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Sport falls within the responsibilities of the department of Minister Gordon Lyons

NI minister commits to attending GAA match this season

Northern Ireland's Communities Minister has pledged to attend a GAA match this year.

Integration is expected to become reality by 2027

Integration the latest example of GAA's evolution

Between the split season, the new football rules and integration of the three organisations which oversee Gaelic games, the GAA is evolving at a pace that few would have expected decades and generations ago.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Mar 25

Casement Park in west Belfast has been closed for over a decade

Burns insists Casement Park can be built for £260m

Casement Park can be redeveloped for a figure of around £260m, according to GAA president Jarlath Burns.

Ulster • 11 Feb 25

Clare captain Tony Kelly lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup after his side overcame Cork in the All-Ireland hurling final

Hurling was the real star of the 2024 GAA season

RTÉ News GAA Correspondent Marty Morrissey on the year that was in GAA and why hurling was the real star of last year's season.

2024 in Review • 04 Jan 25

The plans will provide three new floodlit GAA pitches

Plans for Dublin GAA facility at Spawell on hold

Plans for a major new state-of-the-art training facility in south Dublin by the Dublin GAA County Board have been put on hold following objections by local residents.

Dublin • 31 Dec 24

Dillon Quirke died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome in August 2022

Dillon Quirke Foundation screens over 10,000 young hearts

The Dillon Quirke Foundation, set up in memory of a Tipperary hurler who died from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) has provided cardiac screenings to 10,128 people.

Ireland • 12 Dec 24

'Lost Gaels' was written by Peader Thompson

GAA members killed during Troubles remembered in new book

A book which draws together the stories of more than 90 members of the GAA killed during the Troubles has been published.

Ulster • 18 Nov 24

GAAGO service streams GAA games to both domestic and international audiences

Revenues at GAAGO rose 118% last year to €4.96m

Subscription revenues at the controversial GAA and RTE streaming joint venture, GAAGO, surged last year by €2.6m or 118% to €4.96m.

Business • 17 Oct 24

Parnells GAA Club Ltd has been hit by two more orders under the Redundancy Payments Act 1967 on foot of complaints by former staff.

More redundancy awards for GAA club staff

The GAA club once regarded as Ireland's richest is facing a mounting bill for severance pay running to tens of thousands of euro after leaving staff in "employment limbo" for years following its shutdown during Covid-19.

Business • 10 Oct 24

Laois manager and SDLP MLA Justin McNulty (L) shakes hands with Wexford manager John Hegarty after the match last February

Justin McNulty has SDLP whip restored

The SDLP has restored the whip to Assembly member Justin McNulty.

Ulster • 20 Aug 24

Hundreds of supporters gathered at the Cork Camogie grounds on Castle Road to welcome the victorious senior and intermediate teams

Celebration held in Cork for winning camogie teams

Hundreds of supporters welcomed the O'Duffy and Jack McGrath cups back to Cork after the county won an All-Ireland senior and intermediate camogie double.

Munster • 13 Aug 24

Social media footage showed the officer driving around a small roundabout, before stopping to collect an Armagh flag and driving the car while holding it out the window

Officer criticised for driving with GAA flag out window

The PSNI Chief Constable has criticised an officer who was filmed driving his police car with a flag out the window during celebrations of Armagh's All-Ireland football win.

Ulster • 01 Aug 24

Top Galway fans Sophie and Paídí at Dunmore MacHales

Galway fans hopeful of an end to 23-year wait for Sam

In north Galway, the heartland of Gaelic football, some of the county's youngest supporters have been gearing up for what could be a nail-biting All-Ireland final against Armagh on Sunday.

Connacht • 26 Jul 24

Kyle Hayes was remanded on continuing bail until 10 September

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes charged with dangerous driving

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has appeared in court charged with one count of dangerous driving.

Courts • 23 Jul 24

Gaelic football was recognised as part of a list which safeguards intangible cultural heritage

Gaelic football receives State recognition

Gaelic football and ladies' Gaelic football have received State recognition as cultural practices part of Ireland's living cultural heritage.

Ireland • 15 Jul 24

Simon Harris said the Government 'won't be found wanting'

Govt could increase Casement Park funding - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has indicated that the Government will be prepared to increase its share of funding to build the GAA's new Casement Park stadium in west Belfast.

Ulster • 14 Jul 24

Thousands of fans are expected to make the journey to Dublin

Additional trains announced for All-Ireland hurling final

Iarnród Éireann has announced additional train services from Clare and Cork to Dublin on 21 July to serve passengers traveling to the All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Clare.

Regional • 12 Jul 24

Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh's funeral was held at the church of Naomh Muire in Daingean Uí Chúis

Ó Muircheartaigh was 'like a grandfather to the nation'

Former RTÉ GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was like a grandfather to the nation, his funeral has heard.

Ireland • 29 Jun 24

Simon Harris signing the book of condolences

Taoiseach among those paying respects to Ó Muircheartaigh

The Taoiseach is among those who have paid their respects at the funeral of legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh in Co Kerry.

Ireland • 28 Jun 24

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh became a full-time broadcaster with RTÉ in the 1980's when Mícheal O'Hehir retired

'Iconic voice' of Ó Muircheartaigh will never be repeated

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh was the benchmark, and painted pictures so visually we didn't need television or social media, writes Marty Morrissey.

Ireland • 26 Jun 24

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh retired from broadcasting in 2010

Ó Muircheartaigh turned every match into an 'epic tale'

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to gaelic games commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, who has died aged 93.

Ireland • 26 Jun 24

Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh's first assignment for RTÉ was an all-Irish commentary on the 1949 Railway Cup Final

GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh dies aged 93

Legendary gaelic games commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died at the age of 93.

Ireland • 26 Jun 24

Caoimhe has been playing camogie since before she started school and says it has been a great outlet while she prepares for her Leaving Cert

Balancing act: Leaving Cert pupil juggles GAA and study

Months of study will come to a head for thousands of students when the Leaving Cert exams begin on Wednesday 5 June.

Leaving Cert • 25 May 24

Casement Park has been closed since June 2013

Euro 2028 Championship to boost NI economy by over £100m

Hosting Euro 2028 Championship games at Casement Park in Belfast will boost Northern Ireland's economy by more than £100 million, according to a study.

Ulster • 24 May 24

Gate receipts reached €38.5 million last year, which does not include the provincial championships

GAA reports €16 million drop in revenue in 2023

The GAA has reported a €16 million drop in revenue for 2023, despite gate receipts soaring.

Ireland • 08 Feb 24