Eight questions facing the GAA in testing times

The dust has settled on another GAA Annual Congress. As with so many things involving the GAA, there were more questions than answers. Here are just a few that Paul Rouse has on his mind.
Eight questions facing the GAA in testing times
Fri, 03 Mar, 2017 - 00:00
Paul Rouse
Paul Rouse
Paul Rouse is an historian, author, broadcaster… and former Offaly football boss. He specialises in sport and Irish culture.

1. Did anyone notice the players leaving?

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