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These changes will be trialled during the upcoming third-level league competitions

Shoulder charges allowed as camogie trials rule changes

The Camogie Association will trial a series of significant rule changes with the aim of allowing the game evolve and improve as a spectacle, with shoulder-to-shoulder contact now being permitted.

Camogie • 16 Oct 23

The former President of Ireland has agreed to be independent chairperson of the discussions between the Camogie Association, the GAA, and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association

O'Neill: McAleese's presence a golden opportunity

Former GAA president Liam O'Neill has said that the various Gaelic games associations must not waste the golden opportunity of having Mary McAleese as chair of the integration process.

Football • 30 Sep 22

There were ugly scenes at the end of normal time on Sunday

O'Neill calls on GAA to 'tidy up its act' after brawl

Former president Liam O'Neill admits there is decreasing confidence in the GAA to deal with discipline and said it must "tidy up its act".

Football • 27 Jun 22

A message at the All-Ireland hurling final encouraging spectators to wear a face-mask

'Collective leadership' needed on masks at Croke Park

Former president of the Gaelic Athletic Association Liam O'Neill has urged all those attending matches at Croke Park in the coming weeks to wear a facemask and to encourage those around them to do so as well.

GAA • 26 Aug 21

Liam O'Neill: We're taking a foot off the caution pedal

Former GAA President Liam O'Neill has aired his strong belief that there is a real danger in getting back to playing Gaelic games too quickly.

GAA • 20 Jun 20

Liam O'Neill sees it as a chance for the Association to modernise further

Former president says GAA can build a bright future now

Former president Liam O'Neill says the current lockdown has presented a golden chance for the GAA to future-proof itself.

GAA • 20 May 20

Liam O'Neill: Abuse rule not strong enough

GAA President Liam O'Neill believes the association's recently introduced punishment for racist or sectarian abuse is "not adequate" and says a motion to strengthen it will be sent to Congress.

GAA • 30 Jan 15

Ireland managed just one over (point) in the entire first half, and that came from a free

O'Neill: International Rules Series alive and well

Amid continued uncertainty over the future of the International Rules Series, GAA President Liam O'Neill has given a strong endorsement to it remaining as part of the GAA calendar.

GAA • 23 Nov 14

Hawk-Eye proved pivotal in the drawn game between Kilkenny and Tipperary

GAA president: No plans for major Hawk-Eye rollout

GAA President Liam O'Neill has said that there are no immediate plans to have Hawk-Eye installed in regional grounds throughout the country.

GAA • 10 Sep 14

A row broke out before the game at the Athletic Grounds

O'Neill: Managers must control players

GAA president Liam O’Neill has called on managers to “take responsibility” for their players’ discipline following the pre-match brawl between Cavan and Armagh.

GAA • 09 Jun 14

Paraic Duffy: 'This is not just about promoting our games to the Irish. We believe the games of hurling and football are two of the best field games in the world.'

Reaction: Duffy defends controversial GAA deal

GAA Director General Paraic Duffy has said financial gain was not the motivation in allowing Sky broadcast rights packages to games from this summer.

GAA • 02 Apr 14

So-called 'miss' proved very costly for Limerick's minor hurlers

O'Neill apology for Limerick Hawk-Eye error

GAA President Liam O'Neill has apologised to Limerick for the Hawk-Eye malfunction during their controversial All-Ireland MHC semi-final loss to Galway last August in Croke Park.

Hurling • 10 Mar 14

Cathal Moore has called for a separate committee to assist top referees like James Owens

Moore: Technology could aid hurling referees

Former Galway player Cathal Moore calls for technology to assist hurling referees

Hurling • 12 Feb 14

GAA President Liam O'Neill will move to set up an examination of hurling

O'Neill keen to 'widen debate' on hurling rules

GAA President Liam O'Neill has made a commitment to set up an examination of the state of hurling following comments made by Kilkenny manager Brian Cody about the physicality of the game.

Hurling • 12 Feb 14

The black card was introduced at the start of this month

Black card is working, says GAA president

Referees have not been told to be cautious with the black card according to GAA president Liam O’Neill.

Football • 15 Jan 14

Liam O'Neill: 'I have no doubt that if the evidence is produced and it is clear it took place, our rules are strong enough to deal with it'

O'Neill: Evidence key in alleged biting case

GAA president Liam O’Neill has said conclusive evidence is key in order to address the alleged biting incident that occurred during the game between Dublin and DCU.

Football • 15 Jan 14

Interest in the Poc Fada has diminished recently

O'Neill keen to develop Poc Fada

GAA President Liam O'Neill wants to relaunch the All-Ireland Poc Fada Championships, feeling the event has suffered from a lack of imagination.

GAA • 26 Nov 12

GAA President Liam O’Neill has said a competitive match in New York would be fitting of their contribution to the sport

O'Neill pledges to bring major final to New York

GAA President Liam O’Neill has pledged more support to international clubs and supporters, including holding a major final in New York in 2014 and improving television exposure abroad.

Football • 26 Nov 12

O'Neill: IRFU WC bid 'of national interest'

GAA president Liam O’Neill has said that Central Council’s decision to back the IRFU’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid was of ‘national interest.’

GAA • 21 Aug 12

Liam O'Neill