Derek Daly: ‘I survived the hardest crash impact a driver had ever survived’ Formula One and IndyCar star looks back on the highs and lows of life on the track in a remarkable new bookSat May 23 2026 - 06:00
Faster, stronger, dirtier – why it’s best to not watch the Enhanced Games Ignore this dangerous sporting charade, it’s only fit for dopes Sat May 23 2026 - 06:00
Uncharted with Ray Goggins review: Ciara Mageean and Michael Darragh MacAuley confront fears of life and deathEuropean champion and All-Ireland winner discuss health concerns during six-day, 250km journey across Costa RicaWed May 20 2026 - 22:00
Sharlene Mawdsley runs lifetime best for 400m victory in SavonaTipperary sprinter improves 400m best to 50.52Wed May 20 2026 - 21:07
Offaly hurling renaissance continues as they end Wexford’s hopes of progress Eoghan Cahill scores 1-12 as Offaly secure first championship win over Wexford in 14 yearsSun May 17 2026 - 13:02
Ian O’Riordan: As Rhasidat Adeleke and Jakob Ingebrigtsen return from injury, Australia has a new young star on the riseAustralian teenage sprint phenomenon Gout Gout fast making a name for himself with eyecatching timesSat May 16 2026 - 06:00
Fintan McCarthy says criticism of Irish rowing was ‘very heavy on a certain perspective’Skibbereen rower believes the sport has never been better served by support staffThu May 14 2026 - 18:38
Record numbers now participating in sport in IrelandLatest Irish Sports Monitor shows over 2.12 million people over 16 are regularly partaking in sportWed May 13 2026 - 11:09
Rhasidat Adeleke delays her return to Diamond League action Irish sprinter is not expected to compete in Europe until after the Eugene Diamond League on July 4thTue May 12 2026 - 18:06
Old hands Kerry and renascent Roscommon upset the neighbours in contrasting provincial finalsRoscommon end Galway’s run while Kerry continue Munster marathonMon May 11 2026 - 06:00
Kerry claim another Munster crown after softly decimating CorkKingdom continue provincial domination with 13th title in 14 seasonsSun May 10 2026 - 18:31
The Dublin club behind every Irish sprint record-holder in the last decadeCoach Daniel Kilgallon has played a role in the development of almost every Irish sprint record holder over the last decadeSun May 10 2026 - 06:00
Dublin City Half Marathon shows extent of Ireland's running boom. But is it sustainable?With the London Marathon planning to become a two-day event for 2027, such running numbers may not be sustainableSun May 10 2026 - 06:00
Stephen Bennett: ‘How in God’s name are we not getting through here?’ April's hurler of the month doesn’t shy away from what Waterford need to do against Cork on SaturdayThu May 07 2026 - 19:25
Kerry v Donegal in All-Ireland series to be broadcast exclusively on GAA+Saturday 3pm throw-in for match-up of last year’s finalists, with Galway v Kildare on RTÉThu May 07 2026 - 17:55
All pools lead to LA as Mona McSharry confirms aim to compete at 2028 OlympicsThe Sligo swimmer won bronze at the 2024 Games but was undecided about her future until recentlyThu May 07 2026 - 17:34
Sharlene Mawdsley runs blistering anchor leg to book Ireland’s place at World ChampionshipsTipperary runner stormed from third to first to secure 4x400m victory at World Athletics Relays in BotswanaSun May 03 2026 - 15:33
Seán Tobin and Sorcha Nic Dhómhnaill take the honours in Dublin City Half MarathonClonmel runner stormed to victory in the men’s race while West Limerick AC athlete took women’s title after lengthy spell outSun May 03 2026 - 13:32
Ian O’Riordan: Sub-two-hour marathon record leaves the world of athletics asking ‘how?’Sebastian Sawe’s coach and shoe sponsor were confident he would break barrierSun May 03 2026 - 06:00
Sharlene Mawdsley’s searing anchor leg not enough to send Ireland into World Athletics Relays finalWith qualification for next year’s World Championships also at stake, three Irish teams get another chance on SundaySat May 02 2026 - 16:07
Sean Aigboboh breaks Irish 200m record that has stood for 19 yearsRhasidat Adeleke has her first individual outdoor race of the season at Texas Invitational in AustinFri May 01 2026 - 11:28
Killian Mooney set to defend his title in Sunday’s sold-out Dublin City Half MarathonPaul O’Donnell, his clubmate at Dundrum South Dublin, will likely be the biggest challenger to his titleFri May 01 2026 - 06:00
Sport Ireland launches new WhatsApp service to facilitate anti-doping whistleblowersSystem allows information to be submitted anonymously while still enabling follow-up questions Wed Apr 29 2026 - 16:30
Daniel Wiffen leaves California training base to continue Olympic preparations in DublinOlympic champion was unhappy with his progress at UC BerkeleyWed Apr 29 2026 - 06:00
Have super shoes changed the face of marathon running forever?Sabastian Sawe shattered the world record on Sunday, and new technologies mean more records are likely to fallTue Apr 28 2026 - 14:49
Kate O’Connor: ‘There were definitely points in my career where I was like, should I have gone to America?’The Dundalk athlete is targeting two more multi-events medals this summer at the Commonwealth Games and European ChampionshipsMon Apr 27 2026 - 17:00
Peter Lynch knocks almost two minutes off Irish marathon record in LondonIrish runner finishes as the top European on day where Sabastian Sawe ran under two hoursSun Apr 26 2026 - 15:54
Ireland’s new fastest man Benji Richardson: ‘This is a country I’ve always wanted to run for’The fastest Irishman on the planet has been winning medals for South Africa – but now he’s on track to represent Ireland at the next Olympics. He’s keen to share his storySun Apr 26 2026 - 06:00
Wicklow’s missed chances afford Dublin a lucky escape from Aughrim Repeated rallies come up just short against 14-man DublinSun Apr 19 2026 - 19:52
Ian O’Riordan: There are some things even Rory McIlroy’s fancy wearables cannot measureIt’s getting harder to avoid activity trackers as more and more elite athletes endorse themSun Apr 19 2026 - 06:00
When is an Irish 100m record not a record?Benji Richardson has now transferred from South Africa to Ireland, but can’t compete internationally until August 2027Fri Apr 17 2026 - 14:28
Jordan Morris and Meath set out on mission to end 16 years of pain in LeinsterThe Royals came undone in the 2025 provincial final but they have momentum on their side after clinching Division Two titleFri Apr 17 2026 - 06:00
Ava Crean withdraws from Boston Marathon with hip injuryRhasidat Adeleke confirms first 400m race of season will be at the Diamond League in ShanghaiWed Apr 15 2026 - 17:01
David McGlynn finds inspiration in running down the same road as Jerry KiernanWaterford athlete is among the 12 recipients to benefit from fund named in honour of running greatWed Apr 15 2026 - 09:13
Kildare veteran Kevin Feely still holding out hope for a breakthrough in Leinster At 33, the former professional footballer continues to be the engine of the Kildare midfieldWed Apr 15 2026 - 06:00
Armagh narrowly edge out Tyrone after extra-time; Cork down Limerick on Leeside – as it happenedGalway win National Camogie League Division 1A title over Waterford at Nowlan ParkSun Apr 12 2026 - 21:29
The 33 Irish football counties ranked. What number is yours? Heading into first weekend of championship, Donegal are in great shape, Kerry are still king. Here is how all sides are looking Sat Apr 11 2026 - 06:00
Can the gangly teenager Paul Seixas save French cycling?While Tadej Pogacar chases more cycling history in Paris-Roubaix on Sunday, Seixas is fast making a name for himselfSat Apr 11 2026 - 06:00
Mona McSharry smashes Irish 200m breaststroke record in BangorJohn Shortt and Danielle Hill claim titles at Irish Open Swimming ChampionshipsFri Apr 10 2026 - 20:49
John Shortt smashes another swimming record at the Irish Open ChampionshipsGalway swimmer improves his Irish 100m backstroke record to 53.17 seconds in BangorThu Apr 09 2026 - 21:22
Rhasidat Adeleke opts to miss World Athletics Relays in Botswana in MayAdeleke concentrating on her individual races ahead of the European Championships in Birmingham in AugustThu Apr 09 2026 - 17:05
Leinster Football Championship needed a shake-up, Louth provided the blueprintAfter Dublin’s provincial run ended last season, more counties are daring to dreamThu Apr 09 2026 - 06:00
Daniel Wiffen falls short of first target at Irish Open Swimming ChampionshipsOlympic champion wins 1,500m freestyle on opening day in Bangor but misses self-set goalWed Apr 08 2026 - 20:56
Kevin Quinn longing for some good old days in Wicklow football A nephew of Wicklow All-Star Kevin O’Brien, Quinn fondly recalls the Mick O’Dwyer era in the Garden CountyWed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00
Daniel Wiffen sets a personal ultimatum ahead of Irish Open Swimming Championships The Olympic champion wants to swim close to his personal bests to prove California move is bearing fruitWed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00
Ireland’s declining swimming pools: ‘The shocking reality is 57% of our pools are provided by hotels’Swim Ireland says the ‘shocking’ reality is 57% of swimming pools in the State are located in hotelsTue Apr 07 2026 - 06:00
Ian O’Riordan: The Enhanced Games are fast becoming a running jokeIt is already a dangerous and darkly cynical take on modern sport, and it can’t be a lasting oneSat Apr 04 2026 - 06:00
Mona McSharry: ‘I didn’t think I had another four-year Olympic block in me’The 25-year-old Sligo swimmer is back to her competitive best and eyeing up another possible shot at the LA Games in 2028Fri Apr 03 2026 - 15:31
New York GAA’s future in the championship at risk amid rising costs and visa issuesThere is a significant drop-off of players coming from Ireland, manager Ronan McGinley saysThu Apr 02 2026 - 19:03
‘Not something that’s driving me to play on’: Aidan O’Shea on 18 unbroken seasons with MayoStalwart forward hails fresh approach and energy of manager Andy MoranThu Apr 02 2026 - 06:00
