Dr Siobhán Doyle

TU Dublin

Dr Siobhán Doyle is a researcher in Museum Studies and Commemoration at the Graduate School of Creative Arts and Media at Technological University Dublin

How Christy Ring became hurling's reluctant superstar

Perhaps the Corkman's greatest achievement is the regard with which he was held beyond the county

Christy Ring • 14 Dec 20

A short history of protests and activism in sport

As we see again and again on and off the pitch, sport and politics are deeply intertwined

Sport • 11 Dec 20

How GAA managers have changed the landscape of the game

The role and turnover of hurling and football managers has changed enormously over the last few decades

GAA • 12 Jan

Why was the GAA uncomfortable remembering Bloody Sunday victims?

For many years, the GAA showed an uneasiness about commemorating the 14 civilians killed in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday

Bloody Sunday 1920 • 30 Nov 20

The story of Bloody Sunday and Tipperary football's rise and fall

In 1920, Tipperary's footballers were as heralded and successful as the county's hurlers, but it all changed afterwards

Bloody Sunday 1920 • 19 Nov 20

Debunking some of the myths around Bloody Sunday

The truth often gets in the way of a good story, as some of the myths and tales around Bloody Sunday 1920 show

Bloody Sunday 1920 • 18 Nov 20

Why does Ireland have a problem preserving the past?

We have a shameful tradition of eradicating buildings and archives which would give us more information about our history

Ireland • 03 Nov 20

How a French graphic novel tells the story of Bloody Sunday 1920

This take on Bloody Sunday is told through the eyes of a French rugby fan in Dublin for a match at Croke Park in 2007

bloody sunday • 29 Oct 20

Hurling, football and savage winter weather

Here's how some previous championships have had to deal with Ireland's notoriously disobedient weather

Gaelic Games • 02 Nov 20

Why are GAA goal celebrations so low-key?

The traditional instinct is to let the goal speak for itself and leave elaborate celebrations to other sports

GAA • 10 Aug 20