GAA

30 November 2024; GAA Football Review Committee member Éamonn Fitzmaurice during the GAA Special Congress 2024 at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Fitzmaurice: Rule tweaks will make for 'some spectacle'

Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hopeful that the proposed adjustments to the new rules which were so well received this year will be given the go ahead at Congress and, if so, the Kerry great is predicting "the inter-county game next season should be some spectacle".

Football • 1 hr

28 April 2024; Daniel Flynn of Kildare during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Kildare and Louth at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kildare's Flynn retires from inter-county football

Kildare's Daniel Flynn has retired from inter-county football at the age of 31.

Football • 21 hrs

France-bound Grugan looking to spread GAA gospel

Looking ahead to 2026 and a tilt at reclaiming Sam Maguire will soon come into focus for Armagh's Rory Grugan, but this winter is going to have a particularly different feel for the 34-year-old forward.

Football • 01 Oct

Congress to vote on FRC rule changes

The Football Review Committee have recommended a series of tweaks to their suite of new rules, the most notable being around two-point scores, ahead of this weekend's Special Congress, where votes will be taken on the introduction of the rules on a permanent basis.

Football • 01 Oct

Imperious McElduff uses home comforts to good effect

The Irish Wallball Nationals found a new home in Co Tyrone but in the Men's Open grade it was very much business as usual as Conor McElduff once again proved untouchable, winning the annual event for a seventh time.

Handball • 01 Oct

7 August 2022; Ard Stiúrthóir of the Camogie Association Sinéad McNulty before the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final match between Cork and Kilkenny at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

McNulty leaves role as CEO of Camogie Association

Sinead McNulty has resigned as Ard Stiurthóir (chief executive officer) of the Camogie Association.

Camogie • 30 Sep

10 May 2025; Players from both teams tussle after the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship final match between Armagh and Donegal at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Armagh and Donegal fined €7,500 for Ulster final fracas

The GAA's Central Hearings Committee has confirmed fines of €7,500 for both the Armagh and Donegal county boards following the brawl at the end of May's Ulster football final.

Football • 29 Sep

Club GAA wrap: Four Roads continue Roscommon dominance

Four Roads powered their way to their 38th Roscommon senior hurling title, completing four-in-a-row in the process with a dominant second-half performance at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park.

Hurling • 28 Sep

August and everything after: Season debate still rages

The split-season debate has moved onto a discussion regarding the condensed inter-county season. What is the GAA's next move with the playing schedule?

Hurling • 28 Sep

18 September 2025; GPA CEO Tom Parsons speaks to media at The Alex Hotel in Dublin for a media briefing as the GPA published details of its pre-budget submission where it asks for an increase in the government grant for inter-county players to an average

GPA question need for restoration of pre-season games

The official return to training date for inter-county GAA players has been set for 21 November but the Gaelic Players Association has strongly reiterated the need for a six-week break between the end of club commitments and any resumption of inter-county duties.

Football • 26 Sep

'Disappointed' Macauley part of NFL Croke Park protest

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Michael Darragh Macauley says he is "disappointed" NFL action will take place in Croke Park this weekend and will be among those protesting at the event.

US Sport • 26 Sep

27 July 2025; David Clifford of Kerry in action against Brendan McCole of Donegal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Donegal exceed Kerry in football All-Star nominations

All-Ireland SFC runners-up Donegal have received more nominations than champions Kerry as the PwC All-Star football nominees have been announced for 2025.

Football • 29 Sep

Patrick Horgan of Cork runs onto the pitch past the Liam MacCarthy cup before the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin.

Elusive All-Ireland 'not everything for me' - Horgan

Patrick Horgan has admitted that missing out on an All-Ireland medal will remain a "bit of a regret" but feels the experiences he was able to enjoy in the Cork jersey over an 18-year career trumps all that.

Hurling • 24 Sep

LGFA Chief Executive Officer Helen O'Rourke during day one of the LGFA Annual Congress at Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny, Donegal.

O'Rourke to step down as LGFA CEO at year's end

Helen O'Rourke has signalled her intention to step down as CEO of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) at the end of the year.

GAA • 24 Sep

Hurler of the Year nominees John McGrath (L), Brian Hayes (C) and Jake Morris

Tipp's 13 All-Star nominations, Maher not on HOTY list

All-Ireland champions Tipperary have won 13 nominations for the PwC All-Stars for 2025, and the Premier County also dominate the shortlists for Hurler and Young Hurler of the Year, though captain Ronan Maher is surprisingly not in the running for the biggest prize.

Hurling • 24 Sep

The McKenna Cup is restored to the calendar

Ulster delegates vote to restore McKenna Cup for 2026

The McKenna Cup will return to Ulster GAA next year and it's understood that other provinces are also close to marking the comeback of some pre-season competitions.

Football • 23 Sep

5 July 2025; Patrick Horgan of Cork after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Horgan calls time on Cork career after 18 seasons

Hurling's all-time top-scorer Patrick Horgan has announced his retirement from inter-county duty with Cork.

Hurling • 24 Sep

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin.

McGeeney to stay on as Armagh manager for 12th season

Kieran McGeeney will remain the longest-serving inter-county football manager after it was confirmed he will take charge of Armagh for a 12th season.

Football • 23 Sep

20 February 2024; Steering Committee Chairperson Mary McAleese speaking during the update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA, at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

No end in sight for GAA merger as guidelines are agreed

The amalgamation of the GAA, the Camogie Association and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association still has no exact timeline for completion after the latest update from the Steering Group on Integration (SGI) chaired by former president Mary McAleese.

Football • 22 Sep

O'Connell retires from Monaghan duty

Monaghan defender Karl O'Connell has joined Darren Hughes in announcing his inter-county retirement.

Football • 22 Sep

New club aims to break down barriers to hurling growth

The newly established Mac Néan Hurling Club serves as a collaboration between the Belcoo O'Raghallaigh and Shannon Gaels GAA clubs in the Mac Néan area, which bridges the Fermanagh and Cavan border.

Hurling • 22 Sep

Na Fianna come roaring back to pip Ballymun

Na Fianna produced a stirring comeback to edge Ballymun Kickhams by a point - 1-18 to 1-17 - in the Dublin SFC quarter-final.

Football • 21 Sep

12 June 2022; Donegal manager Declan Bonner before the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2 match between between Donegal and Armagh at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Evergreen Bonner happy as managerial odyssey continues

Evergreen Declan Bonner is looking forward to his latest managerial assignment as he tries to bring Fermanagh to the next level.

Football • 20 Sep

Irish influence runs deep in history of Aussie Rules

Collingwood clash with the Brisbane Lions for a place in the AFL Grand Final today. It promises to be an intriguing battle between two teams with strong Irish heritage.

AFL • 20 Sep

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Dayne Zorko of the Lions is congratulated by team mates after kicking a goal during the AFL Preliminary Final match between Collingwood Magpies and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 20, 2025 in Me

Lions to provide Grand final opposition for Irish duo

Conor McKenna's Brisbane Lions will provide the opposition for Oisín Mullin and Mark O'Connor as Geelong Cats aim to win the AFL Premiership for the first time since 2022.

Football • 20 Sep

Fitzmaurice: Rule tweaks will make for 'some spectacle'

Kildare's Flynn retires from inter-county football

France-bound Grugan looking to spread GAA gospel

Congress to vote on FRC rule changes

Imperious McElduff uses home comforts to good effect

McNulty leaves role as CEO of Camogie Association

Armagh and Donegal fined €7,500 for Ulster final fracas

Club GAA wrap: Four Roads continue Roscommon dominance

August and everything after: Season debate still rages

GPA question need for restoration of pre-season games

'Disappointed' Macauley part of NFL Croke Park protest

Donegal exceed Kerry in football All-Star nominations

Elusive All-Ireland 'not everything for me' - Horgan

O'Rourke to step down as LGFA CEO at year's end

Tipp's 13 All-Star nominations, Maher not on HOTY list

Ulster delegates vote to restore McKenna Cup for 2026

Horgan calls time on Cork career after 18 seasons

McGeeney to stay on as Armagh manager for 12th season

No end in sight for GAA merger as guidelines are agreed

O'Connell retires from Monaghan duty

New club aims to break down barriers to hurling growth

Na Fianna come roaring back to pip Ballymun

Evergreen Bonner happy as managerial odyssey continues

Irish influence runs deep in history of Aussie Rules

Lions to provide Grand final opposition for Irish duo