Changing times – the ongoing work of the FRC


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 […]


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 […]