Returning McCartan fine with not being first pick Returning Down manager James McCartan has said that not being the county's first choice to replace Paddy Tally did little to impact on his decision ... GAA • 26 Nov 21
Down confirm return of McCartan and O'Rourke Down's county committee has ratified the appointment of James McCartan as their new football manager. GAA • 24 Nov 21
Mayo walked themselves into a battle they couldn't win Tyrone's qualities of improvisation and versatility married with a claustrophobic pressure on every Mayo possession ultimately set them apart in the game. They were a ... All-Ireland Football Final • 13 Sep 21
Adversity overcome - Finalists primed for one last push In looking head to the All-Ireland final, Aidan O'Rourke hails both Mayo and Tyrone in overcoming obstacles that has left the duo well primed to ... All-Ireland Football Final • 11 Sep 21
Kerry had no answer to Tyrone's controlled aggression Kerry's hesitancy and aimlessness in the forward line would ultimately be the foundation off which Tyrone built their brilliant victory in the All-Ireland semi-final. Football • 30 Aug 21
Kerry's new dynasty on course to take next step Aidan O'Rourke on why Kerry have enough answers to negate Tyrone's threat as potential destroyers in the second of the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals GAA • 28 Aug 21
Composure deserts Dubs as Mayo finally beat them Aidan O'Rourke takes a tactical look at Mayo's All-Ireland semi-final victory over Dublin on Saturday. GAA • 16 Aug 21
Mayo are dangerous but declining Dublin still too good Former Armagh footballer, All Star and 2002 All-Ireland winner Aidan O'Rourke tells us where today's All-Ireland semi-final between Dublin and Mayo will be won and ... GAA • 14 Aug 21
Skilled goalkeepers set to evolve more in changing game The roving role of the goalkeeper, and the new skills being used, are proving more and more prevalent as Monaghan and Tyrone demonstrated on Saturday, ... GAA • 02 Aug 21
Gung-ho Kingdom running out of questions to answer Both provincial winners this weekend stand out as teams who believe absolutely in their ability to outplay any opponent and impose their identity on any ... GAA • 27 Jul 21
Brilliant Murphy & O'Shea affect everyone around them As with all great players, Michael Murphy and Sean O'Shea proved once again that their impact is not confined to what they can do themselves ... GAA • 12 Jul 21
Donegal flaws evident despite win over Down Aidan O'Rourke assesses the performances of All-Ireland SFC contenders Donegal, Kerry and Mayo at the weekend. GAA • 28 Jun 21
Kerry edging closer to finally toppling Dublin Aidan O'Rourke looks at the statistics behind the rise of Kerry this season, and why Dublin may be showing signs of losing their grip on ... GAA • 14 Jun 21
Defence will have its day now that safety net removed Despite the constrained nature of this season's Allianz National Football League there have still been lessons for teams to learn and as we head into ... GAA • 31 May 21
Defensive frailties still undermining Kerry's prospects The concession of four goals against Dublin further underlines the frustration that little progress has been made in sorting out Kerry's defensive woes, says Aidan ... GAA • 24 May 21
No changing of the guard as football returns As football made a welcome return at the weekend, Aidan O'Rourke did not see any reason to believe that things are going to be in ... GAA • 17 May 21
Deep pools and established game plans needed for league Our columnist details the challenges posed by such a brief pre-season and asks who the unusual run-in will best suit among the Allianz League's top-flight ... GAA • 15 May 21
The GAA's Covid approach is failing our youth A year on from the start of the first Covid-19 lockdown, Aidan O'Rourke examines the GAA's response to the pandemic and finds it lacking when ... GAA • 15 Mar 21
Mayo gameplan requires finessing to sink Dublin In a year like no other, there's a jarring sense of inevitability about the All-Ireland SFC final outcome, unless Mayo can implement fundamental changes to ... GAA • 08 Dec 20
Cavan and Tipp seek opportunity that should not appear You can never rule out an underdog that is prepared to take any opportunity but, for Cavan and Tipperary, they are faced with experienced, quality ... GAA • 05 Dec 20
Swashbuckling Mayo need gentle lean towards pragmatism Mayo's narrow one-point victory over Galway at Pearse Stadium gave them their 47th Connacht title and keeps them very much in the All-Ireland hope alive, ... GAA • 17 Nov 20
A lack of initiative cost Kerry dearly on Sunday If the video review ever comes, above all other questions, the Kerry players will wonder what they were waiting for in that last ten minutes, ... GAA • 10 Nov 20
Weather adds extra element to unique championship In an already challenging environment for players, developing the capacity to adapt to the conditions could become one of this championship's defining elements. GAA • 03 Nov 20
Mayo were relegated, but Galway have most work to do Ahead of the start of the championship, Aidan O'Rourke believes league form may concern Galway, give Mayo hope despite relegation, instill more belief in Donegal ... GAA • 27 Oct 20
Uncertainty can only benefit the most developed teams The returning inter-county season has had a lead-in like no other and with preparations severely disrupted, Aidan O'Rourke believes it will be Gaelic football's most ... GAA • 16 Oct 20
