TO my knowledge, I was the first Gaelic footballer to wear tights. It was minus three in the Sperrins and we were due to play Kildare in the league that afternoon in Dean McGlinchey Park. I asked my mother for a pair of her warm tights. “You’re joking” she said, even though she knew I […]
The forgotten medals
February 27, 2020
Our hard hitting columnist doesn’t anticipate the Dubs going anywhere anytime soon
Brolly – Thatcherism and the GAA
February 20, 2020
Joe Brolly explains why the GPA situation leaves the GAA in serious, serious trouble
Joe Brolly – ‘He’s more popular than Daniel’
January 30, 2020
Joe Brolly swoons over the performance of David Clifford and Michael Murphy last weekend.
Joe Brolly – Hopefully Corofin will continue to buck the trend
January 23, 2020
Joe Brolly says the All-Ireland club final proved Corofin’s enduring class.
Joe Brolly says RTÉ shackled him
January 16, 2020
Joe Brolly explains the moment when he realised his time with RTÉ was up.
Joe Brolly – The game that changed football forever
December 27, 2019
Joe Brolly said Donegal’s win over Dublin in 2014 had a big effect on the game.
Joe Brolly – Bad governance is a poison
December 12, 2019
Joe Brolly looks at examples of poor governance in the GAA, but adds that money won’t deliver success.
Joe Brolly – Trump, steak dinners and the CPA
November 21, 2019
Joe Brolly explains why the GAA task force and their proposals misses the point.