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New year, new rules: what lies ahead for 2025
Denis Hurley
Gaelic football’s new rules will ensure 2025 is characterised by change, writes Denis Hurley.
1 January 2025 l2
Changing times on the 2024 show scene
We look back and celebrate the 2024 show season and all its characters, writes Susan Finnerty.
25 December 2024 Sport
Sport: Thrills, triumphs and tears – a look back at the year
There will always be plenty of what-ifs but there was no shortage of memorable moments, writes Denis Hurley.
Setting the pace for a bright future in sport
Athletics Ireland is looking to the future after a great year of achievements, writes Denis Hurley.
18 December 2024 Sport
Sport: ‘With golf you can hit your prime at any age’
After a tough couple of years, golfer John Murphy has a new structure, writes Denis Hurley.
4 December 2024 Sport
Sport: Thomastown on top
Following intermediate glory with a historic senior title, the Kilkenny club wants to keep the momentum going and not rest on its laurels, writes Denis Hurley.
13 November 2024 Sport
Sport: captain Caelan to step up
The autumn internationals (or beyond) will see the Mayo man lead Ireland as the youngest skipper, writes Denis Hurley.
6 November 2024 Sport
Sport: 'Bonner' bows out with his head held high
There might have been more naturally skilled players than Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher, but few have maximised their strengths as much as he did, writes Denis Hurley.
9 October 2024 Sport
Sport: jumping for Joyce
A medal-winning performance on the world stage underlines a Mayo athletic club's efforts in the community, writes Denis Hurley.
2 October 2024 Sport
Sport: our cup has runneth over
The naming of GAA trophies can throw up a few curiosities, writes Denis Hurley.
25 September 2024 Sport
‘Break the cycle’ for mental health
The Irish Country Living team is cycling 720km across the three days of this year’s National Ploughing Championships, to raise awareness for mental health issues in rural Ireland.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
New season on the horizon
Next year's fixture lists are already providing a frisson of excitement for sports fans, writes Denis Hurley.
4 September 2024 Sport