Déise delight. Waterford's Kieran Bennett attempts to rob Westmeath’s Killian Doyle of possession on a day when the visitors ran riot in Mullingar. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile.

New edition of ‘A Season of Sundays’ includes stunning Westmeath shots

Published: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 11:21 AM

Last updated: Thu 11 Dec 2025, 12:23 PM

The 29th edition of the iconic ‘A Season of Sundays’ was officially launched this week ahead of the festive season by the GAA president, Jarlath Burns.

Sponsored by Forvis Mazars, ‘A Season of Sundays’ has become the definitive visual chronicle of the GAA season, showcasing images captured by Sportsfile’s award-winning photographers. Each of the 180 pages captures the passion, drama, and community spirit that makes GAA so special.

This year’s edition features GAA GPA Player of the Year, David Clifford on the cover, and heartwarming moments, such as Kilkenny forward TJ Reid embracing his daughter Harper Mary following a narrow defeat to Tipperary, ‘A Season of Sundays’ captures the essence of the GAA.

Speaking at the launch, publisher and Sportsfile owner, Ray McManus, said: “They say that a picture paints a thousand words, and I believe this year’s edition of A Season of Sundays dispenses tins of paint! At the start of the year, who would have predicted the thrilling matches and results we had the privilege of recording.

“Our photographers have travelled the 32 counties of Ireland, London and New York to capture what was a brilliant series of games.

“I am grateful to the Sportsfile staff, to Alan Milton in the GAA, who has added some fine captions top the photographs, and to Forvis Mazars for their support, without which, the project would not be possible.”

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, Jarlath Burns added: “As December and year end is once again upon us, I am delighted to welcome the publication of yet another issue of ‘A Season of Sundays’. In keeping with the earlier offerings, edition number 29 captures the highlights of the year, shining a light on the big moments but also those that might otherwise go uncaptured.

“Ray McManus and his Sportsfile photographers have done us a service in producing the latest collection of superb photographs and I suspect that once I have digested the 2025 edition, I will be looking forward to the milestone issue that will be number 30 next year.”

Forvis Mazars managing partner Tom O’Brien said they are proud to support ‘A Season of Sundays’. “Ray McManus and his team at Sportsfile have once again done a magnificent job in producing this special publication that so vividly captures the moments that defined the 2025 GAA season. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Ray and celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘A Season of Sundays’ in 2026.”

The book is available at bookstores nationwide and online at sportsfile.com at €29.95.