Damian Lawlor

RTÉ GAA reporter

Robert Leavy poses with the Sean McCabe Cup, which is awarded to the kingpins in Leinster

Leavy and St Mary's Ardee eye a Wee County first

At the start of his career, St Mary's Ardee midfielder Robert Leavy played in a senior side that didn't taste much success.

Football • 26 Nov 24

Chrissy McKaigue has retired from inter-county football

McKaigue brings Derry career to an end

Derry footballer Chrissy McKaigue has called time on his stellar inter-county career.

Football • 18 Nov 24

Nickie Quaid has been a key figure of the Limerick golden era

Limerick goalkeeper Quaid suffers ACL injury blow

Limerick senior hurling goalkeeper Nickie Quaid has suffered an ACL injury, the county's management team has confirmed

Hurling • 17 Nov 24

Conor Sweeney celebrates Munster final success against Cork in 2020

Tipperary star Sweeney announces retirement

Tipperary's former All-Star Conor Sweeney has retired from intercounty senior football at the age of 34.

Football • 31 Oct 24

GPA have 'serious concerns' over any pre-season U-turn

The Gaelic Players Association has warned of its serious concern over the potential reinstatement of pre-season competitions in 2025.

Football • 23 Oct 24

The Air Dome will not not be hosting pre-season games next January

Connacht GAA cutbacks after removal of pre-season games

The Connacht Council of the GAA is reducing ground rent payable to counties for the 2025 provincial senior football championship.

Football • 18 Oct 24

Gaelic football's new era? - a groundsman lines the '40m Arc' at Croke Park

History repeating itself as football seeks an overhaul

The Football Review Committee's proposals on overhauling the game gets its first public airing this weekend, but the 1890s also witnessed a Gaelic football revolution of sorts, thanks to Co Meath native Dick Blake.

Football • 21 Oct 24

Graham steps down as Leitrim manager "due to circumstances beyond his control"

Graham steps down as Leitrim manager after two months

Leitrim GAA are seeking a new manager after Mickey Graham stepped down as manager this evening, just two months after his appointment.

Football • 08 Oct 24

Patrick 'Bonner' Maher spent 16 years with Tipperary

'Bonner' Maher calls time on Tipperary career

Tipperary's Patrick 'Bonner' Maher has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling.

Hurling • 07 Oct 24

Greville handed three-year term in Meath

Greville takes over as new Meath hurling manager

Raharney's Johnny Greville will be appointed as the new Meath senior hurling manager.

Hurling • 13 Sep 24