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Nemeton TV celebrates 30 years of Gaelic games innovation
By John Harrington Last week Nemeton TV celebrated its 30th year of broadcasting. Based in the Gaeltacht area of An Rinn in Waterford, they’re an independent production company that has done Gaelic games some great service. Founded in 1994 by Irial Mac Murchú, the dream was to bring live Gaelic
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Gary Thomas is loving life as a Social Slasher
By John Harrington
Growing up in Bangor, County Down in the 1960s, Gary Thomas didn’t have the opportunity to play Gaelic games.
Bangor is a predominantly Protestant town and, though Thomas had some Catholic friends, he himself is what he describes as ‘of the other persuasion’.
He’d go to watch
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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East Belfast GAA continue to dream big
By John Harrington
The genesis of East Belfast GAA club is a well-known story by now but still no less remarkable for the telling.
In May 2020 Dave McGreevy and Richard Maguire had the idea they’d like to set up a new GAA club in East Belfast with an inclusive
Friday 13 September 2024
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Sleeping giants Moycarkey-Borris awake from their slumber
By John Harrington
For the first time in 33 years Moycarkey Borris will contest a Tipperary SHC quarter-final when they play reigning champions Kiladangan on Saturday in Semple Stadium.
Back in July they contested their first Mid Tipperary hurling final in 22 years, so 2024 has been something of a
Thursday 12 September 2024
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Nile Óg Cusacks are a beacon of inclusivity in Uganda
By John Harrington
Africa’s newest GAA club, Nile Óg Cusacks in Uganda, are already a powerful testament to the Association’s manifesto, ‘Where We All Belong’.
Founded in July by Clare native John Conroy, the club has brought Gaelic football and Irish dancing to Walukubu West Primary School in Jinja near
Wednesday 11 September 2024
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Roscommon Gaels hurlers have a wind in their sails
By John Harrington
There’s usually a story behind a result.
Roscommon Gaels’ county SHC quarter-final victory over Tremane last weekend is one such example.
Even hurling die-hards in the club would struggle to tell you when they last reached a county hurling semi-final, so this win very much fell into
Thursday 29 August 2024
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Games for All approach working well for Ulster GAA
By Cian O’Connell
Garrett Coyle has spent a lifetime delivering physical education lessons, preparing teams at every level, and acting as a tutor for emerging coaches.
So, Coyle has an appreciation for sport and seeing things from a different perspective. In recent years, Chairperson of Ulster GAA’s Coaching & Games
Wednesday 28 August 2024
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Laochra Óg have made a home for hurling in West Cork
By John Harrington
Cork might not seem a likely location for a hurling success story against the odds, but that’s exactly what Laochra Óg Hurling and Camogie Club are.
When the club was founded 10 years ago, large tracts of West Cork were a hurling desert. Now the sport is
Wednesday 28 August 2024
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GAA on the Greens proves to be a St Saviours success story
By Cian O’Connell
It was a busy, but rewarding July for St Saviours in Waterford.
A GAA on the Green scheme to attract young members to the club proved to be a significant success. Connecting with the local community in a meaningful way matters deeply, and St Saviours’ are eager
Tuesday 13 August 2024