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Paul Rouse
SPaul Rouse: There was nobody in this world like Manchán Magan 
Kieran Shannon
SKieran Shannon: Jim Gavin a great football man not cut out for the senior hurling of politics
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SColin Sheridan: Ange Postecoglou walking a fine line of maintaining status to continue run of second-year triumphs
GAA Special Congress 2024
S Maurice Brosnan: The inside story of the Football Review Committee
If Gaelic football requires another FRC to usher in grand change, it has failed. Saturday is a stepping stone, not the destination.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Trump
S Jack Anderson: In sport, we don't learn from history, we repeat it
I have spent a lifetime in universities. At their worst, academics tell students what to think and what to write; at their best, how to think and how to write. The latter, how to write, is an endangered skill.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Steelers fans on Hill 16 28/9/2025
S Christy O'Connor: NFL show the 46th big non-GAA sporting event at Croke Park
Sunday may have been all razzmatazz but three sellout crowds in the fourth largest stadium in Europe - the largest not used primarily for football – in just the last 17 months proves that there has been a lot more non-GAA events staged in Croke Park than people think.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

2025 Ryder Cup – Afternoon Fourball Matches
S Colin Sheridan: America's early collapse leaves to much to do 
Fans had cleared their diaries, cancelled plans, and faked their own deaths in HR systems to carve out three days of uninterrupted spectacle. They were promised duels, late-night tension, the crackle of hostility across the fairways. What they got was a European victory parade delivered two days early.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Newcestown into Cork Premier SFC semi-final as they overcome Carrigaline on penalties 
S Newcestown into Cork Premier SFC semi-final as they overcome Carrigaline on penalties 
In a fortnight Newcestown will play the aristocrats of Cork football, Nemo Rangers.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

Autism spectrum disorder ASD written on a paper.
Ciara Reilly: Autism is not caused by paracetamol, vaccines or mothers — it's a natural neurotype
Conspiracy theories about autism persist, but the real issue is not 'causes' — it’s the systemic failure to support autistic people

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Kate O’Connor 20/9/2025
Kate O’Connor makes history winning silver in heptathlon at World Championships
Dundalk athlete Kate O’Connor set five personal bests on her way to a historic world silver medal in Tokyo

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

Dublin v Armagh - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2
S Paul Rouse: GAA must do more to stand against cowards who claim the tricolour for exclusion
The Association's capacity to bind communities together is vital in a changing Ireland.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Open Workout For LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson
Katie Taylor takes time away from boxing 'to attend to personal matters'
The Bray woman has been named 'Champion in Recess'. 

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

President Trump Concludes Stay In Doonbeg
S Colin Sheridan: Doonbeg decision tethers Irish golf to a name synonymous with division and vulgarity
By choosing Doonbeg, the authorities have made it clear which side they’re on.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

RUGBYU-WC-2025-WOMEN-FRA-RSA
S Ciara Griffin: Set-piece battles and playmaker duels define World Cup quarter-finals
Ireland cannot simply play reactively in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final. They must impose their own rhythm and find opportunities to stretch a French defence that, while robust, can be unpicked with width and pace

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Arsenal FC v Real Madrid C.F. - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg
S Arsenal's artist: Passing Gooners stop and whisper, 'is that him?'
Northbanksy might never sign his name, but around the N5 Arsenal are of north London, his signature is already everywhere

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

Heimir Hallgrímsson 8/9/2025
S Kieran Shannon: Character not in question but Ireland must eradicate latest flaw
Adam Idah’s header against Hungary last Saturday night followed a rich tradition of Ireland levellers.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
S John Fogarty: Hurling gets nicher as football gets richer
The demise of the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals would have knock-on effects.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

RUGBYU-EUR-CUP-LA ROCHELLE-LEINSTER
S Ronan O'Gara: A new start, but any other coach would have been sacked by now
This is my fifth season in charge, and I’m fairly sure some lads are tired of hearing my voice. That’s fine, I’m working on that

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

APTOPIX Israel Palestinians Gaza
S Jack Anderson: Amid crimes against humanity, sport has been largely silent and played on
Surely now for international sport, there cannot be a wrong argument when it comes to the need to do something, anything, symbolic, meaningful or otherwise to condemn what is happening in Gaza?

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Around The Games - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 15
S Paul Rouse: Sport is making the entire globe our hometown
Everything to do with this process of globalising sport has accelerated.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Colin Sheridan: The end of Simmons and Russillo marks the end of something rare and oddly comforting in sports media
S Colin Sheridan: The end of Simmons and Russillo marks the end of something rare and oddly comforting in sports media
The Simmons-Russillo bromance was one of the last authentic buddy dynamics in a media landscape increasingly dominated by algorithm-friendly duos assembled in corporate boardrooms.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2025

Clare v Cork - oneills.com Munster GAA U20 Hurling Championship Semi-Final
S Seánie McGrath: Ben O'Connor is an innovator who will demand creativity from Cork players
Ben O'Connor will want his players to be independent minded inside the white lines.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
'I feel now it is best for me to seek a different challenge' - Pat Ryan’s parting words as Cork manager
Ryan confirmed in a statement that Cork GAA had requested him to remain on as manager into a sixth season and beyond, but after consultation with his family and close associates, he felt it was time to call a halt to his time in charge.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

Traditional coaching fails under pressure — but chaos can transform learning in sport
S Traditional coaching fails under pressure — but chaos can transform learning in sport
Traditional coaching relies on repetition, but a new player-led, chaos-embracing approach shows why instinct beats drills under pressure

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Colin Sheridan: Tom Brady questions Wayne Rooney’s work ethic – but Rooney hits back with class
S Colin Sheridan: Tom Brady questions Wayne Rooney’s work ethic – but Rooney hits back with class
Tom Brady’s critique of Wayne Rooney’s training methods revealed more about a clash of sporting cultures than actual work ethic

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Gillette Fusion GAA Coaching Clinic with Sean Og O hAilpin and Jason Sherlock
S How clubs can tackle volunteer coaching challenges
Over a million hours of coaching are volunteered in Ireland each week but many see themselves stepping away within the next two years. Here’s why, and how to stop it.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Colin Sheridan: Don Connellan - the best of men, who quietly won in life - on and off the pitch
S Colin Sheridan: Don Connellan - the best of men, who quietly won in life - on and off the pitch
Don Connellan excelled with Roscommon and, first, with a special group in university in Galway. 

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Cork v Galway - 2025 Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final
Galway hold off Cork to clinch All-Ireland camogie crown
The Rebels were denied a three-in-a-row after Hannah Looney was dismissed in the first half. 

Sun, 10 Aug, 2025

BIO MUHAMMAD ALI-FOREMAN
S Jack Anderson: The long-term disease of the knockout blow
Even though it was written 50 years ago, lines from Norman Mailer's The Fight still resonate.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Croker to cricket: how Jack B Yeats put Irish sport in the frame  
S Croker to cricket: how Jack B Yeats put Irish sport in the frame  
In terms of sport, it is clear that Jack B. Yeats was very familiar with Croke Park and had been going to the ground for years.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Israel v Ireland - FIBA Women's EuroBasket Championship Qualifier
S Colin Sheridan: Time to call time on Israel's sports whitewash 
As the horror in Gaza continues, Israel continues to field teams internationally.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Hannah Tyrell lifts the Brendan Martin Cup 3/8/2025
S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Tyrrell goes out with a bang as Canavan All-Ireland dynasty continues
Hannah Tyrrell hangs up her boots but not completely on her own terms as a knee injury sees her leave Croke Park for the final time. 

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Armagh v Donegal - Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final
S Christy O'Connor's talking points: Handing out the awards for Championship 2025
One-sided matches may have blighted the tail end of the campaign but this was a Championship which will live long in the memory 

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Paul Rouse: Nenagh's Maloney a pioneering figure in Tipp GAA
S Paul Rouse: Nenagh's Maloney a pioneering figure in Tipp GAA
Plaques unveiled in Nenagh are a fitting tribute in a hurling year that could not have ended in a more suitable way.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

David Clifford and Paudie Clifford during the homecoming 28/7/2025
S Kieran Shannon: Ulster may be the great disrupters, but Kerry remain the great adapters
Never in their proud history have the Kingdom beaten three All-Ireland champions en route to their own Sam Maguire success

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
S Fogarty Forum: Good old umbrage fuelled Kerry and Tipp
Jim Gavin’s intention was to make it the most exciting field sport in the world but GAA president Jarlath Burns was declaring it in his presentation of the Sam Maguire Cup on Sunday.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Joe Schmidt and Dan Sheehan shakes hands after the match 26/7/2025
S Duncan Casey: Wallabies restore some pride but they were too late to Lions party
Joe Schmidt made sure Australia got their act together for the second test in Melbourne.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: A Kerry tactical masterpiece seals Jack's royal flush 
Kerry's All-Ireland win was delivered with a total footballing display, enabled by a tactical masterclass and underpinned by workrate.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Australia v British & Irish Lions - 2nd Test
S Donal Lenihan: Wounded Wallabies rescue series and make victory that much sweeter
The Australians are a special breed of competitive animal especially when taken for granted.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
S Colin Sheridan: GAA not making the most of cultural goldmines that is the All-Ireland finals
The GAA could do more to make the All-Ireland finals more of a spectacle. 

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Craig Morgan's All-Ireland Final Diary: This is for you, Dillon
S Craig Morgan's All-Ireland Final Diary: This is for you, Dillon
Kilruane MacDonaghs defender Craig Morgan kept a diary of a momentous All-Ireland week for Tipperary. 

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1
S Joe O'Connor: 'He’s ahead of the curve. Doesn’t give a f*ck what people think or say about him'
Joe O'Connor is the new star of Rock Street. Kieran Donaghy says of him: 'He’s a bit like a Michael Darragh Macauley. His own person, authentic, yet will do anything for you and the team to the point of exhaustion'

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Will Skelton with Owen Farrell after the game 19/7/2025
S Ronan O’Gara: Even when there’s a Will, there isn’t always a way
Melbourne offers the Wallabies a final lifeline — but Joe Schmidt’s side must find belief before it’s too late

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Ryan McHugh attempts a two pointer 13/7/2025
S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: McHugh looking to do something no player has done in at least a century – if ever 
The biggest challenge for McGuinness was in trying to identify gaps, internally and in the opposition, and then try and find a solution to fill them.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Kieran Shannon: The Mac and Jack show: the first all-returning All-Ireland
S Kieran Shannon: The Mac and Jack show: the first all-returning All-Ireland
Sunday is the first All-Ireland where the respective bainisteoirs are returning managers. It isn't always a good idea, and only works in exceptional circumstances - with change required on all sides

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Galway - Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final Replay
S 2000 and beyond: Éamonn Fitzmaurice's inside story of Kerry’s All-Ireland success 25 years ago
As I have aged I have a much better appreciation of the fantastic journey I was personally on at the time, and by extension my family with me

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Kerry man in Donegal: Braced by the Atlantic and a shared football obsession
S Kerry man in Donegal: Braced by the Atlantic and a shared football obsession
Sting thought he had connectivity issues when he penned 'Englishman in New York' but if he really wants to know what it feels like to be an alien in the midst of a vibrant, throbbing populace, he should try to be a Kerryman in Donegal this week

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

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