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Gaelic Athletic Association

Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation

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Gaelic Athletic Association: Irish amateur sporting and cultural organisation
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish international amateur sporting and cultural organisation, focused primarily on promoting indigenous Gaelic games and pastimes, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, Gaelic handball, and rounders. The association also promotes Irish music and dance, as well as the Irish language and it also promotes environmental stewardship through its Green Clubs initiative.

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Armagh's McCambridge nominated for Footballer of the Year

armagh's mccambridge nominated for footballer of the year
Armagh defender Barry McCambridge is nominated for the GAA's Footballer of the Year along with Galway duo Paul Conroy and John Maher.
BBC Sport - Published

GAA player Finnegan dies after cancer battle

gaa player finnegan dies after cancer battle
Crossmaglen gaelic footballer Caolan Finnegan dies a year after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.
BBC Sport - Published

Burns 'pessimistic' over Casement hosting Euro 2028

GAA president Jarlath Burns says he has not yet given up on Casement Park hosting Euro 2028 games, but remains "very pessimistic" that the stadium will be redeveloped in time.
BBC Sport - Published

McAtamney 'had a feeling' Giants move would happen

Former Derry Under-20s GAA player Jude McAtamney tells BBC Sport NI about becoming the latest Irishman to sign for an NFL side.
BBC Sport - Published

'I had a feeling it was going to happen' - McAtamney on Giants deal

Former Derry Under-20s GAA player Jude McAtamney tells BBC Sport NI about becoming the latest Irishman to sign for an NFL side.
BBC Sport - Published

'Players need respect' says Tyrone manager Dooher

Tyrone manager Brian Dooher criticises the GAA's condensed championship schedule and says player welfare is 'sadly lacking' after watching his side beat Cavan in extra-time.
BBC Sport - Published

'Two fractured knees, flag poles & switching sports'

After fracturing two knee caps in as many years, Alex Clarke is back on the pitch after swapping GAA in Armagh for Linfield in the Women's Premiership.
BBC Sport - Published

Glen and Cushendall players named in teams of the year

Six members of Glen's All-Ireland winning side have been included in the GAA's club football team of the year for 2023-24.
BBC Sport - Published

Gaelic games associations to fully amalgamate in 2027

The Gaelic Athletic Association, Ladies Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association plan to amalgamate into one organisation in 2027.
BBC Sport - Published

Casement Park clearance work to begin this week

The GAA ground has been derelict for a decade, but redevelopment preparation work is to begin.
BBC Sport - Published

GAA to review Down SFC Final referee controversy

Down reveal the GAA is to conduct an independent review into the refereeing controversy that overshadowed the county's senior football final.
BBC Sport - Published

'Harte's imminent Derry appointment truly a gobsmacker'

Mickey Harte's imminent appointment as Derry manager has stunned the GAA world as the very embodiment of Tyrone GAA takes over the old enemy.
BBC Sport - Published

Rogers 'staying away' from Derry manager debate

Brendan Rogers believes the Derry squad will "row in behind" whoever the county's GAA board appoint as new senior football manager.
BBC Sport - Published

Ulster Rugby to play at GAA ground for first time

Ulster Rugby confirm they will play a match at a GAA ground for the first time when they face Glasgow at Cavan's Breffni Park in pre-season.
BBC Sport - Published

How Clifford became the GAA's biggest superstar

Ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland Football final, BBC Sport looks at how Kerry captain David Clifford became the GAA's biggest headline attraction.
BBC Sport - Published

Watch: All you need to know about hurling

BBC Sport explains all you need to know about the sport of hurling ahead of the GAA All-Ireland hurling semi-finals, which are live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website
BBC Sport - Published

GAA live scores - Armagh beat Galway to win group as Tyrone survive after draw

Armagh secure direct passage to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals after beating Galway as Tyrone survive after a tense draw against Westmeath.
BBC Sport - Published

GAA to hear O'Neill plea against Galway game ban

gaa to hear o'neill plea against galway game ban
Armagh will on Tuesday evening attempt to overturn Rian O'Neill's one-match ban for his red card against Tyrone.
BBC Sport - Published

'Rian feels he was pulled down' - McGeeney

'rian feels he was pulled down' - mcgeeney
Kieran McGeeney says Armagh will review the footage of Rian O'Neill's dismissal before deciding whether to seek a hearing from GAA disciplinary chiefs.
BBC Sport - Published

Derry manager’s wife says GAA knew of abuse claims

derry manager’s wife says gaa knew of abuse claims
Rory Gallagher stepped aside from his role as Derry senior football manager ahead of the Ulster final.
BBC Sport - Published

Laverty blasts GAA seven-day rule as 'a disgrace'

laverty blasts gaa seven-day rule as 'a disgrace'
Down boss Conor Laverty labels the GAA rule that prohibits players playing for Under 20 and senior teams within a seven-day period as "a disgrace".
BBC Sport - Published

Walsh believes Kilmacud would have replayed final

walsh believes kilmacud would have replayed final
Shane Walsh feels Kilmacud would have taken part in an All-Ireland Club Final replay had the GAA's probe into the affair reached that end point.
BBC Sport - Published

The GAA transfer that saw a 'regretful' homecoming

the gaa transfer that saw a 'regretful' homecoming
Seanie Johnston tells the GAA Social about his transfer saga in 2012 as the Cavan native switched to Kildare - and then made his debut at Breffni Park.
BBC Sport - Published

Burns elected as GAA president at congress

burns elected as gaa president at congress
Former Armagh football captain Jarlath Burns is elected as president of the GAA.
BBC Sport - Published

GAA players still waiting on 2023 season expenses

gaa players still waiting on 2023 season expenses
Some inter-county players are waiting on expenses for the 2023 season due to an issue with the GAA's centralised system.
BBC Sport - Published

Kilmacud lodge appeal against final replay decision

kilmacud lodge appeal against final replay decision
Kilmacud Crokes lodge an appeal against the decision of the GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee to order a replay of their All-Ireland final against Glen.
BBC Sport - Published

GAA boss Ryan rejects criticism over 16th-man saga

gaa boss ryan rejects criticism over 16th-man saga
GAA director general Tom Ryan denies that the association should have intervened in the All-Ireland Club Football Final '16th-man' saga.
BBC Sport - Published

Taylor set for homecoming bout with Serrano in May

taylor set for homecoming bout with serrano in may
Undisputed world champion Katie Taylor is set for a rematch in Dublin with Amanda Serrano on 20 May at the 3Arena after negotiations with the GAA fell through.
BBC Sport - Published

Lessons can be learned from Glen saga - Burns

lessons can be learned from glen saga - burns
GAA presidential candidate Jarlath Burns says the organisation "was in a very difficult situation" following the controversial All-Ireland club final,
BBC Sport - Published

GAA orders All-Ireland Club Football Final replay

The GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee orders an All-Ireland Club Football Final replay between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes, BBC Sport NI understands.
BBC Sport - Published

'Crokes 16th man must not be brushed under carpet'

'crokes 16th man must not be brushed under carpet'
Former Donegal captain Michael Murphy says he would be concerned for the GAA's future if the All-Ireland Club Football Final controversy is "brushed under the carpet".
BBC Sport - Published

GAA must order replay after final fiasco - Brolly

gaa must order replay after final fiasco - brolly
Joe Brolly says the GAA has no option but to grant Glen a replay after Kilmacud Crokes' extra-man blunder in the All-Ireland Club Football Final.
BBC Sport - Published

'We're good enough to win it' - Glen boss O'Rourke

'we're good enough to win it' - glen boss o'rourke
Glen manager Malachy O'Rourke says a success for the Derry club in Sunday's All-Ireland final would mean a lot to an area "steeped in GAA".
BBC Sport - Published

The big GAA quiz of 2022

the big gaa quiz of 2022
There were Gaelic games storylines aplenty in 2022, but how well can you remember the year? Find out now with our quiz.
BBC Sport - Published

Combining club and county jobs 'tricky' - O'Rourke

combining club and county jobs 'tricky' - o'rourke
Glen manager Malachy O'Rourke believes it would be difficult for managers to "juggle" club and county jobs despite the GAA's split season.
BBC Sport - Published

Former GAA president McCague dies aged 77

former gaa president mccague dies aged 77
Sean McCague, the GAA president who was at the helm when Rule 21 was removed, has died at the age of 77.
BBC Sport - Published

Burns to run for GAA presidency again

burns to run for gaa presidency again
Former Armagh football captain Jarlath Burns is expected to run for the GAA presidency again after missing out in 2020.
BBC Sport - Published