Put simply: it is not the changed rules of the game that has fundamentally shifted the patterns of play, rather it is the changes in equipment and in the medicalisation of sporting performance.

Micheál Martin acknowledged that the provision of PE in Irish schools has been “historically problematic”, and he also made a pledge to Joe Molloy, saying “I will get on it.” 

The broadcast of hurling — unfortunately — was not what ESPN needed to make itself a viable commercial proposition. 

The funding provided by Shane Lowry will be used to support the development of underage activities in the 41 clubs active across Offaly

It matters that the FAI is 100 years old this summer and predates the founding of an independent Irish state. The hope has to be that the FAI uses its centenary to remind people of its contribution to Ireland.

Thirty years ago this week, the Women’s Rugby World Cup was played for the first time. It was only in 1993 that the first international rugby match involving Irish women was played

There was a section of the GPA training to players which seems clearly to sit at odds with that sensible advice that inter-county stars should limit their time on social media

Malins is 24 and is seeking to establish himself in the English team. But his people come from east Galway.

One of the emotive matters under consideration at the meeting was the completion of outstanding All-Ireland semi-finals and finals from the 2020 season

I have a relation who spent much of his 20s in an Offaly jersey whose colours were green, Guinness and gold. Despite the taunts from those less fortunate than himself, he carried himself with great dignity.