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5 days ago

Miscellaneous

GAA approves a proposal to move All-Ireland finals to a week later in the calendar

US news

GAA launch investigation after confirmation wrong scoreline was displayed in closing minutes of Tipperary's win over Kilkenny

Gadgets

Huge controversy as referee confirms wrong scoreline was displayed in closing minutes of Tipp win over Kilkenny

5 days ago

Miscellaneous

GAA approves a proposal to move All-Ireland finals to a week later in the calendar

US news

GAA launch investigation after confirmation wrong scoreline was displayed in closing minutes of Tipperary's win over Kilkenny

Gadgets

Huge controversy as referee confirms wrong scoreline was displayed in closing minutes of Tipp win over Kilkenny

Miscellaneous

GAA approves a proposal to move the All-Ireland finals back by one week

Soccer (FIFA)

Grandmother (99) of Donegal rising star has the 'candles lit and the rosary beads out' on eve of All-Ireland final

5 days ago

Miscellaneous

GAA approves a proposal to move the All-Ireland finals back by one week

Soccer (FIFA)

Grandmother (99) of Donegal rising star has the 'candles lit and the rosary beads out' on eve of All-Ireland final

more#all-ireland-final

6 days ago

School strikes suspended for talks but principal fears 'carnage' if they resume

GAA competitions postponed; pupils asked to bring toilet paper and soap; Forsa suspends secretaries’ and caretakers’ strike after WRC talks offer from Education Minister.

LGBT

1 week ago

GAA star Donal Og Cusack reveals he received death threats saying 'you're next' after coming out as gay

Dónal Óg Cusack, an All-Ireland winning Cork goalkeeper, came out as gay while still playing and later revealed he received death threats.

#sponsorship-ethics

Miscellaneous

Conor McKeon: Does Allianz's global policy of funding Israel make them untenable as a sponsorship partner for the GAA?

3 weeks ago

Marketing

Conor McKeon: Where the GAA draws the line and at what cost to the association is not clear

Miscellaneous

Conor McKeon: Does Allianz's global policy of funding Israel make them untenable as a sponsorship partner for the GAA?

3 weeks ago

Marketing

Conor McKeon: Where the GAA draws the line and at what cost to the association is not clear

more#sponsorship-ethics

Frank Roche: Could Jim Gavin continue the tradition of GAA stars swapping the pitch for politics?

Numerous GAA figures, from Jack Lynch to Alan Dillon, have attempted political careers, with varied success; Jim Gavin is the latest potential candidate.

Colm O'Rourke: GAA needs to end sponsorship linked to Israeli war machine - One small act would show that we care

GAA players delivered a letter urging Croke Park to end Allianz's National League sponsorship due to concerns about Allianz's association amid Palestine-related atrocities.

3 weeks ago

Colm Keys: Three-year trend shows marked gains in inter-county discipline as football referees say new rules are key

Hurling officials need the same respect as football officials after 2025 FRC rule changes.

Digital life

Mediahuis Ireland buys stake in Clubber

Clubber, known for live-streaming GAA games, will expand into more sports with a new investment from Mediahuis Ireland.

Martin Breheny: Wronged 'Munster 4' should consider boycotting next year's championship over Kerry-Cork call

Preferential treatment for Kerry and Cork in Munster GAA undermines competitive fairness, disadvantaging Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford.

Joe Brolly: Bad news for the rest is that Kerry look like they're just getting started

Kerry outperformed Donegal by effectively countering their lacking game plan.

Donegal's strategy was inadequate against the superior performance of Kerry.

#kerry

Soccer (FIFA)

Kerry 1-26 Donegal 0-19: As it happened

Boston Bruins

David Clifford inspirational as Kerry ease past Clare to seal another Munster title

Soccer (FIFA)

Kerry 1-26 Donegal 0-19: As it happened

Boston Bruins

David Clifford inspirational as Kerry ease past Clare to seal another Munster title

more#kerry

Grandmother (99) of Donegal rising star has the 'candles lit and the rosary beads out' on eve of All-Ireland final

Kitty, proud grandmother of Finnbarr Roarty, expresses that his place on Jim McGuinness's team is a magical experience in her life.

Philosophy

Marty's street party: RTE GAA guru's chat goes from Croke Park pitch to side of the road - but why?

Marty Morrissey's All-Ireland final winners interview relocates due to a new GAA rule regarding sponsor logo visibility.

'I'd be lying in bed at night asking 'why didn't I get it instead?' I had a good innings, he was only a youngster'

Mikey Sheehy reflects on his life, football career, and personal challenges, including cancer, emphasizing family and community connection.

UK news

Man admits 'sinister' harassment of couple following death of Mayo fan Joe Deacy in 2017

Brendan Rowland pleaded guilty to harassing Peter and Anne Byrne, who were connected to Joe Deacy's tragic death.

Renovation

Meath to move league games to Croke Park

Páirc Tailteann has been approved for a €20 million redevelopment after 10 years of planning.

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It's Liams Week In Ireland | Defector

Cork faces Tipperary in the All-Ireland hurling final, marking Cork's attempt to end a title drought since 2005.

'Disturbing': Co Down sports camp cancelled as Orange lodge notes 'significant concerns' with GAA involvement

The Sport Summer Camp was created to give young people from different backgrounds a chance to enjoy cricket, try something new, and simply have fun.

Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily: DJ Carey's Texas trips, Cancer Care and the Croke Park Conundrum

DJ Carey pled guilty to deception involving false cancer claims to defraud supporters of over €400,000.

'He was one of a kind' - Donegal father who died after being hit by car in California remembered as 'an extraordinary man'

Damien O'Brien, a Vice President of Operations at T.M. Grady Builders, died in a car accident in Huntington Beach, California.

#fine-gael

US politics

'Reluctantly I will not' - MEP Sean Kelly rules himself out of running for presidency, paving way for Mairead McGuinness as Fine Gael candidate

Miscellaneous

MEP Sean Kelly says 'reluctantly I will not be' running for presidency paving the way for Mairead McGuinness as Fine Gael candidate

EU data protection

'Reluctantly I will not be' - MEP Sean Kelly rules himself out of race for presidency

US politics

'Reluctantly I will not' - MEP Sean Kelly rules himself out of running for presidency, paving way for Mairead McGuinness as Fine Gael candidate

Miscellaneous

MEP Sean Kelly says 'reluctantly I will not be' running for presidency paving the way for Mairead McGuinness as Fine Gael candidate

EU data protection

'Reluctantly I will not be' - MEP Sean Kelly rules himself out of race for presidency

more#fine-gael

Visas for 46 Palestinians have been denied by Irish Immigration Service ahead of upcoming GAA tour

Irish Immigration Service has not received correct documentation for Palestinian children's tour, despite multiple submissions.

#gaelic-football

Games

Pat Spillane: My verdict on where Dublin lost their way - and it's not all down to Dessie Farrell

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Golden State Warriors

Kerry And Cork Redeemed A Dour Season Of Gaelic Football With One Great Game | Defector

Games

Pat Spillane: My verdict on where Dublin lost their way - and it's not all down to Dessie Farrell

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Golden State Warriors

Kerry And Cork Redeemed A Dour Season Of Gaelic Football With One Great Game | Defector

Miscellaneous

RTE decision to sell 50pc stake in GAAGo not a reaction to public criticism, says head of sport

Media industry

Eamonn Sweeney: It's lonely in RTE's ivory tower, they should stop lecturing people forced to live in the real world

Miscellaneous

RTE decision to sell 50pc stake in GAAGo not a reaction to public criticism, says head of sport

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Media industry

Eamonn Sweeney: It's lonely in RTE's ivory tower, they should stop lecturing people forced to live in the real world

more#rte

Hurling star admits cancer treatment fraud

DJ Carey pleaded guilty to charges of fraudulently inducing individuals to pay him money for cancer treatment after falsely claiming to have cancer and needing funds for treatment.

Health

Canada news

Shock as Ger Brennan quits his position as Louth football manager, increasing speculation about the Dublin vacancy

Ger Brennan has left his role as Louth football manager shortly after winning a historic Leinster title.

Canada news

Rory Gallagher seeking damages from GAA over intervention of president Jarlath Burns

Gallagher has filed a High Court action against the GAA president for allegedly inducing clubs not to hire him.

#sports

Gadgets

Eamonn Sweeney: Money is the root of all GAA evil - nothing should matter more than the games

San Francisco Giants

How to bounce back from a battering: History shows hurling finalists can avenge recent routs

Golden State Warriors

Pat Spillane: I see four counties leading the race for Sam - but it is hard to pick the favourites

San Francisco Giants

Louth win first Leinster SFC title in 68 years after dramatic final victory over Meath at Croke Park

Podcast

Philly McMahon: Everyone will fancy a crack at exposed Dublin after humbling by Meath - but season can still be salvaged

Gadgets

Eamonn Sweeney: Money is the root of all GAA evil - nothing should matter more than the games

San Francisco Giants

How to bounce back from a battering: History shows hurling finalists can avenge recent routs

Golden State Warriors

Pat Spillane: I see four counties leading the race for Sam - but it is hard to pick the favourites

San Francisco Giants

Louth win first Leinster SFC title in 68 years after dramatic final victory over Meath at Croke Park

Podcast

Philly McMahon: Everyone will fancy a crack at exposed Dublin after humbling by Meath - but season can still be salvaged

more#sports

'I've had a great innings' - Dessie Farrell confirms Dubs resignation after quarter final defeat to Tyrone

After the match, Dessie Farrell declared his departure from his role as Dublin senior football manager, admitting it was a pre-planned decision for this, his final season.

Soccer (FIFA)

Donegal GAA star shares special baby news ahead of All Ireland Quarter Final

I would just like to thank Letterkenny Hospital for the wonderful care they took of Bridget and Senán over the past week. Thankfully everyone is doing good and back home.

Coffee

Pat Spillane: The GAA's travelling circus act isn't serving their target audience

Lack of accessible live football coverage frustrates fans.

Erratic scheduling of matches adds to the dissatisfaction.

Liverpool FC

GAA Championship: All today's Gaelic football action as it happened

Brian McLoughlin's stellar performance off the bench secured Kildare's spot in the Tailteann Cup final against Limerick.

Major League Baseball

Martin Breheny: Stop the madness - having so few county hurling games when conditions are best is damaging the sport

Limiting hurling competition to four counties by midsummer's day is illogical given current favorable conditions.

Parenting

#all-ireland-championship

'Just in time for Father's Day' - Dublin GAA stars Dean Rock and Niamh McEvoy welcome second child

Niamh and Dean Rock welcomed their newborn daughter, Rose Anna, on Father's Day, receiving heartfelt congratulations from family and friends.

Liverpool FC

Saturday double-header in Croke Park for Dublin against Cork and Limerick as weekend GAA dates and times confirmed

FC Barcelona

Mayo dumped out of All-Ireland as Donegal's Ciaran Moore kicks last-gasp point in thriller

Liverpool FC

Saturday double-header in Croke Park for Dublin against Cork and Limerick as weekend GAA dates and times confirmed

more#all-ireland-championship

FC Barcelona

Mayo dumped out of All-Ireland as Donegal's Ciaran Moore kicks last-gasp point in thriller

#casement-park

Renovation

GAA welcomes British government's offer of 59m in funding for Casement Park rebuild but project is still 100m short

Renovation

GAA welcomes British Government offer of 59m in funding for Casement rebuild but project is still 100m short

Renovation

Irish Government to match 50m British pledge for Casement Park GAA stadium

The Irish Government will match the British government's funding for Casement Park redevelopment.

Renovation

GAA welcome British Government's 50m funding for Casement Park

The GAA celebrates a £50 million investment for Casement Park's redevelopment, a significant commitment from the British Government.

Renovation

GAA welcomes British government's offer of 59m in funding for Casement Park rebuild but project is still 100m short

Renovation

GAA welcomes British Government offer of 59m in funding for Casement rebuild but project is still 100m short

Renovation

Irish Government to match 50m British pledge for Casement Park GAA stadium

Renovation

GAA welcome British Government's 50m funding for Casement Park

more#casement-park

'It's a firm no from me' - GAA President Jarlath Burns again rules out Aras bid

Burns stated that 'I can confidently say that today [and] confirm it for you. I have another year of the GAA presidency to do and I would certainly not be in the mood to give that up to go for anything else.'

UK politics

Dick Clerkin: If Donegal are to win Sam, getting the best use out of Michael Murphy is key for Jim McGuinness

Michael Murphy's return last winter sent shockwaves through the GAA community, evoking comparisons to sporting legends, showcasing the significance of his legacy in Donegal.

Chicago Bulls

Juventus

fromwww.independent.ie

GAA championship: Meath v Cork Follow all today's action as it happens

Westmeath leads against Kerry with a strong performance.

Carlow holds a narrow lead over Laois thanks to early scoring.

Kildare shows depth in scoring against Down, leading comfortably.

#camogie

Soccer (FIFA)

Major camogie sponsor rows in behind players in GAA skort controversy

AIB supports camogie players wanting to wear shorts, potentially influencing traditional dress codes.

Soccer (FIFA)

Camogie boss issues new plea in scramble to end skorts row

Camogie players should be allowed to wear shorts to avoid damage to the sport.

Soccer (FIFA)

Major camogie sponsor rows in behind players in GAA skort controversy

Soccer (FIFA)

Camogie boss issues new plea in scramble to end skorts row

Ellen Coyne: Modern GAA has to unravel almost 140 years of sexism before it can claim to be the place 'where we all belong'

The GAA was founded in 1884 to promote and protect native Irish sports, becoming a key player in cultural nationalism.

Probe into Donegal and Armagh fight at Ulster final may hit footage snag

The CCCCC faces challenges in disciplining players from the Ulster final altercation.

Pat Spillane: I see four counties leading the race for Sam - but is it hard to pick the favourites

The Connacht championship has struggled in recent years, leading to uncertainty about the true strength of the Tribesmen despite their serious appearances.

Golden State Warriors

London politics

Louth v Meath - The remarkable act that wiped World Cup final off the sporting agenda

The 2010 Leinster final sparked lasting controversy in GAA due to its questionable ending, igniting debates on sportsmanship.

London politics

From old cars to bright sausages - county pride comes out in unique ways as fans gear up for Leinster final

The upcoming Meath vs. Louth game stirs up passionate emotions and creative fan actions, reflecting deep historical rivalries between the teams.

Health

'You get the yellow card, you take the warning' - Marty Morrissey's blood pressure plea after deaths of two family members to heart attacks

Awareness of cardiac health and regular blood pressure checks are crucial to prevent heart diseases.

SF parents

'Sleep easy, my lad' - Father of Christopher Gavin (16) pays touching tribute to son at funeral mass

The community mourns the sudden loss of 16-year-old GAA player Christopher Gavin, honoring his life and passions during a heartfelt funeral.

#trademark

Social media marketing

Legal letters and copyright rows as GAA accuses coaches and companies of "seeking to line their own pockets"

The GAA is combatting trademark infringements to protect its brand from exploitation by businesses and individuals.

Social media marketing

GAA accused of 'forgetting its grassroots' with heavy-handed approach to trademark infringements

GAA is acting against individuals and companies misusing its name for profit.

Social media marketing

Legal letters and copyright rows as GAA accuses coaches and companies of "seeking to line their own pockets"

Social media marketing

GAA accused of 'forgetting its grassroots' with heavy-handed approach to trademark infringements

more#trademark

London

Mary McAleese named honorary patron at Co Clare heritage site honouring 'genius' GAA founder

Dr. McAleese celebrated the GAA's legacy at a significant ceremony at the birthplace of its founder, Michael Cusack.

SF parents

'Dedicated teammate and true friend to so many' - shock at sudden death of talented Mayo footballer (16)

Christopher Gavin, a young GAA player, passed away, prompting heartfelt tributes from teammates and the community.

Ex-GAA star spent nine out of his 21-month sentence in prison for driving over cyclist

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.

UK news

GAA asked to consider banning PSNI adverts in match-day programmes

GAA officials are debating the appropriateness of PSNI ads amid concerns about the unresolved murder case of Sean Brown.

English Premier League

GAA - Blow for Clare as Tony Kelly ruled out of crunch Munster SHC clash with Waterford

Super Sunday of GAA features key matches in Munster hurling and Leinster football, with extensive coverage available on multiple platforms.

Liverpool FC

'The last 15 per cent of this is in your head' - Wonder grows at Nickie Quaid's?battle of wounded knee knee

ACL injuries require significant recovery effort, as experienced by Bernard Brogan.