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  • Siobhán Doyle

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    Dr Siobhán Doyle is a historian, author and researcher who works in the National Museum of Ireland. Her first book A History of the GAA in 100 Objects is published by Merrion Press.

    16 Kilmacud Crokes players on the pitch against Glen at Croke Park.

    A short history of other GAA debacles and how they were handled

    The focus may be on Glen and Kilmacud Crokes right now, but here are 7 other times the GAA rule book caused a stir

    GAA • 25 Jan 23
    Young fans check out their programmes prior to the All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 4 football match between Roscommon and Armagh at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise in 2018. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images

    How GAA match day programmes have changed since 1886

    If we want to grasp the spirit of the GAA through the years, programmes provide evidence of a kind not found elsewhere

    A History of the GAA in 100 Objects • 04 Nov 22
    Frank Hogan on his way into the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick in June 2007 with the John 3:7 sign under his oxter. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

    The story behind GAA fan Frank Hogan's famous John 3:7 sign

    How a born-again Christian and his sign became one of the most recognisable faces in the crowd at GAA matches countrywide

    GAA • 21 Oct 22
    Clare supporters Eileen Callinan and Mary O'Connell check the match programme prior to the 2018 All-Ireland hurling semi-final replay between Galway and Clare at Semple Stadium. Photo: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

    Why I wrote a book about the history of the GAA in 100 objects

    'After creating multiple lists in Excel sheets, taking hundreds of photographs and travelling thousands of miles, I've had my say'

    Books • 17 Oct 22
    Love of Ireland (Michael Collins) by Sir John Lavery, 1922. Collection & image © Hugh Lane Gallery. Lady Lavery Memorial Bequest through Sir John Lavery, 1935.

    How visual images have formed a distorted view of Michael Collins

    The Béal na Bláth assassination sparked the beginning of a torrent of artistic interpretations of his life and death

    Michael Collins • 17 Aug 22
    Michael Collins' grave in Glasnevin Cemetery. Photo: Finegan/YouTube

    Meet the people who look after Michael Collins' grave

    The remarkable reverence towards Collins can be seen in crowds who come to his grave and the dedicated people who tend to it

    Michael Collins • 16 Aug 22
    'From the beginning of his political career, Collins's status as a military hero was an important part of his appeal.'

    Why are we so fascinated by Michael Collins?

    'Death positivity bias' may explain why the revolutionary leader continues to captivate our imagination a century after his death

    Michael Collins • 22 Aug 24
    Galway hurling manager Henry Shefflin: will he be prowling the sideline with the Tribesmen for years to come?

    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 • 13 Jun 23
    Joe Canning: the man with the miraculous medals

    'A little bit superstitious': GAA players and pre-match routines

    Are sporting superstitions psychological mechanisms against the fear of defeat - or just plain old nonsense?

    GAA • 09 Jun 22
    'We are now in the midst of another hurling dynasty in the shape of Limerick.' Photo: tephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

    Why all sporting dynasties must eventually come to an end

    Supporters don't like teams who dominate a sport year after year, but we do know that these reigns won't last forever

    Sport • 11 May 22
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