It’s hard to believe it has nearly been 20 years since the GAA took the historic decision to amend Rule 42, allowing Croke Park to host international rugby and soccer matches. At the time, it was one of the most divisive debates ever to hit the Association. Looking back now, it’s clear that while the […]

In light of the economic disruption triggered by the United States’ sweeping tariffs, Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, has called for the European Union to urgently accelerate the development of its Single Market and Capital Markets Union to shield the bloc from future shocks. “This […]

One of the best people I was ever privileged to know. I was Chairman of Kerry GAA when Micko managed Kerry. He used to collect me at my house and we travelled to venues all over Ireland where Kerry were playing. On the way back on Sunday evening, he’d come in to my house for […]

Irish people have an extremely positive view of the EU, Seán Kelly MEP has confirmed, while welcoming the latest Eurobarometer survey. “Significantly, 91pc of Irish people surveyed say that EU membership has benefited the country – much higher than the EU average (74pc) once again. They cited economic growth, improved standard of living and job […]

Sean Kelly, MEP for Ireland South and Former President of the GAA, has said that the League of Ireland’s (LOI) soaring popularity is clear justification for significant investment in stadiums and facilities. Speaking at a gathering of the European Club Association (ECA) in Brussels —attended by senior football executives, European policymakers, and key stakeholders in […]