Jim Gavin’s new rules sail through at GAA Special Congress
Sweeping victory for FRC proposals Presidential candidate Jim Gavin received a major boost when all 62 of his Football Review Committee (FRC) proposals were officially written into GAA rule at today’s Special Congress in Croke Park. The session was brisk and efficient. In less than 45 minutes, delegates endorsed every motion related to the football […]
5 months ago
Jim Gavin hits back at ‘malicious’ social media smear campaign against him
He’s had his say. Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin is on the campaign trail as he aims to become the next President of Ireland, after securing the Fianna Fáil nomination. The six-time All-Ireland winning manager has gained even more respect in the game, after overseeing the wildly successful introduction of the new rules in Gaelic […]
6 months ago
Surprised Joe Brolly issues warning to Jim Gavin over run for presidency
An interesting take…. Jim Gavin is the bookies favourite to take over from Michael D. Higgins as the next President of Ireland. He has the backing of all of Fianna Fáils senior Ministers, with a vote on Tuesday to decide the party’s nomination, ahead of the main race. The 54-year-old is seen as one of […]
6 months ago
Public divided as GAA’s most influential man emerges as strong Presidential candidate
This would be a big call. It was reported earlier today that former Dublin boss Jim Gavin is in the running to become Fianna Fáil’s presidential nominee. According to the Irish Independent, he has been approached by a number of party TDs and senators about putting himself forward. Gavin won six All-Ireland SFC titles in […]
7 months ago
GAA trial revolutionary new hand pass rule – and how other rule changes went down with fans
More changes could be imminent after two-point arc revolution Last week’s ‘sandbox’ match in Dublin saw the GAA trial several new rules, including the four-point goal, the ‘back-forth’ rule and variations of the hooter rule. With nearly 500 hand passes in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final between Donegal and Kerry, the GAA also trialled a new […]
7 months ago
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the ‘GAA sandbox’ match which trialled four-point goals and over-back rule
More football rule changes look to be imminent After Gaelic football was turned on its head in 2025 with the introduction of the two-point arc, we could see more changes sooner rather than later. Jim Gavin, chairman of the Football Review Committee, revealed in July that the GAA would be trialling a few more rules […]
8 months ago