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Burns speaking on the floor at Annual Congress

Burns accuses GPA of making 'all sorts of noises'

The GPA put a proposal to the GAA's Annual Congress in Wexford calling for the players' organisation to be represented on the Central Competitions Control Committee.

GAA • 23 Feb 19

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

The Liam MacCarthy Cup could be lifted on the last Sunday in August next year

Football final could be before hurling in 2018

Next year's All-Ireland finals are likely to be on the last two Sundays in August following GAA Annual Congress's landmark Championship restructuring at the weekend - and football could be before hurling.

GAA • 27 Feb 17

Director General of the GAA Paraic Duffy (R) speaks to Westmeath county board chairman Sean Sheridan

Duffy defends major changes at GAA Congress

A significant edition of GAA annual Congress has seen delegates back a number of important changes, including: the introduction of the Super 8s in the SFC, moving the All-Ireland finals and reducing the threshold for votes to pass to 60%.

GAA • 25 Feb 17

GAA Director General Paraic Duffy will be hoping to see change introduced

GAA Congress: how it works and all the big motions

The key votes taken at this weekend's GAA Annual Congress will shape the future of the Association for years to come.

GAA • 24 Feb 17

The GAA will select a President this weekend, we speak to all the candidates

Next GAA president: all five contenders profiled

Ahead of the GAA Annual Congress, RTÉ.ie speaks to each of the candidates for the presidency and asks them three key questions about why they should get the job and what they would do if they are elected on Friday night.

GAA • 22 Feb 17