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Ronan Patterson wearing a 'Need To Talk' t-shirt

'I felt trapped' - Cavan footballer launches website

Looking back now, 21-year-old Ronan Patterson from Virginia, Co Cavan, realises how far he has come from the dark days during which he suffered with depression.

Regional • 12 Sep 20

The top class sports facility will also be able to host non-sporting events

Connacht GAA's Air Dome set for September opening

Work on a multi-million euro sports facility in Co Mayo is moving a step closer to completion, with the inflation of a huge dome, covering a four acre site.

Ireland • 23 Jul 20

The club only has one set of jerseys, so the kitman is kept busy

GAA returns to unionist East Belfast

For the first time in decades, GAA has returned to east Belfast. The unionist area's newest team made its debut last night against St Micheal's GAC in Magheralin, Co Down.

Ireland • 18 Jul 20

'Great to be back' - Artane Band plays on

Eamon Horan visits the famous Artane Band to see how the musicians are coping with the Covid-19 restrictions.

Ireland • 30 Jun 20

GAA jerseys being made at the Azzurri factory in Waterford

GAA kit makers hope to be bursting at seams

GAA kit manufacturers are hoping the restart of the championship will boost business and are eyeing the Christmas market with hopes of reaping rewards.

Coronavirus • 23 Jun 20

Colm Horkan, pictured here speaking to RTÉ in 2002, died in a shooting overnight in Castlerea

'The fellow you would bring into the trenches with you'

Former Mayo footballer John Casey, a close friend of Detective Colm Horkan, who died in a shooting overnight, has said he "is the fellow that you would bring into the trenches with you".

Ireland • 18 Jun 20

Nowlan Park in Kilkenny has not staged a competitive fixture since 1 March

Pitch perfect - but there's nobody coming out to play

Kilkenny's Nowlan Park venue, like so many more nationwide, now reflects the new realities of the Irish summer.

Coronavirus • 13 Jun 20

The people of Tullamore pay their respects to the late Paddy Fenning.
Picture credit: Paddy Fenning Walk for IMNDA and Offaly Homeless'

Funeral of Offaly All-Ireland winner Paddy Fenning

People lined the streets of Tullamore today to pay their respects to the late Paddy Fenning, All-Ireland medallist and community activist.

Regional • 19 May 20

The plan would rely on the extensive testing of players, management and the backroom teams in each county

Dept considers plan to allow GAA inter-county training

A plan to allow inter-county GAA teams resume training at some point this summer is under consideration at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

Coronavirus • 26 Apr 20

GAA urges clubs to stop using WhatsApp chat groups

A Data Protection Officer for the GAA has reiterated an advisory issued yesterday for all GAA clubs to stop using whatsapp group chats "in all circumstances".

Ireland • 29 Jan 20

Jim Gavin, right, with Lord Mayor of Dublin Paul McAuliffe at the Conferring of the Honorary Freedom of Dublin City

Former Dublin manager Gavin awarded Freedom of the City

Former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin has been presented with the Honorary Freedom of Dublin City at a ceremony in the Mansion House this evening.

Dublin • 18 Jan 20

The biggest replica jersey sellers last year were the All-Ireland winners, Limerick and Dublin

Shortened GAA season hit sales at O'Neill's

The shortened GAA championship season last year had a negative impact on sales of O'Neill's replica jerseys as pre-tax profits at the main company behind the O'Neill's brand here declined by 18% to €1.3m.

Business • 09 Dec 19

The ceremony took place at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin

Headstones unveiled for 1920 Bloody Sunday victims

The last three unmarked graves of the 14 people killed on Bloody Sunday in Dublin 99 years ago have been replaced with commemorative headstones.

Ireland • 21 Nov 19

There were 16,000 tickets for the restricted access event

Thousands attend Dublin GAA homecoming celebrations

Thousands of people have turned out for a homecoming event in Dublin this evening, to celebrate the county's victorious men's and women's Gaelic football teams following their All-Ireland successes.

Dublin • 29 Sep 19

The event will take place in Merrion Square between 1.30pm and 4.30pm next Sunday

Open-top bus reception to be considered for homecoming

An open-top bus reception is being considered for the Dublin GAA teams homecoming on Sunday.

Dublin • 23 Sep 19

Do the Boys in Blue have an unfair advantage in the GAA?

On Saturday, Stephen Cluxton lifted the Sam Maguire above his head amid rapturous roars from Hill. This completed Dublin's five in a row historic win.

Prime Time • 18 Sep 19

The material was shown at an event at the Irish Film Institute, to mark the publication of a new book

Rarely seen GAA footage to be screened in Dublin

Rarely seen footage showcasing the evolution of hurling and football over more than a century has been screened in Dublin.

Ireland • 16 May 19

Report puts a value on volunteers and the time they put into the club and measured the return on social value investment

Dublin GAA club worth €50m in social value - report

The Chairman of Na Fianna GAA club in Dublin has described as "amazingly positive" the findings of a study that states that the club is worth €50 million in social value.

Dublin • 03 May 19

Paul Dillon called for the GAA to use common sense and lift the ban

GAA club to appeal ban over unapproved soccer event

An appeal by Naomh Colmcille GAA club against a recommended ban and fine for an unapproved event at its grounds in Newtowncuningham, Co Donegal, will be heard next Tuesday night.

Ulster • 25 Apr 19

Jarlath Burns said the GAA's aim was to strengthen national identity in a 32-county Ireland

GAA 'should not be neutral' if unity vote takes place

Former Armagh football captain Jarlath Burns has said the GAA should not remain neutral if there is to be a referendum on Irish unity after Brexit.

Ireland • 03 Mar 19

John Horan's address to the Seanad mark the first such address to the Oireachtas by a GAA President

GAA President defends ticket hike in Seanad speech

The GAA cannot be blamed for rural decline as it is not closing post offices and failing to deliver rural broadband, the President of the GAA has told the Seanad.

Politics • 29 Jan 19

Hurling is an example of intangible cultural heritage, said UNESCO

UNESCO recognition for hurling and camogie

Hurling and camogie have been added to UNESCO's list of protected cultural activities around the world.

Sport • 29 Nov 18

Inter-county players got less sleep, had a higher injury rate, and have poorer mental health than the general population

Inter-county players can spend 31 hours a week on GAA

Research commissioned by the GAA and the Gaelic Players Association shows that players' senior inter-county commitments can take up up to 31 hours of their week and lead to them compromising other aspects of their lives.

Ireland • 18 Sep 18

The historic performance will take place in tandem with the Artane Band playing Amhrán na bhFiann before the game between Galway and Limerick

Sign language anthem to be performed at hurling final

The new Irish Sign Language version of the National Anthem will be performed for the first time at a sporting occasion before Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final

All-Ireland Final • 15 Aug 18

GAA President John Horan said some Ministers 'saw fit to give us a bit of a bashing'

Govt spokespeople 'unhelpful' on issue of Miller game

GAA President John Horan has described as unhelpful, the intervention of some Government spokespeople in the debate as to where the Liam Miller tribute match was to be held.

GAA • 29 Jul 18