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<p>MARKET LEADERS: Among the GAA's most marketable assets are Wexford hurler Lee Chin, Cork camogie ace Aishling Thompson, Kerry star David Clifford and Kilkenny All-Ireland winners Katie Power. Artwork: Adam Moynihan</p>

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Scoring on and off the pitch: who are the GAA’s 15 most marketable stars?

As GAA luminaries gather for the annual All-Stars knees-up, most of the games' most high profile and savvy stars will be in the room - though not all of them.

<p>Researchers at Ulster University analysed 96 incidents of suspected concussion — 58 in Gaelic football and 38 in hurling — from video footage of inter-county games in 2018/19. Stock picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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Inter-county hurlers most likely to suffer concussion in last quarter of matches

<p>Tipperary's John McGrath was named hurler of the year on Friday night. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

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Not long ago, John McGrath was unsure of place on Tipp team, now he's hurler of the year

Colin Ryan and Tiernan Ryan celebrate after the game 19/10/2025

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Hospital see off Doon in Limerick derby to set up Harty Cup showdown with Blackwater

Mon fight back to claim victory over CBC in spicy Harty Cup Cork derby

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Mon fight back to claim victory over CBC in spicy Harty Cup Cork derby

Cavan v Westmeath - Tailteann Cup Final

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GAA considers restricting full-time staff from coaching outside their own clubs and counties

DJ Carey at Blanchardstown Court

S John Fogarty: Why did GPA give DJ Carey €30,000?

Oversight has been a major stumbling block in the GAA-GPA funding negotiations. The DJ Carey donation suggests they have cause to insist on more regulation

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Na Piarsaigh v Ballygunner - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

'New energy' as Dessie Hutchinson hails Ballygunner management

The Waterford kingpins face old rivals Sars of Cork next time out.

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Kilkenny v Galway - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

Galway and Kilkenny to meet in Leinster SHC opening round

Kildare will make their Leinster SHC debut when they host Wexford.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

S Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

If he is so minded, DJ Carey may be in a position to make amends and show that there can be second acts in GAA lives. But it will be a long, long road back

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Londis & Irelands Fittest Family Launch

Davy Fitzgerald praises Tipperary's tactical gamble but has sympathy for Pat Ryan

Fitzgerald thought playing the sweeper was "very smart" of Tipperary manager Liam Cahill.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Donegal v Tyrone - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Preliminary Quarter-Final

GAAGO revenue rose to €5.7m in final year before GAA buyout

The GAA bought RTÉ out of their 50% share of GAAGO earlier this year, rebranding it as GAA+.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Brian Hayes celebrate with the Andy Scannell Cup 26/10/2025

S Kieran Shannon: The Barrs reaffirm status as Munster's supreme dual club

The day of the dual county player is dead but it is still alive and well at club level.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Austin Stacks v Dingle - Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final

S John Fogarty: Ground rules need to be set for AFL poachers

It should be regulated how and where players can be contacted, and it should be insisted the AFL clubs work with the GAA units who invested in these footballers.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Brian McGrath with his niece Grace after the game 26/10/2025

'I don't think we get the credit that's due' - Brian McGrath praises Loughmore-Castleiney teammates

"People say we'll dog it out, we'll dog it out but by God we have hurlers all over the field, boy," he added.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Neighbours still not separated: Bride Rovers and Castlelyons set for replay after defensive duel

Neighbours still not separated: Bride Rovers and Castlelyons set for replay after defensive duel

Neither Bride Rovers nor Castlelyons put their best foot forward in a low-scoring Cork Senior A Hurling Championship final.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Ballina Stephenites v Westport - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final Replay

S Christy O'Connor: The manic nature of football's thrilling momentum switches

Leads which were previously viewed as insurmountable in football are now being toppled thanks to the new rules.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Loughmore-Castleiney team celebrate 26/10/2025

'Like a FÁS course': Loughmore negotiate realities of life to defend Tipperary title

Loughmore-Castleiney went into Sunday's Tipperary SHC final against Nenagh not know if Lorcan Egan would be fit to start. He lost 5kg during the week due to a gastric issue.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Liam McGrath 26/10/2025

Liam McGrath goal crucial as Loughmore hold off Nenagh for back-to-back Tipperary titles

Nenagh Éire Óg fell short in their search for a first Dan Breen Cup title in 30 years.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Tom Huggins leads CBC charge to Dean Ryan Cup semi-finals

S Tom Huggins leads CBC charge to Dean Ryan Cup semi-finals

CBC will face Thurles CBS in the Dean Ryan Cup semi-finals after their 12-points victory over Midleton CBS.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Clare v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

Shane O'Donnell hopeful for one more Clare season before he hits the road

Clare forward Shane O'Donnell said he will stay for one more inter-county season before most likely emigrating at the end of 2026.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Tom Parsons and Gemma Begley 21/10/2025

GPA chiefs says seven-month inter-county GAA season would be 'blockbuster'

92% of players want the entire inter-county GAA season to last just seven months, or less.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Kilkenny v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Five-time Limerick All-Ireland winner Declan Hannon retires from inter-county hurling

Declan Hannon said hurling has given him "moments I will carry in my heart forever".

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Philly McMahon 19/10/2025

S Fogarty Forum: Outside manager is back in GAA’s crosshairs

A snapshot analysis of 10 senior county finals shows 13 of the 20 club teams involved were either managed or coached by an outsider.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Doon v Na Piarsaigh - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Na Piarsaigh star Boylan glad to end 'nightmare' season on winning note

The Limerick heavyweights dethroned Doon on Sunday.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Nobody wrote them off but Sars survived big build-up

Every conversation on the run into Sunday’s Cork hurling final concluded that Sars could not possibly come off second best.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Jack O'Connor and Donnacha McCarthy celebrate winning 19/10/2025

S Seánie McGrath: Ben O’Connor faces big Cork selection calls as 2026 planning begins

There are whispers about new players being called into the Cork panel ahead of the 2026 campaign but also curiosity about who might be left out.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Ballina Stephenites v Westport - Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Christy O'Connor: Should every county final level at normal time go to a replay?

It has been a remarkable period for club doubles but this year again showed just how difficult it is to achieve it.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Dunloy Cuchullains v Loughgiel Shamrocks - Antrim County Senior Hurling Championship Final

St John’s end long wait to reclaim Antrim hurling crown

Half a century after their last county title, St John’s finally returned to the summit of Antrim hurling.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Conor O'Sullivan lifts the Sean Óg Murphy trophy 19/10/2025

'He meant so much to us': Sars captain pays tribute to Ray Ryan after Cork victory

“Everyone in that dressing room played with Ray, played for Ray, or was a close friend of Ray," said Sarsfields captain Conor O'Sullivan.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Sarsfields v Midleton - Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

'A bridge too far': Injuries and errors hurt Midleton in Cork decider

Midleton were missing key players Eoin Moloney and Conor Lehane, while Ross O'Regan was carrying an injury.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Shane O’Neill 19/10/2025

'No mention of revenge': Na Piarsaigh boss lauds poise in Limerick triumph

Na Piarsaigh defeated Doon by seven points after extra-time to claim the Limerick senior hurling crown. They had lost to Doon in last year's final.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

James Sweeney celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the match 19/10/2025

Sars dominate Midleton to claim Cork hurling crown

Sarsfields have won their second Cork Premier SHC title in three years, and their eighth in all. Though it was against a Midleton side who were a shadow of themselves.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Kerry v Tyrone - Allianz Football League Division 1

S How All-Ireland winner, and former Kerry performance coach, deal with pre-match nerves

All-Ireland winners Paddy Burns and Tony Griffin, the latter a performance coach with Kerry for three years, explain how they have handled pre-match jitters.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Tommy O'Connell aiming to brew Midleton success after swapping finance for flat whites

Tommy O'Connell aiming to brew Midleton success after swapping finance for flat whites

O'Connell's Midleton face Sarsfields in the Cork Premier SHC final on Sunday. "We believe if we're at 100% that we can beat anyone in Ireland," said the Cork hurler.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

'His trainings are class': Conor Lehane hails new Midleton coach ahead of Cork decider

'His trainings are class': Conor Lehane hails new Midleton coach ahead of Cork decider

Lehane said Midleton coach Frank Flannery has been a 'huge addition' to their set-up.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Clare v Tipperary - Electric Ireland Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship Final

Minogue leads the way as Thurles cruise to Harty Cup victory over Hospital

A purple patch of six consecutive points for Thurles CBS at the end of the third quarter sealed victory.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Cork v Waterford - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling Munster Minor Championship Final

Lismore power past Doon to open Harty Cup with convincing win

Ben Cummins scored on 1-11 for Blackwater Community School in their victory over Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa in the opening round of the Dr Harty Cup.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Waterford v Clare - Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Final

Jamie Shanahan shines as De La Salle edge Clonmel in Harty Cup thriller

Mikey McGuire and Conall Morrisson scored goals for Clonmel.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Mayo v Roscommon - Nickey Rackard Cup Final

Roscommon lead way on Champion 15 hurling team of the year

There are seven counties represented on this year's Champion 15 team.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Mary Immaculate College Limerick v UCC - Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Fitzgibbon Cup Round 2

East Cork JAHC: Bride Rovers stun St Ita’s to reach final

Shaun Knox scored 1-7 for Bride Rovers.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Gaoth Dobhair v Naomh Conaill - Donegal County Senior Club Football Championship Final

S Christy O'Connor: This is truly the era of the breakthrough club team

In total, 57 different clubs have won maiden senior football titles in the last 25 years.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Tyrone v Derry - Allianz Hurling League Division 2

Government funding for growing hurling expected to be 'recurring'

Minister Patrick O'Donovan said the League of Ireland academies model could be a blueprint for growing other sports, including hurling.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

GAA’s Hurling Development Committee to recommend sterner dissent rule

The HDC will propose to Central Council next month that a player who displays dissent to the awarding of a free against his team is punished more severely.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Clooney Quin v Éire Óg Ennis - Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final

Shane O’Donnell on Éire Óg’s long wait, battling injury, and the prospect of a return next year

Until now, Shane O’Donnell’s career highlight was an Under-15 B championship with Éire Óg

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Cork Premier 1 MHC: Future looks bright as Sars honour late mentor Ray Ryan with title win

Cork Premier 1 MHC: Future looks bright as Sars honour late mentor Ray Ryan with title win

Adam Dunlea scored 10 points for Sarsfields as they defeated Midleton by seven.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Cork Premier 2 MHC: Barrs cruise to victory over Bandon in final

Cork Premier 2 MHC: Barrs cruise to victory over Bandon in final

Conor O'Donoghue scored 14 points for the Barrs.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

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

GAA chairpersons to meet about integration concerns

Several GAA county chairpersons are set to meet later this month amid growing unease over the lack of clarity surrounding integration plans for the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association ahead of the 2027 deadline.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Cork SAHC: David Morrison hat-trick fires Castlelyons past Blarney into final

S Cork SAHC: David Morrison hat-trick fires Castlelyons past Blarney into final

Castlelyons will face Bride Rovers in the Cork Senior A Hurling Championship final.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Cork Premier IHC: Ballinhassig sink Cloyne in a cracker to reach final

Cork Premier IHC: Ballinhassig sink Cloyne in a cracker to reach final

Ballinhassig had 10 different scorers, made even more remarkable considering they were without a number of players due to injury including forwards Adam O’Sullivan, Brian Lynch and Evan Cullinane.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025