I have spent a lifetime in universities. At their worst, academics tell students what to think and what to write; at their best, how to think and how to write. The latter, how to write, is an endangered skill.

It is hard to see how any case for continuing with the Allianz sponsorship can be justified by the GAA to its wider membership.

Who knows whether in 300 years' time we will still be racing at Newmarket or Fairyhouse?

Even though it was written 50 years ago, lines from Norman Mailer's The Fight still resonate.

The problems facing professional sport in Australia may help illuminate a path forward for the Association here. 

As a Limerick man, this pairing is like Russia v China at the Olympics; I'm not sure I want either to win.

There are three Newton-type laws that apply to GAA appeals.

The NRL’s annual revenue in 2024 was six (6) times that of RA’s (€70m). RA competing for players against the NRL is like a novice chaser going stride for stride with Arkle - you won’t keep up and you’ll likely just fall.

Not having a replay, in what would have been a sell out in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, means the GAA misses out on a week of marketing and publicity; it means that the Park is unlikely to be full again this year (at least not for a GAA game); and Munster GAA is down €1 million plus in revenue.

Skortgate has been an international embarrassment for camogie, but that shouldn't mask the beauty of the game and the work of its volunteers.