Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Mick O'Dwyer recently agreed to another year as Wicklow manager

O'Dwyer wants Ireland job

Wicklow manager Mick O’Dwyer has said he would like to become the next Ireland International Rules manager.

GAA • 11 Dec 09

The Irish will be out to retain the Cormac McAnallen trophy in 2010

New manager for 2010 Rules series

The GAA are sent to appoint a new International Rules manager when the series against Australia resumes in 2010.

GAA • 01 Dec 09

David Moran is hoping to join Tommy Walsh on St Kilda's books

Kerry pair pass medicals

Kerry duo Tommy Walsh and David Moran have passed their medicals at St Kilda ahead of the new AFL season.

GAA • 17 Nov 09

Jamie O'Reilly was part of the Down U-21 team that reached this year's All-Ireland final

O'Reilly latest in AFL exodus

Down’s Jamie O’Reilly has signed a two-year contract with AFL side Richmond Tigers, but admits the move is a risk.

GAA • 29 Oct 09

Dyas leaving Collingwood to return home

Former Armagh inter county footballer Kevin Dyas has parted company with his Aussie Rules club Collingwood and is returning to Ireland, the club have confirmed.

GAA • 29 Sep 09

Murphy quits Sydney Swans

Carlow’s Brendan Murphy has quit Australian Rules football after two years with the Sydney Swans.

GAA • 27 Aug 09

Ireland won the last International Rules series in 2008

Rules series off over Aussie cash concerns

The International Rules series scheduled to take place later this year has been deferred because the Australian Football League cannot afford to tour.

GAA • 29 Jul 09

Setanta Ó hAilpín has been suspended by Carlton

Ó hAilpín suspended by Aussie Rules club

Setanta Ó hAilpín has been suspended by his Aussie Rules side Carlton, following a bust-up with his team-mate Cameron Cloke.

GAA • 06 Feb 09

Croker may stay open to non-GAA sports

GAA President Nickey Brennan has refused to rule out the playing of non-GAA sports at Croke Park after the opening of the redeveloped Lansdowne Road in 2010.

GAA • 07 Jan 09

Seán Boylan will remain in charge of the Irish team for the 2009 series

Boylan confirmed as Irish manager

The GAA have confirmed that Seán Boylan and his team will remain in charge of the Irish team for the International Rules series in 2009.

GAA • 13 Dec 08

Compromise gave way to conflict in last year's ultra-violent renewal of the International Rules series

GAA cautious over Rules resumption

The GAA's Director–General, Liam Mulvihill, has tempered reports that the International Rules series could make a return next year.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Down teeneger Martin Clarke did well in the first start of his Aussie Rules career for Melbourne side Collingwood

Clarke shows promise for Collingwood

Down teenager Martin Clarke has made an encouraging start to his fledgling Aussie Rules career, starring for Collingwood in yesterday's exhibition match against the Sydney Swans.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

A scene from this year's International Rules Series

No International Rules in 2007

There will be no International Rules Series in 2007, at junior or senior level, while the GAA prepare a document which will put on record the basis of structure of rules and penalties that the future of the game will be based on.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Ugly scenes like this have tainted the International Rules Series

Monaghan want International series dropped

Delegates at the Monaghan county convention last night unanimously voted in favour of a motion calling on the GAA to withdraw from the International Rules Series.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Minister for Sport John O'Donoghue believes more legal action will lead to less violence in GAA games

O'Donoghue urges use of the courts

Minister for Sport John O'Donoghue has encouraged GAA players to take legal action if they are the victims of violent acts on the field of play.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Players put weight behind International Rules

The Gaelic Players Association and the Australian Football League Players Association have voiced their collective support for the continuation of the International Rules series.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Croke - Park plays host to the GAA National Coaching and Medical Conference

Coaching and medical conference at Croke Park

This year's GAA National Coaching and Medical Conference, taking place at Croke Park on the weekend of the 24-26 November, will focus on raising the standard of coaching in Gaelic Games by helping coaches become more aware of the specific needs of their players.

GAA • 04 Dec 08

Nickey Brennan was quick to criticise Sunday's game

Brennan to consult council on Rules future

GAA President Nickey Brennan has re-stated his claim that the International Rules series may be at an end.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Graham Geraghty lies unconscious in Croke Park yesterday

Geraghty out of hospital

Meath’s Graham Geraghty was released from the Mater hospital last night after he was knocked unconscious during the second Test of the International Rules series yesterday.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

The future of the International Rules series hangs in the balance after Sunday's disgraceful scenes

International Rules future in serious doubt

The future of the Coca-Cola International Rules Series is in serious doubt after the violent scenes that marred the second Test at Croke Park yesterday.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Nickey Brennan claimed that the International Rules series could be at an end

Rules series 'hanging by a thread' - Brennan

GAA President Nickey Brennan has sensationally revealed that in his view the International Rules series could be over.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

$Brendan Fevola was thrown out of the Australian squad after an alleged fracas$

Fevola will return to face Gardaí

The Australian International Rules footballer Brendan Fevola has returned to Ireland to answer allegations that he was involved in an incident with a barman in a Galway city centre hotel last week.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Australian co-captain Barry Hall celebrates at the final whistle

Aussies thump Ireland to retain trophy

A thunderous third quarter performance helped Australia retain their grip on the Cormac McAnallen Cup this afternoon at Croke Park with a 69-31 victory, although this sold-out second Test will be remembered for other reasons.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Graham Geraghty looks set to start for Ireland against Australia

Geraghty cleared to face Australia

Ireland's Graham Geraghty is free to play in the second International Rules Test against Australia at Croke Park on Sunday.

GAA • 14 Jun 07

Tickets remain for International Series

The GAA has announced that a small number of Hill 16 and stand tickets have been returned for Sundays 2nd Test in Croke Park.

GAA • 14 Jun 07