AFTER Monday’s GAA Ard Chomhairle meeting, a vote was passed to accept all of the motions from the FRC relating to amendments to the new rule enhancements. All six proposed amendments to the rule enhancements were passed. The implementation date for inter-county games is from now and for club games it is at the discretion of […]
HEADLINE – Basics more important than ever By Michael McMullan DONEGAL coach Luke Barrett feels the new-look rules will put more emphasis back on the basic skills. In an interview with Gaelic Life, Barrett gave his take on how coaching might look after the introduction of the FRC’s rule enhancements. Advertisement After four years managing […]
AFTER a busy few weeks, we all get a chance to catch our breath this weekend. It has been a whirlwind of a National League so far. Let’s start with the obvious. Let’s acknowledge how this year’s competition has been way more enjoyable for the spectator and, also, I’d imagine as a player. Interest levels […]
HERE are some queries that have arisen during the first two rounds of the NFL, in relation to the changes brought in my the FRC’s new rule enhancements. When can a free be taken from outside the 40-metre arc for a two-point score? The only time a player can opt to kick a two-pointer is […]
ARMAGH had played their first game against Galway as though the old rules still applied, in line with a school of thought that was popular before the league started that the new game only required a tweak of the old one. As one inter-county coach said to me, “We think we can still make do with […]
THE old rules died at the weekend and good riddance. The finale was the Crossmolina penalty, which was the worst decision since Brexit. Just before throw in at Pearse Stadium for the Galway Armagh game, I received a Whatsapp: “The rocket is fuelled and the final countdown to a new dawn has begun.” It was not […]
AS I made my way home from Connacht last Sunday evening, I just couldn’t keep the smile from my face. I was returning from covering the Roscommon and Down game, whilst also having watched all of the other National League games, and to say that I was buzzing with excitement would be an understatement. Now let’s state […]
When the NFL kicks into gear later this month, it will signal the start of a new version of Gaelic football as we know it. Michael McMullan outlines how the game has changed including some points to consider… WHEN the ball is thrown in for Armagh’s All-Ireland rematch with Galway later this month, the NFL’s […]
LOOKING ahead to 2025, I feel, we as Gaels, have an awful lot to look forward to. Much has been said and written about the introduction of the new rules, but I must say it’s great to be looking forward to them. Over the last number of weeks, I have spoken to people involved with […]
AFTER the votes last weekend, there will not be “A New Energy” or “Moving Forward Together” for the country, but there most certainly will be for Gaelic football. Standing in front of a Christmas tree in Croke Park on Saturday morning, Jim Gavin delivered the mother of all Christmas presents to the GAA community, with voting […]
