Dublin super clubs had their own hurdles to clear in their rise to the top
All-Ireland success for the likes of Cuala and Na Fianna may not be universally popular but both clubs have served the GAA well over the decades
Ciarán Murphy: Brothers-in-arms set to have a big impact on final day
Canavan sharpshooters Ruairí and Darragh come up against Cuala’s Con and Niall O’Callaghan with All-Ireland glory the glittering prize
Ciarán Murphy: Sigerson Cup missed a trick by not playing by new rules
In the absence of traditional preseason provincial competitions, high-quality colleges’ fare would have attracted extra interest
‘Now I know how the Mayos feel’: The slow death of an All-Ireland dream
For me, everything pointed to Galway ending their long wait for the Sam Maguire but on final day it turned out Armagh had different plans
Money a whole different ball game as NFL and GAA eye Croke Park game
The GAA need to ask that their unique contribution to the nation’s wellbeing is suitably recognised by government and Revenue
Are Loughmore-Castleiney and Slaughtneil what all GAA clubs should strive to be?
The spectacular dual success of of both clubs suggests that offering both sports is not a hindrance to any club’s potential chances of success
Ciarán Murphy: The FRC could be a good template for the renewal of hurling
Hurling is doing fine in its nine or 10 traditional counties but could there be a way to grow the appeal of the national game beyond the heartlands?
Ciarán Murphy: Cillian O’Connor is one of football’s greats, the numbers don’t lie
There is simply no gainsaying the combative Mayo forward’s record scoring rate over a long career
Loss of Brian Fenton and Nickie Quaid will show Dublin and Limerick what ‘irreplaceable’ really looks like
Limerick and Dublin have lost linchpin players, and no amount of forward planning could have prepared them for it
Ciarán Murphy: Let’s not lose faith now in the need to reboot our game
A couple of good games last weekend in no way undermines the work of the Football Review Committee
Milltown and Galway turn out in force to honour Noel Tierney
The outstanding full back on Galway’s famed 1960's three-in-a-row side still commands a special place in the hearts of the Tribesmen
Ciarán Murphy: Breath of fresh air as Thomastown lead charge of underdogs
Historic wins for Feakle and Doon in Munster but the fairytale rise of new Kilkenny hurling champions perhaps the story of the year in the GAA
Ciarán Murphy: Whatever rules are put before Central Council should be accepted. There is very little left to lose
The best players and managers available to the GAA showed up in Croke Park last week. That’s a statement admitting the game has to change
Ciarán Murphy: Fine margins divide winners and losers in knock-out championships
Nowhere are defeats weighted with more finality than for minors who must then grapple with the task of bridging the gap to senior rank
Ciarán Murphy: Time for us to start living in the GAA world as is, not what we would like it to be
‘My answer to the idea of paying club managers is this: it’s already happening … These teams already exist. And managers are already getting paid’