The GAA and AFL are exploring the possibility of an International Rules Test in New York next October.

The stadium floodlights of Croke Park will today be dimmed and 14 flames will light up Hill 16 as the GAA marks the 95th anniversary of the events of Bloody Sunday, which happened during the War of Independence.

The Australians may have left New York for Dublin on Monday but the Big Apple will be very much on the AFL’s agenda when they sit down for lunch with the GAA tomorrow.

The GAA won’t be taking extra security measures for Saturday’s International Rules test in the wake of the suicide bomb blasts outside the Stade de France on Friday.

Hawthorn’s three-time AFL Premiership captain Luke Hodge will lead the Australian team in the international rules Test against Ireland.

Tiipperary star Colin O’Riordan will discover later today if he has a chance of playing against Kerry in the Munster SFC semi-final on Sunday week, June 14.

All-Ireland winning club football coach Tony McEntee has given a sobering summary of Gaelic football, suggesting that players at all ages and grades aren’t "technically competent".

The scene in Dublin Airport was sad to watch yet it probably takes place every day, writes Paddy Heaney.

Niall Morgan has come up with his own expression to illustrate just how important goalkeepers have become in Gaelic football.

I am not really a gambling man but when I see a gap in the betting markets, I sometimes make an investment.

David Moran has no fears for Ireland in the physicality stakes ahead of their International Rules test against a beefed-up Australian side.

Portlaoise’s Leinster record these last four years illustrates the jump Dublin teams have had on them. Four different teams from the capital, a defeat each time.

Ireland manager Paul Earley has included players from 15 counties in his 25-man squad for next month’s International Rules test against Australia in Perth.

TG4 has launched its autumn schedule, with the promise of a ‘bronntanas’ for viewers in the shape of a thriller set in the wilds of Connemara.

The chairmen of the Cork and Kerry county boards have criticised the GAA’s decision to agree to a single International Rules Test in Australia this November.

As you can imagine, the decision to introduce the mandatory wearing of mouthguards at all levels of Gaelic football was met with mixed opinions among inter-county players.

Ireland 57 (2-12-9) Australia 35 (1-7-8)

Donegal forward Michael Murphy has been named as Ireland's captain for next Saturday's first International Rules Test, despite doubts over how much of the game he will play.

Kingspan Breffni Park, the home ground of Cavan GAA, has been selected as the venue for the first match in this year's International Rules Series between Ireland and Australia.

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GAA president Christy Cooney is expected to jet to Australia this weekend to represent the association at Jim Stynes’ funeral.

Tributes have been flooding in for former Dublin minor footballer and AFL legend Jim Stynes after he lost his brave battle to cancer at the age of 45.

Tributes have been flooding in for former Dublin minor footballer and AFL legend Jim Stynes after he lost his brave battle to cancer at the age of 45.

JIM STYNES’ appearance at last Friday’s International Rules Test in Melbourne came just days after his wife feared his battle against cancer had taken a dramatic setback.

Kildare defender Emmet Bolton suffered concussion during the third quarter of Ireland's International Rules Test win against Australia earlier today.

KARL LACEY is expected to be the odd man out for tomorrow’s International Rules first test.

KEVIN REILLY is promising Friday’s first International Rules Test in Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium will be a lot more physical than last year’s fare.

One of Dublin’s youngest — and already the country’s biggest — GAA clubs will be well represented at Croke Park on Sunday

Metricon Stadium on the Gold Coast in Queensland has been announced as the second Test venue for this year's International Rules Series between Ireland and Australia.

All-Ireland winning Cork captain Graham Canty is hoping Conor Counihan will remain at the helm of the Rebels next season.

Ireland manager Anthony Tohill has confirmed his squad for Saturday's opening International Rules Test against Australia at Limerick's Gaelic Grounds.

SEÁN Óg O hAilpín is set to be involved tomorrow night with the Cork colleges selection who face Australia at Páirc Uí Rinn in an unofficial test ahead of Saturday’s International Rules test at the Gaelic Grounds.

Former Laois footballer Colm Begley has not ruled out a possible return to Gaelic games.

IRISH manager Sean Boylan is confident Friday’s decisive International Rules Test will be played in a ‘‘fair and honest’’ manner.

Coca Cola Ireland squad coach Sean Boylan and Sean Cavanagh have appeared in front of the media with Aussie coach Mick Maltouse and captain Brent Harvey before tomorrow's first International Rules test in Perth.

AT LEAST one of the Irish players heading down under for the International Rules series will be playing Australian Rules professionally within months, according to the Australian media.

GAA PRESIDENT Nickey Brennan believes that Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium is not a patch on Croke Park.

The second test of the International Rules series in Croke Park is a sell-out, it emerged today.

Ireland manager Jarlath Burns has announced his squad for Tuesday's first ever ladies' International Rules Test against Australia (Breffni Park, throw-in 4.30pm).

COMPETITION sponsor Martin Donnelly has admitted he could lose interest in the Interpovincial championships if club fixtures “are not sorted out”.

THE GAA spent almost €2m on a community centre for residents close to Croke Park, and provided concert tickets worth over €130,000 in a bid to maintain good relations, it has emerged.