Damian Lawlor

RTÉ GAA reporter

Brian Lohan led Clare to Liam MacCarthy Cup glory in 2024

Lohan's Clare tenure extended by another three years

Brian Lohan's tenure as Clare senior hurling manager has been extended by another three years.

Hurling • 08 Jul

23 March 2025; Antrim manager Andy McEntee during the Allianz Football League Division 3 match between Kildare and Antrim at Cedral St. Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

McEntee steps down as Antrim manager

The Antrim senior footballers are on the search for a new manager after Andy McEntee stepped down from the role.

Football • 25 Jun

McStay 'relieved from his role' by Mayo board

Mayo GAA have made the decision to "relieve Kevin McStay and his management team from their roles" with the senior football team.

Football • 26 Jun

Dublin , Ireland - 8 June 2025; Paddy Purcell of Laois in action against Paul Dolan of Kildare during the Joe McDonagh Cup final match between Kildare and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By John Sheridan/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Dolan bros looking to keep Lilies feelgood factor going

It will be a busy weekend in the Dolan household this weekend as three brothers make their way to Newbridge for a much-awaited double header featuring the Kildare hurlers and footballers.

Hurling • 14 Jun

Donegal , Ireland - 22 February 2025; Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns during day two of the GAA Congress at The Abbey Hotel in Donegal. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Burns: Moving All-Ireland finals to August on the cards

The prospect of the All-Ireland finals moving into August by 2027 and the potential reintroduction of replays for provincial finals remain live according to GAA president Jarlath Burns.

Football • 11 Jun

Laois hurling focusing on youth development

Four years ago, the Cuchulainn and Setanta Laois hurling development programmes that were started by Pat Critchley and Cheddar Plunkett were reactivated.

Hurling • 04 Jun

Lilywhites ready to bloom in maiden McDonagh Cup final

Kildare are gearing up for a first-ever Joe McDonagh Cup final appearace when they take on Laois in Croke Park on Sunday, a side they have already beaten this season.

Football • 08 Jun

Kildare's Jack Sheridan celebrates scoring in the Division 2 league final against Down, who bar the way to a landmark Joe McDonagh final appearance

Hard graft puts Kildare hurlers on cusp of breakthrough

There have been landmark days for Kildare hurling in recent times, days when the toil and effort of a small, but committed community paid off, writes Damian Lawlor

Hurling • 20 May

Sam Mulroy was a frustrated bystander in Louth's Leinster clash with Laois due to injury

Mulroy resisted rushing rehab for Leinster reward hopes

Sam Mulroy was sidelined with a hamstring injury but proved a frustrated supporter when he watched Louth claim a narrow victory over Laois, now back in the panel his patience is paying off, as his side are on the hunt for a Leinster title after coming close last year.

Football • 08 May

Counties plan to request relaxation of mandatory skort rule ahead of next opportunity for official rule change in 2027

Counties plan to request relaxation of skort rule

A number of counties are set to ask the Camogie Association to consider relaxing the rule on skorts being mandatory for players – even though the issue cannot be voted upon again until 2027.

Camogie • 06 May