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2025
all change
All-Ireland football championships set for revamp as backdoor system makes a comeback
Delegates overwhelmingly vote to scrap Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup round-robin formats from 2026.
Declan Bogue
Reports from GAA Congress
22 Feb 2025
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Profile
'He’s a fantastic hurler, a brilliant stick player' - the making of Darragh Fitzgibbon
Last year’s nominee for Hurler of the Year has pushed himself into a leadership position for rejuvenated Rebels.
20 Feb 2025
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2
Saffs for Croker
'Corrigan or Nowhere' takes another twist as Antrim nominate Belfast venue to Ulster Council
19 Feb 2025
2.5k
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Time To Vote
6 key motions to keep an eye on at this weekend's GAA Congress
18 Feb 2025
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On the Move
Connacht grant winger John Porch his wish to join Top 14 club in France
17 Feb 2025
10.7k
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Comeback King
Michael Murphy's comeback to Donegal colours provokes a love supreme
No player has ever been more admired by the Donegal public than their captain of 12 seasons, and now returned to the fold, Michael Murphy.
Declan Bogue
17 Feb 2025
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Leadership
'It’s great to have him back' - Jim McGuinness on Donegal's returning hero Murphy
16 Feb 2025
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Guess who's back
Michael Murphy returns for Donegal as they beat All-Ireland champions Armagh
Updated 16 Feb 2025
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Big Ball Cats
Her Majesty's championship, going scoreless, and Croke Park wins - the Kilkenny football story
Declan Bogue
16 Feb 2025
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big interview
'The noise around Mickey Harte last year was relentless' - The Chrissy McKaigue interview
After waving goodbye to a glittering career, the Slaughtneil man plans a way forward after 17 years locked into an obsession.
Declan Bogue
15 Feb 2025
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Sam Callinan
'Mayo teams should be among the top teams in the country' - Sam Callinan
13 Feb 2025
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Bouncing Back
Eddie Jordan-led consortium brings London Irish rugby out of administration
12 Feb 2025
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Laochra Gael
'When you promise your mother something, you have to do it' - Armagh star Clarke on walking away
Former Young Footballer of the Year and 2002 All-Ireland winner Ronan Clarke features in an emotional edition of Laochra Gael.
12 Feb 2025
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Injury blow
Blow for Ireland women as captain Sam Monaghan ruled out of Six Nations
11 Feb 2025
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Radioheads
Off The Ball secures broadcast rights for League of Ireland radio coverage
10 Feb 2025
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Watercooler
Five talking points from the weekend's GAA league action
Declan Bogue
10 Feb 2025
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free at last
Ignore the naysayers - new Gaelic football rules are breathing life into a dying game
There is much that needs to be refined, but few can deny the potential for genuine excitement in new era.
Declan Bogue
9 Feb 2025
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lights camera action
Go karts, pints and running 200km in two months: Davy Fitzgerald settles into Antrim
Declan Bogue
8 Feb 2025
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Boycott
It's 'Corrigan or Nowhere' for Antrim footballers in Ulster championship clash with Armagh
7 Feb 2025
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Team news
Doak names side for U20s clash against Scotland
6 Feb 2025
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Teething problems
'You are almost seen as anti-football': McKaigue warning on positivity around new rules
6 Feb 2025
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I BEG YOUR PARSONS
Connor Parsons and Alex Lacey become Bohs' fifth and sixth signings of close season
Updated 4 Feb 2025
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Talking Points
Opening defeats for Mayo, Carlow's hurling rising, and Geaney brainpower helps Kerry
3 Feb 2025
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HAPPY HAMMER
Evan Ferguson makes loan move to West Ham, John Egan joins Hull City
Meath man finally seals loan move to the Hammers.
3 Feb 2025
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in with the new
'A real smash and grab' - After long layoff, Kerry return with late drama in Derry
3 Feb 2025
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Record Breakers
Sarah Healy and Andrew Coscoran set new Irish records for 3000m in Boston
3 Feb 2025
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Top Form
'Really, really happy with where everything is' - McIlroy reflects on Pebble Beach triumph
3 Feb 2025
2.4k
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Injury news
Clifford is 'a few weeks' off comeback to Kerry training - Jack O'Connor
2 Feb 2025
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Kingdom Come
Three goals in last seven minutes gets Kerry off to a winning start
2 Feb 2025
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Battle of the Blackwater
Tyrone and Armagh: A very local and bitter rivalry between bad losers
1 Feb 2025
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HIDING THEIR LIGHT
Does the GAA care about the league? Their failure to promote it suggests not
16 years since a full house game in Croke Park launched the leagues, the GAA now seem blatantly ashamed of a competition ‘celebrating’ a centenary this year.
Declan Bogue
30 Jan 2025
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Moving On
Three-time Olympian Thomas Barr announces retirement
29 Jan 2025
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what do you think of that
Joe Brolly named as head coach and selector of Mayo club Knockmore
29 Jan 2025
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On the Move
Evan Ferguson could link up with Xabi Alonso in Bayer Leverkusen loan deal
28 Jan 2025
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Gaelic Football
The Conor McManus interview: 'I carried that chip on my shoulder the whole way through'
One of the greatest talents of his generation, and Monaghan’s greatest-ever player of the modern era, Conor McManus looks back on his 18-season career.
Declan Bogue
28 Jan 2025
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all change
'You’re trying to wash out a lifetime of habits' - Mattie Donnelly on new rules
28 Jan 2025
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Farewell
'I measure it in pain' - Conor McManus breaks silence on his intercounty retirement
Arguably Monaghan’s greatest ever footballer explains severe hip pain ended his county career.
Declan Bogue
27 Jan 2025
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Crocked
Five reinforcements for Townsend's Scotland squad after injury crisis
27 Jan 2025
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Fly keepers
'The 12th man is killing the game. It’s as simple as that' - Tally not happy with new rules
25 Jan 2025
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New Beginnings
Tyrone win battle of the new managers as O'Rourke downs Tally
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Reports from Healy Park
25 Jan 2025
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