What is the GAA’s relationship with Irish national identity?

The general bemusement that has flowed from GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaíl’s comments on the possibility of the Irish national anthem and the tricolour no longer being used at GAA matches is understandable, writes Paul Rouse

The logic or intent of his timing remains unclear. And the fact that he was moved within a couple of days to clarify still further the already hypothetical nature of his comments was revealing.

But if the ambition was to provoke a discussion within the GAA, then the scope of any such discussion would have to extend far beyond flags and anthems.