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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 - Tuesday 14 May, 2013

From The Score Fade to black: O’Hara calls time on inter-county career Call It A Day

Fade to black: O’Hara calls time on inter-county career

The veteran forward says he was privileged to have played in a Sligo jersey for almost two decades.

From The Score 7 things to know about Kilkenny’s new hurling star Lester Ryan Emerging Talent

7 things to know about Kilkenny’s new hurling star Lester Ryan

The 25 year-old was handed the GAA/GPA hurling player of the league award yesterday in Croke Park

From The Score Limerick boss Allen not entering debate over legitimacy of league final loss Controversy

Limerick boss Allen not entering debate over legitimacy of league final loss

It has emerged that Dublin unknowingly fielded an illegal player in their recent league final.

From The Score Kerry player Moran waits to discover damage to eye after freak accident Serious Injury

Kerry player Moran waits to discover damage to eye after freak accident

The 25 year-old underwent a laser procedure to his eye in hospital in Cork on Sunday.

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# gaa - Monday 13 May, 2013

From The Score Here’s what the GAA schedule looks like this week Fixtures

Here’s what the GAA schedule looks like this week

The dates, times and venues are in for this weekend’s big championship games.

# gaa - Sunday 12 May, 2013

From The Score Donal Óg Cusack joins RTÉ GAA team Championship 2013

Donal Óg Cusack joins RTÉ GAA team

RTÉ has launched its coverage of the 2013 GAA Football and Hurling Championships — and there are a few new faces on board.

From The Score Mr India, GAA in NYC and United at the races; the week’s best pictures Snap Happy This post contains images

Mr India, GAA in NYC and United at the races; the week’s best pictures

Here’s how the past seven days looked through a lens.

# gaa - Saturday 11 May, 2013

From The Score Lucky 13 – Questions for Kilkenny hurler Walter Walsh Cool Cat

Lucky 13 – Questions for Kilkenny hurler Walter Walsh

What’s his favourite sport other than hurling? What three celebrities would he like to have dinner with? And what are his pre-match superstitions?

From The Score Donegal star Lacey continues comeback from injury Recovery

Donegal star Lacey continues comeback from injury

The defender is still on track for a return for the Ulster championship clash with Tyrone.

# gaa - Friday 10 May, 2013

From The Score It’s Friday, so check out these cool hurling trick-shots Skillz This post contains videos

It’s Friday, so check out these cool hurling trick-shots

They love their ‘shtick-ball’ in Down these days.

From The Score Are we set for an open and attacking 2013 All-Ireland football championship? Free Flowing

Are we set for an open and attacking 2013 All-Ireland football championship?

Not necessarily, say two current inter-county football managers.

# gaa - Tuesday 7 May, 2013

From The Score What is your all-time favourite GAA jersey? Followers Of Fashion

What is your all-time favourite GAA jersey?

As the football and hurling championships get under way we want to know if you prefer the new style or the classic, sponsorless, numbers?

# gaa - Monday 6 May, 2013

From The Score Kerry and Leitrim unite to cheer on Rocket Ronnie at The Crucible Kingdom Comes

Kerry and Leitrim unite to cheer on Rocket Ronnie at The Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan may re-think retiring if these two legends agree to tour the world with him.

From The Score Sunshine, sliotars and the subway: How the GAA Championships looked on opening day Here Comes The Summer
From The Score 22 of our favourite pics from this year’s All Ireland U21 football championship Snapshots

22 of our favourite pics from this year’s All Ireland U21 football championship

The 2013 championship concluded on Saturday night, here’s the memories of this year’s fare.

From The Score Cats coach: ‘Cody could be back quicker than even we hoped’ Get Well Soon

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.”

From The Score Pick it out – 2 superb goals from the All Ireland U21 football final Super Strikes

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.

From The Score 31 of our favourite pics from this year’s hurling league action Good Times

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

From The Score 8 tweets from GAA stars impressed by today’s Kilkenny and Tipperary match Top Stuff

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.

From The Score Your ‘Lar and JJ in hurling combat’ pics of the day Battling

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.

From The Score Antrim defeat Westmeath in Leinster SHC opener Preliminary

Antrim defeat Westmeath in Leinster SHC opener

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

From The Score As it happened: Kilkenny v Tipperary – Allianz Division 1 hurling league final Clash Of The Ash

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.

From The Score The 7 best dining experiences at Irish sporting events FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

The 7 best dining experiences at Irish sporting events

Have you got your ‘hang’ sandwiches ready?

From The Score 5 talking points from Galway v Cork – All Ireland U21 football final Comment

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

From The Score Snapshot: Beyonce ‘excited’ by Roscommon GAA’s prospects Random

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

The music star is apparently a fan of the sport.

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

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.

From The Score As it happened: Galway v Cork – All Ireland U21 football final Updates

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.

From The Score 7 things to know about Cork v Galway – All Ireland U21 football final Rising Stars

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

From The Score Two changes for Kilkenny, as Mulligan captains Leitrim Starting XV

Two changes for Kilkenny, as Mulligan captains Leitrim

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

From The Score Eoin Walsh returns to Galway U21 team while Cork are unchanged All-Ireland

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

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

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.

From The Score 5 questions for the Cork and Galway U21 football managers

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

From The Score 7 of Joe Brolly’s views on Gaelic football ahead of the 2013 championship Opinion

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.

From The Score Mr Versatility seeks to re-establish himself in Tipperary side Premier Pride

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.

From The Score Davy Fitz rails against structure of the league again GAA

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.

From The Score Campaign to reform Irish organ donation practices spearheaded by GAA pundit Brolly Opt For Life

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

From The Score Your ‘Joe Brolly Wielding A Hurley In Croke Park’ Pic Of The Day Charity Launch

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.

From The Score New proposals could stop Minors from playing adult GAA games GAA

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.

From The Score Cork captain Cahalane eyes All Ireland U21 football prize GAA

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.

From The Score GAA President reveals disappointment at the manner in which biting case concludes Discipline

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.