John Morrison explains the reasons why we encourage players.
CPA meets senior Croke Park officials
THE Club Players Association has met with both the GAA and the GPA as they step up their drive for fixture equality.
Betting on your own team is “common”
A PLAYER who has backed his own team to succeed in both competitions and individual matches said that he felt no moral conumdrum about doing so. The issue came into focus following tough measures passed at this year’s congress. Rule 1.18 prohibits players, team management or match officials involved in a game from betting on […]
Opening shot – The GAA, an antidote to the cruel world
John Hughes says we should be grateful for the GAA during these harsh times.
McCabe: GAA needs more TV coverage
THE GAA needs a weekly television programme, and it merits more coverage than the Irish League. That’s the opinion of Shane McCabe, who has experience of both codes having played football for Fermanagh and Irish League soccer for Ballinamallard and Glenavon. McCabe has seen the exposure that the BBC and Sky give to local soccer, […]
Steven Poacher – The GAA is bigger than sport
Steven Poacher says that the GAA must seek to improve children’s lifestyles.
Ulster GAA put referee health top of agenda
Ulster GAA have once again teamed up with the 3fivetwo Group to offer Ulster referees free health checks. Highlighting the benefits of this programme, Ulster GAA President Martin McAviney stated, “Our referees benefited greatly last year from our free health checks provided by the 3fivetwo Group and we are delighted to provide this service free-of-charge […]