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Dublin: 12 °C Wednesday 22 May, 2013
GAA

GAA

The Gaelic Athletic Association (Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael) is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders. The GAA also promotes Irish music and dance, and the Irish language.

# gaa - Monday 6 May, 2013

Cats coach: ‘Cody could be back quicker than even we hoped’

Michael Dempsey says Brian Cody’s message to him and the Kilkenny team has been: ‘Get on with it.”

Pick it out – 2 superb goals from the All Ireland U21 football final

Galway’s Damien Comer and Cork’s Brian Hurley registered two brilliant strikes in Saturday’s decider.

31 of our favourite pics from this year’s hurling league action

After the campaign ended yesterday, we compile some of the most memorable images from the past few months.

# gaa - Sunday 5 May, 2013

8 tweets from GAA stars impressed by today’s Kilkenny and Tipperary match

Ciaran Kilkenny, Alan Dillon and Paul Galvin were amongst those to praise today’s clash between Kilkenny and Tipperary.

Your ‘Lar and JJ in hurling combat’ pics of the day

There was plenty drama in the early stages of the second-half of today’s hurling league final.

Antrim defeat Westmeath in Leinster SHC opener

Two goals from Neil McManus pushed the Saffrons past the preliminary round in Leinster

As it happened: Kilkenny v Tipperary – Allianz Division 1 hurling league final

Would it be the Cats or the Premier who triumphed this afternoon? Here’s how it all unfolded.

The 7 best dining experiences at Irish sporting events

Have you got your ‘hang’ sandwiches ready?

5 talking points from Galway v Cork – All Ireland U21 football final

Galway’s key midfield experience, further agony for this group of Cork players and what effects will the game have at senior level.

# gaa - Saturday 4 May, 2013

Snapshot: Beyonce ‘excited’ by Roscommon GAA’s prospects

The music star is apparently a fan of the sport.

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GAA wrap: Kerry bounce back in Munster, Wexford down the Cats

Mickey Ned O’Sullivan’s minors booked their place in Munster MFC semi-finals with a six-point win against Clare.

As it happened: Galway v Cork – All Ireland U21 football final

Would it be the Tribesmen or the Rebels crowned champions in the U21 football grade? Here’s how it unfolded.

7 things to know about Cork v Galway – All Ireland U21 football final

The Rebels and the Tribesmen face off in the Gaelic Grounds tonight.

# gaa - Friday 3 May, 2013

Two changes for Kilkenny, as Mulligan captains Leitrim

The Leitrim and Kilkenny sides has been named for their games on Sunday.

Eoin Walsh returns to Galway U21 team while Cork are unchanged

The teams have been announced for tomorrow’s All-Ireland U21 final in the Gaelic Grounds.

# gaa - Thursday 2 May, 2013

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Team news: how they’ll line out in the GAA this weekend

Mickey Ned O’Sullivan has named his Kerry minor footballers for Saturday’s meeting with Clare.

5 questions for the Cork and Galway U21 football managers

John Cleary and Alan Flynn on the key issues as the Rebels and the Tribesmen prepare for Saturday’s All-Ireland U21 final.

# gaa - Wednesday 1 May, 2013

7 of Joe Brolly’s views on Gaelic football ahead of the 2013 championship

The extraordinary Jimmy McGuinness, why the Dubs look like they will wilt and the GAA disciplinary system’s resemblance to Alice In Wonderland.

Mr Versatility seeks to re-establish himself in Tipperary side

Brendan Maher on getting his confidence back, the search for a permanent teaching job and claiming a first hurling league medal.

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Davy Fitz rails against structure of the league again

‘I think hurling is an unreal game to watch. Let’s have more of it,” says the Banner boss.

Campaign to reform Irish organ donation practices spearheaded by GAA pundit Brolly

The former Derry player was lauded last year for his selfless gesture in donating a kidney to his friend Shane Finnegan.

# gaa - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

Your ‘Joe Brolly Wielding A Hurley In Croke Park’ Pic Of The Day

The Derry man got a few tips off Kilkenny hurling great Eddie Keher.

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New proposals could stop Minors from playing adult GAA games

GAA President Liam O’Neill has outlined new proposals to turn the minor grade into an Under-17s competition.

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Cork captain Cahalane eyes All Ireland U21 football prize

The Rebels defender on his friend Sunderland’s John Egan, choosing football over hurling and the crazy 2010 All-Ireland minor semi final.

GAA President reveals disappointment at the manner in which biting case concludes

Liam O’Neill believes there is a level of dissatisfaction at how the case concluded after Patrick McBrearty was absent from last week’s CHC meeting.

# gaa - Monday 29 April, 2013

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9 of the best scores from the weekend’s GAA football league finals

Davy Dalton, Conor McAliskey and Dean Rock were amongst those to produce scores to remember in Croke Park this weekend.

Limerick player travels the road to Croker from the Scottish Highlands

Hats off to Limerick’s Bobby O’Brien for the commitment he showed last weekend.

9 talking points from the weekend’s GAA football league finals

Dublin’s resilience, Tyrone coping without Stephen O’Neill and Dessie Dolan’s worth to Westmeath.

Conor Deegan: Dublin not at their best, but tight game will improve them

TheScore.ie’s gaelic football columnist reflects on this weekend’s league finals.

Alan Brogan set to miss Dubs Leinster opener but Flynn and Kilkenny on the mend

Dublin boss Jim Gavin has confirmed his long-serving attacker will not be available for the clash against Westmeath or Carlow on June 1st.

Shattered kneecap rules Waterford hurler Stephen Daniels out for 2013 season

The young defender is set to undergo surgery in the Whitfield Clinic tomorrow.

# gaa - Sunday 28 April, 2013

Mayo and Cork reach Ladies football league decider – Clare win in Munster MFC

Cora Staunton hit 1-10 for the Mayo ladies in their semi-final victory while Valerie Mulcahy struck 3-5 for the Cork ladies side.

Report: Young Dubs show their worth in thrilling Tyrone test

Dean Rock came off the bench to push Dublin into a late lead in the Division One football final.

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As it happened: Dublin v Tyrone, Division 1 football league final

Would the Dubs win their first title in 20 years or Tyrone their first in 10 years? Here’s how it all unfolded.

Limerick stars Galvin and Ryan face race to be fit for Cork championship clash

Limerick’s Division 4 league final win last night was overshadowed by late injuries to key players.

# gaa - Saturday 27 April, 2013

Monaghan claim Division 3 football league title against Meath

Kieran Hughes late goal sealed the triumph for the Farney men.

7 talking points before tomorrow’s Division 1&2 league finals

Dublin, Tyrone, Derry and Westmeath go in search of silverware tomorrow afternoon.

# gaa - Friday 26 April, 2013

Munster MFC: Cahalane helps Cork see off Kerry at 2nd attempt

The Rebel forward was at the heart of all three of Cork’s goals tonight.

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Jim Gavin on Dublin’s form players, captain Cluxton and tackling Tyrone

The Dublin boss is gearing up for this weekend’s Allianz football league final against Tyrone.