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<p>The addition of the solo and go rule to Gaelic football has been universally supported. It has certainly sped up the game. Pic ©INPHO/Andrew Paton</p>

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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

<p>Ballincollig had trailed Glanmire by five points at the start of the second half but came back to win the Cork Premier 1 MFC title by three. Pic: Jim Coughlan.</p>

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

<p>Donoughmore have won back-to-back Cork Premier 2 MFC titles. Pic: Jim Coughlan.</p>

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

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

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

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

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

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

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

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

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

Jack O'Connor set for new two-year term as Kerry manager

A two-year extension for the Dromid man will be confirmed at a Kerry County Board meeting on Tuesday.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Kerry Premier JFC: Ballymac coasting but Keel and Listry hunting them down

Kerry Premier JFC: Ballymac coasting but Keel and Listry hunting them down

Duagh had a comfortable victory over Ballyduff in their final group stage game and will now face St Senan's in the quarter-finals.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Cork Premier SFC: Clonakilty make shock exit after being stunned by Carrigaline

S Cork Premier SFC: Clonakilty make shock exit after being stunned by Carrigaline

After losing to Carrigaline, Clonakilty needed a favour from neighbours Carbery Rangers against the Barrs but none was forthcoming.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Cork SAFC: 'Immense' teen Holland returns from injury to inspire Bishopstown victory

S Cork SAFC: 'Immense' teen Holland returns from injury to inspire Bishopstown victory

18-year-old Gary Holland stepped off the bench to score six points for Bishopstown against O'Donovan Rossa.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Chris Óg Jones nails 3-2 as Uibh Laoire bulldoze their way into quarter-finals

S Chris Óg Jones nails 3-2 as Uibh Laoire bulldoze their way into quarter-finals

Muskerry men impressive in securing their second Premier IFC win but they have some injury concerns heading into the final group game against Macroom

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Na Gaeil v Rathgarogue-Cushinstown - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Club Championship Final

Na Gaeil draw the short straw in Kerry Club quarter-finals

In the Kerry IFC, Listowel Emmetts dumped last year's finalists Laune Rangers out of the championship.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

Kerry Club SFC: Murphy and Collins goals help Rathmore beat Spa

The win meant Rathmore finished runners-up to Dr Crokes and qualified for the quarter-finals next weekend.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Cork Premier SFC: Stunning two-pointer for Ballincollig denies St Michael's

Cork Premier SFC: Stunning two-pointer for Ballincollig denies St Michael's

Both sides had suffered defeats in opening round.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Kerry v Cork - McGrath Cup Final

Cork IAFC: Ballinora in pole position to join Adrigole in knockout stages

It's all still to play for in groups 2 and 3.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Cork Premier SFC: Carrigaline win leaves Clonakilty hopes hanging by a thread

Cork Premier SFC: Carrigaline win leaves Clonakilty hopes hanging by a thread

Carrigaline, Cork Senior A football champions last year, have won both of their games in the top tier this season.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Corofin v Oughterard - Galway County Senior Football Championship Group 4A Round 1

Currow lose appeal to Munster Council over Kerry Premier JFC result

A two-point score for St Senan's was incorrectly recorded as a one-pointer, giving Currow the impression they were only trailing by the minimum late in the match.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Donegal v Armagh - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Declan Bonner not ruling himself out of running for Fermanagh job

Kieran Donnelly surprisingly stepped down as Fermanagh manager earlier this week.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

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

Kerry GAA chiefs increasingly confident Jack O'Connor will remain as manager

O'Connor's current management team of Cian O’Neill, Aodán Mac Gearailt, James Costello, and Pa McCarthy are also expected to continue in their roles.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

S Kieran Shannon: Munster format tweak is right, but timing is wrong

Munster football needed reform to restore credibility, but rushing through seeding changes without notice risks alienating counties already struggling

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month and PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month Awards

David Clifford interview: 'It can be hard but I've been that young person meeting Kerry players so I understand what it means to them'

'If I am to look back from here, it's been a very fast eight years with Kerry' says Kingdom talisman who still likes the idea of a four-point goal for Gaelic football

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

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

Kerry SFC draw: East Kerry to meet St Kieran's in preliminary round

This year's Kerry SFC will feature preliminary rounds which only involve district teams.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025