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 […]
JOE BROLLY: Football is alive again
May 4, 2025
‘Maradona has the ball, two are marking him. He touches the ball. He passes them both. Maradona, the genius of world football. He dashes to the right. He leaves the third defender behind him. He’s going to pass to Burruchaga. No he doesn’t. He passes the fourth defender. It’s still Maradona. Genius, genius, genius, he’s […]
UPDATE: The FRC rule enhancements
March 11, 2025
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
March 10, 2025
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
March 6, 2025
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 […]
Did you know?: Some of the queries cropping up from the opening rounds of the NFL
February 12, 2025
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 […]
JOE BROLLY: Everyone’s a winner
February 10, 2025
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 […]
JOE BOLLY: Gavin’s rocket ship
February 1, 2025
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 […]
Kevin Cassidy: Are you not entertained?
January 30, 2025
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 […]
A marked change: A look at the new rules coming into play
January 6, 2025
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 […]