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Low-key Congress in store, but expect some sparks

The GAA's Annual Congress takes place this weekend and here RTÉ Sport's Peter Sweeney has a look at what we should expect from this year's edition.

GAA • 23 Feb 18

Ó Fearghaíl also stressed that Galway will be included in the new structure

Plans for new round-robin structure for hurling

Work is well under way on changes that will introduce more matches in the hurling Championship, GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaíl has said.

GAA • 09 May 17

Aogán Ó Fearghail has made it clear that flags and anthems will remain an strong part of the GAA

Ó Fearghail: 'Flags and anthems won't be scrapped'

GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail has clarified comments made regarding the playing of anthems and the flying of flags at venues throughout the country, stating that such practices remain a "precious part" of the Association.

GAA • 03 Dec 16

Frank Burke will run for the presidency next February

Galway confirm Frank Burke will run for presidency

Galway GAA have confirmed that Frank Burke will run for the position of GAA President at annual congress next year.

GAA • 27 Oct 16

Aogán Ó Fearghail: 'The GAA is in a good place and things will progress regardless of different views'

Ó Fearghail stands by championship shake-up

GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail has urged counties to give the association the opportunity to fully explain their proposals to restructure the championship before casting judgement.

GAA • 13 Oct 16

Ó Fearghaíl: Galway should have home Leinster ties

GAA president Aogán Ó Fearghaíl believes that the Leinster SHC title race has become a ‘rest of Ireland championship’ and teams such as Galway should be allowed home and away fixtures.

GAA • 08 Jul 16

Colm Cavanagh of Tyrone and Kilkenny's Colin Fennelly, with Etihad cabin crew Leanne McGarry and Charlene O'Shea

VIDEO: GAA World Games launch

GAA President Aoghán Ó Fearghail is hoping that this year’s Etihad Airways World Games will help extend the reach of hurling and football worldwide.

GAA • 05 Apr 16

Croke Park during the Special Olympics closing ceremony in 2003

Croker to host spectacular Rising celebration

GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail has described a spectacular Croke Park celebration to mark the centenary anniversary of the Easter Rising as a "rallying call" that will serve not just as a commemoration, but as a "vision for the future".

GAA • 10 Mar 16

Aogán Ó Fearghaíl