Tag: GAA
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Judge Warns ‘No-Show’ GAA Referee Witness as Court Braces for Next Steps
Key Witness Failure to Appear Delays a GAA Case in Letterkenny A former GAA referee faced a stern warning from a judge after he failed to appear as a crucial witness in a civil case heard at Letterkenny Circuit Civil Court in County Donegal. The absence prompted Judge Simon McAleese to emphasize that avoiding accountability…
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Crossmaglen Stunned as Cullyhanna Reach Orchard Final
Crossmaglen Stumble in Orchard Semi-Final Blowout Two former All-Ireland champions faced a nervy night at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh as Crossmaglen watched a healthy cushion slip away against neighbours Cullyhanna. The Rangers had dictated much of the pace early, with Oisín O’Neill delivering a blistering start that helped them move clear of Stephen Reel’s…
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Cross Stuns as Slashers Crown Longford Club Championship Title
Overview: A Weekend of Ulster Club Drama The weekend delivered drama across Ulster club football and hurling, with Crossmaglen Rangers pulling off a stunning comeback to power the Crossmaglen–Cullyhanna clash before the Longford Slashers claimed the Longford SHC crown in a hard-fought replay against Wolfe Tones. In Derry, Magherafelt Magherafelt Harps outgunned Glen, while Loughmore-Castleiney…
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Dublin Legend John Small Retires from Inter-County Football After 11 Trophy-Laden Seasons
John Small Announces Retirement from Dublin Senior Football John Small, the Ballymun Kickhams star and a seven-time All-Ireland SFC winner, has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football with Dublin. The 32-year-old veteran, who spent 11 successful seasons with the Sky Blues, is stepping away from the competitive inter-county scene but leaves behind a storied legacy…
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Ireland winner Small retires from Dubs
A storied Dublin career comes to a close Dublin football has bid farewell to one of its most durable and decorated servants as John Small, the Ballymun Kickhams defender and seven-time All-Ireland SFC winner, announces his retirement from inter-county football. At 32, Small leaves behind a remarkable resume that mirrors Dublin’s most successful era in…
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A Different View: The Irreplaceable Thrill of Live Sport
The irreplaceable feel of a live crowd There’s something electric about being part of the action as it unfolds in front of you. For many, the lull of the home screen and the comforts of a sofa can dull the senses of what sport truly feels like in the moment. Yet those who regularly trek…
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Nothing beats the live sport experience: a closer view from the stands
The irresistible lure of the live sport experience For many fans, the thrill of watching a game on Sky or another broadcaster is undeniable. Yet there’s a palpable magic that only the live sport experience can offer. The sense of being part of something bigger than the final score—the cheers, the shared tension, the rhythm…
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Hurling Hearts Down Under: The Australasian Gaelic Championships Unite Irish Diaspora in Brisbane
Hurling Comes to Willawong: A Home Away From Home Under the bright Queensland sun, the familiar thwack of a leather ball meeting an ash stick echoes the rolling hills of rural Ireland. In Willawong, just south of Brisbane, the Australasian Gaelic Games Championships brought together a vibrant Irish diaspora, 400 players strong from 19 teams…
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P115B Shadow Flood Control Budget in 2025: Implications for Philippine DRRM
Understanding the Shadow Flood Control Budget A recent UP-NCPAG policy note reveals that over P115 billion was allocated in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) for flood control projects outside the official Flood Management Program (FMP). Known as the “shadow” budget, this allotment has grown consistently from about P81.6 billion in 2022 to P115.3 billion…
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Shadow Flood Control Spending in 2025: UP-NCPAG Exposes Hidden GAA Allocations
Unpacking the 2025 Flood Control Budget A recent study by the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG) has highlighted a substantial allocation in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for flood control projects that fall outside the official Flood Management Program (FMP). Dubbed the “shadow” flood control budget, this funding…