Éamonn Fitzmaurice is part of the FRC that have shaped the new version of Gaelic football. After a busy season, their work continues. He spoke with Michael McMullan Michael McMullan: Éamonn, as a Kerry man, it has been an excellent year but if you put your Kerry hat to one side, I am sure you’re […]
More championship goals in 2025
By Michael McMullan THERE were 10 more goals in the senior football championship this season than 2024. Across the provincial championships, the All-Ireland group stages – 64 games both years – Joe O’Connor’s clinching goal on Sunday was the 123rd this season. It’s an interesting statistic in a week then the FRC are trialling the […]
Covering the ground: A comparison between the 2024 and 2025 movement numbers
With the new rule enhancements, Gaelic football has been transformed into a more entertaining game. One of the increases has been in the variations in movment and runs. Michael McMullan takes a look… THE game of Gaelic football has changed overnight with Jim Gavin and his Football Review Committee (FRC) rolling out a series of […]
In the club: A look at life under the new rules
The club season has kicked into gear. Michael McMullan spoke to three senior club players about their early thoughts on the new rules… Peter Stuart (Bellaghy) FOOTBALL began outfield for Peter Stuart. In recent years, he has been the regular Bellaghy number one. When the Tones’ season began earlier this year, he was excited. A […]
UPDATE: The FRC rule enhancements
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 […]
Barrett insists basic skills are more important than ever
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 […]
KEVIN CASSIDY: A glowing mid-term report
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 […]
Gaoth Dobhair manager’s overall positive take on new rule enhancements
By Michael McMullan GAOTH Dobhair manager Rónán Mac Niallais feels the new rule enhancements have been “positive overall” for the game but calls for consistency in their application at club level. Speaking ahead of the Donegal side’s Ulster Senior League semi-final with Antrim intermediate Champions All Saints, Mac Niallais said benefits of entering the competition […]
PATRICK MORRISON: Another week, another rule
By Patrick Morrison “ANOTHER week. Another rule!!” This was a text message I received from a goalkeeper I coached several years ago when they heard of the introduction of the new 20-second kick-out clock to Gaelic football, the rationale for its introduction being that goalkeepers are taking far too long to take their kick-outs. Like […]
Pondering change: Seanie Johnston looks at the new rule enhancements
Former Cavan forward and coach Seanie Johnston has taken a break from coaching this season but has been thinking about the FRC’s rule enhancements. He sat down with Michael McMullan… IT’S a chilly night in Cavan. Seanie Johnston is inside, perched over a cuppa. Liverpool beanie on. Watching their four-goal League Cup humbling of Spurs […]