What elite players have to say about alcohol culture in the GAA Research has found a harmful drinking culture among elite GAA players, especially around binge drinking Gaelic Games • 23 May 23
What elite players have to say about alcohol culture in the GAA Research has found a harmful drinking culture among elite GAA players, especially around binge drinking Gaelic Games • 23 May 23
Coolio, cattle feed & cigarettes: the bizarre world of GAA ads The brands and products who've used GAA stars and events to advertise their wares has evolved hugely over the years GAA • 28 Apr 23
Coolio, cattle feed & cigarettes: the bizarre world of GAA ads The brands and products who've used GAA stars and events to advertise their wares has evolved hugely over the years GAA • 28 Apr 23
Know your nuts: helping GAA players learn about testicular health Researchers have developed a new virtual reality game to show men the importance of seeking help for testicular symptoms Health • 28 Mar 23
Know your nuts: helping GAA players learn about testicular health Researchers have developed a new virtual reality game to show men the importance of seeking help for testicular symptoms Health • 28 Mar 23
David Clifford and the superstar effect in the GAA The Kerryman is the latest manifestation of how the superstar effect plays out in Gaelic football GAA • 15 Mar 23
David Clifford and the superstar effect in the GAA The Kerryman is the latest manifestation of how the superstar effect plays out in Gaelic football GAA • 15 Mar 23
What's behind East Belfast GAA's struggle to find a home? The club's search for a pitch to play on tells us much about the complexities around shared spaces in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland • 10 Mar 23
What's behind East Belfast GAA's struggle to find a home? The club's search for a pitch to play on tells us much about the complexities around shared spaces in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland • 10 Mar 23
Is there a harmful gambling culture among elite GAA players? New research into problem gambling among elite intercounty players has found several reasons to be concerned GAA • 13 Feb 23
Is there a harmful gambling culture among elite GAA players? New research into problem gambling among elite intercounty players has found several reasons to be concerned GAA • 13 Feb 23
Why referees are quitting Gaelic games 94% of match officials have experienced verbal abuse during their career and 23% have experienced some form of physical abuse Gaelic Games • 09 Feb 23
Why referees are quitting Gaelic games 94% of match officials have experienced verbal abuse during their career and 23% have experienced some form of physical abuse Gaelic Games • 09 Feb 23
A short history of other GAA debacles and how they were handled The focus may be on Glen and Kilmacud Crokes right now, but here are 7 other times the GAA rule book caused a stir GAA • 25 Jan 23
A short history of other GAA debacles and how they were handled The focus may be on Glen and Kilmacud Crokes right now, but here are 7 other times the GAA rule book caused a stir GAA • 25 Jan 23
How GAA match day programmes have changed since 1886 If we want to grasp the spirit of the GAA through the years, programmes provide evidence of a kind not found elsewhere A History of the GAA in 100 Objects • 04 Nov 22
How GAA match day programmes have changed since 1886 If we want to grasp the spirit of the GAA through the years, programmes provide evidence of a kind not found elsewhere A History of the GAA in 100 Objects • 04 Nov 22
The story behind GAA fan Frank Hogan's famous John 3:7 sign How a born-again Christian and his sign became one of the most recognisable faces in the crowd at GAA matches countrywide GAA • 21 Oct 22
The story behind GAA fan Frank Hogan's famous John 3:7 sign How a born-again Christian and his sign became one of the most recognisable faces in the crowd at GAA matches countrywide GAA • 21 Oct 22
Why I wrote a book about the history of the GAA in 100 objects 'After creating multiple lists in Excel sheets, taking hundreds of photographs and travelling thousands of miles, I've had my say' Books • 17 Oct 22
Why I wrote a book about the history of the GAA in 100 objects 'After creating multiple lists in Excel sheets, taking hundreds of photographs and travelling thousands of miles, I've had my say' Books • 17 Oct 22
How ladies' football went from carnival sideshow to Croke Park The sport has come a long way from being promoted alongside tug-of-war competitions and dancers at carnivals and fairs Sport • 26 Jul 22
How ladies' football went from carnival sideshow to Croke Park The sport has come a long way from being promoted alongside tug-of-war competitions and dancers at carnivals and fairs Sport • 26 Jul 22
How GAA managers have changed the landscape of the game The role and turnover of hurling and football managers has changed enormously over the last few decades GAA • 13 Jun 23
How GAA managers have changed the landscape of the game The role and turnover of hurling and football managers has changed enormously over the last few decades GAA • 13 Jun 23
What's the ideal body composition for a successful GAA player? Research shows some players accumulate up to 5kg of abdominal fat in the off-season and return to training with a weight handicap GAA • 14 Jul 24
What's the ideal body composition for a successful GAA player? Research shows some players accumulate up to 5kg of abdominal fat in the off-season and return to training with a weight handicap GAA • 14 Jul 24
How Paul Mescal turned the humble GAA shorts into a global trend The GAA shorts which we know and love are now of interest to high-end fashion brands thanks to a certain TV show Fashion • 08 Jul 22
How Paul Mescal turned the humble GAA shorts into a global trend The GAA shorts which we know and love are now of interest to high-end fashion brands thanks to a certain TV show Fashion • 08 Jul 22
'A little bit superstitious': GAA players and pre-match routines Are sporting superstitions psychological mechanisms against the fear of defeat - or just plain old nonsense? GAA • 09 Jun 22
'A little bit superstitious': GAA players and pre-match routines Are sporting superstitions psychological mechanisms against the fear of defeat - or just plain old nonsense? GAA • 09 Jun 22
The story behind hurling's new yellow sliotar The new digitised yellow sliotar has come through a rigorous set of tests over the last few years Hurling • 10 May 22
The story behind hurling's new yellow sliotar The new digitised yellow sliotar has come through a rigorous set of tests over the last few years Hurling • 10 May 22
Hurling census 2022: which counties have the most hurlers? What the number and spread of players and clubs tells us about the geography of hurling Hurling • 22 Mar 22
Hurling census 2022: which counties have the most hurlers? What the number and spread of players and clubs tells us about the geography of hurling Hurling • 22 Mar 22
5 ways to get more women playing sport There's still a lot of work to be done to ensure that women stay engaged with sport on an equal footing with men. Sport • 08 Mar 22
5 ways to get more women playing sport There's still a lot of work to be done to ensure that women stay engaged with sport on an equal footing with men. Sport • 08 Mar 22
Why are so many GAA rules ignored on and off the pitch? The only consistency with GAA rules is the consistency with which they are broken GAA • 20 Feb 22
Why are so many GAA rules ignored on and off the pitch? The only consistency with GAA rules is the consistency with which they are broken GAA • 20 Feb 22
Uncovering the truth behind the infamous Mayo curse Newspapers, radio and television stations from across Ireland and further afield tell the story of the ill-fated 1951 All-Ireland homecoming journey but what do we really know about this curse? Mayo • 12 Sep 21
Uncovering the truth behind the infamous Mayo curse Newspapers, radio and television stations from across Ireland and further afield tell the story of the ill-fated 1951 All-Ireland homecoming journey but what do we really know about this curse? Mayo • 12 Sep 21
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
