Thurles, M, Ireland

What are Gaelic games worth? ‘It’s not just unusual. It’s unique’

Professor Simon Shibli spent more than a year leading research into what the national sports are worth

2024-11-29 06:00

Jarlath Burns says taxation a ‘challenge’ for amateur players as he hails GAA’s €2.87bn economic impact

GAA activity on the island of Ireland is worth €2.87bn to Irish society, an economic and social value impact study has found.

2024-11-28 02:30

New study released claims economic impact of GAA on Irish society is almost €3bn

GAA activity on the island of Ireland is worth €2.87bn to Irish society, an economic and social value impact study has found.

2024-11-27 16:58

McDonald’s franchise operator sees revenues jump to €52.7m

The operator of the first McDonald’s outlet in Ireland, on Dublin’s Grafton Street, last year recorded pre-tax profits of €4.68m.

2024-11-25 19:02

Letters: Fond memories of Jim McKeever and his sacrifices for football

Sir — I was delighted to read the article (November 17) on the sporting prowess of the late Jim McKeever.

2024-11-24 02:30

Ray D’Arcy talks ‘a lot of sh*te’ but for once it’s justified

Radio: When the RTÉ host talks to Pat and Aisling Ryan, it’s an intriguing glimpse into an unseen and unglamorous yet vital industry

2024-11-22 05:00

Ray D’Arcy offers an intriguing glimpse into a dirty industry

Radio: When the RTÉ host talks to Pat and Aisling Ryan, it’s an intriguing glimpse into an unseen and unglamorous yet vital industry

2024-11-22 05:00

Fears voiced that garda recruits training at universities could undermine Templemore College, as election campaigns focus on law and order

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are embroiled in a general election row in Tipperary over their promise to recruit extra gardaí.

2024-11-21 02:30

Sugar review: Amiable amble through a factory worker’s life could do with more theatrical spice

Michael Patric’s play misses the opportunity to pull the drama of the end of Ireland’s sugar industry into the story of its craic-loving factory worker

2024-11-20 14:05

LGFA lead tributes following the death of founder member Brendan Martin, aged 86

Warm tributes have been paid to Brendan Martin on the death of the Offaly native who will be forever associated with the birth of organised ladies Gaelic football.

2024-11-13 16:31