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
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 Pelé was a trailblazer for both Brazil and the beautiful game Pelé's style on the pitch was simultaneously grounded in teamwork, consistency, charisma and captivation Soccer • 29 Dec 22
How Pelé was a trailblazer for both Brazil and the beautiful game Pelé's style on the pitch was simultaneously grounded in teamwork, consistency, charisma and captivation Soccer • 29 Dec 22
Vamos Argentina: why so many Irish are supporting La Scaloneta Argentina is home to the fifth largest Irish diaspora in the world which explains the interest here in the team of Messi and Mac Allister Argentina • 19 Dec 22
Vamos Argentina: why so many Irish are supporting La Scaloneta Argentina is home to the fifth largest Irish diaspora in the world which explains the interest here in the team of Messi and Mac Allister Argentina • 19 Dec 22
Is it a good idea to buy a soccer club? In a highly unusual situation, two of the world's biggest soccer clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool, might be up for sale. Why is that? Soccer • 29 Nov 22
Is it a good idea to buy a soccer club? In a highly unusual situation, two of the world's biggest soccer clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool, might be up for sale. Why is that? Soccer • 29 Nov 22
How cartoons are telling a different story about the World Cup Political cartoons about the World Cup and its host country have been making some powerful points about death, football and capitalism Politics • 17 Nov 22
How cartoons are telling a different story about the World Cup Political cartoons about the World Cup and its host country have been making some powerful points about death, football and capitalism Politics • 17 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
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
What is a performance coach? Performance coaches have become part of the backroom set-up in many sports but there is still some confusion over their role Sport • 27 Oct 22
What is a performance coach? Performance coaches have become part of the backroom set-up in many sports but there is still some confusion over their role Sport • 27 Oct 22
Why media coverage has been crucial for Irish soccer team's rise The knock-on effects of the upsurge in media coverage have been transformative in a very short period of time Soccer • 21 Oct 22
Why media coverage has been crucial for Irish soccer team's rise The knock-on effects of the upsurge in media coverage have been transformative in a very short period of time Soccer • 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
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 opportunity of a lifetime' for Irish women's soccer? The Irish team's qualification for next year's World Cup is a chance to maximise interest by professionalising the game at home Women's soccer • 17 Oct 22
'The opportunity of a lifetime' for Irish women's soccer? The Irish team's qualification for next year's World Cup is a chance to maximise interest by professionalising the game at home Women's soccer • 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
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
Maradona, politics and the beautiful game From Argentina to Naples, the player's success was defined as much by politics as the magic he created on the pitch Diego Maradona • 04 Oct 22
Maradona, politics and the beautiful game From Argentina to Naples, the player's success was defined as much by politics as the magic he created on the pitch Diego Maradona • 04 Oct 22
The story of how soccer took off in late 19th century Dublin An analysis of who first played soccer in the city reveals dividing lines in the capital which have sometimes been overlooked History • 28 Sep 22
The story of how soccer took off in late 19th century Dublin An analysis of who first played soccer in the city reveals dividing lines in the capital which have sometimes been overlooked History • 28 Sep 22
You're not singing any more: where do soccer chants come from? The chants sung by fans have their origins in hymns, opera, folksong, advertising jingles and nursery rhymes Soccer • 08 Sep 22
You're not singing any more: where do soccer chants come from? The chants sung by fans have their origins in hymns, opera, folksong, advertising jingles and nursery rhymes Soccer • 08 Sep 22
The forgotten history of stone lifting in Ireland Ireland has a rich history of stone lifting as a rite of passage, but tracing the stories of these feats of strength is very difficult History • 17 Feb 24
The forgotten history of stone lifting in Ireland Ireland has a rich history of stone lifting as a rite of passage, but tracing the stories of these feats of strength is very difficult History • 17 Feb 24
How Alice Milliat brought women into the Olympics The Frenchwoman played a huge role in establishing the first Women's World Games 100 years ago this month Sport • 19 Aug 22
How Alice Milliat brought women into the Olympics The Frenchwoman played a huge role in establishing the first Women's World Games 100 years ago this month Sport • 19 Aug 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 can Irish sport deal with the toxic side of social media? The abusive social media commentary which occurs when fanaticism becomes toxic is causing huge problems for all sports Sport • 05 Jul 22
How can Irish sport deal with the toxic side of social media? The abusive social media commentary which occurs when fanaticism becomes toxic is causing huge problems for all sports Sport • 05 Jul 22
Has marketing women's sport moved on from Ladyball? How women's sport is sold often reduces it to a 'pinkified' pursuit which is inferior to and less serious than men's sport marketing • 17 Jun 22
Has marketing women's sport moved on from Ladyball? How women's sport is sold often reduces it to a 'pinkified' pursuit which is inferior to and less serious than men's sport marketing • 17 Jun 22
The pioneering Irish woman golfer you've never heard of before The many challenges Eithne Pentony faced in the 1930s did not stop her becoming a successful golfer at home and abroad History • 02 Oct 23
The pioneering Irish woman golfer you've never heard of before The many challenges Eithne Pentony faced in the 1930s did not stop her becoming a successful golfer at home and abroad History • 02 Oct 23
What's behind American college football's fondness for Dublin? American college teams and thousands of their fans have been travelling to Dublin for football games since 1988 American Football • 14 Jun 22
What's behind American college football's fondness for Dublin? American college teams and thousands of their fans have been travelling to Dublin for football games since 1988 American Football • 14 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
'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
