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The Dublin bainisteoir bib is up for grabs

In the mix for six - 6 candidates to replace Jim Gavin

Following Jim Gavin's surprise decision to step down as Dublin boss, who will grab the reins of Gaelic football's most successful team of all time?

GAA • 02 Dec 19

Kieran Martin celebrates Westmeath's Allianz Football League Division 3 victory over Laois in April

'America is there' - Some players will shun Tier 2

Westmeath star Kieran Martin thinks the jury is still out on whether players will commit to the new second-tier championship but he expects knock-on effects in the length of the inter-county season and competitiveness in the league.

GAA • 22 Oct 19

The last Special Congress was held in 2017 to facilitate changes to hurling structures

Special Congress - Football motions explained

A Special Congress of the GAA will sit in Cork on Saturday to vote on changes to the rules of Gaelic Football and the introduction of a Tier 2 Championship in time for the 2020 season.

GAA • 18 Oct 19

Ross McQuillan in action for Armagh minors in 2016

Armagh's McQuillan is latest GAA export to AFL

Armagh youngster Ross McQuillan has signed for Aussie Rules outfit Essendon as an international rookie.

GAA • 19 Sep 19

Cork captain Peter O'Driscoll and team-mates

Rebels recover to topple Dublin in All-Ireland final

Cork staged a superb comeback to turn a nine point deficit into an eight-point defeat of Dublin in the EirGrid All-Ireland U-20 final.

GAA • 03 Aug 19

O'Rourke: "The most effective teams know their roles to a man and the leaders on the pitch see the adjustments necessary for success well before coaches on the side-line do"

Dublin's on-field ability to adapt key to their success

Cork pulled at a number of threads that made the champions uncomfortable and upset their rhythm on Saturday but only temporarily, writes Aidan O'Rourke.

GAA • 15 Jul 19

Anton O'Toole in action for Dublin in 1984

Dublin great Anton O'Toole dies aged 68

Four-time All-Ireland-winning Dublin footballer Anton O'Toole has died after an illness.

GAA • 17 May 19

All you need to know: Connacht SFC quarter-finals

The All-Ireland football championship kicks off with Mayo aiming to make in New York and Galway going to London.

Football • 04 May 19

Paul Broderick starred in Carlow's Championship run

Broderick: New rules a 'headache' that aren't working

Carlow forward Paul Broderick has called on the GAA to drop the proposed trial of experimental Gaelic football rules in the Allianz League, saying that pre-season games have shown they are not having the intended effect.

GAA • 21 Dec 18

The GAA have clarified that the proposed rule changes will be reviewed ahead of the league

GAA move to clarify rule changes timetable

The GAA have moved to clarify the process surrounding the implementation of proposed rule changes in Gaelic football.

GAA • 28 Nov 18

CPA: 'Corporate, elitist' GAA out of touch with members

The Club Players Association have issued a statement accusing the GAA of "contempt" and losing touch with its members after a motion from Roscommon on national fixture reform was voted down at Central Council last weekend.

GAA • 28 Nov 18

Horan to meet GPA but expects no U-turn on rules trial

GAA President John Horan says he will meet with the Gaelic Players Association to discuss their concerns over experimental rules in Gaelic football but still expects them to be trialled next year.

GAA • 27 Nov 18

Mullinalaghta players Conor McElligott, Eoghan Keegan, Aidan McElligott and John Keegan celebrate after the final whistle

Mullinalaghta in 'dreamland' as historic run continues

Mullinalaghta manager Mickey Graham said the club's supporters were in 'dreamland' in the wake of the 'amazing' achievement of reaching the Leinster club final for the first time.

GAA • 25 Nov 18

Sam Maguire is perceived to be out of reach for the majority of teams

Majority of players back second tier but doubts persist

A survey carried out by the GPA has reignited the debate on the possible introduction of a 'B' Championship in Gaelic football, with 60% of inter-county players now in favour. We hear opposing views on the ideas from some of the men who would be directly affected.

GAA • 25 Oct 18

Conor Lane with Tyrone captain Matthew Donnelly (L) and Stephen Cluxton of Dublin (R) before the All-Ireland final

'Supporters want to see scores and it will add to it'

Two of the country's highest-profile referees, Conor Lane and James Owens, have welcomed the proposed changes to the rules of Gaelic football.

GAA • 20 Oct 18

Éire Óg sink rivals Palatine and retain crown

Champions Éire Óg retained their Carlow senior football crown when they won a battle against their old rivals, Palatine, at Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday.

Gaelic football • 08 Oct 18

The application of the mark has been extended to reward the clean catching of the ball on or inside the 20m line from a kick delivered on or beyond the 45m line without it touching the ground

Kick-out & mark among 5 proposed football rule changes

The GAA's Standing Committee on the Playing Rules (SCPR) has issued five proposed experimental rule changes, including significant changes to kick-outs and handpassing.

GAA • 02 Oct 18

Maurice Fitzgerald has emerged as favourite for the Kerry job

Ó Sé: Cool customer Fitzgerald has mettle for Kerry job

Tomás Ó Sé believes Maurice Fitzgerald has the qualities and personality to mould a winning team and withstand the pressures of being Kerry manager.

GAA • 27 Sep 18

Kevin McStay on the sideline with Roscommon

Curran: Time for the GAA to help small counties compete

In the wake of Kevin McStay's departure as Roscommon manager, former Rossies goalkeeper Shane Curran has called on the GAA to finance weaker counties and ensure a healthy level of competition for inter-county football.

GAA • 06 Sep 18

Dublin's bench are expected to make a big impact

All-Ireland football final: The Players' Jury

Ahead of the All-Ireland football final between Tyrone and Dublin, we spoke to some current players to find out who they think will claim the Sam Maguire.

Gaelic football • 02 Sep 18

Ciaran Kilkenny is an ambassador for Sure, Official Statistics Partner of the GAA

Ciaran Kilkenny unconcerned by venue debate

Dublin's Ciaran Kilkenny is focusing on getting his own game right as Donegal seek clarification from the GAA over the counties Super 8s game being fixed for Croke Park.

GAA • 04 Jul 18

Aidan O'Shea has been given differing roles in recent seasons

Cooper talks up chances of O'Shea man-marking Comer

Former Kerry footballer Colm Cooper wouldn't be suprised if Mayo powerhouse Aidan O'Shea is tasked with the job of marking Galway's dangerman Damien Comer in their Connacht Football Championship quarter-final.

GAA • 12 May 18

John Murphy (left) celebrates the win over Wexford in last year's championship

Carlow has gone football mad, says captain John Murphy

Carlow captain John Murphy said his team's successful league campaign proved that last season's effort was no flash in the pan.

GAA • 10 May 18

Kerrigan in race against time to prove fitness

Cork forward Paul Kerrigan is in a race against time to be fit for his side's Munster Championship opener against Tipperary or Waterford in three weeks time.

Gaelic football • 05 May 18

Waterford boss: 'No one cares about the Europa League'

Waterford manager Tom McGlinchey believes that a second-tier Gaelic football championship would be as unloved as soccer's Europa League.

GAA • 02 May 18