Flowers: ‘I was quite disappointed by Bono. I don’t think Sinéad O’Connor would have done it’
The U2 frontman was an early cheerleader for his fellow Irish band, who are back on tour to mark 40 years together. But his acceptance of a medal from Joe Biden sent the wrong signal, they say
The NFL is coming to Dublin. What teams will play, how can I get tickets and what can we expect?
No date or opponent for the game has been given yet but it is expected to be scheduled in the September-November window
NFL in Croke Park: Ireland’s first regular season game coming to Dublin this year
The game is expected to take place between September and November
Croke Park took in nearly €60 million in 2024, boosted by extra revenue from concerts and rugby
The success of the stadium fed into annual GAA revenues, stadium director Peter McKenna said
‘I can’t see it happening’: Katie Taylor fight at Croke Park not on the cards, says stadium director
The year 2024 was a very good year financially for the stadium, taking in nearly €60 million
NFL in Dublin: Negotiations ongoing to bring game to Croke Park this autumn
Decision could be made as soon as this week on Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers clash
Limerick’s Tom Morrissey returns from the Inca trail to take the high road to Croke Park
The five-time All-Ireland winning hurler went straight back into training after three months’ travelling around South America
Wellness staycations around Ireland: Self-improvement breaks right on your doorstep
Your next mini-break could fuel a new and lasting passion, from yoga in Donegal to horse trekking in Waterford and cooking classes in Wexford
Coldplay’s Croke Park outing brings in €44.5m in bumper year for Irish gigs
U2′s Sphere in Las Vegas shows win out in ‘top 300 worldwide concert grosses’, according to Pollstar data
Jack O’Connor set for Cork return after Sarsfields adventure
Talented Rebels forward dismisses speculation he intends to go travelling
Sarsfields captain Niamh McGrath on returning to the pitch after childbirth: ‘I’m not an inspiration to anyone’
McGrath is closing in on another AIB All-Ireland club camogie title with Sarsfields just 10 months after giving birth
‘No stone will be left unturned’: Missing Persons Day marked by hundreds in Croke Park
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris tells families of commitment to bringing them closure while Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaks of improved unidentified human remains database
Ray D’Arcy offers an intriguing glimpse into a dirty industry
Radio: When the RTÉ host talks to Pat and Aisling Ryan, it’s an intriguing glimpse into an unseen and unglamorous yet vital industry
‘Everybody here is a comedian’: Robbie Williams is ‘buzzing’ to perform at Croke Park as dynamic pricing ruled out
The singer will take to the stage in Dublin on August 23rd
Robbie Williams to perform in Croke Park next summer
Former Take That member will play Dublin on Saturday, August 23rd as part of European tour
Martin Mulkerrins takes assertive win over Peter Funchion to advance to World 4-Wall Championships semi-final
Mulkerrins beat Funchion 15-8, 15-0 at Croke Park
Oasis promoters to begin cancelling tickets that have ‘broken’ rules
Oasis Live ‘25 tour, which includes Croke Park gigs, will see band perform together for the first time since breaking up
Man ‘heavily involved in GAA’ alleges assault and false imprisonment on Croke Park pitch
Limerick man says he was ‘unexpectedly set upon’ by security staff when he entered the pitch following 2018 All-Ireland hurling final
Richard Ashcroft confirmed as special guest for Oasis’s 2025 Ireland shows
Former lead singer of The Verve said he was ‘ready to bring it’ to Manchester band’s concerts
NFL American Football game in Dublin under ‘active consideration’ - Minister
Ministers rule out dedicated coordination agency at launch of major sports event policy framework
‘Question marks’ hang over economic benefits of a Dublin NFL game
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said there is ‘no doubt’ Ireland will host a game ‘soon’
Oasis support acts for Ireland and Britain revealed – report
The Verve’s Richard Ashcroft and indie rock band Cast are expected to join the Manchester band on tour
Simon Kelly and Jay Bourke seek €1m for refit of Quinn’s pub near Croke Park
Kelly’s company, Discipulo Developments, is refitting the currently closed pub in Drumcondra which was popular with GAA fans
Leinster beat Munster 26-12: As it happened
Provincial siblings, Leinster and Munster meet at GAA headquarters for the first time since their famous European Cup semi-final in 2009.
Depleted Munster may need a rivalry-fueled miracle against Leinster, but that’s what old foes are for
Leinster have won four of their last five meetings with Munster
Leinster v Munster: All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Croke Park clash
Leinster and Munster meet in round four of the URC with up to 80,000 expected at GAA HQ
The GAA says it has no interest in selling Croke Park naming rights. Will that always be the case?
‘It’s more valuable than the family silver – it’s almost like the family name is gone’ says stadium director Peter McKenna
Leinster vs Munster: Tom Farrell says move was a ‘no-brainer’
Ex-Connacht centre on prospect of playing in Saturday’s landmark Croke Park URC game
Seán Moran: After 15 years, Leinster and Munster rugby are back but it’s a changed world
In 2009, playing a club rugby match in Croke Park broke new ground. It can do so again
‘Tingles in my spine’ - Munster boss Rowntree blown away by Croke Park ticket sales for Leinster
Rowntree must deal with a growing injury list ahead of Saturday’s game at Croke Park for which 75,000 tickets have been already been sold
Chris Martin confirms in Dublin interview that Coldplay will make only 12 studio albums
Frontman tells Zane Lowe Show that ‘less is more’ as band prepares to release new album Moon Music on Friday
Oasis abandons dynamic pricing for remainder of world tour
Band’s management said they wanted to 'avoid a repeat of the issues' experienced by fans in August
Ciarán Murphy: If the revolution will be televised, why not mic up the referee?
If the GAA's Football Review Committee wants a more entertaining spectacle, then referees and coaches should have microphones during the upcoming interprovincial games
About 55,000 tickets already sold for Leinster and Munster clash at Croke Park
With the RDS under construction, Leinster expect big crowds at the Aviva and Croke Park
Daughter Number Two and partner finally found an apartment to rent. People keep asking what their secret is
Seán Moncrieff: After an eight-month search to find a place pretty close to Dublin city centre Number Two and partner are thrilled beyond words
Croke Park summit by US software firm with links to Israeli military postponed
Red Hat firm event in GAA headquarters had come under recent criticism from current and former players and members of public
Croke Villas saga nears end after decades of delays
Plans for new social housing on old flats site on display until September 18th
Oasis deny knowledge of dynamic ticket pricing for sold-out UK and Ireland shows
Band says ticketing system was decided on by management, Ticketmaster and promoter
Oasis tickets controversy: ‘People say it was better in the old days. It really wasn’t’
Amid calls for Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ to be investigated, the company’s former MD says it is not a monopoly and will remain popular
Oasis tickets: Consumer watchdog review under way due to ‘legitimate concerns’ around pricing
A Competition and Consumer Protection Commission spokeswoman said that it will now ‘consider all options to ensure consumer protection law is followed’
Coldplay’s last night in Dublin: Croke Park information, setlist, stage times and will it stop raining?
Everything you need to know about the band’s Dublin concerts on August 29th and 30th, and September 1st and 2nd
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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