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Gary O'Rourke wants to see the goalkeeper rule changes retained

Cavan's O'Rourke eager to keep goalkeeper rule changes

Cavan goalkeeper Gary O'Rourke believes the changes to how goalkeepers can operate has made the position a more attractive one to play and he's hoping the Football Review Committee don't row back on the new rules.

Football • 28 Feb

The meeting of Galway and Armagh in Salthill will be live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player on Saturday, 25 January

RTÉ Sport to broadcast eight live Allianz League games

RTÉ Sport will broadcast eight live televised 2025 Allianz League fixtures, kicking off with the reunion of last year's All-Ireland Football finalists Galway and Armagh on Saturday, 25 January.

GAA • 27 Jan

Westmeath are out in Leinster next week while there'll be no Sam Maguire action for Down this year

Two-tier championship structure 'completely unbalanced'

We know we're officially in that no-man's land between league and championship when the debate about provincial structures and the haves and have-nots is rearing its ugly head once again.

Football • 01 Apr 24

Kerry joint captains David Clifford and Joe O'Connor lift the trophy

Clifford inspires Kerry to NFL title against Mayo

Kerry claimed their third Allianz Football League title in a row, and their first final win since 2017, as they completely outclassed Mayo at Croke Park.

Allianz Football League • 03 Apr 22

Waterford have decided not to appeal Austin Gleeson's dismissal against Wexford after reviewing footage of the incident and he will miss the league final against Cork

Daly: Gleeson absence could tip scales in Cork favour

The loss of Austin Gleeson for Waterford this weekend in the Allianz hurling league final against Cork could well sway the balance towards the Rebels and a first league title since 1998, according to Anthony Daly.

GAA • 31 Mar 22

The Tipp ace only returned to competitive action in the last week

Seamus Callanan set for spell out with broken hand

Seamus Callanan could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with Tipperary GAA confirming that he sustained a broken bone in his hand at training on Friday evening.

GAA • 06 Mar 22

Kelly's return will be undoubtedly be a boost for Clare

Kelly eyeing up a return for a couple of league games

Tony Kelly is hoping to see some action in this season's Allianz League, as he continues his recuperation from an ankle injury.

GAA • 14 Feb 22

Dessie Farrell: 'It's definitely a period of transition for this team'

Whelan: Culture change may be biggest Dublin challenge

After years of decorated success, dealing with a period of change could be the biggest challenge facing Dublin's cohort of experienced players, according to former player Ciarán Whelan.

Football • 06 Feb 22

David Clifford tussles on the ground with John Small, left, and David Byrne

Dublin boss reflects on 'tough' night in Tralee

On an occasion when they required all the experience they could call on, Dublin manager Dessie Farrell admitted it was a tough night at the office for his callow side in Tralee.

GAA • 05 Feb 22

Shane Walsh (R) kicked five points from placed balls for Galway

Tribesmen continue winning ways up in Down

Galway maintained their winning start to Division 2 in the Allianz League as Down fell to a second successive defeat by 1-12 to 0-09.

GAA • 05 Feb 22

London supporters will be able to watch their team for free during the Allianz League campaign

London emerge from Covid crisis with free gift for fans

London GAA has announced there will be no cost of admission for supporters at all 2022 Allianz League games at McGovern Park to entice an army of home support after a two-year break.

GAA • 26 Jan 22

Seán Cavanagh congratulates Tyrone players Conor Meyler, left, and Darren McCurry after the county's latest All-Ireland triumph

Cavanagh: Tyrone transformed with a real quiet optimism

It's only three months since Tyrone were humbled by Kerry in the Allianz League, but for Seán Cavanagh there was always the belief that the squad would show their true worth.

GAA • 12 Sep 21

Derry controlled proceedings at Croke Park

'We want to be one of the top teams' - Derry boss

Derry cruised to the Allianz League Division 3 title yesterday with a comprehensive victory over Offaly but didn't achieve any more than expected by boss Rory Gallagher.

GAA • 20 Jun 21

John Maughan talks to his charges during their LSFC match with Carlow last year

'Only eight turned up to the first night training'

John Maughan would love for Offaly to get their hands on a trophy this evening at Croke Park but says he is more satisfied with the team's journey out of the "dark days".

GAA • 19 Jun 21

Offaly are back in Division 2 after 16 years in the lower tiers

'League system works for everyone' - Tomás Ó Sé

Tomás Ó Sé looks ahead to Saturday's Allianz Football League Division 3 final at Croke Park as Derry take on Offaly in what will be the only league final played this year.

GAA • 18 Jun 21

Thomas Galligan of Cavan reacts to a missed opportunity on goal

Cavan boss begins search for answers after 'calamity'

Cavan's relegation brought back memories of a harrowing 2006 defeat but the team are better placed now to bounce back.

GAA • 16 Jun 21

Offaly players celebrate following their victory over Fermanagh (Pic Edenderry GAA)

Offaly and Derry to meet in Division 3 final

Offaly and Derry will meet in the Allianz League Division 3 final next weekend after the two sides agreed to play-off for the title.

GAA • 14 Jun 21

David Tubridy of Clare scores his side's first goal from a penalty

Rebels victorious but Clare progress to semi-finals

Cork handed Clare a first defeat of 2021 but couldn't prevent the Banner from advancing into the Division 2 semi-finals on score difference.

GAA • 30 May 21

The Meath skipper is targeting a return to Division 1

McEntee and Meath out to build on early season promise

Meath captain Shane McEntee made his 50th senior appearance for his county last weekend and feels while they haven't quite hit the heights of old in recent years they are a team improving all the time.

GAA • 29 May 21

Offaly off to winning start in Wicklow

Offaly produced a mixed bag but were still full value for their four-point Allianz Football League win over Wicklow in Aughrim.

GAA • 16 May 21

David Clifford strokes home his hat-trick goal

'I don't know where that came from' - Clifford

Hat-trick hero David Clifford played down his own role after Kerry thrashed Galway yesterday afternoon.

GAA • 16 May 21

Coleman - We let it slip but positives for Cork

Mark Coleman says Cork's draw with Tipperary felt like a defeat but that they would take some positives from the result.

GAA • 15 May 21

The new rules will come into force this weekend

Inter-county refs swotting up on new playing rules

The GAA'S head of national referees Donal Smyth says his team has undergone a rigorous education programme ahead of the implementation of new playing rules.

GAA • 06 May 21

Limerick are the reigning league champions

Hurling league may start on second weekend of May

Support is building among Division 1 and 2 hurling counties for a minimum of five games in this year's Allianz Hurling League, which could start on the weekend of 8-9 May.

GAA • 01 Apr 21

Kilcummin and Killarney Legion in action during last season's Kerry club championship

GAA confident all competitions will be fully completed

Outgoing GAA president John Horan has aired his confidence that the club championships, Allianz Leagues and All-Ireland championships will all be completed as long as training is allowed to resume in six weeks' time.

GAA • 24 Feb 21