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Clare captains Cian Dillon and Tony Kelly lift the cup after their side beat Tipperary in the Allianz League Division One Hurling Final last year. Photo: Getty Images

Allianz Leagues set for shorter format in 2017

Gaelic Games
November 21, 2016, 17:04

Hurling semi-finals will no longer go to replays but instead a free-taking competition

Ireland’s Gary Brennan with Nick Riewoldt and Jarryd Roughead of Australia during last year’s International Rules Test at Croke Park. Photo: Inpho

International Rules series set for two tests in Australia next year

Gaelic Games
November 21, 2016, 16:49

Series, which takes place in Australia, has not been contested over two matches since 2013

Cora Staunton of Carnacon in action against Foxrock Cabinteely during the LGFA All Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match at Bray Emmets in Wicklow. Photograph: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Cora Staunton’s 1-7 can’t stop Foxrock-Cabinteely’s march to first final

Gaelic Games
November 20, 2016, 18:01

Dublin club will face Donaghmoyne in the All-Ireland ladies senior club football final

Sammy Johnston of O’Loughlin Gaels celebrates scoring his team’s third goal. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Evergreen Martin Comerford to the fore in O’Loughlin Gaels win

Gaelic Games
Ian O’Riordan
November 20, 2016, 17:49

Current Leinster club champions Oulart-The Ballagh have reign ended at semi-final stage

Glen Rovers’ David Dooling and David Noonan tackle Tony Kelly of Ballyea. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Clare’s Ballyea clinch maiden Munster hurling title

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 20, 2016, 17:48

Glen Rovers left with too much to do as Tony Kelly spearheads strong team performance

Cuala fans get behind their team at Netwatch Cullen Park. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Con O’Callaghan inspires Cuala to Leinster hurling final

Gaelic Games
November 20, 2016, 17:15

Dublin Under-21 footballer notches 1-3 as St Mullins are easily dispatched in Carlow

Glen Rovers’ Pat Horgan in action against Patrickswell’s Nigel Foley during the Munster club SHC clash at the Gaelic Grounds. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Glen Rovers relishing their arrival back on the big stage

Hurling
Keith Duggan
November 19, 2016, 15:16

Club of the legendary Christy Ring back in Munster decider for first time since 1976

The gravestone of Daniel Carroll, who was shot leaving Croke Park on Bloody Sunday. Photograph: Alan Betson.

Bloody Sunday victim Daniel Carroll finally gets a headstone

Gaelic Games
Malachy Clerkin
November 19, 2016, 10:00

The 13th victim killed at Croke Park gets fitting memorial after 96 years in an unmarked grave

Cuala’s Con O’Callaghan fires home one of his four goals in the victory over Laois champions Borris-Kilcotton at Parnell Park. Photograph: Colm O’Neill/Inpho

Weekend GAA previews: Ballyea have the edge in clash of traditions

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 18, 2016, 18:19

Munster hurling final and Leinster semi-final action tops bill in Club Championships:

Kilkenny hurler Cillian Buckley during the launch of the Top Oil sponsorship of the Leinster GAA Schools Senior Championships at Croke Park. Photograph: Cody Glenn/Sportsfile

Galway’s case for home fixtures doesn’t convince Cillian Buckley

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 18, 2016, 01:02

Kilkenny hurler believes Leinster championship matches should stay in the province

Eoghan O’Gara in action against Chris Barrett of Mayo in the All-Ireland final. The Dublin forward had to contend with limited playing time this year. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Eoghan O’Gara believes 2016 was Dublin’s most gruelling championship

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 18, 2016, 01:00

Forward looks back on a year of collective achievement and individual frustration

Dublin ahead of their game against in the Leinster Championship quarter-final last summer. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Dublin to continue on road less travelled in Leinster

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 18, 2016, 01:00

Wexford, Portlaoise and Tullamore possible venues for champions in the years ahead

Dublin warm up ahead of their Leinster quarter-final meeting with Laois at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny at the start of June. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Dublin on the road again for opening defence of Leinster title

Gaelic Football
November 17, 2016, 11:50

Jim Gavin’s All-Ireland champions will face either Wexford or Carlow in quarter-finals

Ger Cunningham: overseeing a period of transition in Dublin hurling. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Sources close to Dublin hurling regime reject Michael Carton’s criticism

Hurling
Keith Duggan
November 17, 2016, 01:00

Fears of a schism within Ger Cunningham’s camp after former defender’s comments

Ciarán Kilkenny: the Dublin star has long been a key figure for his club, Dublin county senior football finalists, Castleknock. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Ciarán Murphy: Castleknock GAA club prove that sometimes less is more

Gaelic Games
Ciarán Murphy
November 16, 2016, 18:13

Smaller clubs can help to facilitate the large numbers who want to play the game

Ballyea talisman Tony Kelly with Glen Rovers star Patrick Horgan ahead of the AIB Munster senior hurling club championship final on Sunday. Photograph: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Seán Moran: Media spotlight need not be a constant concern for GAA

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 16, 2016, 07:00

There’s no harm in Gaelic games going local while other sports revel in their big days

Brian Cody has been ratified as Kilkenny manager for the 2017 season. Photograph: Inpho/Donall Farmer

Brian Cody ratified for 19th season as Kilkenny boss

Hurling
November 15, 2016, 11:19

Has led the Cats to 11 All-Ireland titles since first taking over as manager in 1999

Liam Rushe: Peter Kelly “didn’t see eye-to-eye with Ger and pulled out and that’s his prerogative”. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Rushe backs Cunningham’s cull of Dublin hurling squad

Hurling
Seán Moran
November 15, 2016, 01:00

Managers pick panels and things move on – people have different opinions, says All-Star

Ballyea’s Tony Kelly: will meet old rival Patrick Horgan when the Clare champions take on Cork kingpins Glen Rovers in the Munster Senior Hurling Club Championship final on Sunday. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Tony Kelly and Pat Horgan renew rivalry in Munster club final

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 14, 2016, 23:59

Players were on opposite sides when Clare pipped Cork in classic 2013 All-Ireland final

Corofin’s goalkeeper Bernard Power and Kieran Molloy clash with Danny Kirby of Castlebar during the Connacht club championship semi-final. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Corofin win out in epic end of year clash with Castlebar

Gaelic Football
Keith Duggan
November 13, 2016, 18:56

Corofin primed for another tussle with St Brigid’s in Connacht final after extra-time win

St. Brigid’s cruised past a hapless Aughawillan to secure their Connacht club championship final place. Photo: Inpho

All too easy for St Brigid’s as they reach Connacht final

Gaelic Football
November 13, 2016, 18:37

The Roscommon champions blitzed a young and inexperienced Aughawillan

Killyclogher’s Danny Gorman with Slaughtneil’s Meehaul McGrath during their AIB Ulster Senior Club Football Championship Semi-Final. Photo: Inpho

Slaughtneil take a further step towards GAA history

Gaelic Football
November 13, 2016, 17:37

John Joe Kearney’s side saw off Killyclogher in the Ulster club football championship semi-finals

The Nire’s Conor Gleeson escapes the tackle of Chris O’Donovan of Carbery Rangers during their AIB Munster Senior Club Football Championship Semi-Final in Clonakilty. Photo: Ken Sutton/Inpho

The Nire hold off Carbery Rangers to book place in Munster final

Gaelic Football
November 13, 2016, 17:19

Liam Lawlor’s goal turned the game on its head after the home team had trailed

Conor Laverty during Kilcoo’s comfortable Ulster semi-final win over Maghery. Photograph: Inpho/Philip Magowan

Kilcoo thrash Maghery to reach Ulster club final

Gaelic Football
November 13, 2016, 17:09

McIver’s side complete 13-point demolition with Armagh captain Aidan Forker sent off

Colm Cooper inspired Dr Crokes to victory over Loughmore-Castleiney and the Munster football final. Photograph: Inpho/Cathal Noonan

Colm Cooper drags lacklustre Dr Crokes into Munster final

Gaelic Football
November 13, 2016, 16:56

Loughmore-Castleiney push sloppy favourites all the way in Killarney semi-final

Diarmuid Connolly was shown a first half black card as St Vincent’s progressed into the Leinster SFC semi-finals. Photograph: Inpho/Donall Farmer

Dublin champions St Vincent’s ease into Leinster semis

Gaelic Football
November 13, 2016, 16:39

Game Palatine no match for Vincent’s despite Diarmuid Connolly’s early black card

Loughmore-Castleiney manager Declan Laffan: has quietly built up one of the most impressive managerial resumes, guiding Loughmore to three football titles and one hurling title over the past four years with Pat McGrath. Photograph: inpho

Declan Laffan’s long-shot underdogs primed for Dr Crokes challenge

Gaelic Games
Keith Duggan
November 12, 2016, 22:34

Loughmore footballers bid to extend the light on what has been a fabulous year for Tipperary GAA

Dr Crokes’ Colm Cooper in action against Kilmurry-Ibrickane in the Munster quarter-final. Photograph: Inpho

Colm Cooper and Dr Crokes should have edge over Loughmore-Castleiney

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 12, 2016, 11:00

Connacht semis, Leinster quarters, Munster club semis and Ulster club semis

Nine-time Kilkenny All-Ireland senior hurling winner Jackie Tyrrell has announced his retirement from the inter-county game. Photo: Inpho

Kilkenny’s Jackie Tyrrell retires from inter-county hurling

Hurling
November 11, 2016, 10:44

The James Stephens man won nine senior All-Ireland hurling titles with the Cats

Dublin’s Brian Fenton and Westmeath’s James Dolan are both nominated for a Pearse medal for Leinster football. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Dublin and Kilkenny dominate Leinster Pearse medal nominations

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 11, 2016, 07:00

Westmeath player nominated in both football and hurling

GAA director of funding Tom Ryan. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho.

Review of GAA funds distribution won’t target Dublin

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 11, 2016, 01:00

Emphasis will be placed on providing more effective support for struggling counties

Austin Gleeson: His capturing of the Hurler of the Year award not universally well received in Tipperary. Photograph: Inpho.

Second Opinion: Tipperary fans look askance at Austin Gleeson’s award

Gaelic Games
Ciarán Murphy
November 9, 2016, 21:31

Gifted hurler that he is, did he change the biggest games decisively in Deise’s favour?

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Brian Cody to embark on 19th season in a row as Kilkenny manager

Hurling
Ian O'Riordan
November 9, 2016, 01:07

Former Cork All Star footballer Paudie Kissane joins Limerick backroom team

Rudy Giuliani: “He left Cavan and Kerry to it before half-time. This was longer than he had been expected to stay.” Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

The GAA’s journey through US politics

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 8, 2016, 21:00

New York, home to Gaelic games in the USA for 100 years, will provide the next US president

Virgin, who have just over 300,000 mostly urban subscribers, dropped the eir Sport package, which includes BT Sport, at the end of July. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Thousands of TV viewers to miss out on live GAA league games

Gaelic Games
Ian O'Riordan
November 8, 2016, 19:08

Virgin Media subscribers will be denied access to Allianz League games on eir Sport TV

Lee Keegan: Footballer of the Year led his club Westport to victory over Monivea-Abbey in the Connacht intermediate football semi-final on Sunday. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Mayo football picks up the pieces and gets ready to go again

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 8, 2016, 01:00

Lee Keegan’s award a first for county while Castlebar prepare to defend Connacht title

Former All Star Danny Sutcliffe has ruled himself out of the Dublin senior hurling squad. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho

Cunningham's new panel includes just six of 2013 Leinster winning team

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 7, 2016, 20:34

Dublin hurling manager will draw up a development squad as back-up to senior side

Ballyea’s Cathal Doohan and Stan Lineen celebrate at the final whistle after their win over Thurles Sarsfields in the AIB Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship semi-final at Cusack Park in Ennis. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho

Tony Kelly inspires extra-time win for Ballyea over Thurles

Hurling
November 6, 2016, 19:34

Clare side set up Munster club hurling final decider against Cork side Glen Rovers

Con O’Callaghan scores one of his four goals despite the tackle of Jim Fitzpatrick of Borris-Kilcotton during the AIB Leinster Senior Club Hurling Championship quarter-final at Parnell Park. Photograph: Colm O’Neill/Inpho

Con O’Callaghan grabs four goals as Cuala advance with ease

Hurling
November 6, 2016, 18:31

Leinster club hurling quarter-finals: Champions Oulart-the-Ballagh and St Mullins advance

Castlebar set up mouthwatering semi-final with Corofin

Gaelic Football
November 5, 2016, 19:47

Mayo champions breeze past Sligo’s Tourlestrane in Connacht quarter-final

Diarmuid Connolly of St Vincent’s lifts the Clery’s Perpetual Trophy. Photo: Inpho

Strong second half gets St Vincent’s over the line against Castleknock

Gaelic Football
Malachy Clerkin
November 5, 2016, 17:05

Marino club pick up 28th Dublin title but Castleknock no pushovers in first final

St Vincent’s Dermot Connolly in action against Ballymun Kickhams’ Kevin Leahy at Parnell Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Weekend fixtures: Club football and hurling Championship previews

Gaelic Games
Malachy Clerkin
November 5, 2016, 07:32

It’s hard to imagine St Vincent’s coming up against a better side than Ballymun this side of Christmas

Club founder Johnny Corcoran (centre) with Mick Geraghty, chairman Charlie Spillane, and Oisín and Catherine Tolan at the Castleknock GAA grounds yesterday. Below: Castleknock players celebrating their semi-final win over St Jude’s. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw.

Castleknock GAA knocking on heaven’s door

Gaelic Football
Malachy Clerkin
November 5, 2016, 07:00

West Dublin club may have been in existence for just 18 years but have certainly made mark

Oulart-the-Ballagh manager Frank Flannery: “We really focused on the county championship and feel we’re kind of in bonus territory at this stage.” Photograph: Ken Sutton/InphoI

Frank Flannery’s Leinster kingpins Oulart back on glory trail

Hurling
Seán Moran
November 5, 2016, 01:00

Wexford champions host St Rynagh’s as they prepare to defend their provincial crown

Seven of the Tipperary team that won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship were included in the GAA/GPA All-Star team. Photo: Inpho

Austin Gleeson completes double while Lee Keegan springs a surprise

Hurling
November 4, 2016, 20:21

Seven of Tipperary team that won the All-Ireland SHC title were in the hurling team

Brian Fenton won the All-Ireland football final with Dublin this year. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho.

All signs point to Brian Fenton being voted Footballer of the Year

Gaelic Football
Ian O'Riordan
November 4, 2016, 07:52

Dublin midfielder up against team-mate Ciarán Kilkenny and Mayo’s Lee Keegan

Dean Rock (Dublin) – 1st award

Football All Stars: Dublin dominate with six as Cooper and Rock earn reward

Gaelic Football
Seán Moran
November 3, 2016, 07:00

David Clarke one of four Mayo picks; Michael Quinlivan becomes second Tipp footballer to win All Star

Dick Clerkin made his debut for Monaghan in 1999. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Dick Clerkin’s Indian summer was richly deserved

Gaelic Games
Malachy Clerkin
November 2, 2016, 07:00

Monaghan midfielder rides off into sunset after career spent fighting in the trenches

Kilkenny’s Eddie Keher featured on the inaugural team in 1971. Photograph: Inpho

Seán Moran: After 45 years GAA All Stars still carry a certain cachet

Gaelic Games
Seán Moran
November 2, 2016, 01:15

Over the years the Gaelic games’ awards scheme became the most iconic in Irish sport

St Vincent’s Dermot Connolly in action against Ballymun Kickhams’ Kevin Leahy at Parnell Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Castleknock a totally new challenge for Diarmuid Connolly

Gaelic Football
Ian O'Riordan
November 2, 2016, 01:04

Dublin star has never faced first-time finalists at any level in his illustrious career

Dick Clerkin has announced his retirement from inter-county football. Photograph: Inpho

Dick Clerkin announces Monaghan retirement

Gaelic Football
November 1, 2016, 09:02

Clerkin was the GAA’s longest-serving player having made inter-county debut in 1999

Ballygunner’s David O’Sullivan in action against Padraic Maher of Thurles Sarsfields during their Munster SHC clash. Photo: Inpho

Pádraic Maher and Thurles Sarsfields keen to push on

Hurling
Malachy Clerkin
October 31, 2016, 15:45

Tipperary kingpins determined to improve on their pretty modest record in Munster

Ballygunner’s Peter Hogan and Michael Cahill of Thurles Sarsfields during the Munster club quarter-final at Semple Stadium. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho.

Thurles Sarsfields have last word after comeback by Ballygunner

Hurling
October 30, 2016, 19:41

Pa Bourke scores winning point from 65 as Thurles advance to last four of Munster club

Tony Kelly celebrating at the end of the game with Gary Brennan and Pearse Lillis. Photograph: Inpho

Ballyea put away Clonlara for first ever Clare senior hurling title

Hurling
October 30, 2016, 19:33

Clare football captain Gary Brennan scores 1-2 from play in replayed final at Cusack Park

Colm O’Rourke’s Simonstown Gaels are Meath FC champions. Photograph: Inpho

Father and son act: History for Colm O’Rourke’s Simonstown

Gaelic Football
October 30, 2016, 18:56

Shane O’Rourke puts injury woes behind him to lead his father’s team to first title

John Heslin’s St Loman’s are Westmeath senior football champions once more. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

St Loman’s go back-to-back in Westmeath as Tyrrellspass rue disallowed point

Gaelic Football
October 30, 2016, 18:36

John Heslin’s team are flattered by six point winning margin but they regain their title

Niall McNamee hit 1-6 from play for Rhode on Sunday. Photograph: Inpho

Leinster club SFC: Niall McNamee leads the way for five star Rhode

Gaelic Football
October 30, 2016, 18:19

Longford’s St Columba’s make history with their first Leinster win against Stradbally

Henry Shefflin clashes with Paddy Deegan during Ballyhale Shamrocks’ Kilkenny SHC defeat to O’Loughlin Gaels. Photograph: Inpho

O’Loughlin Gaels battle back to win Kilkenny SHC title

Hurling
October 30, 2016, 18:08

2015’s beaten finallists go one further as they see off Henry Shefflin’s Ballyhale Shamrocks

Cargin’s Michael Magill is tackled by Killyclougher’s Emmett McFadden and Martin Swift. Photograph: Inpho

Ulster Club SFC: Kilcoo and Killyclogher into semi-finals

Gaelic Football
October 30, 2016, 17:00

Slaughtneil also through to the last four after Derrygonnelly win, Marghery beat Ramor

Loughmore-Castleiney secured a third Tipperary SFC title in five years on Sunday. Photograph: Inpho

Loughmore-Castleiney continue Tipp football dominance

Gaelic Football
October 30, 2016, 16:22

Loughmore have too much for Moyle Rovers after a tense, low-scoring SFC final in Cashel

Enda Coughlan takes a tumble under the attentions of Johnny Buckley during Dr Crokes Munster quarter-final win over Kilmurry. Photograph: Inpho/Donall Farmer

Dominant Dr Crokes progress to Munster SFC semis

Gaelic Football
October 30, 2016, 15:44

Kerry champions will face Tipp champions, Carbery Rangers beat Limerick’s Monaleen

Thurles Sarsfields captain Pádraic Maher raises the Tipperary senior hurling trophy with daughters of the club’s deceased trainer Jackie Griffin, Laragh, Isabelle and Emma, after the win over Kiladangan at Semple Stadium earlier this month. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho.

Thurles Sarsfields looking forward to showing off their wares

Hurling
Keith Duggan
October 30, 2016, 06:00

Winning a provincial title would be a fitting tribute to those the Thurles club have lost

Neil Douglas celebrates his goal in Castlebar Mitchels’ Mayo SFC final win against Knockmore. Photograph: Inpho/Tommy Dickson

Second half blitz sees Castlebar Mitchels retain Mayo SFC

Gaelic Football
October 29, 2016, 20:56

Goals from Patrick Durcan, Neil Douglas and Barry Moran end Knockmore challenge

Cuala celebrate retaining the Dublin SHC title. Photograph: Inpho/Ryan Byrne

Gritty Cuala dig in to retain Dublin SHC title

Hurling
October 29, 2016, 18:18

Kilmacud Crokes fight back from a nine point deficit but holders refuse to be beaten

Cuala defenders Rob Reid and Paul Schutte battle for an aerial ball with Kilmacud Crokes’ Ryan O’Dwyer. The clubs meet again in the Dublin SHC final on Saturday. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Class acts ready to line up for intriguing Dublin hurling final

Hurling
Malachy Clerkin
October 29, 2016, 09:00

Coláiste Eoin can take credit for anything up to 26 players on Kilmacud and Cuala panels

Kerry senior footballer Colm Cooper will line out with Dr Crokes against Kilmurry-Ilbrickane in the Munster SFC.

Nine county finals and provincial action - The weekend's GAA previews

Gaelic Games
Keith Duggan
October 28, 2016, 20:00

Club football and hurling senior championships

Pauric Mahony leads the Ballygunner celebrations after victory over Passage East in the Waterford senior hurling championship final at Walsh Park. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho

Pauric Mahony and Ballygunner have unfinished business

Hurling
Paul Keane
October 28, 2016, 07:00

Waterford champions begin their bid for provincial glory against Thurles Sarsfields

Iarla Tannian has been dropped from the Galway hurling squad for winter training. Photograph: Mike Shaughnessy/Inpho.

Galway to push for underage hurlers’ Leinster inclusion

Gaelic Games
October 28, 2016, 01:00

County manager Micheál Donoghue leaves five veterans from senior training panel

Morven Connolly celebrates with Castleknock team-mate Tom Quinn at the final whistle of the Dublin SFC semi-final against St Jude’s at Parnel Park. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Des Carlos leads Castleknock to historic first Dublin final

Gaelic Football
October 27, 2016, 21:35

St Jude’s run of semi-final defeats continues in low-scoring encounter at Parnell Park

Dublin Senior Football Championship Semi-Final, Parnell Park, Dublin 26/10/2016Ballymun Kickhams vs St. Vincent'sBallymun's Kevin Leahy and John Small tackle Diarmuid Connolly of St. VincentsMandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

Diarmuid Connolly’s contribution crucial for St Vincent’s

Gaelic Football
October 26, 2016, 22:52

Ballymun Kickhams edged out in Dublin senior football semi-final at Parnell Park

Galway players line up ahead of this year’s Leinster SHC final against Kilkenny at Croke Park. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho.

Second Opinion: Leinster Council not giving Galway fair crack of whip

Gaelic Games
Ciarán Murphy
October 26, 2016, 17:02

Connacht county should be given full parity with other counties in Leinster hurling championship

Despite the success of the Tipperary intercounty side, the Tipp county football final is up against it, by the county board’s own hand. Photograph: Inpho

Limits to growth of Tipperary football may well come from within

Gaelic Games
Malachy Clerkin
October 26, 2016, 09:33

Malachy Clerkin: Each and every county prioritises one code over the other

Declan Brennan, the former Monaghan selector who last week announced his plans to establish the club players body, said the CPA “don’t aim for any confrontation with anybody”. Photograph: Inpho

Planned club players body may get formal GAA recognition

Gaelic Games
Ian O'Riordan
October 26, 2016, 01:00

Declan Brennan expects launch within the next 10 days to a fortnight

Ballygunner’s Barry Coughlan in action against Passage’s Eoin Kelly during the Waterford Senior Hurling Championship Final. Photo: Inpho

How was Eoin Kelly not sent off in the Waterford hurling final?

Hurling
October 25, 2016, 12:03

Watch: Passage full-forward dished out some tough treatement to Barry Coughlan

Chairman of the GAA’s medical, scientific and welfare committee: We have somebody attending that Berlin conference on behalf of the GAA.” Photograph: Inpho

GAA to adhere to current concussion protocals

Gaelic Games
Ian O'Riordan
October 25, 2016, 01:00

Association will not adopt rugby’s controversial pitch-side assessment methods

Munster club hurling championship quarter-final between Thurles Sarsfields and Waterford champions Ballygunner wil be played at Semple Stadium, Thurles. Photograph: Inpho

Munster Council deny influencing venue for Tipperary football final

Gaelic Games
Ian O'Riordan
October 24, 2016, 17:45

Loughmore-Castleiney against Moyle Rovers will be played at Leahy Park, Cashel

The proposed design for a re-developed Casement Park, as unveiled today by Ulster GAA. Photo: Ulster GAA

Ulster GAA reveal plans for re-development of Casement Park

Gaelic Games
Gerry Moriarty
October 24, 2016, 13:46

The new height, scale and capacity are all reduced from the previous stadium design

Sometimes replays don’t produce the same excitement as the original but the Laois hurling decider at O’Moore Park on Sunday threw up another thrilling affair, but this time the underdog stood firm in defence and led for most of the game.. Photo: Inpho

Borris-Kilcotton prevail in Laois hurling replay

Hurling
October 23, 2016, 19:25

A tight affair at O’Mooore Park saw the winners come from behind

An improved second half display earned Kilmurry Ibrickane their first Clare Senior Football title since 2012 at Cusack Park. Photo: Inpho

All too easy for Kilmurry Ibrickane in Clare replay

Gaelic Football
October 23, 2016, 19:11

After a draw last week Kilmurry got their tactics spot on to blow Cratloe away

Patrickswell captain Thomas O’Brien lifts the cup. Photo: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Patrickswell thump Ballybrown to take Limerick hurling title

Hurling
October 23, 2016, 19:03

It was the side’s first county championship crown for 13 years

An outstanding wind-assisted second half display, which yielded a whopping 2-16, enabled Raharney to regain the Westmeath senior hurling title by defeating the holders Clonkill. Photo: Inpho

Raharney take Westmeath hurling title thanks to second half scoring rush

Hurling
October 23, 2016, 18:37

A total of 2-16 in the second period was enough to see off defending champions Clonkill

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