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  1. Former Monaghan forward Gollogly passes away aged 41published at 09:05 BST 24 July

    Stephen GolloglyImage source, Inpho
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    Gollogly made 133 appearances for Monaghan and registered 3-71

    Former Monaghan forward Stephen Gollogly has passed away at the age of 41.

    Gollogly was part of the Monaghan side who secured Ulster titles in 2013 and 2015 and also won Allianz Football League medals in Division Two and Division Three.

    Alongside his 14-year inter-county career, he played his club football for Carrickmacross Emmets.

    Monaghan GAA said in a statement that he represented the county with "immense pride, commitment and distinction".

    "A true servant of the county, he made 133 competitive appearances in the white and blue between 2004 and 2017 contributing 3-71 and earning the admiration and respect of teammates, opponents and supporters alike," the statement continued.

    "Beyond his many accomplishments, Stephen will be remembered as a gentleman, a loyal clubman and county player, and someone who embodied the very best values of the GAA through his humility, sportsmanship and unwavering commitment.

    "Monaghan GAA is deeply grateful to Stephen for his exceptional contribution to Gaelic games and for the lasting legacy he leaves behind, both on and off the field."

  2. The GAA Social previews the All-Ireland finalpublished at 15:31 BST 23 July

    Joe O'Connor and Kobe McDonaldImage source, Getty Images

    Dublin's eight-time All-Ireland winner Philly McMahon joins Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville for an in-depth preview of Sunday's Sam Maguire decider between Kerry and Mayo.

    The Kingdom are aiming to go back-to-back for the first time since 2007, while Mayo are plotting an upset as they chase a first triumph since 1951.

    Watch the All-Ireland SFC final on BBC Two NI and the BBC iPlayer from 15:00 BST on Sunday, with live text updates, analysis, reaction and highlights on the BBC Sport website & app.

    Listen to The GAA Social on BBC Sounds now

  3. Listen to Ciara Mageean on The GAA Socialpublished at 12:35 BST 22 July

    Thomas Niblock, Ciara Mageean and Oisin McConvilleImage source, Thomas Niblock

    The GAA Social sits down with European champion runner Ciara Mageean.

    Mageean, who was a guest on the BBC's All-Ireland Hurling final coverage, speaks to Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville about her cancer diagnosis, her career and her days playing camogie with Portaferry.

    Listen to the conversation with Ciara Mageean on BBC Sounds

  4. McGeeney to stay as Armagh manager for 13th seasonpublished at 22:24 BST 20 July

    Armagh manager Kieran McGeeneyImage source, Inpho
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    Kieran McGeeney managed Kildare before taking charge of his native Armagh

    Kieran McGeeney will remain as Armagh manager for the 2027 season after he was ratified at a county committee meeting on Monday night.

    McGeeney will remain the longest serving inter-county manager as he approaches his 13th season at the helm of his native county.

    He joined Paul Grimley's management team for the 2014 season before being installed as manager for the following year.

    The Mullaghbawn native guided Armagh to the 2024 All-Ireland title, completing a personal double having won Sam Maguire as captain in 2002.

    McGeeney's 12th season at the helm saw him guide the Orchard county to a long awaited Ulster title, the first time the county had lifted the Anglo-Celt Cup since 2008.

    Armagh defeated Monaghan 2-28 to 0-25 to bring to an end a series of near misses in the Ulster SFC.

    They fell short at the final hurdle in each of the previous three seasons with penalty shootout defeats to Derry in 2023 and Donegal in 2024, while they were edged out by Jim McGuinness' Donegal in extra-time in 2025.

    Their 2026 All-Ireland series ended in disappointment however as they were defeated by Louth in Round 2A of this season's revamped Championship, before being eliminated by defending champions Kerry in Killarney.

    As a player, McGeeney won six Ulster titles.