Person: Christy Cooney

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<p>Adolescents who were struggling with drug and alcohol dependency — and their families — were the beneficiaries of the Cork charity which had stepped into a gap left by the State. Stock picture</p>

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Mick Clifford: Vulnerable teens are the losers in long saga of Cork addiction centre

The confidence of the HSE and the Probation Service in Matt Talbot Adolescent Services is thought to be at an all-time low after years of internal strife and closure of its Enniskeane unit

<p>Cara Lodge, Matt Talbot Adolescent Services' residential facility for troubled teenagers in Enniskeane, West Cork.</p>

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Charity CEO resigns amid financial audit

The former GAA President said the decision to temporarily hand over power to change the structure of the championships to the GAA’s management committee was “positive and responsible”. File picture.

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Cooney backs ‘positive, responsible’ GAA to face up to coronavirus challenge

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Farrell to lead Dublin’s search for six

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Youghal age-grade motion fails to find favour

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GPA should be driving debate on second-tier championship

Cork has had to again accept its affairs would be better off run by Croke Park

A year before the IMF, ECB, and European Commission landed in Dublin, the GAA’s own equivalent of a troika was ready to bail out a besieged Cork County Board and its long-time secretary Frank Murphy, writes Kieran Shannon.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2018

New rules highlight football’s identity crisis

Eighteen years ago, Tyrone proposed and succeeded in having a motion passed that there would be a 10-year moratorium on changes to the playing rules of Gaelic football.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2018

A view of St. Conleth's Park ahead of the game 11/2/2018

Kildare GAA president: ‘We’re penalised because Croke Park couldn’t do their business properly’

Kildare president Seamus Aldridge is surprised, given Ned Quinn’s previous experience in Kilkenny, that the CCCC chairman decided the county can’t host their All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Mayo in St Conleth’s Park on Saturday because of capacity issues.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2018

‘We’re penalised because Croke Park couldn’t do their business properly’

Kildare president Seamus Aldridge is surprised, given Ned Quinn’s previous experience in Kilkenny, that the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) chairman decided the county can’t host their All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Mayo in St Conleth’s Park on Saturday because of capacity issues.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2018

Páirc Uí Chaoimh naming rights will not be sold cheaply

Cork GAA chairman Ger Lane has said they are pressing ahead with plans to sell naming rights to the new Páirc Uí Chaoimh – but the existing stadium name will be retained in any deal.

Mon, 04 Dec, 2017

‘The best sports administrator by some distance’

Former GAA president Nickey Brennan has hailed outgoing director general Páraic Duffy as “by some distance” the best sports administrator in Ireland and beyond over the last decade.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2017

We need to talk about GAA volunteerism

Seven months into his role as GPA chief executive, Dermot Earley continues a charm offensive around the counties, writes John Fogarty.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2017

Obsession with Mayo is now a sickness

Slamming Mayo is now fashionable and the more outrageous the statement, the better, writes John Fogarty

Tue, 23 May, 2017

Former president Peter Quinn now feels a GAA ‘outsider’

Former GAA president Peter Quinn says a disconnect between administration and grassroots certainly exists within the organisation if club players believe one does.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2017

Nine people remember the day when Croke Park's gates opened to rugby

Those who were involved in the decision and the game itself remember a historic day...

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Hard sells and hard hats at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

They had hard hats and soft figures at the construction site that will become the new Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but the person who will juggle the roster for use of only two pitches may need the hardest hat of all.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2016

VIDEO: Honouring Jim Forbes, ‘an extraordinary gentleman’

HE was a local, provincial, and national GAA administrator of substance and vision, but Jim Forbes was happiest in the wind and rain at an Under-14 match, his son Killian told family and friends at the Carrigaline man’s funeral yesterday.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Jim Forbes: Revolutionary, leader, absolute GAA man

The passing yesterday of former Cork County Board chairman Jim Forbes, described as “a revolutionary” in the GAA, leaves a huge void in Leeside GAA circles. The Carrigaline club man also served as Munster Council PRO and was described by former GAA President Christy Cooney as “a great leader”.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2016

Derek Kavanagh warns GAA Congress calls will spark uprising at grassroots level

Former Cork football captain Derek Kavanagh says GAA Congress have shown no consideration for club players and predicts it will spark an uprising at grassroots level.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2016

Developing the Dripsey dream

You’re rolling down a country road and you notice the bunting: a small club in a county final.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Cian McCarthy the ace in Sarsfields pack

Sarsfields 0-28 Youghal 0-11: Winning manager Pat Ryan insisted after this trouncing of Youghal in Rostellan yesterday that there has been “no talk” of Sarsfields attempting once more to win back-to-back Cork senior hurling championship titles. But, on this evidence they will be strongly in contention, certainly ahead of a quarter-final clash with either Imokilly or Ballyhea.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Is GPA now the voice of managers?

When pushed on it afterwards, Aogán Ó Fearghail insisted he was referring to himself more than anybody else, writes John Fogarty.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2015

Challenges facing the GAA are all about enforcement

Burnout. Calendar issues. Fixtures. Money challenges. Michael Moynihan reflects.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

GPA activities in US hitting counties’ fundraising efforts

Three full months remain of Liam O’Neill’s GAA presidency.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2014

Kelly reveals he manipulated seat plan to influence historic Croker vote

Former GAA president Seán Kelly has recalled how he rearranged seats at the 2005 Congress to ensure the vote to open Croke Park to international rugby and soccer had a greater chance of succeeding.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2014

Assured Douglas sweep into semis

Cork SHC quarter-final: Douglas 2-20 Youghal 1-9

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Cooney hails ‘passionate’ Donal Coleman

Cork GAA personality Donal ‘Donie’ Donal, whose death has occurred, was described yesterday by former GAA president Christy Cooney as "an administrator second to none".

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Cooper and Ring make waves in Seasiders’ senior splash

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Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Murphy says stadium will be strategic asset

Cork’s €70m stadium redevelopment is the fulfilment of a decade of planning.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Sky deal heralds whole new era

Don’t tell us that you didn’t see it coming. The Sky kites have been floating high for quite some time now, going back to Liam O’Neill’s first weekend in office in April 2012.

Tue, 01 Apr, 2014

O’Neill teaching us a vital lesson

All in all, Liam O’Neill’s Congress address on Saturday weighed in at 6,649 words.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2014

Walsh and Ó Fearghail expected to battle it out in presidential race

A tight vote is anticipated in Croke Park this evening in the battle to succeed Liam O’Neill as GAA president in 12 months’ time.

Fri, 21 Feb, 2014

Youghal’s glory hopes go west

Kilnadeema/Leitrim (Galway) 2-11 Youghal (Cork) 0-15

Mon, 03 Feb, 2014

THE KIERAN SHANNON INTERVIEW: Living the GAA dream

Perhaps Christy Cooney represents the living embodiment of the GAA ethos — going from the top seat in the national organisation back to coaching at his club with minimum of fuss his day next week, a man called David Stern will step down from one of the biggest jobs in US sports administration.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014