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<p>Speaking on the Irish Examiner's Gaelic Football podcast Antrim's Patrick McBride discussed his county’s decision to threaten a boycott of their Ulster SFC quarter-final earlier this year. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile</p>

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Patrick McBride: New Gaelic football rules will force teams to rethink how they defend

Antrim footballer Patrick McBride believes all teams will have to be able to implement a zonal defence and a man-on-man defence.

SKieran Shannon: Jim Gavin a great football man not cut out for the senior hurling of politics

<p>A lack of regulation around counties’ independent broadcasting deals is causing difficulties at national level. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Fogarty Forum: GAA struggling to find right balance when it comes to streaming games

Galway GAA mourns death of 1956 All-Ireland football winner Frank Evers

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Galway GAA mourns death of 1956 All-Ireland football winner Frank Evers

Media update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA

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GAA chairpersons to meet about integration concerns

Kerry SFC: Four-goal Kenmare ease past North Kerry into quarter-finals

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Kerry SFC: Four-goal Kenmare ease past North Kerry into quarter-finals

Kerry SFC: Cian Tobin and Gary Vaughan inspire Spa to comeback win over South Kerry

Kerry SFC: Cian Tobin and Gary Vaughan inspire Spa to comeback win over South Kerry

Cian Tobin scored 10 points, including two crucial late two-point frees, as Spa defeated South Kerry to reach the Kerry SFC quarter-finals.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Kerry SFC: Dingle gain revenge with convincing victory over Na Gaeil

Kerry SFC: Dingle gain revenge with convincing victory over Na Gaeil

Na Gaeil had beaten Dingle in the Kerry Club SFC semi-finals but with the West Kerry side having bodies back, they were always going to be more of a force.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

East Kerry v Mid Kerry - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

Kerry SFC: East Kerry brush aside Templenoe to ease into quarter-finals

David Clifford scored five points for East Kerry while Paul O'Shea added 1-3.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Ballyea v Clooney Quin - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

S Christy O'Connor: Young talent on show in county final a reflection of Clare’s exciting future

Over the last six years, no manager has given league and championship game time to more players than Clare boss Brian Lohan.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Kimaley v Éire Óg Ennis - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Club GAA: Éire Óg on a mission in Clare, Doon and Na Piarsaigh should make Limerick final

The Galway SHC and Tipperary SFC quarter-finals take place this weekend.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

GAA Special Congress 2024

Why Gaelic football's rule changes may not all be a Special Congress fait accompli

Without Jim Gavin assuring Special Congress delegates that Gaelic football's new rules should become permanent, there is a fear that some may fall by the wayside.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Galway v Roscommon - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Kevin Feely: New coaching team a ‘statement’ for Kildare football

Feely said Davy Burke is "sacrificing a potential number one role in another county" by joining Brian Flanagan's Kildare backroom team.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Clare v Westmeath - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A

Clare GAA begins search for new head of operations as Deirdre Murphy departs

Murphy said she enjoyed "three wonderful years" in the job.

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Conor Meaney celebrates after he scored a two pointer 1/6/2025

GAA players back new rules but warn of rising demands

GPA CEO Tom Parsons said player feedback regarding increased physical and mental load "emphasises the need for proper down time and a closed season" and that those "who are so happy to extend the inter-county season in 2026 should take note".

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Seneschalstown v Ratoath - Meath County Senior Club Football Championship Round 2

Paul Galvin enjoying final journey with Ratoath

The four-time All-Ireland SFC winner and ex-Wexford boss has guided the Brownstown outfit back to the Royal County final.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Matthew Ruane goes on a solo run 6/4/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Football's revamp has delivered, but which rules have been best value?

The €300,000 spent on changing up Gaelic football has proved a good investment

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier 1 MFC: Danny Miskella inspires Ballincollig to win back-to-back titles

Cork Premier 1 MFC: Danny Miskella inspires Ballincollig to win back-to-back titles

Danny Miskella scored eight points as Ballincollig came from behind to beat Glanmire.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier 2 MFC: Donoughmore hold off Barrs to win five-goal thriller final

Cork Premier 2 MFC: Donoughmore hold off Barrs to win five-goal thriller final

The second half was new rules football at its best.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Dr Crokes v Na Gaeil - Kerry County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Kerry SFC draw: Crokes to face Mid Kerry in standout tie

North Kerry will face Kenmare Shamrock after their first victory as a new amalgamation over St Kieran's while Dingle will look to avenge a recent defeat to Na Gaeil.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Jason Foley goal at the death wins pulsating clash for North Kerry

Jason Foley goal at the death wins pulsating clash for North Kerry

North Kerry had led by 11 points at the break but the game swung wildly in favour of St Kieran's in the second half before Jason Foley's crucial late goal decided the game.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

Clare SFC: Gritty St Joseph's Doora/Barefield prevail to tee up derby with Éire Óg

The lead change hands four times in the second half before St. Joseph’s made the decisive break for the line with a 1-3 blitz.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Nemo Rangers v St Finbarr's - Cork County Senior Club Football Championship Final

'A classic case of familiarity breeding contempt': Barrs and Haven collide again

St Finbarr’s and Castlehaven meet in a knockout clash for the sixth year running, a rivalry goalkeeper John Kerins says has taken over from Barrs-Nemo.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Dublin v Longford - Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup Final

Leinster pre-season competitions set for return in January

It is understood the Ulster Council will shortly give the go-ahead to the McKenna Cup and Connacht GAA are also keen to revive their football competition.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Time for a shot clock and four-point goal, says Donie Shine

Time for a shot clock and four-point goal, says Donie Shine

The former Roscommon star says games are more entertaining thanks to the FRC's new rules.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Seattle Seahawks v Pittsburgh Steelers

S John Fogarty: NFL visit a reminder of how different the GAA is

The visit of the Vikings and Steelers to Croke Park this week highlights what must be protected here.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Kieran McGeeney 24/5/2025

Kieran McGeeney to stay on as Armagh manager

It will be McGeeney's 12th season in charge of the Orchard County.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

James McCarthy and Jonny Cooper 21/9/2025

Dublin SFC: Clare's Sexton inspires Na Fianna to incredible comeback victory over Ballymun

Ballymun led by 11 points early in the second half but Na Fianna, fueled by 1-4 from Keelan Sexton, came back to claim the win.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Kerry SFC: Mid Kerry in statement win over a poor St Brendan’s

Kerry SFC: Mid Kerry in statement win over a poor St Brendan’s

Mid Kerry, who have contested three of the last five county finals, now advance to championship proper while St Brendan's have one last chance next weekend against South Kerry.

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

Hilda Breslin, Mícheál Naughton and Mary McAleese 20/2/2024

S Fogarty Forum: Integration will happen organically, not like this

Integration of the Gaelic games family will take patience and time and a whole lot of spending money

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Brendan Cawley: People build platforms on constantly being negative towards GAA referees

Cawley said Gaelic football's new rules have helped increase player respect for referees.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

St Michael's v East Belfast - 2020 Down GAA ACFL Division 4B

S Christy O'Connor: Why fresh roots matter for the GAA's future

Some of the largest GAA clubs are draining talent from the less successful clubs around them. How big is too big? Is a certain threshold on membership necessary before a new club is required in that area?

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Cork Premier JFC: Buttevant edge goalfest thriller, Luke Murphy sublime for Cullen

Cork Premier JFC: Buttevant edge goalfest thriller, Luke Murphy sublime for Cullen

There was torrential rain in Mourneabbey for the clash of Buttevant and Inniscarra but that did not stop the goals from flying in.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Fionn O’Hara interview: An AFL dream dies, leaving pro rugby after one day, seeing sport anew

S Fionn O’Hara interview: An AFL dream dies, leaving pro rugby after one day, seeing sport anew

When the dream of a life in pro sport dies, it dies fast and hits hard. Fionn O'Hara is a multi-talented footballer and rugby player, but there was always going to be a steep learning curve for a 'strong-willed' young man when he went after an AFL career. He spoke to Maurice Brosnan

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

'Keep it the way it is': Kerry's Joe O'Connor could live without McGrath Cup

O'Connor said he felt like he'd stayed in his shell a bit in 2024. "I knew there was probably more in me," he said, "and that's kind of what motivated me for the winter."

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

GPA Legends Lunch

Uncertainty surrounds Jim Gavin's GAA Special Congress presentation due to presidential bid

There are some reservations both within the GAA and Fianna Fáil about him taking the stage at Special Congress on October 4.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

An Ghaeltacht v Moy Tir na nÓg - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Semi-Final

Kerry IFC: An Ghaeltacht withstand late Killarney Legion rally to reach final

An Ghaeltacht were leading by seven points when the introduction of James O'Donoghue inspired a Killarney Legion fightback.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

GAA agrees to vote on 2027 August All-Ireland football final

Preseason competitions are back for 2026 but may be discontinued the following year

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

New York v Galway - Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Jarlath Burns wants All-Ireland football winners to open championship in New York

Connacht GAA secretary John Prenty said a review of the agreement between the province and New York will take place after next year.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Kerry v Mayo - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

James Horan: The amount of really top quality coaches in Gaelic football is small

“Time is your biggest enemy in intercounty management because you don’t have enough of it," said former Mayo manager Horan.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Derry v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 1

Pádraic Joyce to remain Galway manager but John Divilly to step away

It is expected that Joyce will make an addition to his backroom team.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

'We're rushing everything': Ex-GAA president wants 'honest debate' on All-Ireland final scheduling

Former GAA president Liam O'Neill believes both inter-county and club championships are being played out too quickly.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

'We got goals at the right times': Rathmore stun Austin Stacks with comeback

'We got goals at the right times': Rathmore stun Austin Stacks with comeback

Rathmore were four point down with 10 minutes to play against Austin Stacks in the Kerry Club SFC quarter-final.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Brendan McCole and David Clifford 27/7/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Clock/hooter more trouble than its worth

Teething problems encountered by the clock/hooter system this year suggest there might be long-term issues.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Hat-trick hero Murphy fires Ibane to Carbery title as Kinsale and Mallow also triumph

Hat-trick hero Murphy fires Ibane to Carbery title as Kinsale and Mallow also triumph

Kinsale claimed a title at U21 divisional level for the first time since 2010 after they defeated Carrigaline.

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

GAA Special Congress 2024

From Croke Park to Phoenix Park? Jim Gavin has tools for political football

The GAA's Special Congress on October 4 will be one voting day Jim Gavin has circled in the calendar, could October 23 be another?

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Jack O'Connor reacts to a late goal 27/7/2025

'I thought it was the end of me': Jack O'Connor recalls close shave in Kerry waters

O'Connor described the sea at St Finian's Bay in south Kerry as "beautiful, but dangerous".

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Laois v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1

All-Ireland hurling preliminary quarter-finals set to be disbanded

At a Special Congress two years ago, the CCCC recommended the preliminary quarter-finals be removed from All-Ireland SHC but the motion did not receive the required 60% support.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Dublin v Donegal - Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 3

Tax bill for GAA county boards expected to be in the millions

Some county boards have already confirmed six-figure sum liabilities while others are expected to face similarly hefty dues.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

GAA Games Centre Conference

All-Ireland hurling winner Kevin Murray to join Cork football backroom team

Murray won an All-Ireland hurling title with Cork in 1999. He was also part of his brother Paudie's Cork camogie backroom team during his decade as manager.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025