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gaa

‘The biggest heap of rubbish’: Davy Fitz laughs off maor foirne criticism

Davy Fitzgerald has laughed off the idea that players should be able to work out tactics for themselves without the need for a maor foirne.

columnists

John Fogarty: Look-but-don’t-touch policy hinders hurling

In time, it might be termed “The UNESCO defence”.

gaa

GAA not giving up on killing off maor foirne role

The black card/sin bin in hurling is as dead as a dodo, but the GAA has not yet given up on getting rid of the maor foirne.

gaa

John Horan: 'The sin-bin in hurling is binned'

gaa

Sin bin motion in hurling soundly defeated at GAA Congress

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Sin bin could come into play for hurling championship

The sin bin could be extended to hurling in time for this year’s Championship, the Irish Examiner has learned.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2020

Unpublished report proposed abolition of provincial championships

An unpublished GAA-commissioned report aimed at outlining the organisation’s future towards its 150th anniversary in 2034 proposed the removal of the provincial championships.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Black card could become a thing of the past

The black card in Gaelic football could become a thing of the past as the GAA’s playing rules committee looks to simplify the classification of foul play in both codes.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2019

Sin bin among three rule changes passed at GAA Special Congress

The 10-minute sin bin (73.8% backing), the advanced mark (68.9%) and all kick-outs being taken from the 20-metre line (83.1%) were given the green light.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2019

GAA chiefs set to discuss experimental football rules this week

The standing playing rules committee meet this week to finalise which of the experimental Gaelic football rules will be voted on at next month’s Special Congress in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2019

Storm over rule changes makes for GAA’s winter of discontent

It is hard to talk GAA or any sport this week in Ireland without thinking of today’s funerals of the four young men who lost their lives in a Donegal car crash on Sunday, writes Jack Anderson.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2019

Will the GAA keep putting club first?

Last weekend, the Australasia GAA Games were hosted by Victoria GAA at Gaelic Park in Melbourne, writes Jack Anderson.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2018

Dub-proofing football is risky business for GAA

The term ‘Tiger-proof’ entered golf’s lexicon after the aforementioned Eldrick Woods claimed the US Masters by 12 shots.

Tue, 04 Sep, 2018

Ulster Council are wary of burnout

THE Ulster Council of the GAA has commissioned a survey into the topical issue of burn-out among young GAA players.

Wed, 26 May, 2004

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