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Jim Gavin's name is being touted for the Presidential race this week

Parklife: Gavin versus the previous inhabitants of Áras

Jim Gavin is being floated as a Presidential candidate - but what about the sporting credentials of the previous incumbents

Football • 31 Aug

25 July 2025; Former Dublin footballer Jim Gavin speaking during the GPA Legends Lunch at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Further football rule changes possible before 2026

Jim Gavin tells RTÉ's The Sunday Game that new rules, including the four-point goal, could still be part of the 2026 All-Ireland football season as the Football Review Committee prepares to write its final report on this season's changes for the GAA.

Football • 27 Jul

Referee David Coldrick explains his decision to Donegal's Dáire Ó Baoill and John Maher of Galway

Gavin: Further adjustments likely to football rules

Jim Gavin says adjustments to the new football rules have been recommended by the Football Rules Committee based on feedback after five rounds of league action.

Football • 02 Apr

FRC chair Jim Gavin is stressing the importance of getting access to the 'raw data'

In-depth data on new rules sought by FRC during league

In accordance with GDPR, the Football Review Committee will be gathering data across each round of the upcoming Allianz League to gauge the application of the new playing rules.

Football • 20 Dec 24

Jarlath Burns: "People said they wanted to see more kicking, catching, more one-to-one competition, and long-range scores"

Back to football basics key for Burns in rules debate

GAA president Jarlath Burns on his hope that the "basic principles" of Gaelic football can again flourish following the trialling of the proposed rule changes to the code.

Football • 13 Oct 24

Pádraic Joyce will manage the Connacht side

Managers and TV details confirmed for rules games

The Allianz GAA Football Inter-Provincial Series, which will showcase the proposed new rule changes for Gaelic football as devised by the Football Review Committee, will be broadcast live by RTÉ Sport next week.

Football • 08 Oct 24

Dean Rock kicking the winning point in the 2023 All-Ireland football final

How Dublin lost their innocence - 'Unbeatable' extract

In 'Unbeatable – Dublin's Incredible Six in a Row', Eric Haughan chronicles the Dubs' trophy-laden 2,540-day run without defeat that changed Gaelic football forever.

Football • 29 Sep 24

The increasing in handpassing was particularly prevalanet in 2024

2024 season stats provide FRC food for thought

A statistical analysis of the 2024 All-Ireland championship has provided the Football Review Committee with much food for thought as they finalise their rule recommendations ahead of November's Special Congress.

Football • 11 Sep 24

The Jim Gavin led Football Review Committee are trialling big changes to the game

O'Donovan: Football needs reform - and soon

Ambrose O'Donovan was Kerry captain in the landmark season of 1984, the GAA's centenary year, and he has welcomed another potential milestone with the proposals under consideration by Jim Gavin's Football Review Committee.

Football • 27 Jun 24

Jim Gavin forms parts of the Football Review Committee

Trial games with new football rules set for weekend

The Football Review Committee will present a series of proposed trialled rules later this week following a comprehensive public survey that featured months of research and data collection.

Football • 11 Jun 24

GAA Football Review Committee chairperson Jim Gavin during a briefing held at Croke Park on Friday

Gavin targets 2025 for trialling of 'rule enhancements'

Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin says the Football Review Committee which he is chairing is aiming for any "rule enhancements" to be in place for a trial period by the start of the 2025 season.

Football • 05 Apr 24

Former Dublin boss Jim Gavin will lead the new group

Gavin to head Football Review group, Burns takes office

Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin has been named as the man to lead the GAA's new Football Review Committee.

Football • 24 Feb 24

Dessie Farrell: "I am who they've got, and between us we've got to make this work"

Farrell keen to leave his mark on the inner sanctum

Dessie Farrell is determined that he and the squad at his disposal will make things work and so continue a golden period for Dublin football.

GAA • 11 Jan 20

Dessie Farrell's appointment was confirmed by the Dublin County Board on Thursday

Caffrey: Farrell the 'ideal candidate' for Dublin

Dessie Farrell is the 'ideal candidate' to take on the Dublin football manager's job, former Blues boss Paul 'Pillar' Caffrey told RTÉ 2FM's Game On.

GAA • 13 Dec 19

Farrell has been successful at underage level with Dublin teams

Dessie Farrell confirmed as new Dublin manager

Dessie Farrell has been confirmed as the new manager of All-Ireland SFC champions Dublin, following a convention of the county board on Thursday evening.

GAA • 12 Dec 19

Jim Gavin collecting the Signify Sports Manager of the Year

'No regrets' - Gavin opens up on Dublin departure

Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin has said he has no regrets in walking away from the role as he spoke publicly about his exit for the first time today.

GAA • 05 Dec 19

Spillane lauds Gavin's empowerment of Dublin players

RTÉ GAA analyst Pat Spillane believes the way Jim Gavin empowered and motivated his Dublin players will be the defining feature of his five-in-a-row tenure.

GAA • 03 Dec 19

Lionel Messi won yet another Ballon d'Or last night

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Read back on all the latest sports news from this Tuesday December morning.

Other sport • 03 Dec 19

Jim Gavin (R) led Dublin to six All-Ireland titles in his seven years in charge

Dublin expected to name Jim Gavin successor next week

Dublin are expected to announce Jim Gavin's successor as senior football manager by the time of their County Convention on 12 December.

Football • 03 Dec 19

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

Seán Shanley: 'He simply said it was the right time to go'

Dublin chairman admits 'shock' at Jim Gavin departure

Dublin county board chairman Seán Shanley says he was shocked to hear that Jim Gavin had decided to step away from the five-in-a-row All-Ireland winners.

GAA • 01 Dec 19

Ger Brennan won All-Ireland titles in 2011 and 2013

Brennan hails 'emotionless' and 'extremely loyal' Gavin

Former Dublin defender Ger Brennan has described Jim Gavin as a leader capable of making "emotionless" decisions while also displaying absolute loyalty to his players.

GAA • 01 Dec 19

Cody: Next Dublin boss must not try to copy Jim Gavin

Brian Cody has advised that Jim Gavin's successor should steer clear of trying to ape the approach of the five-in-a-row winning manager.

GAA • 30 Nov 19

Dessie Farrell the 'front-runner' to replace boss

Dessie Farrell is the obvious choice to take over from Jim Gavin, says RTÉ football analyst Ciaran Whelan.

GAA • 30 Nov 19

Jim Gavin suffered only one championship defeat as Dublin manager

Gavin truly lifted rising tide of Dublin's blue wave

We assess the unprecedented period of success that Dublin had under Jim Gavin.

GAA • 30 Nov 19