Football

Neil Loughran: Time for talking only just beginning, but court of public opinion will continue to shift on new rules

Supporters chomping at the bit to see latest step in Gaelic football’s evolution

Neil Loughran

Neil Loughran

Neil has worked as a sports reporter at The Irish News since 2008, with particular expertise in GAA and boxing coverage.

Challenge Match in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA), Hastings MacHale Park, Castlebar, Mayo 4/1/2025 Mayo vs Monaghan Monaghan’s goalkeeper Rory Beggan Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
Rory Beggan featured in Monaghan's challenge match against Mayo in Castlebar, held on Saturday night in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA). Scrutiny on the Farney stopper, and 'keepers across the country, will reach unprecedented levels as a result of the introduction of new rules to Gaelic football. Picture by INPHO (©INPHO/James Crombie ©INPHO/James Crombie/©INPHO/James Crombie)
By Neil Loughran