Place: Polo Grounds

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Noel Walsh: Farewell to a driver of change and fairness

N OEL WALSH loved his GAA history and talking about it, but at the same time he was very much of the present and always looking to the future.

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Chopping and changing in the seats of power

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Long friendship with Gene Tunney was one that George Bernard Shaw could count on

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OBITUARY: Monsignor Laurence Higgins, Derry footballer who became chaplin to NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers

This Bronx tale takes you from Gaelic Park to Yankee Stadium

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OBITUARY: Peter Keogh, writer and Wicklow County Board president

Cormac MacConnell: Mind the bounce when Brady’s about

Another thrilling GAA championship season is due to explode on the sporting scene in a matter of hours and it pains me deeply to have to reveal today, after all these Croke Park years, the full, unvarnished story behind Kerry’s incredible success rate in so many Septembers.

Thu, 14 May, 2015

Cavan may appeal McKiernan red card

Cavan are considering appealing Gearoid McKiernan’s proposed two-match McKenna Cup ban arising from Sunday’s victory over Monaghan.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Think Kerry-Cavan has no history in Dublin? Think again

They’ll converge on The Boar’s Head in Capel Street this evening and tomorrow morning, Cavan and Kerry supporters alike arguing the toss over the tavern’s true identity.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2013

Cavan make one change for Kerry tie

Jason McLoughlin is back in the Cavan team for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final clash with Munster champions Kerry at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

Sat, 03 Aug, 2013

GPA chief Farrell calls on GAA to bring big games Stateside

GPA chief executive Dessie Farrell says bringing a competitive GAA game to the US would be a major step for Gaelic games in the country.

Fri, 16 Nov, 2012

New exhibition unveiled

The GAA Museum has unveiled its new temporary exhibition, ‘GAA — A Global Phenomenon’.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012

Baseball novice recalls 50 years in the big leagues

Pete Flynn is firmly ensconced in retirement now so I decided to reconnect with him on Monday.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2012

AFTER his 50th season as a groundskeeper for the New York Mets, Leitrim man Pete Flynn hung up his rake yesterday, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before his club’s last game of the baseball season.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2011

Fallen giants leave Ireland a poorer nation for 2011

THE Guardian’s elegant columnist Frank Keating had a typically sharp piece in his newspaper last week, a simple concept butexecuted with precision and wit.

Mon, 27 Dec, 2010

Breathing a sigh of freedom

THE hackney car was always driven by a GAA supporter and friend who was combining business with pleasure on the biggest day of our Ulster year when all roads led across the Border to Clones and the football final.

Sat, 14 Aug, 2010

Put attendances before grants, says Murphy

Increased attendances at games are paramount before any notions of Government grants for Ladies footballers can be talked about, according to Cork's All-Ireland-winning captain Juliet Murphy.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2008

Quartet get All-Stars call

Four footballers have been chosen to jet out to Dubai in two weeks' time as replacements on the Vodafone-sponsored GAA All-Stars tour.

Thu, 11 Jan, 2007

Call for tribute for Famine victims

Irish people and emigrants abroad should observe a minute’s silence later this month for victims of the Famine, it was claimed today.

Sun, 07 May, 2006

Call for day to commemorate famine victims

The Government must designate an annual day of commemoration to remember the victims of the Famine, it was claimed today.

Wed, 03 May, 2006

All faiths urged to commemorate Pope

Organisers of the Sunset Remembrance service for Pope John Paul II tonight called on people of all faiths to join the commemoration.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2005