By Conor Breslin A BLACK 24-year-old player from Donegal has explained how he felt let down by the GAA after experiencing a number of racial incidents while representing his club Four Masters. Rahman Balogun was born in Italy to Nigerian parents. Due to the lack of citizenship, Rahman and his family were sent as asylum […]
BORIS Johnson said this week that he wants to unleash “The Great British haircut.” Boris, who looks like what Owen Mulligan will in 10 years’ time, likes to put “Great British” or “Great Britain” before his public pronouncements. For example he is fond of saying that “The Great British spirit” will overcome coronavirus. It is […]
With action due to return within the next few months, Patrick Morrison has a plan to help you reengage.
THIS week we heard the news that my former coaching colleague and good friend Turlough O’Brien had stepped down as Carlow senior manager after six great years managing his beloved county. It was clear to see the high regard that the man was held in throughout his own county and beyond with the volume of […]
Gareth Fox’s second piece about gambling in the GAA looks at a case study of a county player who turned to gambling while injured.
The Newbridge man answers the famous questions.
WHEN Monaghan’s season does resume after the coronavirus outbreak, they should have a few more options up front. As revealed by Gaelic Life, the explosive Stephen O’Hanlon had rejoined the panel before the delay, and Sigerson Player of the Year David Garland was also recently back. Those are two livewires who can really bring something […]
St Patrick’s are the perfect example of how a GAA club can be at the epicentre of the community St Patrick’s at the heart of community matters THE word ‘community’ carries real weight in Greencastle. It’s their own wee corner of the world and they take pride in the fact that they look out for […]
By Niall McCoy GAA press launches can be a mixed affair. For new kids on the block, it can be rather daunting to have a clutter of recording devises pushed in their direction. More experienced hands may go through the motions, throwing out a few lines to keep the media happy with the intention of […]
Club and county action is due to return, so here’s a question that’s always a hot topic, do we need outside managers.
