GAA lockdown measures "too draconian"

O'Tooles to travel from Dublin to New York and back for Eric's Heroes

In the month of June, O'Tooles' Mens, Ladies and Juvenile panels will take on the challenge to walk, run and cycle from Dublin to New York City and back (10,244 km) in aid of Eric Fitzpatrick.

On This Day: Meath lift Christy Ring Cup for first time

On this day, Antrim looked as if they were on their way to a straightforward victory in the Christy Ring Cup final when they built up a commanding 1-5 to 0-1 lead in the early stages but Meath staged a remarkable recovery to lift the silverware at Croke Park. However, there was some confusion afterwards about the final score...

Mayo GAA community unites in mourning following tragic death of five-year-old Ben Duffy

The Mayo GAA community has expressed its sympathies to the family of five-year-old Ben Duffy who tragically lost his life in a drowning accident earlier this week.

Kerry GAA launch their own face mask

Will we be seeing David Clifford and his Kerry teammates wearing one of these when GAA action resumes?

Watch: 90-year-old Jimmy Bracken sings The Turfman from Ardee as Daingean GAA finish out Turf-a-thon

After four successive weekends of turning, footing, heaping and drawing turf for those in need during the Covid-19 restrictions, Daingean GAA have completed their Turf-a-thon challenge at Mount Lucas bog.

A picture that shows the battles Crossmaglen GAA faced in the 70's

Imagine if the entrance to your pitch was turned into a muddy mess by army tanks and you had to ferry players in by lorry. That was what life was like for Crossmaglen Rangers in the 1970s.

New book based in the era of professional hurling, decades before the GAA was formed

For Waterford-born (and West Cork based) writer and journalist Conor Power, the decision to write a book set during the time of professional hurling came about as a direct result of writing his father's biography ten years ago:

Castleknock raise over €27,000 for SONAS

Castleknock was buzzing over the Bank Holiday Weekend as hundreds of their members and friends walked, ran, cycled and even rowed to raise funds for SONAS.

Applications now open for Ireland's Fittest Family 2020

Ireland's Fittest Family will return to RTÉ screens for an eight series in 2020 and applications are now open.

Micheal O'Hehir would have celebrated his 100th birthday today

Legendary GAA commentator Micheal O'Hehir would have celebrated his 100th birthday today.

Offaly pair complete 2,000km cycle in five days

All-Ireland winning Offaly footballer Stephen Darby and former county player Paraic Sullivan have achieved their goal of cycling 2,000km over five days in Aid of Make A Wish Foundation and Rhode GAA.

Three classic All-Ireland finals on eir sport this week

Wednesday night sees two memorable All-Ireland finals between Kerry and Dublin replayed on eir Sport.

Four young Kildalkey stars raise €25,000 for cancer

Once again, the GAA have proven to be more than just sport, it is an integral part of the community.

GAA can't contribute to a step backwards in the fight against Covid 19 says Clerkin

Dick Clerkin, a member of the GAA's Covid-19 advisory group, says that the huge size of the GAA nationwide means that if a return to full activity happened too quickly, it could hamper the battle against Coronavirus.

Video: eleven top hurling people discuss the Team Ulster proposal

'It needs out-of-the-box thinking in these unprecedented times to bring in unprecedented change for the promotion of hurling in Ulster'.

New GAA club formed in East Belfast

A new GAA club has been formed in East Belfast.

Pitch perfect in Passage East!

The hard work of GAA groundsmen all around Ireland hasn't gone unnoticed during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Kildare senior and minor hurlers complete 40-hour continuous run for 'Roar For Ruairi'

The Kildare senior and minor hurling teams have completed their 40-hour continuous run for the 'Roar For Ruairi' fundraising campaign in aid of young Ruairi McDonnell.

Your Colours For Cancer

St. Columba's GFC are undertaking a fundraising drive for cancer in June. 100% of all donations received will go to local Cancer Support Sanctuary, LARCC (Lakelands Area Retreat & Cancer Centre), which is based in Multyfarnham Co. Westmeath.

Graham Geraghty takes on the 'Sunday Game Challenge' to help Little Livie

Graham Geraghty has taken on the 'Sunday Game Challenge' to raise much needed funds for 'A Better Life for Livie'.

LGFA, Lidl and Jigsaw launch 'Be Positive' Week to promote Youth Mental Health

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association, its official retail partner, Lidl Ireland, and Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, are teaming up to roll out five days of special online activity from Monday June 1-Friday June 5.

Grangemockler-Ballyneale GAA's Michael Hogan Commemoration walk/jog/run in aid of Pieta House

This year marks the centenary of the Bloody Sunday massacre in Croke Park in 1920.

GAA clubs can re-open walking tracks from June 8 if Phase Two goes ahead as planned

GAA clubs can re-open walking tracks from June 8 - if Phase Two of the Government's roadmap on easing Covid-19 restrictions goes ahead as planned on the same date and that will depend on the spread of the coronavirus.

Watch rare footage of Offaly and Galway teams before 1985 All-Ireland SHC final

When GAA gear bags were cool and there was no such thing as 'championship haircuts' or Beats headphones...

Garrycastle GAA club president given lovely surprise on 85th birthday!

Garrycastle GAA president Seamus Nugent was given a lovely surprise last night when members of the Westmeath club drove by his house to celebrate his 85th birthday.

GAA supports partners RNLI in call for water safety this weekend

The life-saving partnership between the GAA and the search and rescue charity, the RNLI, is gearing up this bank holiday weekend to help save lives.

Check out these perfectly cut GAA pitches during lockdown

All GAA activities may be suspended until July 20 but groundsmen all around Ireland have had no let up for the past ten weeks.

An Cheathrú Rua to take on 48 hour relay run to Temple Street and back for Molli

This weekend An Cheathrú Rua and CS Mhic Dara will be undertaking a 48 hour relay run from An Cheathrú Rua, Galway to Temple Street Childrens hospital in Dublin and back on Páirc An Chathanaigh.

If we can come back earlier we will but only if it is safe says Horan

GAA President John Horan understands the frustration that players and supporters feel about the absence of GAA but maintains that the sport will only return when it is safe to do so.

Professionalism would destroy the GAA - Jack McCaffrey

Dublin star Jack McCaffrey believes going professional would ruin Gaelic Games as they are community based sports.

Wicklow GAA rallies to 'Help Get Kevin Home' fundraiser

The GAA community in Wicklow are getting behind the recently launched 'Help Get Kevin Home' fundraiser, which is raising money for Kevin Moore who suffered a massive stroke last January.

Video: 20-years ago today Antrim stunned Down for first Ulster win in 18 seasons

Today, May 28th, is the 20th anniversary of Antrim's famous Ulster SFC victory over Down at Casement Park.

"If people were like this the whole time wouldn't it make life a lot easier."

In a perfect world Tipperary Ladies footballer Aishling Moloney would have been tapering her training ahead of a TG4 Munster Senior Championship semi-final against record winners Cork this weekend.

Fennelly hangs up his hurl

Michael Fennelly has retired from club hurling, bowing out at the top having led Ballyhale Shamrocks to back-to-back All-Ireland club SHC titles in January.

Sheehan calls for caution despite desire to return to action

With a number of players and managers calling for the GAA to speed up the return to training and access to pitches, Cork All-Ireland winner Ciaran Sheehan has called for caution.

Could gloves become compulsory in GAA without a Covid-19 vaccine?

A regular game of football or hurling involves 30 plus players handling the same ball or sliotar, something that might not be deemed possible without players wearing gloves if Covid-19 remains in our communities.

GAA to lay out road map for clubs

The GAA will put together a road map in the coming weeks for clubs to work towards the reopening of their pitches.

Incredible photo of old GAA pitch with the most beautiful backdrop

This incredible photo by Brian Campbell of the old Killybegs GAA pitch on Fintra beach in Donegal will take your breath away.