What does it take to produce a successful GAA intercounty player? It's a mix of skill, endurance, speed, strength and power - plus chicken pasta, fruit salad, caffeine and beetroot supplements GAA • 07 Jun 22
What does it take to produce a successful GAA intercounty player? It's a mix of skill, endurance, speed, strength and power - plus chicken pasta, fruit salad, caffeine and beetroot supplements GAA • 07 Jun 22
The stories behind four famous GAA one-liners We all know the lines, but what were the circumstances and occasions which provoked these reactions? GAA • 23 Aug 21
The stories behind four famous GAA one-liners We all know the lines, but what were the circumstances and occasions which provoked these reactions? GAA • 23 Aug 21
Here are some radical ways to solve the GAA's Dublin problem Could regional franchises and budget caps overcome GAA conservatism to create a level playing pitch for all 32 counties? GAA • 11 Jun 21
Here are some radical ways to solve the GAA's Dublin problem Could regional franchises and budget caps overcome GAA conservatism to create a level playing pitch for all 32 counties? GAA • 11 Jun 21
No more Davy Fitz: should the GAA bring in silent sidelines? The competitive nature of sport can lead to emotional, verbal and even physical antics on the sideline by managers, mentors and supporters GAA • 05 Jun 21
No more Davy Fitz: should the GAA bring in silent sidelines? The competitive nature of sport can lead to emotional, verbal and even physical antics on the sideline by managers, mentors and supporters GAA • 05 Jun 21
Why are so many GAA teams sporting commemorative jerseys? The growing demand for GAA merchandise and various historical milestones has meant a rake of commemorative jerseys GAA • 14 May 21
Why are so many GAA teams sporting commemorative jerseys? The growing demand for GAA merchandise and various historical milestones has meant a rake of commemorative jerseys GAA • 14 May 21
Do we know what our favourite hurling stars actually look like? Many of us would struggle to identify hurlers on the pitch because their faces are hidden under helmets during games Hurling • 18 Feb 21
Do we know what our favourite hurling stars actually look like? Many of us would struggle to identify hurlers on the pitch because their faces are hidden under helmets during games Hurling • 18 Feb 21
How will Mayo and Dublin players deal with no fans at Croke Park? You have to look at just how different 2020 was overall when gauging the impact on performance of playing in empty stadiums Sport • 17 Dec 20
How will Mayo and Dublin players deal with no fans at Croke Park? You have to look at just how different 2020 was overall when gauging the impact on performance of playing in empty stadiums Sport • 17 Dec 20
How Christy Ring became hurling's reluctant superstar Perhaps the Corkman's greatest achievement is the regard with which he was held beyond the county Christy Ring • 14 Dec 20
How Christy Ring became hurling's reluctant superstar Perhaps the Corkman's greatest achievement is the regard with which he was held beyond the county Christy Ring • 14 Dec 20
Why was the GAA uncomfortable remembering Bloody Sunday victims? For many years, the GAA showed an uneasiness about commemorating the 14 civilians killed in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday Bloody Sunday 1920 • 30 Nov 20
Why was the GAA uncomfortable remembering Bloody Sunday victims? For many years, the GAA showed an uneasiness about commemorating the 14 civilians killed in Croke Park on Bloody Sunday Bloody Sunday 1920 • 30 Nov 20
The story of Bloody Sunday and Tipperary football's rise and fall In 1920, Tipperary's footballers were as heralded and successful as the county's hurlers, but it all changed afterwards Bloody Sunday 1920 • 19 Nov 20
The story of Bloody Sunday and Tipperary football's rise and fall In 1920, Tipperary's footballers were as heralded and successful as the county's hurlers, but it all changed afterwards Bloody Sunday 1920 • 19 Nov 20
Debunking some of the myths around Bloody Sunday The truth often gets in the way of a good story, as some of the myths and tales around Bloody Sunday 1920 show Bloody Sunday 1920 • 18 Nov 20
Debunking some of the myths around Bloody Sunday The truth often gets in the way of a good story, as some of the myths and tales around Bloody Sunday 1920 show Bloody Sunday 1920 • 18 Nov 20
How a French graphic novel tells the story of Bloody Sunday 1920 This take on Bloody Sunday is told through the eyes of a French rugby fan in Dublin for a match at Croke Park in 2007 bloody sunday • 29 Oct 20
How a French graphic novel tells the story of Bloody Sunday 1920 This take on Bloody Sunday is told through the eyes of a French rugby fan in Dublin for a match at Croke Park in 2007 bloody sunday • 29 Oct 20
The stories behind 12 great GAA nicknames Whether they like it or not, some players' nicknames are better known than the names on their birth certificates Nicknames • 22 Oct 20
The stories behind 12 great GAA nicknames Whether they like it or not, some players' nicknames are better known than the names on their birth certificates Nicknames • 22 Oct 20
Why are GAA goal celebrations so low-key? The traditional instinct is to let the goal speak for itself and leave elaborate celebrations to other sports GAA • 10 Aug 20
Why are GAA goal celebrations so low-key? The traditional instinct is to let the goal speak for itself and leave elaborate celebrations to other sports GAA • 10 Aug 20
A short history of GAA cancellations and postponements This will not be the first time the GAA has had to deal with epidemics and emergencies playing havoc with the fixture list Coronavirus • 31 Mar 20
A short history of GAA cancellations and postponements This will not be the first time the GAA has had to deal with epidemics and emergencies playing havoc with the fixture list Coronavirus • 31 Mar 20
How an organisation like the GAA can help vulnerable young men The GAA's nationwide appeal means it can play a major role in the search for a more meaningful existence in people's lives Ireland • 16 Sep 19
How an organisation like the GAA can help vulnerable young men The GAA's nationwide appeal means it can play a major role in the search for a more meaningful existence in people's lives Ireland • 16 Sep 19
How controversy reigned when Kerry and Dublin clashed in 1893 There was controversy and sledging galore when the two heavyweights met for their very first All Ireland clash 126 years ago Sport • 11 Sep 19
How controversy reigned when Kerry and Dublin clashed in 1893 There was controversy and sledging galore when the two heavyweights met for their very first All Ireland clash 126 years ago Sport • 11 Sep 19
Match off due to Brexit: the GAA and the return of a border Cross-border sports in Ireland like Gaelic games could face many challenges in the event of a no-deal Brexit. GAA • 01 Oct 19
Match off due to Brexit: the GAA and the return of a border Cross-border sports in Ireland like Gaelic games could face many challenges in the event of a no-deal Brexit. GAA • 01 Oct 19
Is the dreaded ACL injury on the rise in the GAA? Understanding the pattern of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries is key to managing the risk for players at every level Sport • 11 Sep 19
Is the dreaded ACL injury on the rise in the GAA? Understanding the pattern of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries is key to managing the risk for players at every level Sport • 11 Sep 19
How fit are GAA referees? A new research study tracks the fitness of Gaelic football and hurling referees as they cover up to 10km in each game Gaelic Games • 28 Jul 19
How fit are GAA referees? A new research study tracks the fitness of Gaelic football and hurling referees as they cover up to 10km in each game Gaelic Games • 28 Jul 19
GAA curses: myth, magic or excuse? There is a tradition in the GAA of blaming defeat on a force greater than human sporting abilities Folklore • 15 Aug 21
GAA curses: myth, magic or excuse? There is a tradition in the GAA of blaming defeat on a force greater than human sporting abilities Folklore • 15 Aug 21
Will higher GAA ticket prices mean less fans at matches? The economics behind the rise and fall of spectator demand for hurling and football games. GAA • 17 Jan 20
Will higher GAA ticket prices mean less fans at matches? The economics behind the rise and fall of spectator demand for hurling and football games. GAA • 17 Jan 20
Will the new-look championship mean more cash for the GAA? The hurling and football championships herald the start of summer, but the new formats also bring a lot of anticipation about what this means for the GAA's finances GAA economics • 05 May 18
Will the new-look championship mean more cash for the GAA? The hurling and football championships herald the start of summer, but the new formats also bring a lot of anticipation about what this means for the GAA's finances GAA economics • 05 May 18
Why do amateur players play for free? To understand the psychology of amateur sports like hurling and Gaelic football, we must understand some basic facets of motivational theory Sport • 27 Apr 23
Why do amateur players play for free? To understand the psychology of amateur sports like hurling and Gaelic football, we must understand some basic facets of motivational theory Sport • 27 Apr 23
Up for the match: how Leix won the 1915 All-Ireland hurling final Ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland final clash between Galway and Waterford, a look at how Laois prepared for victory in 1915, including guards patrolling the team's hotel and controversy over the captaincy Hurling • 25 Sep 17
Up for the match: how Leix won the 1915 All-Ireland hurling final Ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland final clash between Galway and Waterford, a look at how Laois prepared for victory in 1915, including guards patrolling the team's hotel and controversy over the captaincy Hurling • 25 Sep 17
