One hundred years on, we are still figuring out what purpose the GAA leagues serve
With nothing taken at face value, the leagues are absolutely necessary and not without their charms.
Battle of the champions, new rules, departures lounge - LGFA league lift-off
The Irish star producing magic for one of English football's unlikeliest promotion charges
Roscommon man Murray going places with Connacht and Ireland
'The snake shedding its skin' - Kevin McManamon on new generation of Dublin footballers
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One hundred years on, we are still figuring out what purpose the GAA leagues serve
With nothing taken at face value, the leagues are absolutely necessary and not without their charms.
'The snake shedding its skin' - Kevin McManamon on new generation of Dublin footballers
Roscommon man Murray going places with Connacht and Ireland
The 24-year-old starts against Leinster today and will link up with Andy Farrell’s squad next week.
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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I
The dreamers, schemers, thinkers and doers who brought tactics and design to Gaelic football
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Part II
The cult of the manager: Heffernan and O'Dwyer herald long era of charismatic leadership
2
Part III
Northern exposure: How the stroke of a pen led to Ulster's tactical dominance
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Battle of the champions, new rules, departures lounge - LGFA league lift-off
The Irish star producing magic for one of English football's unlikeliest promotion charges
Jack Moylan has no problem discussing his ambition as Lincoln City sit second in League One.
Ben O'Connor: 'I had plenty of bad days and it didn't bother me, that's the way I'm wired'
'Coming back to tighthead felt like putting on your old pair of shoes'
Yesterday
23rd January 2026
Inter smash Pisa to extend Serie A lead, PSG 'lacking confidence' but go top in France
Late West Brom equaliser cancels out Max O'Leary's debut gaffe
Coombes rescues Munster in narrow win over the Dragons
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Barcelona teen sensation Dro Fernandez opts to join PSG
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Tottenham in talks with Liverpool over Scotland captain Andy Robertson
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Furbank in, but no George Hendy, as England name Six Nations squad
Shamrock Rovers sign Ireland international Ellen Molloy in major statement of intent
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Mark McCall: Former Ireland international to step down after 15 years as Saracens director of rugby
Michael Lowry set for Ulster return against Scarlets following three-month layoff
Fit-again Blade handed Connacht start, as Leinster turn to debutant Smyth at tighthead
Uefa confirm Nations League seedings - and here's who Ireland could face this year
France's Thibaud Flament to miss Ireland clash for wife's fertility treatment
Tipperary name 10 All-Ireland final starters for first National League game vs Galway
Two debutants for Ger Brennan's Dublin, while Evan Comerford returns in goal
Teenager Jovic shocks 7th seed Paolini; Alcaraz steps up pursuit of first Australian Open title
Donnacha Ryan backs La Rochelle 'to get over hump' of Champions Cup exit
Scheffler tied for second in La Quinta
'The people of the West of Ireland are incredibly defiant'
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What the disgraceful treatment of James McClean has told us about modern England
With McClean returning to Derry City, we reflect on his 15-year career in England.
'I said if I ever get the chance again, I won't let them down' - Kerry's dual diamond
Cork captain - 'Probably have more years done than left, so want to appreciate it'
Thursday
22nd January 2026
Evan Ferguson returns for Roma, mixed fortunes for British clubs in Europa League
Winning run under Martin O'Neill ends as 10-man Celtic let two-goal lead slip
Meanwhile, Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Ireland international O'Leary leaves Bristol City after 18 years
Richie Murphy extends Ulster contract until 2028