Damian Lawlor

RTÉ GAA reporter

LGFA Chief Executive Officer Helen O'Rourke during day one of the LGFA Annual Congress at Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny, Donegal.

O'Rourke to step down as LGFA CEO at year's end

Helen O'Rourke has signalled her intention to step down as CEO of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) at the end of the year.

GAA • 17 hrs

The McKenna Cup is restored to the calendar

Ulster delegates vote to restore McKenna Cup for 2026

The McKenna Cup will return to Ulster GAA next year and it's understood that other provinces are also close to marking the comeback of some pre-season competitions.

Football • 23 Sep

New club aims to break down barriers to hurling growth

The newly established Mac Néan Hurling Club serves as a collaboration between the Belcoo O'Raghallaigh and Shannon Gaels GAA clubs in the Mac Néan area, which bridges the Fermanagh and Cavan border.

Hurling • 22 Sep

18 September 2025; GPA CEO Tom Parsons with GPA's national executive committee co-chair Aisling Maher and Limerick hurler Dan Morrissey, right, at The Alex Hotel in Dublin for a media briefing as the GPA published details of its pre-budget submission wher

GPA calls for increase in player grant ahead of budget

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) is requesting an increase in the government grant available to inter-county hurlers, camógie players and footballers to an average of €2,500.

Football • 18 Sep

Eastern Gaels founders and GAA president Jarlath Burns

GAA considering support unit to help new clubs - Burns

In a visit to Ireland's newest club last weekend, GAA president Jarlath Burns said the organisation was considering establishing a club support unit to help any future entities that are formed.

Football • 17 Sep

Youthful Tyrone exuberance battling rural club issues

All over the country, rural GAA clubs are struggling for numbers, urban areas are overwhelmed with numbers and units are struggling to find chairpersons, secretaries, treasurers and committee members.

Football • 15 Sep

New York open to changes over rising cost of US match

New York GAA chairman Seán Price has raised the possibility of the Exiles facing the Tailteann Cup winners, with a review of their involvement early in the inter-county football season looming.

Football • 11 Sep

GAA seeks €5m state funds for growth and hurling plans

The GAA is requesting state funding of over €5 million to assist with a new national growth and integration plan and a strategic scheme to revitalise hurling and camogie.

Hurling • 10 Sep