Damian Lawlor

RTÉ GAA reporter

Sheehan: More counties should benefit from funding

Down hurling manager Ronan Sheehan feels that the Government's allocation of just under €750,000 to grow hurling in non-traditional areas should be used strategically to include middle-tier counties along with those who compete in the Lory Meagher or Nicky Rackard Cups.

Hurling • 08 Oct

4 October 2025; Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns and Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan, right, before the GAA Special Congress 2025 at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Amateur status set to become focus of GAA president

Last weekend's Special GAA Congress may have ratified all 62 motions on the clár, but GAA president Jarlath Burns has already outlined his next round of pressing engagements.

Football • 06 Oct

France-bound Grugan looking to spread GAA gospel

Looking ahead to 2026 and a tilt at reclaiming Sam Maguire will soon come into focus for Armagh's Rory Grugan, but this winter is going to have a particularly different feel for the 34-year-old forward.

Football • 01 Oct

18 September 2025; GPA CEO Tom Parsons speaks to media at The Alex Hotel in Dublin for a media briefing as the GPA published details of its pre-budget submission where it asks for an increase in the government grant for inter-county players to an average

GPA question need for restoration of pre-season games

The official return to training date for inter-county GAA players has been set for 21 November but the Gaelic Players Association has strongly reiterated the need for a six-week break between the end of club commitments and any resumption of inter-county duties.

Football • 26 Sep

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 • 24 Sep

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