The Irish Times

GAA warns failure to wear masks undermines bid to secure larger crowds

Hopes of 40,000 All-Ireland final crowd in doubt due to poor compliance at Croke Park

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 01:00

GAA hopeful 40,000 will be at Croke Park for All-Ireland finals

Weekend’s pilot events include Roscommon against Galway and Munster hurling semi

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 06:00

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

Final Countdown: Hawk-Eye hadn’t the foggiest at Croke Park

Technology failed in foggy conditions during Mayo’s win over Tipperary

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 21:00

Sport forced to close the doors again as Government announces new restrictions

Hopes of allowing more supporters in to matches scuppered for time being

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 18:14

Seán Moran: GAA eyeing up necessity for the ‘smack of firm government’

Governance issues in the association require the possibility of national intervention

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 08:57

Progress 'positive' on GAA plans to acquire Clonliffe College site

Project still requires Vatican and Central Council approval

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:00

Liam Miller controversy prompts motion to open county grounds

Tom Ryan: GAA were ‘uncomfortable’ bending the rules and so have decided to change them

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00

Cork seek a culture shift to revolutionise football

Ambitious new development plan looks to engage the public with football at all levels

Wed Jan 09 2019 - 20:32

Former seminary to be sold to GAA for housing, hotel and sports facilities

Dublin Archdiocese plans to sell former Holy Cross College Seminary and surrounding land on Clonliffe Road in ‘exclusive’ deal

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 20:02

Media review: how visit by Pope Francis was reported around the world

‘The last time a pope visited Ireland, homosexuality was a crime. Now Ireland’s prime minister is gay’

Sun Aug 26 2018 - 12:25

Hurling quarter-finals in new Páirc Uí Chaoimh selling out fast

GAA claim demand justifies the decision to stage matches as stand-alone fixtures

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 06:00

The Riddle of the Secret Agent

By The South Dublin Latch On Literacy Group. Illustration by Tim Mudie

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 06:00

Inflatable boat needed for Electric Picnic but Croke Park to stay dry

Heavy rain expected on Saturday while Sunday will be mainly bright and dry

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 14:50

Demolition of Croke Villas to pave way for €12m project

Flats clearance to make was for new housing and ‘processional boulevard’ to Croke Park

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 01:00

Beyoncé at Croke Park: A stunning spectacle of total musical control

Politics takes a back seat as spectacle rules the world during Beyoncé’s only Irish date on the Formation tour

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 11:17

Unease as Dublin’s blue wave threatens to engulf GAA

Success of GAA investment in the capital causing growing concern in rival counties

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 08:00

Des McMahon: Celebrating a lifetime’s work in design

The winner of the James Gandon Medal reflects on his achievements

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00

Need to fast-track hotel projects in Dublin city is critical

Capital needs 5,000 extra rooms in next five years to meet surging demand

Wed Nov 11 2015 - 14:23

Croke Park director admits Garth Brooks plans ‘excessive’

‘I think looking to have five concerts in a row was just too much and I think we got caught up in the exuberance of that’

Sat Feb 07 2015 - 16:14

Dublin claiming the bulk of GAA’s development funds

Annual financial report for 2014 shows capital netting more than the other combined 31 counties

Thu Feb 05 2015 - 01:00

Hurling championship gate receipts outdo football for first time in history

GAA’s financial report has shown Central Council’s total revenue for 2014

Wed Feb 04 2015 - 20:31

GAA looking to expand Croke Park

Plans will create new ‘urban village’ in area and new entrance for stadium

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 12:01

The Script to play in Croke Park next year

U2 or Garth Brooks will not be the headline act at the GAA headquarters in 2015

Fri Oct 31 2014 - 10:42

Keegan rejects GAA claim he backed five Garth Brooks gigs

Páraic Duffy said it was ‘incomprehensible’ five gigs did not get go-ahead

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 20:08

Brooks committed to play five concerts at Croke Park if ‘powers that be’ step in

Letter to promoter indicates desire to perform before 400,000 fans

Thu Jul 10 2014 - 01:01

Garth Brooks ‘no longer feels welcome in Ireland’

Singer to hold press conference in the United States on Thursday

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 13:28

Dublin City Council has never refused events licence at Croke park before

Garth Brooks decision was a first

Fri Jul 04 2014 - 01:00

Garth Brooks: ‘For us, it is five shows or none at all’

Singer has faith ‘Dublin City Council will make the best decision for the people of Ireland’

Thu Jul 03 2014 - 22:55

Hundreds of objections lodged against Garth Brooks concerts

Residents warn over noise levels, lack of parking, public disorder and temporary toilets outside homes

Sat May 31 2014 - 10:45

Hurling championship takes in more gate receipts than football for the first time

Last year’s exceptional season paid off at the turnstiles but AHL figures well down

Tue Feb 04 2014 - 01:10

GAA can’t figure out why but football finals outsell hurling deciders

Academic Considine shows hurling finals have only drawn bigger crowd twice in 20 years

Tue Sept 10 2013 - 01:00

Rock on (and on): Joe’s 81 years working at Croke Park

For 81 years Joe Rock has seen the comings and goings in Croke Park. He shares his memories of a sporting life

Sat Aug 17 2013 - 01:00

Father and son have Special Olympics memories they wouldn’t swap for gold

‘We tried so hard and didn’t win, but it doesn’t matter’

Fri Jun 21 2013 - 01:00

Tough political operator and Communist Party ‘princeling’

Profile of Xi Jinping: He has completed accession to helm of the world’s second largest economy

Fri Mar 15 2013 - 06:45