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Counties could face expulsion from All-Ireland as GAA harden collective training stance

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Counties could face expulsion from All-Ireland as GAA harden collective training stance

Counties who train collectively before September 14 could be dumped out of the Championship as the GAA have hardened their stance on breaches.

Dalo's GAA Show: Throwback to old-school back door as Mike Quirke defends the county manager

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Dalo's GAA Show: Throwback to old-school back door as Mike Quirke defends the county manager

New skin cancer treatment greenlit for trials in CUH

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New skin cancer treatment greenlit for trials in CUH

From Seanie O’Leary’s centenary poaching to Richie Bennis’ 65, 10 Munster final classics

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From Seanie O’Leary’s centenary poaching to Richie Bennis’ 65, 10 Munster final classics

No plans for GAA to punish counties training before September 14

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No plans for GAA to punish counties training before September 14

Páidí Ó Sé's Kerry the most aggressive side Kieran McGeeney ever faced

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Páidí Ó Sé's Kerry the most aggressive side Kieran McGeeney ever faced

Tony Considine calls on GAA to ‘hold firm’ on player insurance stance

Tony Considine calls on GAA to ‘hold firm’ on player insurance stance

"The manager or the county board is then responsible for the wellbeing of their players. Let them pay out if there is an injury."

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Time is ripe for an open draw All-Ireland, says Tomás Ó Sé

Time is ripe for an open draw All-Ireland, says Tomás Ó Sé

Kerry great Tomás Ó Sé, part of the last team to win a knockout All-Ireland in 2000 before the qualifier series, has urged the GAA to go a step further this year and introduce a full open draw.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Straight knockout All-Ireland creates balance, says Larry O'Gorman

Straight knockout All-Ireland creates balance, says Larry O'Gorman

As a member of the last team to win the All-Ireland SHC without a backdoor, former Wexford star Larry O’Gorman is all for a straight knock-out inter-county championship.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Minors felt they missed out on chance to wear Kerry jersey - James Costello

Minors felt they missed out on chance to wear Kerry jersey - James Costello

The St Patrick’s, Blennerville man reported that the possibility of missing out on what might be their only opportunity to don the green and gold was upsetting for some of them before it was confirmed the Munster MFC will go ahead later this year.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Michael Quinlivan and Liam Casey back with Tipperary footballers

Michael Quinlivan and Liam Casey back with Tipperary footballers

David Power has also added two All-Ireland-winning U21 hurlers to his squad.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Cork's wing wizard Tony O’Sullivan: 'I don’t think of the Double as 30 years ago'

Cork's wing wizard Tony O’Sullivan: 'I don’t think of the Double as 30 years ago'

Forget the Double’s 30th anniversary for a minute. For Tony O’Sullivan the real jolt came earlier in the year, before the world shut down for coronavirus.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

GAA reiterates zero tolerance for racism: Clubs being educated on dealing with incidents

GAA reiterates zero tolerance for racism: Clubs being educated on dealing with incidents

Inclusion officer Ger McTavish explains the diversity work being done in the GAA.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Challenges remain to finish GAA fixtures within calendar year

Challenges remain to finish GAA fixtures within calendar year

GAA president John Horan has said the hurling and football championships could run into 2021, but Anthony Daly believes that “would be a disaster.”

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

Shane Kingston uneasy about All-Ireland spilling into 2021

Shane Kingston uneasy about All-Ireland spilling into 2021

Cork hurler Shane Kingston has expressed reservations at the possibility of this year’s All-Ireland championship spilling into 2021. GAA president John Horan has said the 2020 inter-county championships could be completed next year but won’t go beyond February. Kingston’s own preference is for the hurling championship to be completed within the calendar year. Given most counties began preparation

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

'They’re creating post-coronavirus history': Road bowling leads return of live sport in Cork

'They’re creating post-coronavirus history': Road bowling leads return of live sport in Cork

No, you were not imagining a disturbance in the Force last night. There was a competitive sports event being held, and your correspondent was in attendance.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

John Fogarty: Will county managers be willing to sit and wait until September 14?

John Fogarty: Will county managers be willing to sit and wait until September 14?

No small amount of work was put into the GAA’s return to safe play roadmap. It’s estimated that its Covid-19 advisory group analysed between 40 to 50 protocols from other sports before devising their own.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Ambrose O’Donovan: Players like David Clifford need protection

Ambrose O’Donovan: Players like David Clifford need protection

Former Kerry captain Ambrose O'Donovan has claimed that current skipper David Clifford, and top forwards nationwide, badly need greater protection from referees.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

The Big Interview with John Knox: The man who reported on the rise and rise of Kilkenny's tide

The Big Interview with John Knox: The man who reported on the rise and rise of Kilkenny's tide

There were always a few of them, hovering behind the goal in Nowlan Park on biting league Sundays.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2020

GAA training to resume this month with clubs set for action in July

GAA training to resume this month with clubs set for action in July

The stipulation comes as details of the Association’s plans to restart Gaelic football and hurling were released to their management committee and Central Council.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Club Players Association: Training without county players would be 'ultimate kick in the face' after coronavirus crisis

Club Players Association: Training without county players would be 'ultimate kick in the face' after coronavirus crisis

Inter-county managers should not be allowed to interfere in a club championship period, insists CPA chairman.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

John Fogarty: If counties aren't back training already, they're losing

John Fogarty: If counties aren't back training already, they're losing

John Fogarty: It’s fair to say GAA director Tom Ryan gets it. He gets the frustration at pitches being closed. He gets the disappointment. He also gets the fear about the return of action among players and supporters.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

Anthony Daly: It was a matter of ‘can we keep these boys down for another year?’ Eventually, we couldn’t

Anthony Daly: It was a matter of ‘can we keep these boys down for another year?’ Eventually, we couldn’t

The Doora-Barefield man instantly fanned the flame and got it flickering in our minds again.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

At times playing for Wexford was ‘demoralising’, admits Darren Stamp

At times playing for Wexford was ‘demoralising’, admits Darren Stamp

Former captain Darren Stamp has admitted it was “demoralising” at times to play for Wexford and is envious of the current set-up.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Not so Dalo: Austin Stacks reject claims of football-only blinkers

The Austin Stacks GAA club in Kerry has taken issue with a suggestion in this newspaper by our columnist and All-Ireland winning captain Anthony Daly that hurling doesn’t get a fair shake on Tralee’s famed Rock Street.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

John Fogarty: Helmets have hurt hurling's personality

John Fogarty: Helmets have hurt hurling's personality

As it would have for most people, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín’s appearance on The Sunday Game this past weekend evoked memories of his greatest days in a Cork jersey.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Spurned three times, Colm O’Rourke fears he’ll never get to manage Meath

Spurned three times, Colm O’Rourke fears he’ll never get to manage Meath

Colm O'Rourke has revealed that he tried to become Meath manager on three occasions but was knocked back each time and now believes his chance has gone for good.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Down GAA mourns All-Ireland-winning player and coach John Murphy

Down GAA mourns All-Ireland-winning player and coach John Murphy

Glowing tributes have been paid to a man described as one of the county’s “favourite sons”.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Beano McDonald: I struggled with hype of Laois glory days

Beano McDonald: I struggled with hype of Laois glory days

Former Laois forward Brian 'Beano' McDonald has admitted that the 'hype and furore' of their golden era under Mick O'Dwyer wasn't always easy to deal with, leaving him anxious at times.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Ten football tyros who would have shone brightly this summer

Ten football tyros who would have shone brightly this summer

Had this been any other summer, the various provincial minor football championships would be in full flow.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Anthony Daly: 'Maybe we were just a bit madder and wilder back in our time'

Anthony Daly: 'Maybe we were just a bit madder and wilder back in our time'

In October 1996, Clare travelled to Belfast for the official opening of the Patrick Sarsfields club’s new pitch on Stewartstown Avenue, a two-day event, based around a challenge game against Antrim on the Sunday.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Dara Ó Cinnéide: Páidí was both a man of his time - and before his time

Dara Ó Cinnéide: Páidí was both a man of his time - and before his time

Páidí Ó Sé would have been 65 years of age today. It’s difficult to imagine and, for those of us who still feel his presence is as real as his absence, it’s difficult to process as well.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

Liam Sheedy: Championship behind closed doors would lift the nation

Liam Sheedy: Championship behind closed doors would lift the nation

Tipperary senior hurling manager Liam Sheedy is convinced an inter-county championship behind closed doors along with stringent safety measures would lift the nation.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Frank Browne: 'It’s terribly sad what’s going on in Mayo'

Frank Browne: 'It’s terribly sad what’s going on in Mayo'

Former Mayo manager Frank Browne hopes that those involved in the county's ladies football split will now bury the hatchet for the good of the players.

Sat, 09 May, 2020

Marty Clarke still haunted by Down's All-Ireland defeat to Cork

Marty Clarke still haunted by Down's All-Ireland defeat to Cork

Former Down All-Star Marty Clarke has opened up about his 2010 All-Ireland final regrets, one of which he believes "could have cost us an All-Ireland".

Thu, 07 May, 2020

John Fogarty: Government need to stop using the GAA as a political football

John Fogarty: Government need to stop using the GAA as a political football

It’s not the nights that are the hardest for the GAA; it’s the weekends. For it’s at them that the Government come stealing to surprise them with a dig to the solar plexus.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

GAA has case to answer over season ticket, expert claims

GAA has case to answer over season ticket, expert claims

Consumer rights expert Dermott Jewell has said the GAA has a case to answer after it changed season ticket terms and conditions last month without notifying holders .

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

GAA altered season ticket refund terms after coronavirus outbreak

GAA altered season ticket refund terms after coronavirus outbreak

A clause was inserted to state there would be no refunds provided in the event of the GAA season being postponed due to “circumstances outside of the control of the GAA (Natural Disaster, Pandemic, etc.)”.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Kieran Shannon: How there still will be Munster finals and All-Ireland finals this summer

Kieran Shannon: How there still will be Munster finals and All-Ireland finals this summer

We really are playing the long game now, writes Kieran Shannon

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Mass gatherings banned until September: but what does that actually mean for sport?

Mass gatherings banned until September: but what does that actually mean for sport?

News that the ban on mass gatherings is to be extended through to August has filtered out this afternoon.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Dalo: No Nicky on this selection but he’d be on my all-time team

Dalo: No Nicky on this selection but he’d be on my all-time team

Anthony Daly opted for John Mullane over Nicky English in his Munster ‘Railway Cup’ dream team of the last 30 years but says the Tipp great would be on his all-time selection.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Battle of Leeside legends: Picking the greatest Cork hurler of all-time

Battle of Leeside legends: Picking the greatest Cork hurler of all-time

Your county’s greatest? Have a look and tell us what you think. We’ve started with Cork but we’ll move to other counties soon, so get your nominations and your arguments in order: we may accommodate the former but we’re definitely looking for the latter. Just don’t be too hard on Michael Moynihan for this one...

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Donal Lenihan: Whoever said ‘time is a great healer’ never lost a Lions series

Donal Lenihan: Whoever said ‘time is a great healer’ never lost a Lions series

The plethora of re-runs of great games from the past — All-Ireland hurling and football finals, memorable matches in Test rugby, glorious nights on the European stage from the giants of English football — have proved the mainstay for all major broadcasters in the sporting famine of the past month.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Schedule announced for 'RTÉ Sport Classics' series

Schedule announced for 'RTÉ Sport Classics' series

RTÉ has revealed a slate of throwback sporting action to keep us entertained as the coronavirus continues to shutdown live sport.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Glynn recovers from Covid-19 but Galway career may be over

Glynn recovers from Covid-19 but Galway career may be over

All-Ireland winning Galway hurler Johnny Glynn has revealed that he tested positive for coronavirus but has fully recovered without any serious difficulties.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

Warriors’ coach Price steps down after two seasons at helm

Warriors’ coach Price steps down after two seasons at helm

Pat Price has stepped down as coach of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors after two successful seasons at the helm.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

Kieran Shannon: The hurlers who talked the talk as well as they walked the walk

Kieran Shannon: The hurlers who talked the talk as well as they walked the walk

THE simple pleasures we took for granted. Like hopping into a car and travelling more than 2km and meeting up with some athlete or coach, past or present, in some café, hotel — or even their living room or garden patio — and hearing their stories of triumph and struggle, public and private, many of them previously untold.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Quiz: Name the All-Star Hurlers of the Year

Quiz: Name the All-Star Hurlers of the Year

There have been three players from non-All-Ireland-winning counties and one three-time winner of the All-Star Hurler of the Year since it was inaugurated in 1995.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Quiz: Name the ten All-Ireland winning captains who didn’t start the final or collect the cup

Quiz: Name the ten All-Ireland winning captains who didn’t start the final or collect the cup

This is the toughest test of your GAA knowledge yet...

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Tipp determined to be a force, says McCarthy

Tipp determined to be a force, says McCarthy

Tipperary midfielder Aisling McCarthy says there is a fierce ambition among the county’s ladies footballers to be a force in this year’s TG4 Senior championship.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020