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Rapparees confirm Wexford star Ryan injured foot with club, not county

Rapparees-Starlights have clarified that Wexford full-back Liam Ryan was injured while training with the club.

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GAA clubs to report inter-county training breaches directly to Croke Park

Direct evidence of a county panel training collectively does not need to be presented by the aggrieved club, rather a suspicion of such.

John Fogarty: Money the elephant in the room in club v county debate

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County managers want clarity on return date for training

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County chairs to be banned if counties break Covid-19 training date

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Decision to axe Hogan Cup ‘leaves a bitter taste’ with Tralee CBS

Gaelic Players Association: Optimism eroded by negative ‘club v county’ narrative

The Gaelic Players Association has said it is the responsibility of each county board to ensure their county teams do not recommence collective training before September 14.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

GAA 'interim coronavirus guidance': All teammates are close contacts in case of positive test

If a club player displays Covid-19 symptoms in the 48 hours following a collective training session or game, that person’s team should defer all training and games activity until the player in question has been tested and a result delivered.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Calls for Galway GAA to scrap relegation ahead of championship draw

Galway intermediate football club Cárna/Caiseal have called on the county’s football board to remove relegation this year in the interest of rural clubs.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

St Brendan’s hope sense will prevail and schools final is played

St Brendan’s College, Killarney are hopeful “common sense will prevail” and the GAA will row back on its decision to abandon this year’s All-Ireland post-primary competitions.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Ronan McCarthy fears football becoming Croke Park's poor relation

Cork manager Ronan McCarthy has criticised the second-rate structuring of the 2020 All-Ireland football championship, describing as unacceptable that football teams must make do with a straight knockout format whereas the hurling championship will have a backdoor.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

No plans for GAA to punish counties training before September 14

GAA president John Horan said Croke Park have no plans to punish counties who return to collective training before September 14. However, they would welcome information on those that do.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

John Fogarty: As Croke Park plans, the county boards laugh

Well, nobody could say the GAA haven’t treaded softly. Too softly at times. The insistence on players and management filling out a questionnaire each time they entered their club’s grounds would have been bureaucratic hell.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: GAA fast forward roadmap to return for clubs

GAA chiefs have announced sweeping changes to their pathway to a return to play.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Cork hurlers concerned with county championship structure

The Cork senior hurlers have met with county board officials to express their concerns about the proposed county championship format.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Punish counties who abuse club window - Denis Coughlan

Cork GAA legend Denis Coughlan has called on the GAA to take action against counties who don’t sufficiently use the 11-week club window.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Cork GAA aiming to maintain group format, set to stream club matches live

The Cork club championships will still be run in a group format despite the contracted timeframe available this year, Cork GAA hopes.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Cork county championships look set to begin with group format

The Cork County Board will not make a final decision on how their county championships are structured until Croke Park publishes a master fixture schedule for the 2020 inter-county championships.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Mayo call for MacHale Park repayments pause

Mayo GAA chiefs have sought a deferral on their annual repayments on MacHale Park to Croke Park due to Covid-19 pressures.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

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

Quarter of Cork GAA clubs rule out Cúl Camps

In 2019, 122 Cúl Camps took place in Cork, attracting up to 20,000 children between the ages of six and 13.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Nemeton ready for GAA's return to TV after lockdown

Croke Park have encouraged county boards to consider streaming pay-per-view games in the event little or no crowds can be permitted at them later this year.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

County Boards consider pay for view for club games

The GAA are preparing counties on how to monetise their club championships via live streaming should matches have to be played behind closed doors or in front of severely restricted crowds.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

GAA will open walking tracks but pitches to stay shut

As expected, the GAA will be in a position to open walking tracks at clubs on Monday week should the Government confirm the country can advance to phase two of its recovery roadmap.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Peter Fitzpatrick: ‘No reason’ GAA pitches can’t reopen

Louth County Board chairman and Independent TD Peter Fitzpatrick has said there is “no reason” why GAA pitches cannot immediately reopen.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

Inter-county and club teams training in pods

Croke Park have insisted their pitches will remain closed until July 20 but players can train on sports fields not owned by the GAA, such as public parks, secondary schools, and third-level institutions.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

GAA can't afford cost of mass test, says Limerick's Cregan

Limerick chairman John Cregan says the expense involved in mass testing players for Covid-19 is too prohibitive for the GAA to finance alone.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Munster Council continue to approve club project plans

The number of development projects before the Munster Council on Tuesday last shows that clubs are not sitting still during this period of lockdown.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

GAA club plan in doubt as less than 58% of players will return in 2020

The GAA’s plans to resume Gaelic games activity via the clubs has been thrown into doubt by a survey revealing less than 58% of players are willing to return to training and games this year.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Cork chair backs GAA's safety-first approach

Cork County Board chairperson Tracey Kennedy has backed Croke Park’s decision to keep GAA grounds shut until July 20.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

GAA tells clubs €6m insurance must be paid

The GAA’s clubs have been told by Croke Park that they must pay their insurance premiums regardless of their premises being closed until July 20.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

GAA: Pitches will remain closed until July and no inter-county games until October

The GAA have confirmed that their pitches will remain closed until July 20 and there is unlikely to be inter-county games before October.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

O'Regan plots new course for Waterford GAA

Waterford GAA chair Sean Michael O’Regan is hopeful of progressing with the Walsh Park upgrade but has stressed the need for perspective, saying “the redevelopment of the stadium is important but we have more pressing issues right now”.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

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

Club chief fears legal issues if GAA players are ‘guinea pigs’

Some club GAA players fear they will be the guinea pigs if sport is to restart as outlined in the Government’s plan to reopen the country.

Sun, 03 May, 2020

Tributes paid to ‘most progressive man to ever hold senior office in the GAA’

The late Noel Walsh has been described as "the most progressive man to ever hold senior office in the GAA”.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

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

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

GAA and DTTS chiefs fume over claim players will get priority testing

Leading officials within the GAA and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTS) are irate at the solo-run which gave the impression the testing of inter-county players would be prioritised so as to facilitate a return to training.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

GAA stars to battle it out in charity All-Ireland FIFA20 Tournament

Inter-county GAA players are set to resume rivalries in support of frontline workers combatting the spread of Covid-19.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Championships postponed until early July 'at the earliest'

“When sporting activity recommences, the GAA will accommodate both club and county games. The Association also intends to complete the Allianz Leagues, or at least those games that have a bearing on next year’s divisions, where possible.”

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

GAA members permitted to undertake 'essential' pitch maintenance

The notice from Croke Park also recommends the person wear club/county-branded clothing while cutting the grass.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

GAA seek HSE clarification over pitch cutting during lockdown

The GAA are seeking clarification from the HSE regarding the current coronavirus guidelines currently preventing them from cutting pitches.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

GAA to cover clubs’ insurance for now

The GAA have agreed to delay the collection of insurance from clubs during the coronavirus shutdown.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

County chairs to discuss coronavirus impact on GAA fixtures

County chairs will take part in a teleconference with Croke Park officials tomorrow to discuss the coronavirus crisis’ impact on GAA fixtures.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Ban betting advertising during games, GPA propose

At Congress two years ago, the GAA voted to prohibit the sponsorship of any GAA competition, team, playing gear or facility by a betting company.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

David Gough: Timekeeping not a major concern for referees

There was controversy about the amount of added time in three of the four Division 1 games this weekend, with Monaghan, Meath, and Galway feeling particularly aggrieved.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2020

Cork county board to repay €1.2m for Páirc Uí Chaoimh ‘cash flow issue’

At tonight’s Cork County Board meeting, secretary Kevin O’Donovan informed delegates that the executive has agreed repayments to Central Council for money that should have been handed over three years ago.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2020

Camogie officials confirm Tipperary as winners of League game in Limerick

Camogie officials have confirmed that Tipperary defeated Limerick in yesterday's National League Division 1 fixture at the LIT Gaelic Grounds.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2020

Enda McEvoy: The growing trend throwing hurling off course

GIVEN that the issue is largely to do with the men in the middle and how they apply — or not — the rules of the game, let’s start with a former All-Ireland referee.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2020

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