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Eight questions facing the GAA in testing times

Eight questions facing the GAA in testing times

The dust has settled on another GAA Annual Congress. As with so many things involving the GAA, there were more questions than answers. Here are just a few that Paul Rouse has on his mind.

Fri, 03 Mar, 2017

Loss of Harold's Cross extends far beyond sport

Loss of Harold's Cross extends far beyond sport

There is something quite moving about the loss of a sports ground, writes Paul Rouse. 

Fri, 17 Feb, 2017

Páraic Duffy proposals show Croke Park has no real plan for its club players

Páraic Duffy proposals show Croke Park has no real plan for its club players

Nothing is included which sorts out the ludicrous fixture congestion where — for example — university-based players are flogged and flogged again, dragged between college and county, writes Paul Rouse.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Breaking down the island's walls instead of building them

Breaking down the island's walls instead of building them

Why is there a United Ireland rugby team? 

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Coursing — the debate that divides

Coursing — the debate that divides

This week Paul Rouse tackles a subject dividing people for a number of reasons - hare coursing.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Wrestling with the early rules of Gaelic football

Wrestling with the early rules of Gaelic football

Paul Rouse takes a look at the evolution of Gaelic football.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2017

Sport: Cartoons redrawn on grass

Sport: Cartoons redrawn on grass

Little in this world is as clearly defined as sport: Winners and losers, heroes and villains, feelings of life and death. There is too often no perspective, no sense of balance, no tomorrows.

Fri, 30 Dec, 2016

Cúpla focal can go a long, long way in GAA circles

Cúpla focal can go a long, long way in GAA circles

Tarraing uirri, a Sheaghain. Tharraing erry a hyawn. Draw on it Jack.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2016

Dark clouds still surround Sky’s deal with the GAA

Dark clouds still surround Sky’s deal with the GAA

What the Sky deal actually did was significantly increase the costs for Irish emigrants in Britain who wish to watch Gaelic Games, writes Paul Rouse

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

What is the GAA’s relationship with Irish national identity?

What is the GAA’s relationship with Irish national identity?

The general bemusement that has flowed from GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaíl’s comments on the possibility of the Irish national anthem and the tricolour no longer being used at GAA matches is understandable, writes Paul Rouse

Fri, 09 Dec, 2016