Peter Sweeney

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Michael Murphy last played for Donegal in 2022

Six of the best: GAA player comebacks

Following the news that Michael Murphy is returning to the Donegal footballers next season, RTÉ Sport looks at six of the most successful player second acts in modern Gaelic games history.

Football • 06 Nov 24

Gavin Devlin on the sideline with Tyrone's seniors in 2019

Tyrone's Gavin Devlin picks up 24-week suspension

Tyrone selector Gavin Devlin has been hit with a 24-week suspension following his conduct as a supporter at an underage game.

GAA • 26 Sep 19

Dublin's dominance throws up questions for the GAA

The Dubs have done something that was never done before in football or hurling – five senior All-Ireland titles back-to-back – and it comes in a decade of unprecedented success for the Boys in Blue.

GAA • 18 Sep 19

Rouse during his time as Offaly caretaker manager

Rouse: Dubs are the greatest football team of all time

In their most successful decade ever, the Dubs won seven All-Ireland, six of them under Jim Gavin, and the Boys in Blue have captured Sam Maguire for the past five consecutive seasons.

GAA • 17 Sep 19

Gavin shares a selfie with a young fan following the All-Ireland replay win

Incredible numbers that illustrate Gavin's greatness

The third longest serving manager on the current inter-county circuit has put together a remarkable body of work since 2013.

GAA • 16 Sep 19

Tier-two football championship moves a step closer

Central Council have also proposed changes to the structures of the Super 8s following complaints from counties.

GAA • 16 Sep 19

John Small, Brian Fenton, Ciarán Kilkenny and Cian O'Sullivan celebrate with Sam Maguire

Dublin's famous five and their magnificent seven

Winning Sam Maguire five times a row assures them of a place at the head of the table in terms of the GAA's greatest teams.

GAA • 15 Sep 19

The Dubs midfielder greets fans after the final whistle

Fenton lives for Days Like This

The 26-year-old has been on the Dublin team for five years, he's won five All-Ireland titles and he's never been on a losing side in the championship.

GAA • 15 Sep 19