The three strands of Darren Hughes’ life come together to sustain the Monaghan midfielder; football, family, and farming as he shares a day in a way of life that is rapidly diminishing in rural Ireland.
Sat, 04 Aug, 2018
Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea has revealed his team-mate Alan Dillon played with a broken foot in the 2016 All-Ireland final games against Dublin.
Wed, 29 Nov, 2017
Sat, 18 Nov, 2017
Video replays might provide an essential tool in diagnosing concussion in games, says Dr Kevin Moran.
Thu, 16 Nov, 2017
As Joe Kernan keeps his fingers crossed that three of his bug-stricken players will be able to play some part in the first test, the Ireland International Rules manager has underlined the importance of the two referees doing their job tomorrow.
Sat, 11 Nov, 2017
The Ireland International Rules medical team have taken necessary measures to ensure no player is laid low by a travel bug for Sunday's first test against Australia.
Thu, 09 Nov, 2017
Tue, 07 Nov, 2017
Thu, 26 Oct, 2017
Thu, 19 Nov, 2015
Anyone seeking evidence on the obsession for strength and conditioning which has swept through the GAA should have been at a seminar in Belfast.
Thu, 24 Sep, 2015
Fermanagh have opted for experience in appointing Down legend Pete McGrath as the county's new senior football manager.
Fri, 08 Nov, 2013
Ireland International Rules vice-captain Aidan Walsh is refusing to contemplate his own potential club versus country dilemma.
Thu, 10 Oct, 2013
Jim Gavin has drafted Paddy Andrews back into the Dublin starting 15 for tomorrow’s All-Ireland semi-final.
Sat, 31 Aug, 2013
Armagh boss Paul Grimley says he has not forgiven Joe Brolly for mocking his brothers on ‘The Sunday Game’ and promised he will not forget it.
Tue, 02 Jul, 2013
The Football Review Committee (FRC) has warned the GAA will broadcast a tolerance of cynical play should Congress fail to endorse the black card proposal in Derry this weekend.
Thu, 21 Mar, 2013
As difficult as it is to believe for such an organisation integral to Irish society, the role of the GAA president remains undefined. Director general Páraic Duffy is widely regarded as the most powerful administrator in Irish sport yet the Uachtarán is viewed by GAA members as the embodiment of the association.
Fri, 13 Apr, 2012
SEÁN CAVANAGH has warned that the 2012 football season could be ugly and believes the GAA will have to combat the growing physicality and defensiveness of the game when more teams follow the lead of sides like Dublin and Donegal.
Wed, 25 Jan, 2012
MANAGERS who break the training ban are acting in the best interests of their players’ welfare as they face pre-season action, according to Ireland International Rules fitness coach Mike McGurn.
Wed, 04 Jan, 2012
Ireland International Rules manager Anthony Tohill praised the way his players went about their business in their Series-clinching win over Australia on the Gold Coast.
Fri, 04 Nov, 2011
Qantas Airways has grounded all aircraft over an industrial dispute which has disrupted the travel plans of the Ireland International Rules squad.
Sat, 29 Oct, 2011
Wicklow footballers formed a guard of honour this evening as the remains of Garda Ciarán Jones were brought to St. Brigid's Church in Manor Kilbride.
Thu, 27 Oct, 2011
CORK’S footballers have returned to boxing as a means of preparing for next season.
Wed, 26 Oct, 2011
PORTLAOISE won a historic fifth Laois SFC title in a row yesterday with a clinical second-half display against Graiguecullen.
Mon, 17 Oct, 2011
CLUB commitments may prevent Cork midfielder Aidan Walsh from securing a spot in the Ireland International Rules squad that travel to Australia next month.
Thu, 22 Sep, 2011
GRAHAM CANTY admits Ireland have ‘a lot of improving to do’ if they are to overcome Australia in Saturday’s second and decisive International Rules Series Test at Croke Park.
Tue, 26 Oct, 2010
Seán Og Ó hAilpín has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, following a 14-year involvement with the Cork senior hurling panel.
Mon, 18 Oct, 2010
Ciaran McManus has expressed his desire to continue playing with the Offaly senior footballers, following Tom Cribbin's recent reappointment as manager.
Thu, 16 Sep, 2010
Brendan Hackett has resigned from his role as Westmeath senior and Under-21 football manager, following a meeting with the senior panel last night.
Sat, 17 Apr, 2010
Anthony Tohill has been revealed as the new Ireland International Rules manager at a press conference in Croke Park this afternoo
Wed, 31 Mar, 2010
Mick O'Dwyer has once again been snubbed for the role of Ireland International Rules team manager, which is expected to be announced at a press conference in Croke Park next week.
Fri, 26 Mar, 2010
The Ulster Council have fixed the mouth-watering 2010 Ulster SFC preliminary round showdown between Derry and Armagh for May 16, it has been confirmed.
Wed, 11 Nov, 2009
Fermanagh v Down, 3.30pm, Enniskillen
Sun, 17 May, 2009
Ireland International Rules manager Sean Boylan and debutant Leighton Glynn both spoke of their relief following Ireland's 45-44 first Test victory at the Subiaco Oval in Perth today.
Fri, 24 Oct, 2008
Ireland manager Sean Boylan has selected an all-Tyrone half-forward line for today's International Rules first Test against Australia at the Subiaco Oval in Perth (throw-in 11.30am Irish time).
GAA president Nickey Brennan and director general Paraic Duffy are set to meet with Aussie Rules agent Ricky Nixon 'out of courtesy' next week, in order to pinpoint the Australian's plans in relation to the recruitment of GAA players for Aussie Rules.
Thu, 26 Jun, 2008
Long-time Galway forward Padraic Joyce is set to miss the start of the National Football League after being given a straight red card in yesterday's Connacht FBD League win over GMIT.
Mon, 21 Jan, 2008
Saturday's Tommy Murphy Cup defeat for Tipperary against Clare marked Declan Browne's last inter-county game as the two-time All-Star has decided to retire from top level football.
Mon, 09 Jul, 2007
Tyrone star Sean Cavanagh has turned down a two-year contract offer from Aussie Rules club the Brisbane Lions.
Fri, 14 Oct, 2005
Eleven players from Tyrone's All-Ireland SFC winning panel have been included in the 2005 Vodafone GAA All-Star nominations list, which was announced today.
Wed, 12 Oct, 2005
The Brisbane Lions have moved a step closer to luring Sean Cavanagh to Aussie Rules football by offering the Tyrone ace a two-year contract.
Drinks giants Coca-Cola are to extend their sponsorship of the Ireland International Rules team for a further two years.
Tue, 30 Aug, 2005
Ireland International Rules manager Pete McGrath has defended his decision to leave Kerry ace Colm Cooper out of his 26-man squad for next weekend's clash against Australia at Croke Park.
Tue, 12 Oct, 2004
ALL but one of the Irish competitors were victorious on the first day of the Men's and Women's Open events in the World Handball Championships.
Tue, 21 Oct, 2003
New Ireland captain Seamus Moynihan has admitted he's got some giant boots to fill as he leads the Irish squad in the International Rules series this October.
Wed, 07 Aug, 2002
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