Jack O’Connor and Pat Ryan had similar trajectories up until half-time in late July

Hughes represented Ireland at international level and played in every line of the pitch for his county

More than third at risk of ‘Low Energy Availability’, but resources to tackle problem are limited for clubs and teams

Manager had appeared to be calling it a day after All-Ireland final

Ryan said he stepped down as he couldn’t commit to three-year term county board offered

TG4 series shows an association grappling for over a century with others’ perceptions of its games

Ben O’Connor, who led the Cork under-20s to the All-Ireland title in 2023, is likely to be the front runner to replace him

Having started a first championship match in two years, McGrath’s goal scoring drove Tipperary to a memorable All-Ireland

Collaborative approach to new rules ensured widespread co-operation between stakeholders

Dynamic forward led the way to All-Ireland success

Championship top-scorer adjusts to life back in the mainstream

Fermanagh were semi-finalists in this year’s Tailteann Cup

Clifford lands POTM award for July while Tipperary’s John McGrath takes hurling prize

Manager admits failure to achieve promotion this year would have meant ‘project was a failure’

‘I didn’t think it was going to work as well ... But when there is jeopardy and there is intensity, players still were disciplined.’