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  • Latest news : Leinster look for ‘quick fixes’ after 52 missed tackles in Pro14
  • Latest news : Dublin still pulling away, says Donegal’s Ryan McHugh
  • Latest news : Limerick’s Dowling says pull between club and county to remain an issue
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 Ryan McHugh:  “You can’t blame Dublin, they’re setting the bar at that level. It’s about trying to be the best we can be.” Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Dublin still pulling away, says Donegal’s Ryan McHugh
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 24, 2017, 06:00

McHugh’s club has set up Ulster showdown against Monaghan champions Scotstown

Limerick’s Shane Dowling:  “I don’t think Limerick are a million miles away, but time will tell.” Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Limerick’s Dowling says pull between club and county to remain an issue
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 24, 2017, 04:00

Na Piarsaigh face into a Munster campaign looking to repeat All-Ireland run of 2015/2016

Dr Crokes’ Johnny Buckley runs into South Kerry traffic during the Kerry SFC Final at  Austin Stack Park in Tralee. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Munster football: Dr Crokes retain Kerry title in Tralee
  • Gaelic Football
  • Murt Murphy
  • October 22, 2017, 19:03

Nemo Rangers hold off fast-finishing St Finbarr’s in Cork; Adare claim first Limerick title

Éire Óg claimed their 27th Carlow title with victory over Rathvilly at Cullen Park. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Éire Óg ease to 27th Carlow title with replay win over Rathvilly
  • Gaelic Games
  • October 22, 2017, 18:58

Rathvilly reduced to 13-men as Éire Óg become first side to lift new Nationalist Cup

St Martins beat Oulart-the-Ballagh to win the Wexford club SHC final at Wexford Park. Photograph: Tommy Grealy/Inpho St Martin’s dethrone Oulart-the-Ballagh in Wexford Park rout
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 22, 2017, 18:23

Defending champions start strongly but lose by 10 points after a blitz in last 20 minutes

Slaughtneil’s  Brian Cassidy in action against Ballygalget’s Eoin Clarke and goalkeeper  Jamie Crowe during the  AIB Ulster Senior Hurling Club Championship Final at the  Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photograph: Declan Roughan/Inpho Slaughtneil retain Ulster club hurling title
  • Hurling
  • Seán Haughey
  • October 22, 2017, 18:16

Cormac O’Doherty scores 1-10 as Derry champions move on to All-Ireland stage

Ballygunner players and staff celebrate their victory over De la Salle in the Waterford SHC Final at  Walsh Park. Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Munster hurling: Power’s goals help Ballygunner complete four-in-a-row
  • Hurling
  • October 22, 2017, 17:53

Imokilly beat Blackrock to take Cork title; Sixmilebridge win Clare replay

Danny Kirby holds off a number of Ballintubber players during Castlebar Mitchels’ Mayo club SFC final win. Photograph: Tommy Grealy/Inpho Connacht football: Castlebar edge Ballintubber to make it three-in-a-row
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 22, 2017, 17:50

St Brigid’s make it seven titles in eight years in Roscommon; Eastern Harps take Sligo decider

Cuala’s Colm Cronin scores one of his two goals  despite the challenge of James Cooke and Ruairi Trainor of   St Vincent’s in the Dublin SHC semi-final at  Parnell Park. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho Cuala keep three-in-a-row in sight with win over St Vincent’s
  • Hurling
  • Rónán Mac Lochlainn
  • October 22, 2017, 15:58

Dalkey side will face Kilmacud Crokes in Dublin hurling decider

Colm Cooper will be in action for Dr Crokes in the Kerry SFC Final against South Kerry. Photograph:   Donall Farmer/Inpho Sunday’s GAA county final previews
  • Gaelic Games
  • Seán Moran
  • October 22, 2017, 14:07

Among the highlights are big football finals in Kerry, Mayo and Roscommon plus hurling deciders in Cork, Waterford and Wexford

Tipperary’s goalkeeper Darren Gleeson has retired. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Two-time All-Ireland winner Darren Gleeson retires
  • Hurling
  • October 21, 2017, 20:36

The Tipperary goalkeeper had to wait to get his break but from 2014 he took it

Dublin’s Darren Daly tackles Kildare’s Emmet Bolton during the Leinster final. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho Emmet Bolton calls it a day for Kildare
  • Gaelic Football
  • Eamon Donoghue
  • October 21, 2017, 15:29

Kildare’s versatile and attack-minded defender has retired after 10 years of service

 Captain Bryan Sheehan lifts  the cup after South Kerry’s victory over Killarney Legion in the  Kerry senior football championship final replay in 2015. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Keys to the Kingdom open to all all comers
  • Gaelic Football
  • Keith Duggan
  • October 21, 2017, 09:00

Divisional structure ensures players from Kerry's smallest clubs can prosper at elite level

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Mayo GAA footballer Cora Staunton and Alan McConnell, coach of Great Western Sydney Giants, at Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney, Australia at a Tourism Ireland event with President Michael D Higgins. Cora Staunton ready for more practice but less pressure in AFLW
  • Gaelic Games
  • Simon Carswell
  • October 20, 2017, 08:10

‘It is the draw of a new challenge as a sportsperson who wants to be challenged’

There will be no representatives from the All-Ireland champions Dublin in the international rules series this year. Photo: James Crombie/Inpho International rules squad to be without any Dublin players
  • Gaelic Football
  • Seán Moran
  • October 20, 2017, 06:30

First time in the history of the series that the All-Ireland champions won’t be represented

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Dermot Earley says there needs to be protocols surrounding GAA player testimonials such as the upcoming one for Colm Cooper. Photo: Oisin Keniry/Inpho GPA chief Dermot Earley calls for protocols regarding testimonials
  • Gaelic Football
  • Seán Moran
  • October 20, 2017, 06:00

Earley was responding to the upcoming – and controversial – testimonial of Colm Cooper

Roscommon’s Enda Smith:   was speaking at a promotion for AIB-produced Behind The Gates, a four-part miniseries about Roscommon’s championship. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Roscommon's Enda Smith doubtful about role of Super 8s
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 20, 2017, 06:00

Player ready to give it a go as his side look to build on quarter-final replay defeat to Mayo

Dublin’s Brian Fenton celebrates in front of Hill 16 after winning last year’s All-Ireland SFC final. Photo: James Crombie/Inpho GAA Championship draw: New format but some very familiar ties
  • Gaelic Games
  • Seán Moran
  • October 19, 2017, 22:30

While the new systems in both football and hurling cause debate, there is much of the same

 John Meyler has been confirmed as the new Cork hurling manager. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho John Meyler confirmed as new Cork hurling manager
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 19, 2017, 14:37

Former under-21 manager and father of David takes over from Kieran Kingston

Cora Staunton in the colours of the GWS Giants’ AFLW team. Cora Staunton still breaking boundaries in twilight of career
  • Gaelic Games
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 19, 2017, 06:00

Mayo player will make the switch to the women’s AFL to play for GWS Giants

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Long road back to Croke Park in September beckons for all  counties. Championship draw heralds new beginning for GAA
  • Gaelic Football
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 19, 2017, 05:30

Advent of the new Super Eights adds intrigue to the 2018 football championship

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Johnny Coen in Croke Park to launch the AIG Fenway Hurling Classic. “There’s a serious effort required, hopefully we can replicate what we did this year.”  Photograph:  Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Galway’s Johnny Coen not looking back with any anger
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 19, 2017, 05:00

Midfielder says panel’s eventful trip to Boston in 2015 helped bring squad together

County boards should never unduly hasten their county championships to facilitate those nine or ten clubs who care about what comes next. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Ciarán Murphy: Mayo club championship reduced to farce
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ciaran Murphy
  • October 18, 2017, 22:00

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

Tipperary fullback James Barry is on the Ireland Shinty squad. Photograph: Inpho Tipperary duo head Ireland’s team for Shinty international
  • Hurling
  • October 18, 2017, 12:00

Waterford’s Shane Bennett and Patrick Curran are on the Irish Under-21 squad

Cora Staunton leaves Croke Park after the All-Ireland defeat to Dublin. Photograph: Getty Images Cora Staunton ready to take on ‘huge challenge’ in Australia
  • Gaelic Games
  • Eamon Donoghue
  • October 18, 2017, 09:57

Her total scoring is 59-483 in her 67 championship games since her debut in 1996

The former Polo Grounds in New York. GAA's New York state of mind still resonates after 70 years
  • Gaelic Games
  • Seán Moran
  • October 18, 2017, 07:00

Influence of the famous Polo Grounds final of more than 50 years ago can still be felt

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Pat Gilroy: “This team will have a different culture to the football team, and will have a different culture to this current football team. Things just adapt based on the people that are in the group.”  Gilroy envisages a bright blue dawn for Dublin hurling
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 18, 2017, 06:00

‘The thing for Dublin is to try and become a top-four team consistently,’ says new boss

 Michael Cahill in Croke Park to launch the AIG Fenway Hurling Classic and Irish Festival. “Whatever it is about Tipperary, rumours seem to fly.”  Photograph:  Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Tipperary hurling victims of ‘nonsense’ rumours – Michael Cahill
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 18, 2017, 06:00

Thurles Sarsfields defender hopeful Cathal Barrett returns to Tipp squad for new season

 New Dublin hurling manager Pat Gilroy in Croke Park to launch the AIG Fenway Hurling Classic and Irish Festival. Photograph: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Pat Gilroy: Dublin must try and become a top four team consistently
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 17, 2017, 15:44

‘A lot of it is their mindset, their physical conditioning, their diets - all the package’

 Philly McMahon high fives young fan Joe Ecock as he signed copies of The Choice TV View: Brutal, searing honesty from Philly McMahon
  • Gaelic Football
  • Mary Hannigan
  • October 15, 2017, 22:30

The Dublin footballer opened his heart on the Late Late Show ahead of book release

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Kilcar players and supporters celebrate at the final whistle of their Donegal SFC final. Photo: Lorcan Doherty/Inpho Ulster round-up: Kilcar emerge victorious in Donegal
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 15, 2017, 20:37

Meanwhile, Omagh did enough to squeeze past Errigal Ciaran in the Monaghan final

Sixmilebridge’s Seadna Morey celebrates scoring a late point in their Clare SHC final draw. Photo: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Hurling final round-up: Ballyduff make it 25 in Kerry
  • Hurling
  • October 15, 2017, 19:39

Meanwhile, Na Piarsaigh eased past a disappointing Kilmallock side in Limerick

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Moorefield captain Daryl Flynn (L) was sent off as his side won the Kildare club SFC. Photograph: Lorraine O’Sullivan/Inpho Leinster round-up: 13-man Moorefield dig in to win Kildare title
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 15, 2017, 19:17

Rhode crowned Offaly champions, Portlaoise and Rathnew take Laois and Wicklow

Slaughtneil’s Shane McGuigan was on the scoresheet in their win over Kilcoo. Photo: Lorcan Doherty/Inpho Slaughtneil pushed all the way in getting past Kilcoo
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 15, 2017, 18:36

Patsy Bradley grabbed the all-important goal on 37 minutes in a game that was full of incidents

Corofin’s Michael Farragher holds off Eoin Finnerty of Mountbellew-Moylough during his side’s Galway club SFC final win. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Corofin the cream of Galway again as they seal five-in-a-row
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 15, 2017, 18:22

Champions keep Mountbellew-Moylough at bay despite Cathal Silke’s first half red card

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Nemo Rangers and St Finnbar’s couldn’t be separated in the Cork SFC club final. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Munster round-up: St Finbarr’s and Nemo Rangers to go again
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 15, 2017, 17:51

Cork club final a draw while Clonmel Commercials are crowned kings of Tipp

Seadna Morey will be hoping to guide Sixmilebridge to another Clare title. Photo: Inpho All of Sunday’s GAA county final previews
  • Gaelic Games
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 15, 2017, 13:45

Malachy Clerkin takes a look at the 15 finals down for decision across four provinces

St Vincent’s Diarmuid Connolly gets away from Kevin McManamon of St Jude’s during the Dublin SFC semi-final at Parnell Park. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho St Vincent’s pull clear after St Jude’s lose discipline
  • Gaelic Football
  • Rónán Mac Lochlainn
  • October 14, 2017, 22:09

Defending champions score three second-half goals after two Jude’s players see red

Ballymun Kickhams’ James McCarthy is challenged by Andrew McGowan of Kilmacud Crokes during the Dublin Senior Football Championship semi-final at Parnell Park. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Ballymun Kickhams settle matters by half-time against Crokes
  • Gaelic Football
  • Rónán Mac Lochlainn
  • October 14, 2017, 21:58

Jason Whelan goal soon after sending off of Ross O’Carroll proved key

Diarmuid Connolly has put to bed rumours that he may switch from the Dublin footballers to the hurlers. Photo: Inpho Diarmuid Connolly dismisses rumours he may switch to hurling
  • Gaelic Games
  • October 14, 2017, 18:26

‘I went the other way and picked football so I think that ship has sailed,’ Connolly said

The Louth county final will take place in the 7,000 capacity Drogheda Park. Soccer holds sway in GAA wastelands of Dundalk and Drogheda
  • Gaelic Games
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 14, 2017, 06:00

The Louth county final brings together teams from two of the biggest towns in Ireland

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 Dublin’s James McCarthy displays his trophy after being named the  PwC GAA/GPA players of the month for September. Photograph:  Brendan Moran/Sportsfile James McCarthy hopes Diarmuid Connolly sticks to the football
  • Gaelic Games
  • Paul Keane
  • October 13, 2017, 06:00

Dublin star believes appointment of Pat Gilroy as hurling manager could shake things up

Colm Cooper at last month’s press conference for his testimonial dinner. Photograph: Inpho GAA to consider legal advice to prevent testimonial events
  • Gaelic Games
  • Eamon Donoghue
  • October 12, 2017, 14:26

Páraic Duffy says GAA do not support Colm Cooper’s upcoming testimonial dinner

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Pope Francis could be saying a mass at Croke Park on the last weekend of August 2018. Photograph: Getty Images Possible papal visit pushes back All-Ireland football final
  • Gaelic Games
  • Eamon Donoghue
  • October 12, 2017, 12:47

The final had been brought forward in an attempt to deal with the club fixture chaos

Sultan Kakar of Munster and Shane Curran of Connacht during the M Donnelly wheelchair hurling interprovincial All-Ireland finals at IT Blanchardstown in 2016. Photograph:  Paul Mohan/Sportsfile Joanne O’Riordan: Embracing disability sport – without the pity
  • Gaelic Games
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • October 12, 2017, 07:00

The GAA has shown how serious it is about wheelchair hurling and let's hope others follow

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GAA director general Páraic Duffy: huge changes are in train from 2018 onwards to make more room for club activity. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho GAA chief Páraic Duffy leaves behind a decade of radical change
  • Gaelic Games
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 12, 2017, 07:00

Monaghan teacher will go in March after holding almost every role in association

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 Anthony Cunningham and Dublin County Board chief John Costello. Cunningham’s name has been mentioned heavily in connection with the Dublin hurling team. Photograph:  Cathal Noonan/Inpho Pat Gilroy a typical left-field choice from John Costello
  • Gaelic Games
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 12, 2017, 07:00

Costello and Gilroy have been close since latter’s time as football manager ended

Pat Gilroy: it won’t surprise anyone to see the Dublin hurlers improve massively over the next three years. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Ciarán Murphy: It's not Pat Gilroy's fault I didn't become a superstar
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ciarán Murphy
  • October 11, 2017, 17:00

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

Clare captain Patrick Donnellan lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup for Clare in 2013. Photo: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Clare’s Patrick Donnellan calls time on inter-county career
  • Hurling
  • October 11, 2017, 15:16

The 32-year-old centreback captained his county to All-Ireland glory in 2013

GAA Director General Páraic Duffy will retire from his position in March of next year. Photograph: Inpho GAA director general Páraic Duffy will step down in March 2018
  • Gaelic Games
  • October 11, 2017, 14:49

‘His vision, energy, integrity and fairness have been key to growth over past decade’

Pat Gilroy is the new Dublin hurling manager. Photograph: Inpho Pat Gilroy confirmed as Dublin hurling manager
  • Gaelic Games
  • Eamon Donoghue
  • October 11, 2017, 08:50

The man who ended Dublin’s long wait for Sam Maguire handed a three year deal

Castleknock’s Graham Hannigan and Paul Mannion of Kilmacud Crokes during their recent quarter-final clash. Photograph:  Inpho/Bryan Keane Malachy Clerkin: TV emphasises mediocrity of early-round club games
  • Gaelic Games
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 11, 2017, 07:00

Moving the All-Ireland finals out of September isn’t automatically helpful for clubs

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Daniel Flynn: “Watching Mayo in the final, it does give you hope. It shows that Dublin are just human.” Photograph: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Daniel Flynn says gap closing between Dublin and their rivals
  • Gaelic Games
  • Paul Keane
  • October 11, 2017, 06:00

Kildare forward believes Mayo’s display in the final will give hope to chasing pack

Dublin’s Philip McMahon, Dean Rock and Ciarán Kilkenny celebrate the three-in-a-row after the victory over Mayo in the All-Ireland final. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho O’Rourke says splitting Dublin into at least two teams ‘a no-brainer’
  • Gaelic Football
  • Paul Keane
  • October 11, 2017, 06:00

‘ We’re not Real Madrid or Manchester United where the big should dominate all the time’

Dublin senior football manager Jim Gavin addressing the  HPX conference at the  Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena, Abbotstown, Dublin. Picture: Diarmuid Greene Audience enchanted as Jim Gavin’s oratorical powers take flight
  • Gaelic Football
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 9, 2017, 06:30

Dublin boss outlines his coaching philosophy at HPX High Performance Conference

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David Clifford celebrates Kerry’s victory over Derry after his outstanding contribution of 4-4 in the All-Ireland minor football final at Croke Park. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho David Clifford owes it to himself to consider any AFL offers
  • Gaelic Football
  • Brian O'Connor
  • October 9, 2017, 06:30

Carping over Colm Cooper’s testimonial should be a timely warning for young star

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Pádraig Pearses beat Four Roads to secure a first Roscommon SHC in 30 years. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Pádraig Pearses end long wait to claim Roscommon senior hurling title
  • Hurling
  • October 8, 2017, 20:45

Daniel Glynn’s 15 points help secure victory over Four Roads and a first title in 30 years

Late Conway scores rescue a draw for Lixnaw
  • Hurling
  • October 8, 2017, 20:10

Virtuoso displays from Shane Conway and Padraig Boyle light up Kerry final

Eoghan Ruth scored late on as Éire Óg earned a draw against Rathvilly in the Carlow SFC Final. Photograph:  Tommy Dickson/Inpho Late points earn Éire Óg a replay against Rathvilly in Carlow
  • Gaelic Games
  • October 8, 2017, 19:29

Eoghan Ruth and Cormac Mullins land vital scores in football decider

Cavan Gaels’ Micheal Lyng lifts the trophy after their win over Castlerahan. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Gaels force too much for Castlerahan in Cavan
  • Gaelic Games
  • October 8, 2017, 19:17

Seanie Johnston inspires Cavan Gaels to their first senior football title since 2014

Thurles Sarsfields captain Pádraic Maher challenges Borris-Ileigh’s Niall Kenny during the Tipperary SHC Final at Semple Stadium. Photograph:  Cathal Noonan/Inpho Thurles Sarsfields claim fourth straight county crown
  • Hurling
  • Jackie Cahill
  • October 8, 2017, 19:14

Impressive Sars have far too much firepower for poor Borris-Ileigh at Semple Stadium

Mohill climb mountain as Keith Beirne engineers comeback
  • Gaelic Games
  • October 8, 2017, 18:56

Glencar/Manor suffer third straight defeat in Leitrim SFC Final

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Cooper and Dr Crokes punish West Kerry
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 8, 2017, 18:32

Defending champions will meet South Kerry in the senior football final after convincing win

St Columba’s retain title in Longford
  • Gaelic Games
  • October 8, 2017, 17:51

Abbeylara second best for third year running

 Players from both teams scuffle at Owenbeg. Photograph: Evan Logan/Inpho Slaughtneil reach another Ulster final
  • Hurling
  • October 8, 2017, 17:17

Dunloy start strong but pegged back by defending champions

Fermanagh captain Aine McGovern of  holds aloft the trophy after the the TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Junior Championship final replay against  Derry at  St Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Photograph:  Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile Fermanagh make no mistake at second time of asking
  • Gaelic Football
  • Johnny Hynes
  • October 8, 2017, 16:11

Ernesiders take All-Ireland junior title with victory over Derry

Brendan Maher’s Borris-Ileigh take on Thurles Sarsfields in Sunday’s Tipperary SHC title clash. Photograph:  James Crombie/Inpho Gaelic games: Sunday’s County Championship previews
  • Gaelic Games
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 7, 2017, 16:01

Tipperary hurling final between Thurles Sarsfields and Borris-Ileigh is the pick

Kerry’s David Clifford celebrates after winning the minor All-Ireland. Photo: Tommy Dickson/Inpho David Clifford named minor footballer of the year
  • Gaelic Games
  • October 7, 2017, 15:56

Meanwhile, Cork’s Brian Turnbull was selected as the minor hurler of the year

Colm Cooper celebrates Kerry’s win over Cork in the 2007 All-Ireland final.  Photographer: Dara Mac Dónaill Complex Colm Cooper relieved to finally pass on the Kerry mantle
  • Gaelic Games
  • Keith Duggan
  • October 7, 2017, 07:00

Autobiography reveals skilful Kingdom hero was also a contrary, raging competitor

Jim Gavin named Manager of the Month for September
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 6, 2017, 17:35

Gavin led Dublin to three-in-a-row with famous win over Mayo

Sinead Finnegan: “Ladies football is still kind of a young enough sport. There’s so much learning for us all to do.” Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Sinead Finnegan plays down holiday controversy
  • Gaelic Football
  • Amy O'Connor
  • October 6, 2017, 07:00

Dublin star pleased with the progress and increasing popularity of women’s GAA

Dean Rock: “As a kid you would have always imagined kicking a winning score in an All-Ireland final.” Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho Dean Rock thought Lee Keegan’s GPS ‘was a piece of muck’
  • Gaelic Football
  • Amy O'Connor
  • October 6, 2017, 05:30

Dublin star oblivious to any Mayo player’s action as he concentrated on taking vital kick

Pat Gilroy: led Dublin to their breakthrough 2011 All-Ireland football success – the county’s first win since 1995. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Pat Gilroy poised to take over as Dublin hurling boss
  • Hurling
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • October 5, 2017, 19:30

Former football manager expected to see off the challenge of Cuala’s Mattie Kenny

Already there is some uncertainty surrounding the date for next year’s All-Ireland Football final. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho GAA authorities wrestle with new master fixtures calendar
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 5, 2017, 06:30

Date of football final in doubt due to planned papal visit to Ireland in late August

Mayo supporters stuck with their team, and travelled with them through 10 games this year. Other counties could experience something similar next year. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Ciarán Murphy: GAA supporters could be real winners in 2018
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ciarán Murphy
  • October 4, 2017, 20:30

Like Mayo this year, more games will allow teams forge a greater bond with their fans

Clare’s Brendan Bugler has announced his retirement. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Brendan Bugler confirms retirement with short statement
  • Hurling
  • October 4, 2017, 13:12

He was a pillar in Clare halfback line as they ended 16-year wait for Liam MacCarthy Cup

Kerry celebrate with the Allianz Football League Division One trophy this year. Will success in next year’s league be worth anything for them? Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Structural changes in GAA will only cause the leagues to suffer
  • Gaelic Games
  • Malachy Clerkin
  • October 4, 2017, 07:00

Why would any serious team go eyeballs-out for a league campaign early in 2018 season?

Referee Jerome Henry covered the max distance in football (11.7km) in the All-Ireland Round 2A qualifier, Laois vs Clare, in Portlaoise. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho The results are in: How far and how fast do GAA referees run?
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 3, 2017, 20:00

All national hurling and football referees were tracked using GPS units this summer

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Pat Gilroy: firmly in the frame to take over as manager of  the Dublin senior hurling team. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Pat Gilroy the front-runner to take over as Dublin manager
  • Hurling
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 3, 2017, 18:50

Crucial county board meeting will also consider successful Cuala boss Mattie Kenny

Jamie Barron: The Nire/Fourmilewater dual star, a candidate for hurler of the year, said: “It’s all a backlog of games being called off due to ourselves going so far in the championship.” Photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Waterford already feeling the effects of club fixtures backlog
  • Gaelic Games
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 3, 2017, 01:01

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