11+ mon, 3+ week ago (197+ words) F'ilte chuig gaa.ie - su'omh oifigi'il CLG The GAA has published its Master Fixtures schedule for 2025. Round One of the Allianz League in both codes take place on January 25/26. The Allianz Football League Finals will take place on March 29/30 with Division Two, Three, and Four Hurling Finals also scheduled for that weekend. The Allianz Hurling League Division 1A and 1B Finals will be on April 5/6. The provincial football championships begin on the weekend of April 5/6, with the All-Ireland Senior Football Final slated for Sunday, July 27. The Tailteann Cup Final will take place on Saturday, July 12. The provincial hurling championships begin on April 19/20, with the All-Ireland Hurling Final on Sunday, July 20. The Joe McDonagh Cup begins on Saturday, April 20, with the Final on Saturday, June 8. The Ring Rackard, and Meagher Cup Finals are on the weekend of May 31/June 1. The GAA Master Fixture…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (711+ words) By Alan Fitzgerald The story of youth development in Europe truly began to accelerate in 2022, when Pearse Bell - a South Dublin man based in Vannes, France, stepped up to take the wheel. As soon as Pearse joined the County Board, he set himself a bold goal: to launch Pictured are the players and coaches from the Estrela Vermelha (Galicia) team that were triumphant in the 2025 European Youth F'ile." The story of youth development in Europe truly began to accelerate in 2022, when Pearse Bell - a South Dublin man based in Vannes, France, stepped up to take the wheel. As soon as Pearse joined the County Board, he set himself a bold goal: to launch F'ile - the first of its kind in Europe. It was an ambitious vision, especially given the fledgling infrastructure and the scarcity of established youth clubs across the…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (1848+ words) 44 per cent of the island's population is serviced by just 19 per cent of the country's GAA clubs." Take a look at the map above this article. It illustrates how almost half of the population of the island lives in a relatively thin sliver down the east coast of Ireland and yet just 18.6% of GAA clubs exist in the same place. A picture paints a thousand pictures " the rapidly changing demographics of this country is the biggest challenge faced by the Association. As the population shifts from rural to urban areas, the GAA is losing blood to a double-edged sword. Rural GAA clubs are struggling to field teams because they just don't have the numbers, while urban GAA clubs have major issues catering for the surging populations in their catchment areas. Ireland's increasing urbanisation is a challenge the GAA has been…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (81+ words) Who has made the GAA.ie Hurling Team of the Week? Remember, players may be picked in positions they may not have been selected in for the match programme. Disagree with our selection? Let us know what you think on Twitter or Facebook! This week's GAA.ie Hurling Team of the Week. Who has made the GAA.ie Hurling Team of the Week? Remember, players may be picked in positions they may not have been selected in for the match programme....

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (79+ words) Who has made the GAA.ie Football Team of the Week Remember, players may be picked in positions they may not have been selected in for the match programme. Disagree with our selection? Let us know what you think on Twitter or Facebook! GAA.ie Football Team of the Week. Who has made the GAA.ie Football Team of the Week Remember, players may be picked in positions they may not have been selected in for the match programme....

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees. Se'n Bugler, Chris "g Jones, and Paddy McBrearty are this week's nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. The voting process is simple: like their image on the GAA's official Instagram page. Voting will close at 10am on Tuesday February 18, and the winner will be announced on GAA.ie. Dublin staged a dramatic recovery mission against Kerry at Austin Stack Park on Saturday evening. The in form Se'n Bugler was an influential figure for Dessie Farrell's outfit. Chris "g Jones (Cork) It has been an encouraging start to the Allianz Football League for Chris "g Jones, who supplied 3-4 in Cork's Division Two win over Westmeath. At SuperValu P'irc U" Chaoimh, Jones showed his class. Donegal welcomed back the totemic Michael Murphy in Ballybofey on Sunday with Paddy McBrearty instrumental in the win over…...

2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (490+ words) A groundbreaking new digital wellbeing initiative has been launched. A groundbreaking new digital wellbeing initiative has been launched to help young Gaelic Games players feel safe, respected, and valued in their online interactions. The DigiSafe Toolkit, co-designed with the Gaelic Games community, introduces the concept of being "digisafe" " empowering young people to enjoy digital wellbeing while they thrive and flourish online. In today's connected world, young athletes spend significant time online and on social media platforms. Just as player safety and wellbeing are paramount on the field, the DigiSafe initiative recognises that young people deserve to feel well, safe, respected, and valued in digital spaces. "We want our young people to enjoy being digitally well and to thrive and flourish online," said Professor Fiona Chambers, an expert in sport, education and innovation, University College Cork. "Being 'digisafe' means having the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago (779+ words) AIB, proud sponsors of club and county, has today been joined by Eamonn McGee (Donegal), and Marc O'S" (Kerry) ahead of the 2025 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final. 2025 marks AIB's tenth year as a sponsor of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship and fourth year as a sponsor As the curtain falls on #TheToughest season yet, a championship that defied every prediction, Donegal and Kerry stand on the precipice of history. One will emerge as the inaugural Sam Maguire champion of Gaelic Football's thrilling new era. Eamonn McGee and Marc " S" pictured outside Croke Park. AIB, proud sponsors of club and county, has today been joined by Eamonn McGee (Donegal), and Marc O'S" (Kerry) ahead of the 2025 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final. 2025 marks AIB's tenth year as a sponsor of the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship and fourth year…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (461+ words) F'ilte chuig gaa.ie - su'omh oifigi'il CLG The GAA is inviting members of the public to participate in a prospective cohort study of the FRC's Gaelic football rule enhancements. A prospective cohort study is a study in which a group of participants are followed over time to observe outcomes. In this case, the outcomes relate to the level of the satisfaction, knowledge, and understanding of the rule enhancements being implemented in Gaelic football among players, coaches, referees, spectators, and observers over the course of the Allianz Football League. Those who register an interest at this LINK will be contacted after each round of Allianz Football League to get their feedback. On online open access survey will also go live next week after the first round of the Allianz Football League which will allow a wide range of participants to offer…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago (778+ words) When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you'll never get back. Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time." The above quote sums up a central theme behind a new volunteering When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you'll never get back. Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time." The above quote sums up a central theme behind a new volunteering initiative being launched by Waterford GAA and D'ise "g ahead of the 2025 season. The main aim of the "My Volunteer Story" programme is to ask people to spare some of their precious time to help their local GAA clubs and…...