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Paul Rouse

Paul Rouse is an historian, author, broadcaster… and former Offaly football boss. He specialises in sport and Irish culture.

Casement Park GAA stadium

S Paul Rouse: Wisdom and leadership needed on tough Casement Park call

That spending so much money on the project is still being seriously considered is rooted in the legacy of conflict.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Penn State v University of Central Florida - Croke Park Classic 2014

S Paul Rouse: NFL at Croke Park is welcome but military should not be part of spectacle

Will there be a fly-over of American military aircraft? And will the other trappings of imperial military power also be on display?

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Paul Rouse: From being lifted over a turnstile to watching games on dodgy boxes

S Paul Rouse: From being lifted over a turnstile to watching games on dodgy boxes

The illegal streaming of matches, as well as the use of doctored firesticks has exploded in scale.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Mark Fanning lines up with his defenders to stop a penalty from TJ Reid 25/5/2025

S Paul Rouse: Split season not ideal but best we can do for club player

The rationale behind the split-season was the incapacity for county and club to work together

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Poet Paul Durcan

S Paul Rouse: Durcan's work on sport pure poetry in motion

The best poems about sport are not usually about success, rather they approach sport from alternative perspectives.

Fri, 23 May, 2025

Bevan Duffy celebrates with his daughter Lydia after the game 11/5/2025

S Paul Rouse: Louth tears flow for the sweetest of historic victories

For Louth people all over the world, the Leinster SFC victory carries a depth and meaning which cannot be understated.

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Paul Rouse: How a Cork legend's replica Liam MacCarthy Cup can inspire the next generation

S Paul Rouse: How a Cork legend's replica Liam MacCarthy Cup can inspire the next generation

Dr Jim Young won it all with the Rebel County and Glen Rovers -- and made his mark in other codes too.

Fri, 09 May, 2025

A view of the Tailteann Cup 13/7/2024

S Paul Rouse: Sam draw promises thrills but too much Tailteann torpor

There is a great month of Sam Maguire football to look forward to. By contrast, there is little enough that excites about the Tailteann Cup.

Fri, 02 May, 2025

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S Paul Rouse: Anything goes when a last-gasp winner is scored

It was all about touch and sharpness, but at no point could it be said that the players exerted themselves unduly.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Munster Rugby Excellence Camp at Musgrave Park 29/7/2021

S Paul Rouse: Ireland should follow in London's footsteps in promoting access to spaces for play and physical activity for children

The More Ball Games campaign should be adopted in Ireland.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025