Oliver Callan shows his acerbic side with short sharp shot at GAA ‘gobshitery’
The RTÉ Radio 1 host’s acerbic rant lifts a sagging show, while Matt Cooper gets to the heart of the story on The Last Word
Jarlath Burns
Mary McAleese’s accusations cannot be waved off by the GAA – they need to get integration right
GAA must find a voice somewhere in their ranks who can prove they’re all-in on integration
The five main stumbling blocks on the road to Gaelic games integration
As Mary McAleese steps down as SGI chair, the scale of the challenge facing the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association comes into sharp focus
GAA challenges Mary McAleese’s ‘offensive’ suggestion of misogyny at top level
Former president said some within the organisation ‘not entirely happy’ at idea of women in decision-making roles
GAA president says equal funding for intercounty teams a concern of integration process
Jarlath Burns urges Mary McAleese to reflect on comments criticising GAA Management Committee
Mary McAleese may have done the GAA a favour by burning the boats
The biggest problem the integration steering group has faced is that its work has been so opaque
Mary McAleese’s scathing criticism of GAA leadership is highly damaging
Former president’s fiery resignation leaves GAA roadmap to integration in tatters
Malachy Clerkin: If you’re coaching kids with your county in mind, you’re just as transactional as Aussie Rules
Once you make a move to Australia about the work of coaches rather than the life-changing chance for the player, you lose the argument
Croke Park to host largest ever crowd for a soccer match in Ireland
Friendly between Manchester United and Leeds United will draw 83,000 fans
Long-suffering Mayo fan explains his viral moment of unrestrained joy: ‘The emotions broke’
Shane Fitzgerald, also known as The Mayo Bandit, says county’s first All-Ireland win in 75 years was overwhelming
Twenty-one looks an unlucky number for All-Ireland losing sides
In total, the losers have bagged 0-21 or equivalent in nine All-Ireland hurling finals, five this century
The pitter-patter of little feet in the Áras? No, Michael D’s not back
Becoming President was good news for Catherine Connolly, but becoming a grandmother for the first time is just as good
Hurling skies darken with flapping chickens coming home to roost
Dynamic structure needed in game because capacity of counties constantly fluctuates
Denis Walsh: Hurling has changed profoundly, without anyone giving or seeking permission
Has the game been enhanced or disfigured? That is a matter of taste
Ger Brennan reveals that Jarlath Burns apologised for comments about suspension
Following win over Cavan, Dublin manager called for his side’s next game to be played in Parnell Park rather than Croke Park
Jack McCaffrey says Ger Brennan ‘has every right’ to clarify his position after Jarlath Burns comments
Dublin manager will return to sideline from 12-week suspension for Sunday’s game against Cavan
Denis Walsh: If the 12-week ban is so draconian, why did nobody object when it was brought in?
When it comes to discipline, most GAA people proceed on a need-to-know basis. They couldn’t quote you the rule until it hits them in the face
Malachy Clerkin: The Ger Brennan saga would have fizzled out without Jarlath Burns making his snide aside
The GAA president has a habit of holding forth as if he’s still a media pundit rather than the head of a massive, knotted, deeply territorial organisation
‘I feel undervalued’: Dublin boss Ger Brennan issues statement through solicitor on Jarlath Burns comments
Brennan says he ‘feels disenfranchised, undervalued and a lack of belonging to the association given the events of the past three months’
Niall Moyna says Dublin camp ‘very disappointed’ with GAA president Jarlath Burns over comments
‘It seems to be a selective application of the rules, is there a rule book for Dublin and then a rule book for everyone else?’
Jarlath Burns: Jim McGuinness and Ger Brennan cases were different
GAA president on integration, €1m deficit due to SFC format and a hurling final during Ryder Cup
Kevin McStay: ‘Football can never be allowed to decline into such a state again’
McStay set to head new Gaelic football expert advisory group following Jim Gavin’s Football Review Committee
Seán Moran: GAA embraces new age of streaming as ‘biggest step change’ in match coverage
GAA+ has transformed viewing possibilities in little over an at-times-turbulent decade
Hurling referees stretched by a game that keeps changing
The gap between hurling’s rules and how the game is played has never been greater
GPA to pursue scrapping of pre-season competitions after Congress left issue unresolved
Players’ body appears to have support on the issue from GAA president Jarlath Burns
GAA Congress: Motion to extend intercounty season to August withdrawn
A motion to discontinue All-Ireland preliminary hurling quarter-finals was successful
Pat Gilroy: ‘I think the magic and the power of the GAA is the club. It’s a lifelong thing’
The businessman and former All-Ireland winning Dublin player and manager remains protective of the association’s amateur ethos
Seán Moran: Proposal to extend GAA season into August looks doomed
Football Review Committee raised expectations when it comes to spotting problems and selling solutions
Full integration of Gaelic associations by 2027 ‘an unrealistic target’, says GAA Management Committee
Minutes of December meeting show committee feel ‘phased implementation would represent a more measured approach’
Ciarán Murphy: Ending league sponsorship deal would at least stop Allianz from cashing in on the GAA’s virtues
The GAA shouldn’t understate the portion of its membership that wish to see Allianz axed as sponsors
GAA ramps up efforts to tackle ‘unsustainable’ team costs with new licence motion
Several counties have reported team expenditure in excess of €2m in 2025
GAA president Jarlath Burns criticises local authorities on lack of pitches
Burns regrets lack of requirement for builders to provide recreational amenities in urban developments
GAA formally recognises GPA image rights in new four-year deal
Year-long negotiations finally reach agreement on new protocol; players to also benefit from cut of GAA+ subscription revenue
Kieran Cunningham, Cliona Foley among those awarded in GAA’s MacNamee awards
Awards recognise role of journalism and communications in Gaelic games
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