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"I think we have to be positive about it"

GAA president John Horan says fans must be positive about the latest Covid-19 guidelines which will allow spectators to return to games at limited numbers.

GAA statement on new Government guidelines

The GAA has noted today's Government announcement of new guidelines on the number of spectators permitted to attend outdoor sporting events.

Video - ten goal as Antrim ladies take centre stage

Ten goals were shared on a perfect afternoon for Ladies Gaelic Football in Belfast when Moneyglass and St Brigid's contested the Antrim IFC Final at the superb new Davitts club facilities.

200 spectators allowed to attend games at large venues

Fans across the country will be allowed to attend sporting events from tomorrow following today's announcement from the Government.

Report: Spectators to return to sporting fixtures

500 spectators will be allowed attend GAA club games and 5000 for inter-county games under new proposals currently being considered by Government.

GAA tweets of the week

The inter-county championships got the green light over the weekend while the club scene continued to produce plenty of talking points…

GAA confirm plans for 2020 All-Ireland championships

The GAA have today confirmed plans to formally proceed with the 2020 All-Ireland senior, U20 and minor inter-county football and hurling championships from next month after having had positive talks with the Government in relation to funding.

GAA in joint effort with FAI and IRFU to get supporters back into matches safely

The GAA has said it is working together with the FAI and IRFU to submit a roadmap for the safe return of supporters to stadia for Government approval.

Mayo All-Ireland winner takes Roscommon post

Former Mayo star Diane O'Hora has been appointed as Roscommon ladies manager for 2021.

New documentary about the unique stories of four GAA players who emigrated to Ireland

Four GAA players who were born in different countries and emigrated to Ireland share their unique stories in a new documentary.

"We're going to have to try to get up to the inter-county standard very quickly"

Dublin ladies star Sinead Aherne sees this year's inter-county season as being something of a new experience for everyone involved due to its late start.

'I'm very, very positive that we will have an inter-county championship'

After a successful first week back in school, Limerick Ladies footballer Amy Ryan says she is now focusing on making a return to inter-county action.

Skerries Harps to resume training today

Teams in Skerries Harps will resume training today (Friday) but the Dublin club is adopting a cautious approach.

Leitrim club suspends all club activities for 48 hours

Kiltubrid GAA and Kiltubrid LGFA have suspended all club activities for 48 hours due to a member's close contact with a confirmed Covid-19 case.

'It just reminded me of how much I enjoyed football and how much of a buzz you get'

Almost five years on from winning a tenth TG4 All-Ireland Senior medal with Cork, Valerie Mulcahy has found a hunger to play football again.

AIB's The Toughest Summer to air on RTÉ One tomorrow evening

During the toughest of all summers, when people called out for support, the GAA community helped answer the call, as shown by those who feature in AIB's The Toughest Summer documentary which will air on RTÉ One tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th at 10.10pm.

"Thanks for the memories Mary, it's been our privilege"

Meath ladies football great Mary Sheridan has hung up her boots after 20 years playing adult football.

An Taoiseach: We want the championship to go ahead

A gaelic football and hurling inter-county season would be a "symbol that the country is fighting the virus", according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

"I think it encourages teams to hide Covid cases"

Oisin McConville is not convinced that counties will voluntarily 'step aside' from inter-county action in the event of a coronavirus outbreak.

GAA tweets of the week

There was no shortage of talking points from a busy weekend of club action…

"All we wanted was the data because we were surprised with the decision"

GAA President John Horan has defended the Association's "blunt" statement in response to the updated public health guidelines for sport.

"Fingers crossed this will be our turn"

A season of positives ended with a winter of regret for Megan Glynn and the Galway ladies footballers, but after learning so much from the group's first TG4 All-Ireland final appearance she feels there is much more to come.

GAA reaffirms plans to still play 2020 All-Ireland championships

The GAA has said its plans for this year's inter-county championships "remain under consideration" following a meeting between Croke Park executives and county chairpersons earlier today.

Third Dublin star joins Melbourne FC

Dublin midfielder Lauren Magee has become the latest Irish player to sign with an AFLW club for 2021 after putting pen to paper with Melbourne FC.

Gilroy to extend Australia stay as 15 Irish players join AFLW

Aileen Gilroy has extended her stay with North Melbourne until the end of 2021 at least.

GAA calls Dr Ronan Glynn and NPHET to provide "empirical evidence"

The GAA tonight has called on acting CMO Dr Ronan Glynn and the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to provide "empirical evidence" to back up the decision to ban spectators from attending matches.

"Do you bring your kids to a match and then go home?"

Offaly county board chairman Michael Duignan was left lost for words after the Government's decision to put GAA and all other sporting events behind closed doors.

GAA behind closed doors

Every GAA match in Ireland must be played behind closed doors from now until at least 13 September after the Irish Government announced new measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 this evening.

Video - Armagh star beats Sadio Mane to fastest ever hat-trick

Sadio Mane scored the fastest ever hat-trick in Premier League history at two minutes 56 seconds, but Armagh's Caroline O'Hanlon bettered that at the weekend.

Staunton and Bonner staying with the Giants

Irish duo Cora Staunton and Yvonne Bonner have resigned with the Greater Western Sydney Giants for the 2021 AFLW season.

'If you want to beat Dublin the first game is probably the best time to beat them'

Not many names strike more fear in defenders than Donegal's Geraldine McLaughlin.

Leitrim star Tighe re-signs with Fremantle

Leitrim's Aine Tighe has re-signed with Fremantle in a deal that will keep her at the AFLW side until the end of next season at least.

Dublin pair set for Melbourne return in 2021

Dublin ladies stars Sinéad Goldrick and Niamh McEvoy are set to return to Melbourne for the 2021 AFLW season.

The upcoming ladies championship matches.

Laois, Kildare and Offaly GAA pitches can reopen

GAA pitches can reopen in Laois, Kildare and Offaly, however, no matches are allowed following a meeting of the Association's Covid Advisory Group with representatives from the three counties.

Joint statement from GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association

The GAA, together with the LGFA and Camogie Association, has released a statement confirming that all activities in Kildare, Offaly and Laois are postponed with immediate effect.

'We're not the Waltons but when it comes to football we can agree'

Getting back to training with her U10s and U12s at Maheracloone Mitchells GAA club was a satisfying feeling for Monaghan great Niamh Kindlon, and even though there will be no competitive action for the teams this year it has been a worthwhile exercise.

GAA deliver important message to all GAA clubs on Covid-19

GAA president John Horan and director-general Tom Ryan has commended the "hard work and diligence" of club volunteers on the return of competitive action and urged members to continue to respect Covid-19 measures.