Paul McNamara: ‘What’s happening in Irish athletics with the public is just phenomenal’Athletics Ireland’s high-performance director says funding, support and medal returns have all increased as the sport’s profile growsThu Aug 20 2026 - 06:00
Mark English misses out on bonus money despite gold medal but lucrative races awaitDespite the level of achievement, there is no guaranteed prize money for any individual event at the European Athletics ChampionshipsMon Aug 17 2026 - 19:47
Kate O’Connor: ‘I’ve worked really hard, and I’m achieving the dream. So believe, achieve, work hard’Chasing the perfect heptathlon, the 25-year-old is leading the charge to LA, with a cabinet full of medals to prove itMon Aug 17 2026 - 06:00
Sarah Healy frustrated despite ‘decent’ fifth in European 1,500m finalIt was an unforgettable week in Birmingham for Irish athletics where four medals included two goldsSun Aug 16 2026 - 22:14
The long road to Andrew Coscoran’s greatest race was paved with heartache‘Obviously it’s been a long time coming,’ said the Irish runner after winning European Championships bronzeSun Aug 16 2026 - 21:00
Kate O’Connor gives another golden performance in front of buoyant Irish crowd in BirminghamAndrew Coscoran adds to the party with terrific sprint finish to take bronze medal in 1,500m finalSat Aug 15 2026 - 22:42
Kate O’Connor sitting in bronze medal position after ‘up and down’ day in heptathlonIrish athlete excels in three of four events, but is below her best in the shot put at European Athletics ChampionshipsFri Aug 14 2026 - 21:59
Andrew Coscoran leads Irish 1,500m medal hopes, while Sarah Healy seeks redemptionSophie O’Sullivan looks well placed to make the 1,500m final, with Fionnuala McCormack aiming for a podium finish in the women’s marathonFri Aug 14 2026 - 20:44
In 22 magical minutes, Mark English and Rhasidat Adeleke sealed their legaciesComparisons with the greats of Irish athletics fully merited after a night like no other in BirminghamFri Aug 14 2026 - 19:39
‘Ecstasy and shock’: Mark English finally comes good as a European championRhasidat Adeleke silences doubt with 200m silverFri Aug 14 2026 - 11:19
Kate O’Connor again aims to call on her remarkable knack of delivering when it mattersIrish athlete is one of the favourites in the women’s heptathlon at the European ChampionshipsFri Aug 14 2026 - 06:00
Running in the Phoenix Park: ‘Sometimes I’d think, if heaven is as good as this, we’ll be all right’Dublin’s Phoenix Park, special to the likes of Eamonn Coghlan, Catherina McKiernan and Feidhlim Kelly, is a paradise for runners of all aspirations and abilitiesFri Aug 14 2026 - 06:00
Mark English wins gold, Rhasidat Adeleke wins silver on unforgettable night for Irish athleticsEnglish became the first Irish man to win a European outdoor title in any event in the 800mThu Aug 13 2026 - 23:21
‘I just have to trust myself, my own abilities’: Mark English bids for European 800m goldDonegal athlete goes into Thursday night’s medal showdown in Birmingham focused only on a first-place finishThu Aug 13 2026 - 06:00
‘I’m having fun’: Rhasidat Adeleke back to her best as she makes European 200m finalNicola Tuthill impresses to finish fifth in the hammer final in BirminghamWed Aug 12 2026 - 22:23
Mark English breaks 48-year-old European Championship record to storm into 800m finalDonegal athlete will now look to add gold to his European medal haul in Thursday night’s finalWed Aug 12 2026 - 12:54
Rhasidat Adeleke aiming to turn back the clock in European Championships 200m semi-finalIrish sprinter can prove her injury troubles are behind her with a big 200m performance in BirminghamWed Aug 12 2026 - 06:00
European Championships: Doubt proves costly for Sarah Healy as she narrowly misses out on 5,000m bronzeDubliner finished fourth but will go again in the 1,500m later this weekTue Aug 11 2026 - 22:11
‘It’s not the end, far from it’: Sarah Lavin going back to the drawing board after turbulent European lead-upLimerick hurdler without a coach after shaking up her approach following a spell of stagnant resultsTue Aug 11 2026 - 14:44
Jakob Ingebrigtsen storms to 5,000m victory on opening night of European Athletics ChampionshipsNorwegian takes gold in 5,000m race six months after surgery on Achilles tendon as Ireland’s Nick Griggs finishes eightMon Aug 10 2026 - 22:44
Sarah Healy out to continue strong Irish 5,000m tradition at European Athletics ChampionshipsDubliner goes into Tuesday’s final with the third fastest time of the seasonMon Aug 10 2026 - 19:14
Mark English eases into 800m semi-final at European Championships, Cian McPhillips misses outIllness-stricken McPhillips far off his usual pace in BirminghamMon Aug 10 2026 - 13:48
Mark English and Cian McPhillips among Irish medal hopes in action on day one of European Athletics ChampionshipsThe 46-strong Irish team in Birmingham is the largest ever representationSun Aug 09 2026 - 19:25
It’s easy to get carried away about Ireland’s chances at the EuropeansDespite the absence of Ciara Mageean and the mixed relay team, Irish athletes are targeting a record medal haulSun Aug 09 2026 - 06:00
Jack O’Leary: ‘I was born to be a jockey, ended up being the horse’ His famous family gave O’Leary a grounding in horse racing but next week he saddles up for the European Athletics Championships 10,000mSat Aug 08 2026 - 06:00
Sharlene Mawdsley withdraws from European Championships 400m with injuryHer loss will be felt in both individual and relay terms, given Mawdsley was enjoying the best season of her careerFri Aug 07 2026 - 17:49
Seven Irish athletes to watch at the European Athletics ChampionshipsSarah Healy, Mark English, Rhasidat Adeleke and Kate O’Connor among those carrying Ireland’s strongest medal hopesFri Aug 07 2026 - 12:59
The Irish barrister making her sprint comeback at the European Athletics ChampionshipsMolly Scott’s injury recovery routine involved some help from a leading ballerina Fri Aug 07 2026 - 06:00
Cian McPhillips ready to make his mark on European Championship 800m After dental surgery and injury earlier in the year, the Longford athlete is only now returning to his bestThu Aug 06 2026 - 06:00
These are rare and precious times for Kate O’ConnorWith Commonwealth Games gold in the bag, Dundalk star quickly shifts focus to the European ChampionshipsFri Jul 31 2026 - 16:30
Athletics Ireland confirm 47-strong team for European Athletics ChampionshipsNiamh Allen and Eric Favors among the 14 additional athletes added to team for Birmingham in AugustThu Jul 30 2026 - 17:51
Kate O’Connor wins heptathlon gold at Commonwealth GamesDundalk athlete claims sixth successive championship medal in 17 monthsWed Jul 29 2026 - 22:14
Kate O’Connor roars back into heptathlon gold spot at Commonwealth Games with 200m winO’Connor clocks 24.14 seconds at rain-soaked Scotstoun StadiumTue Jul 28 2026 - 21:19
Sharlene Mawdsley included in bumper Irish squad for European ChampionshipsTwenty automatic qualifiers and four relay panels confirmed for BirminghamTue Jul 28 2026 - 17:06
‘It’s just about holding my nerve’: Kate O’Connor feels good about heptathlon medal bidDundalk athlete hopes strong performance in the Commonwealth Games will set her up for the Europeans in a fortnightMon Jul 27 2026 - 17:41
Sophie O’Sullivan breaks her mother Sonia’s 31-year-old record in runaway 1,500m winRhasidat Adeleke set Morton Stadium alight on Saturday when securing the 200m qualifying time for the European ChampionshipsSun Jul 26 2026 - 21:56
Kerry player ratings: Clifford brothers impress but too many fall below usual high standardsMayo’s aggressive high press seemed to throw the Kerry defence off its strideSun Jul 26 2026 - 19:07
Mayo player ratings: Ryan O’Donoghue and Jack Carney shine brightest in stunning team displayAndy Moran deserves special praise for his achievement in his first season as managerSun Jul 26 2026 - 18:57
Rhasidat Adeleke nails final chance as she secures European Championships qualifying timeAdeleke runs 22.80 to win the 200m national title in Santry from Lauren Roy; Sharlene Mawdsley pulls up with injurySat Jul 25 2026 - 15:44
Josh Kerr’s ballsiest world record is motivating and demoralising for milers everywhereFour-time Irish 1,500m champion Cathal Doyle says the race to catch up is already onSat Jul 25 2026 - 06:00
Mick ‘The Iron Man’ Murphy: One of the most intriguing champions in all Irish sportThe 1958 Rás Tailteann winner, who helped put Kerry cycling on the national racing map, was also a ‘farmer, runner, boxer, wrestler, circus performer and maverick’Fri Jul 24 2026 - 06:00
Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor leaning on tested routines to calm the mind ahead of All-Ireland finalSummer holidays afford the schoolteacher ample free time that can be a curse if left unmanagedFri Jul 24 2026 - 06:00
Kerry football captain Paul Geaney: ‘I don’t think I’d be here if the rules didn’t change’As he prepares for his eighth All-Ireland final, the 35-year-old has finally learned to relax and stop overthinkingThu Jul 23 2026 - 06:00
Kate O’Connor leads the gold medal hopes in the Northern Ireland team at the Commonwealth GamesRhys McClenaghan and Daniel Wiffen are also eyeing up gold medals at the Glasgow eventWed Jul 22 2026 - 18:38
Thinking man’s footballer: Seán O’Brien’s ‘football IQ’ a key part of Kerry successKingdom selector James Costello says midfielder’s intelligence allows him to play in several positionsWed Jul 22 2026 - 06:00
Lauren Roy focused on ‘double gold’ at Santry after Commonwealth Games omission Sprinter was initially disappointed not to make Northern Ireland team, but now sees it as a blessing in disguiseWed Jul 22 2026 - 06:00
Jack O’Connor: ‘Kobe McDonald is the nearest we’ve seen to David Clifford’Both All-Ireland final teams are ‘coming pretty right at a good time’, says Kerry managerTue Jul 21 2026 - 06:00
Rhasidat Adeleke to race 200m in Santry in last chance to qualify for European Championships Irish sprinter decides against trying to qualify in the 400m for next month’s event in Birmingham Mon Jul 20 2026 - 18:43
‘They learned in the fire today’: Micheál Donoghue says Galway’s defeat will bring painful lessonsTribesmen were well beaten by Limerick in All-Ireland finalSun Jul 19 2026 - 20:03
Limerick player ratings: Cian Lynch impresses as Treaty win Liam MacCarthy CupBig-name players like Gearóid Hegarty and Kyle Hayes stood up to Galway’s challenge at Croke ParkSun Jul 19 2026 - 18:56
