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Another tough test for Dublin

28 Jul 2010

Dublin face Tyrone in the All-Ireland quarter-final, two years on from a thorough beating by Tyrone and a year on from a 17 point loss to Kerry at the quarter-final stage. Christy O’Connor looks at the changes in the Dublin team over the last twelve months.

Antrim turn it around

21 Jul 2010

After beating Carlow and Dublin to reach the All-Ireland quarter-final, Antrim have already been the story of the hurling season. Christy O’Connor looks at the challenges that Antrim have faced in the past.

Monaghan look for elusive Ulster title

15 Jul 2010

Ahead of the Monaghan versus Tyrone Ulster Final this Sunday, Christy O’Connor looks at the playing style of Monaghan and wonders whether their new found emphasis on attack will see them winning their first county final in 22 years.

The great Cork/Waterford rivalry

06 Jul 2010

Ahead of the Cork versus Waterford match this Sunday, Christy O’Connor examines the history of hurling's most satisfying rivalry of the 21st century.

Galway aim for Leinster Championship

01 Jul 2010

Ahead of the historic Leinster Final Christy O’Connor examines the benefits of having Galway play in the Leinster Championship and why this Sunday is so eagerly awaited.

Croke Park wins Stadium Business Awards

29 Jun 2010

Last week Croke Park won two Awards at the Stadium Business Awards. The awards recognise achievements in the stadium industry, all aspects of the international stadium and sports venue sector were covered. Held for the first time this year, the Awards were created as a platform to showcase innovation, professionalism and best practice within the stadium industry

The effect of the All-Ireland qualifier system

23 Jun 2010

When former GAA President Seán McCague was asked after his presidency what he felt was his greatest achievement, he said it was the introduction of the new All-Ireland qualifier system in football. Ten seasons on, there is no question of the magnitude of the qualifiers and the impact it has made on the whole culture of Gaelic football.

World First at Croke Park!

18 Jun 2010

Croke Park has recorded a global first by becoming the world’s first stadium to receive the coveted BS 8901 certificate making it one of the most sustainable sporting arenas anywhere.

The health of Leinster football

08 Jun 2010

Without an All-Ireland senior title since 1999, the Leinster football landscape is not flush with success. Christy O’Connor considers how it really measures up to the other provinces.

Kerry play host to Cork

02 Jun 2010

Ahead of the Cork versus Kerry in Killarney this Sunday, Christy O’Connor looks back at the recent history between these two teams and highlights the importance of a win for both these All-Ireland contenders.