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The GAA was and always has been an inherently political organisation. The deadly RIC attack on Bloody Sunday 1920 turned Croke Park into a reluctant landmark for the lives lost in the fight for independence.

Kevin McMenamin, a former Donegal GAA star, served only nine months of a 21-month sentence for dangerous driving, despite causing severe injuries to a cyclist.

"Having suffered two ACL ruptures in his career, former Dublin footballer Bernard Brogan knows how difficult the recovery can be."

Charles Dooher, a 26-year-old GAA player, remains in 'excellent spirits' following a significant surgery for injuries sustained from a brutal gang attack.

Rob Hennelly shared on Instagram a heartfelt post expressing his pride for his wife Orla after the birth of their child Charlie.

When Tipperary meet Cork in Sunday's league final, you can bank on a true-run race, with both teams going all out to secure national silverware.

In a time of great division, our organisation can lead the way in an effort reach out to people in trouble.

"Niamh Farrell denies being the GAA catfish despite claims she admitted to her principal about her involvement, disrupting her school's reputation amid podcast scandal."},{

Jim McGuinness argues that the GAA should reconsider the rule enabling teams with red or black cards to field fewer forwards in the opposition half, which he believes undermines game competitiveness and fairness.

We are grateful for our great partners as expanding our footprint is key for the league. This game will bring special significance to the Irish fans.

"He picks people and wants you to pick their brains and get as much information as possible. Brian is going to come in for a day and run with us and speak with us. A couple of lads know Brian and were saying, 'He'll be terrible at the speaking thing, you should just leave him run'. Come here, it's very interesting."

In a heart-wrenching statement, Crossmolina Deel Rovers GAA expressed their devastation over the tragic incident involving Roísín Cryan. They extended heartfelt thoughts to her family and friends during this difficult time, emphasizing the need for privacy as the community processes this profound loss.

The GAA's decision to uphold the Central Council's original vote on pre-season competitions demonstrates the complexities of their voting system, where the outcome didn't reflect a simple majority.

Tuohy points out that in the AFL, for every player, there are two journalists, illustrating the intense scrutiny athletes face. He notes, "The coverage is kind of what pays your bills but it can get a bit overbearing at times." This highlights the duality of media attention in sports – while it supports the industry financially, it can also create pressure and stress for the athletes.

Jim Gavin and the Football Review Committee seem to have prioritized enhancements that may overlook critical aspects of player welfare, reflecting a concerning trend in the GAA.

"The GAA's Central Council must come to a decision on the proposed rule changes, with the backdrop of declining entertainment value in football demanding urgent action."