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Players struggling to balance GAA and studies

GAA players are almost twice as likely to have a university degree but many struggle to balance the demands of studying and playing inter-county.

GAA • 17 Dec 19

John Horan: 'We will find a way that New York will get a match over there.'

GAA President insists new formats won't exile New York

GAA President John Horan insists a redrawn championship structure would not leave New York in the cold, with an "intercontinental cup" competition ensuring a high-profile game is played in the Big Apple every year.

GAA • 05 Dec 19

Roscommon have nominated the former President of the Connacht Council Mick Rock as a candidate for the GAA presidency

Roscommon nominate Mick Rock as presidential candidate

The Roscommon County board has nominated the former President of the Connacht Council Mick Rock as a candidate for next year's election to become the President of the GAA.

GAA • 16 Sep 19

Cork fans facing Croke Park fixture dilemma

The GAA have fixed the Rebels for separate days at Croke Park this weekend, leaving their supporters annoyed.

GAA • 10 Jul 19

Laois hurlers won the tier two Joe McDonagh Cup this year

Cusack: Players' mood is changing on football tiers

There is a debate currently taking place in Gaelic football about the introduction of a new tier two championship.

GAA • 05 Jul 19

Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan returns to his goal after making a break up the pitch

John Horan hints at backpass ban in football rulebook

GAA President John Horan has suggested that a ban on backpasses to goalkeepers in Gaelic football could be a positive thing.

GAA • 03 Jul 19

John Horan was responding to the increased scrutiny over the GAA's funding model

Review of funding not on the GAA agenda - Horan

GAA president John Horan says the Association is taking measures to readdress its funding model and is satisfied it is moving in a "progressive" manner.

GAA • 24 Jun 19

Horan opens up on Tier 2 plans with Croke Park matches

Croke Park's Central Council is to vote on proposals for a new tier two football championship before the end of the month.

GAA • 12 Jun 19

Aaron Kernan, Declan Brennan and Michael Briody of the CPA

CPA welcome new GAA fixtures task force

The CPA was established in 2016 in the face of growing unrest at grassroots level over the way club fixtures were being squeezed around the inter-county calendar.

GAA • 11 Jun 19

The committee are set to begin work soon

Horan: Club fixtures will not be impacted by Tier 2

GAA president John Horan says any new championship structure will not be allowed to impact on club fixtures.

GAA • 10 Jun 19

John Horan was speaking on Morning Ireland

GAA President pressing forward with Tier 2 Championship

GAA President John Horan has revealed that he's pushing forward with plans for a Tier 2 football Championship and held out the prospect of introducing it for next season.

GAA • 27 May 19

Last year was the first time since 2010 that Mayo failed to reach the All-Ireland semi-finals as they bowed out in round 3 of the qualifiers

Mayo's early exit hit football attendances - Horan

GAA president John Horan believes a lack of glamour match-ups and the number of games in quick succession were the reason for falling attendances in last year's football Championships.

GAA • 07 Feb 19

John Horan: 'We made the case to the people that we were raising the prices to do something with the money for our membership'

Horan in strong defence of 'unanimous' ticket increase

GAA President John Horan has again defended the Central Council's decision on ticket price hikes, stating that the extra monies will benefit the association at grassroots level.

GAA • 30 Jan 19

John Horan: 'With closer ties and collaboration I would dearly love to see that slipstream of recruitment widened to include more women.'

Congress vote on LGFA and Camogie addition to GAA board

GAA President John Horan has expressed a wish for even stronger ties between the Association and the Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie Associations.

GAA • 29 Jan 19

John Horan: "We felt this was the time."

'The economy is strong' - Horan defends ticket hikes

GAA President John Horan believes the strength of the economy and popularity of Gaelic games will ensure attendances won't drop due to raised ticket prices.

GAA • 21 Jan 19

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

Horan warns GAA brawlers they are 'not above the law'

GAA president John Horan has spoken out against fighting at club games and warned those responsible of potential legal consquences, saying "an act of violence is an act of violence regardless of where it takes place".

GAA • 26 Oct 18

GAA chiefs to have meeting with testimonial organisers

In the face of intense criticism, the GAA Director General and President are set to have a meeting with organisers of the Liam Miller tribute match early next week.

Liam Miller • 23 Jul 18

John Horan, centre, at the GAA's launch of their All-Ireland championships on the Aran Islands

Horan promises review, but warns some will be unhappy

'You can't solve everything for everyone' says the GAA President.

GAA • 11 Jul 18

GAA President Horan: I'll look at a tier 2 Championship

GAA President John Horan has said he will explore the possibility of establishing a tier 2 Championship and believes it can happen despite past "resistance" within the organisation.

GAA • 25 Jun 18

Tipperary exited the Championship on Sunday

Horan backs rest weekend for Hurling Championships

GAA president John Horan anticipates that the Leinster and Munster Hurling Championships will incorporate a break week next season.

GAA • 11 Jun 18

GAA president John Horan (L) and Ard Stiúrthóir Tom Ryan launched the plan at Croke Park

GAA's plan to define amateurism and balance fixtures

Improved balance between club and county fixtures and a redefined commitment to amateur status are among the key aims announced today in the GAA's strategic plan for 2018-2021.

GAA • 08 Jun 18

Broderick and Conlon named May players of the month

Carlow's Paul Broderick and Clare's John Conlon have been named as the PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month award winners for the month of May.

GAA • 07 Jun 18

John Horan started his three-year term as GAA President last month

Horan wants intermediate football championship by 2021

Newly installed GAA president John Horan has said he hopes that there will be two-tier senior football Championship by the time his term ends in 2021.

GAA • 14 Mar 18

'We need people on the ground to say we believe in amateur status'

Horan: Rules not enough to stop professional managers

Newly installed GAA president John Horan has called on individuals in clubs to speak out against payments to managers if the Association is to maintain its amateur ethos.

GAA • 26 Feb 18