Dublin’s Ger Brennan: ‘A lot of political dark arts went on behind the scenes, I was collateral damage’
Dublin boss also prevented from coaching his son’s underage team
GAA
Gaelic Athletic Association
Hurling needs more depth in quality not rule-tinkering, says Pete Finnerty
A series of experimental rules continue to be trialled in GAA’s Higher Education Division One league
Mobile scanning unit trial has detected almost 40 asymptomatic lung cancers since launch
Trial targeted current and former smokers aged 55-74 from selected GP practices
Bubbles O’Dwyer: ‘I tried to go back but the body just won’t play ball’
Former Tipp hurler won his first county football medal with Killenaule a fortnight ago
Gaelic associations reaffirm commitment to integration in SGI update
Steering Group on Integration held its first meeting under new chairperson John Horan
Sons of Gowna: The Cavan club with 18 players whose fathers were county champions
On their way to their most recent title, Gowna defeated the county’s three most recent champions
Investigation under way after workplace death on GAA grounds in Carlow
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident at about 10.30am on Thursday
‘It’s hard, but you have to keep battling’: Integration fight takes toll on Cora Staunton
Former Mayo footballer says while things have improved for females playing Gaelic games, the pace of change is too slow
Thumbs up for the four-point goal, but little enthusiasm beyond for GAA experiment
New rules being trialled in Gaelic football are resulting in a higher volume of kickpasses, but mainly in safer parts of the pitch
Trump and golf aligned on mission to turn back time
As LIV Golf fades into obscurity, the PGA Tour is cementing its political influence
Safeguarding training certificates can be used across sporting bodies
Many volunteers only too aware of frustrations with Garda vetting process
GAA County finals as it happened: Kilmallock take Limerick thriller; Wins for Ballyhale, Dr Crokes and Nemo Rangers
Follow the action from a dozen county finals in football and hurling from all around the country.
Money talks: Is it possible to buy success in the GAA?
Dublin, Donegal and Tipperary are among six sides to spend upwards of €2m a year on the likes of mileage, meals and training camps. Does it give them an edge?
Hurling’s new rules were trialled last night. How did it go?
A clampdown on fouled handpasses was the biggest feature of the MTU-UCC game in treacherous conditions on Thursday night
Running the rule over new changes to Gaelic football rules
Perhaps we could keep the old ways to reduce the confusion
Down two-time All-Ireland winner Kevin O’Neill passes away
O’Neill was part of the Down teams of 1960/’61, the first team from north of the border to win Sam Maguire
Not even Jim McGuinness could persuade Finnbarr Roarty to stay – that’s a bad omen
GAA must stem the trickle of top players to the AFL now before it becomes a flood
Majority of intercounty players support Friday night fixtures
GPA’s annual members survey reveals 63 per cent are willing to play on Fridays under the right circumstances
Draws for provincial football championships to take place on November 19th
Draws expected to be shown live on GAA+
Definitely a runner: Alan Milton on preparing for Sunday’s Dublin Marathon
Talk of split times, strides and boomerang runs becomes second nature as do jitters about ‘Heartbreak Hill’
Club hurling championships: Use our interactive map to see the state of play in each county around Ireland
Hover over each county to see who has won or who is in the final
Club football championships: Use our interactive map to see the state of play in each county around Ireland
Hover over each county to see who has won or who is in the final
Three sporting events to watch this week: Your handy guide to sport on television
Your guide to sport on television (Monday – Sunday, October 19th – 25th)
‘You couldn’t ignore that madness’: The comedians turning the GAA into a laughing matter
From D’Unbelievables to club-match vloggers, each generation of comic talents casts the GAA in a new light
GAA+ reports 25% surge in profits in the year before RTÉ sold its stake
GAA acquired national broadcaster’s shares for €3m in February
Building company ceases trading, leaving sports clubs with bills for unfinished work
Clearwater Construction & Landscaping ceases trading, calls creditors’ meeting
Ciarán Murphy: New proposed GAA rules should have trod the path laid by the FRC
Third-level competitions offer a limited test for new hurling and football rules
Club football championships: Who are county champions and what is the state of play around Ireland?
With county final season up and running, we take a look at who is contending in every senior championship across the country
The waiting is over as GAA’s experimental rules go on trial in college matches
Higher-value goals, a ban on fisted points and a seismic alteration to 65s among the stand-out amendments
GAA continue to prove Mary McAleese right
Integration discussion needs the strong voice of a well-recognised woman
Letters to the Editor, October 12th: On Wednesday’s strike, prisoner rehabilitation and growing fruit and veg
Government’s approach reflects ‘staggering disconnect from frontline realities’
Mary McAleese questioned the GAA’s attitude towards women – now they’ve replaced her with a man
John Horan is well qualified to chair the Integration Steering Committee, but were there really no women who could have done it?
Former Kerry footballer says ‘10 seconds of recklessness’ by driver changed his life forever
Seán O’Leary sustained multiple fractures and developed PTSD after collision in 2021
For the average GAA player, this time of the year brings a mix of regret and relief
County finals and the privilege of training on dark, cold autumn nights
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
The GlossOpens in new window
Read the digital edition of The Gloss magazine now
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices