For 136 years, the previews and match reports of county finals have been staple content for local papers.

The absence of rugby does not mean that other sport is not visible on and off Rue de Rivoli; indeed, all manner of other things underline the centrality of sport to modern culture.

Rugby internationals between the two countries began again in 1920 when France won for the first time in Dublin.

There is a streak that still runs through the GAA where fighting is considered acceptable. We can argue about how wide that streak runs but run it does and there is no denying it

No serious town in Ireland was without a Fair Day. This was not just a matter of commerce; it was vital to how people enjoyed themselves and sport was central to that enjoyment.

By the age of 18 Kathleen Mills was playing at midfield for the Dublin senior camogie team; she held that position for almost every moment of the next 20 years.

Tactical innovation has always been a feature of the sport - despite what some might say.

The All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final between Offaly and Clare was mistakenly blown up five minutes early by the referee, Jimmy Cooney.

Derry GAA has always existed side by side with a strong tradition of soccer

The winner of the men’s event was Joey Chestnut, who ate 62 hotdogs, also in ten minutes.