Galway great’s exceptional exploits leave hurling fans with special memories

Chaotic schedule means little overlap between supporters in stands and local GAA stalwarts

There are many things that go into building up a hatred of sporting teams

Hard to focus on anything other than constant threat of pneumonia at Dr Hyde Park

We should be thankful for such a man – one who still wants to keep a few secrets

A shame we won’t have entire summer’s hurling and football attended solely by pensioners

There are structural and aesthetic problems – along with the current lack of competitiveness

Given the nature of modern championships, accolades should be spread more widely

Both men had their moments during a memorable personal duel at Croke Park clash

There’s every chance we’ll see football in its best light over next few weeks in Super 8s

The inference around Dublin has always been Cluxton has never really wanted competition

Any redrawing of our competitions needs to recognise the levels of TV coverage

All-Ireland champions came charging out of the blocks and never wavered

The team is young, big and has scoring threats, but it’s too early for bullishness

Sunday will see both teams meet on a similar level for the first time in a long time

Chance for youngsters to mix with peers from around the country proves invaluable

Freedom of expression so evident in two classic Cuala v Na Piarsaigh clashes

Low-key start to All-Ireland defence could come back to bite champions

Division One finalists in 2014, the Oak Leaf men could soon be bound for Division Four

Threre’s been a change of priority in the association – where is it going to take us?

Fixing double bills of men’s and women’s football another step in right direction

Injury problems ensured both men’s brilliance could never be taken for granted

It was difficult not to share in the joy of Ronan Sweeney and gallant Moorefield

Con O’Callaghan is deserving but GAA’s lack of world stage will probably rule him out

Aussie Rules has a lot to offer the 35-year-old, and she will bring leadership to her new club

Mayo stalwart bows out while Wicklow’s James Stafford is tempted back to the fray

Every game you are relied on to provide points but not every day can be a good day

The relationship with one’s county team can often be more conditional than that with a club

It takes a lot more than ‘best club’ status for players to make the cut at intercounty level

Semi-final played on a Wednesday night in October – with the final set for four days later

New Dublin hurling manager the sort of guy you’d be proud to have as your clubmate

Record crowd shows potential for growth is huge in both women’s football and camogie

If population is the only ingredient how has anyone else had a look-in since 1884?

The game, both teams and the player deserve quicker result from slow disciplinary process

They lived championship history against Galway while Waterford overcame theirs

If weaker counties want meaningful football in July and August then it will happen

The laser focus on that first championship game is now needed for the next day out

Tribesmen aiming to show great rivals Mayo they are a genuine top-tier football force

Moving the fixture to Portlaoise to facilitate Dublin season-ticket holders is misguided

Route to glory for the likes of Waterford and Galway now significantly altered

Sligo manager Niall Carew himself had talked up New York before Connacht clash

Irish President was removed as patron of association for going to soccer match in 1938

Several teams facing promotion/relegation issues on a potentially nerve-wracking day

Life after Davy Fitzgerald should be intriguing as Banner seek to prove themselves again

Podcasts dedicated to the struggles of one’s own county find a ready and willing audience

Players want more games and aim of any championship is to produce worthy winner

The phoney war has started so don’t blame supporters for a bit of wishful thinking

Former Mayo managers would have been better served by not opening can of worms

Tragic death of coach Anthony Foley is the moment season changed for the province

The democratic nature of the association is a myth as most good ideas wither on the vine

Exploits of the humble club player likely to be captured for posterity on social media sites

Another shattering final defeat almost too much to bear for Mayo’s loyal faithful

Clash of Dublin and Mayo under lights, with Sam Maguire on the line, promises to be special

It’s a powerful thing that on All-Ireland day the winners from 25 years before are presented

Tipperary hurler should take criticism with a pinch of salt like world number three

Putting Kilkenny to pin of their collar sadly doesn’t guarantee success next season

Former goalkeeper Derek Thompson hopes Roscommon can return to winning cycle after he broke it in 1998

Galway will be disappointed if they don’t back up surprising win with Connacht title

At Euro 2016 the crowd is different and the buzz too. Drink as a concept was everywhere

Galway hurler ready to assist his adopted city’s footballers against Roscommon

All-Ireland winners show that specialists continue to rule the roost at the highest level

Goalkeepers suffer fate of having no control over redemption following errors

‘We’ll willingly make heroes out of their biggest spoofers, because they’re so damn charming’

Watching the Morans, Ogie and David, last Saturday offered a moment to gladden the heart

James Horan’s side will have to play to their strengths to topple James O’Donoghue and Kerry

Winning and losing is not about the grand gesture but a thousand smaller things coming together at the right time

Kilkenny hurlers and Dublin footballers keep moving things on in search for perfection

Young Galway forward improving by the day ahead of Croke Park clash with Kerry

Wexford’s journey through the summer has been an enjoyable one to follow amid growing levels of excitement

Tyrone manager’s legacy already written thanks to success comparable to the greats

Shefflin, Cooper and Neymar cast long shadows from which fledgling heroes must emerge

Moving from a professional to amateur environment and swapping one sport for another is a tough remit irrespective of ability

In two codes Galway offered some great things, and also exposed some of the same old problems

Faux bravery will remain but risk of serious injury in hurling needs immediate action

Babs Keating’s assertion that Tipperary were soft caused a huge uproar prior to the game against Limerick

Faced with a Derry team that hold onto the ball for longer than a Led Zeppelin back-catalogue, Donegal manager Jim McGuinness cut (...)