Damian Lawlor

RTÉ GAA reporter

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

Louth manager Ger Brennan was not happy with the logistics around the venue

Staging Louth-Kildare in Tullamore a 'terrible' call

Louth football manager Ger Brennan has criticised the decision to play his side's Leinster semi-final clash against Kildare at Tullamore.

Football • 02 May

It's a significant breakthrough for Louth in their pursuit of a new venue

Louth secure funding for new stadium development

A comprehensive funding package has been agreed between Louth GAA and Croke Park to start the first phase of development on the county's new stadium in Dundalk.

Football • 29 Apr