GAA referee David Gough opens up on mental toll of mistakes and vile homophobic abuse
TOP REF David Gough has opened up about receiving homophobic abuse and how mistakes in big games have haunted him.  The Meath official has taken charge of the 2019 and 2023 All-Ireland ...
Réiteoir! ‘People don’t see referees as actual human beings’: Grainne McElwain on documentary about abuse of GAA referees
I knew I had made a huge mistake and maybe people didn’t have the same confidence in my refereeing any longer and that was ...
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Finn Harps approach Donegal GAA about use of training facilities
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Finn Harps have made tentative approaches to other sporting codes, including Donegal GAA, about ...
Stress on referees is ‘one of the biggest threats to the GAA’
The professional therapist retained by the GAA to counsel intercounty referees has unequivocally described the pressures ...
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David Gough opens up on seeing psychologist over refereeing mistake in 2024
Top GAA referee David Gough has revealed he sought help from a psychologist after making a mistake in a high profile ...
Five things we learned from the weekend: GAA can’t afford to stick their head in sand on disciplinary issues
Not all managers will step up like John Kiely; Michael Coleman’s ‘profound effect’ on Galway GAA; football’s new kickout ...
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GAA.ie Footballer of the Week nominees
Donegal's Ryan McHugh, Laois' Damon Larkin, and Wicklow's Kevin Quinn are this week's nominees for GAA.ie Footballer of the ...
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‘The worst thing are the words people use because of the homophobia’ – GAA ref David Gough opens up on abusive letters in new RTÉ documentary
David Gough has spoken openly about the homophobic letters sent to his family home because of decisions he has made as a ...
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Pat Spillane: It got to the stage where I could no longer defend the game I loved
First, an admission. Since last week’s article – sadly – nobody famous has contacted me to have a chat about the new rules. Meanwhile, Jim Gavin continues to do no wrong. The man can walk on water.
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Referee David Gough admits mistake awarding Galway winning free in Connacht SFC final
I gave Galway the free and it was wrong. Mayo deserved it. That was difficult for me and it still bothers me," he said.
GAA Division 1 League table: Fixtures, throw-in times, TV channel info & teams as inter-county Gaelic football returns
THE Allianz Gaelic football league gets under way this weekend as the 2025 inter-county season officially throws in. While Armagh ultimately lifted Sam Maguire, it was Derry who triumphed over ...