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Liam Moggan: the coach’s coach talks success in sport and in life

Liam Moggan: the coach’s coach talks success in sport and in life

He was one of the first graduates in PE from Limerick, and an honorary doctorate brought his journey back home

Sun Sept 18 2022 - 08:00
Tokyo disappointments left behind, Phil Doyle is looking ahead to World Championships

Tokyo disappointments left behind, Phil Doyle is looking ahead to World Championships

The Belfast-based doctor has a new heavyweight double sculls partner in Konan Pazzaia

Sat Sept 17 2022 - 06:00
Haaland’s latest touch marks the distance between talent and genius

Haaland’s latest touch marks the distance between talent and genius

Early specialisation in sport is still the key to winning anything major - just ask Haaland, Ingebrigtsen and Alcaraz

Sat Sept 17 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s World champions Broadhurst and O’Rourke yet to receive $100,000 prize money four months after event

Ireland’s World champions Broadhurst and O’Rourke yet to receive $100,000 prize money four months after event

Four months after the event in Istanbul it is unclear when they’ll be paid

Fri Sept 16 2022 - 17:06
Jason Sherlock on retirement: ‘I felt like a loser, full of regret and animosity’

Jason Sherlock on retirement: ‘I felt like a loser, full of regret and animosity’

The now 46-year-old ‘felt like a loser, full of regret and animosity’ on his retirement

Tue Sept 13 2022 - 05:00
 Mageean wraps up superb season in the 5th Avenue Mile

Mageean wraps up superb season in the 5th Avenue Mile

In men’s race Britain’s Jake Wightman takes the win in 3:49.6, ahead of fellow countryman Jake Hayward

Sun Sept 11 2022 - 20:03
Stefan Okunbor’s rekindled passion sees him chasing more glory with Kerry

Stefan Okunbor’s rekindled passion sees him chasing more glory with Kerry

At age 24, missing out on field action this summer has heightened his appetite for the future

Sun Sept 11 2022 - 08:00
O’Driscoll’s lament for glory days a timely service to those missing the roar

O’Driscoll’s lament for glory days a timely service to those missing the roar

Too often the conversation around men’s mental health is whispered

Sat Sept 10 2022 - 06:00
Ciara Mageean takes second in Diamond League finale as Kipyegon completes unbeaten season

Ciara Mageean takes second in Diamond League finale as Kipyegon completes unbeaten season

Portaferry runner finishes hard to pass Freweyni Hailu close to the line in Zurich

Thu Sept 08 2022 - 19:59
Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy to defend world title in Czech Republic

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy to defend world title in Czech Republic

Irish women’s four that won an Olympic bronze medal in Tokyo reunites for World Championships

Wed Sept 07 2022 - 19:13
Ciara Mageean breaks Sonia O’Sullivan’s Irish 1,500m record as she pips Laura Muir to Diamond League title in Brussels

Ciara Mageean breaks Sonia O’Sullivan’s Irish 1,500m record as she pips Laura Muir to Diamond League title in Brussels

Mageean takes the scalp of Britain’s Laura Muir and breaks the four-minute mark for the first time

Fri Sept 02 2022 - 21:54
UCD and Dundrum South Dublin set for a new era of track and field after a long wait

UCD and Dundrum South Dublin set for a new era of track and field after a long wait

After years of waiting, UCD and Dundrum South Dublin are set for a new era of track and field

Sat Aug 27 2022 - 14:52
Silver and bronze: lessons in experience from the Irish medal winners in Munich

Silver and bronze: lessons in experience from the Irish medal winners in Munich

Ciara Mageean and Mark English recall the short of their long journeys back to the European Championship podium

Sat Aug 27 2022 - 06:00
Mark English talks running-doctor balance and what’s required to run faster still

Mark English talks running-doctor balance and what’s required to run faster still

European Championship bronze medal winner over 800m already looking ahead to 2023

Wed Aug 24 2022 - 19:00
Ciara Mageean among the best efforts of Irish athletes in Munich

Ciara Mageean among the best efforts of Irish athletes in Munich

Nine Irish top-eight finishers in all, three more than the previous best of six, in 1998 and 2002

Mon Aug 22 2022 - 06:00
English and Gidey complete long and different journeys on final night of European athletics in Munich

English and Gidey complete long and different journeys on final night of European athletics in Munich

Sarah Lavin also nails fifth in 100m hurdles final after running personal best in the semi-finals

Sun Aug 21 2022 - 18:49
Jenny Egan-Simmons misses out on kayak medal at European Championships

Jenny Egan-Simmons misses out on kayak medal at European Championships

Alice Sharpe 29th in cycling road race; Rhys McClenaghan not called upon for pommel horse final

Sun Aug 21 2022 - 16:07
Ireland finish sixth in final of women’s 4x400m as Femke Bol brings home Dutch gold

Ireland finish sixth in final of women’s 4x400m as Femke Bol brings home Dutch gold

Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Rhasidat Adeleke and Sharlene Mawdsley just shy of the Irish record they clocked on Friday morning.

Sat Aug 20 2022 - 21:47
‘I’m a quick learner’ - Israel Olatunde’s rise to becoming Ireland’s fastest man

‘I’m a quick learner’ - Israel Olatunde’s rise to becoming Ireland’s fastest man

Daniel Kilgallon helps trace the short journey of the European Championship finalist

Sat Aug 20 2022 - 06:00
Ciara Mageean strikes European silver after enthralling 1,500m final duel in Munich

Ciara Mageean strikes European silver after enthralling 1,500m final duel in Munich

Portaferry woman wins a second European championship medal over 1,500m as Laura Muir gets gold

Fri Aug 19 2022 - 21:54
Unexpected tales of the Irish leaving their mark on Munich

Unexpected tales of the Irish leaving their mark on Munich

Tracing the trial from the first modern Olympic champion, to champion Irish athletes of the future

Fri Aug 19 2022 - 19:00
Irish women’s relay quartet raise Irish spirits further in Munich

Irish women’s relay quartet raise Irish spirits further in Munich

Louise Shanahan from Cork also goes on the women’s 800m final

Fri Aug 19 2022 - 17:48
Ciara Mageean out to prove she’s one of the best in the field

Ciara Mageean out to prove she’s one of the best in the field

Ciara Mageean in medal-winning mood ahead of Friday’s 1,500m showdown

Fri Aug 19 2022 - 05:00
Incredible Jakob Ingebrigtsen breaks another European distance running record

Incredible Jakob Ingebrigtsen breaks another European distance running record

Norwegian superstar clips almost three seconds off old 1500m record set in 1994

Thu Aug 18 2022 - 22:33
European Athletics Championships: Thomas Barr misses out on 400m hurdles final

European Athletics Championships: Thomas Barr misses out on 400m hurdles final

Irish in action on Thursday: Michelle Finn into 3,000m steeplechase final

Thu Aug 18 2022 - 10:08
Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke breaks Irish record as she finishes fifth in European 400m final

Ireland’s Rhasidat Adeleke breaks Irish record as she finishes fifth in European 400m final

Femke Bol takes title as Irish sprinter was in contention for medal heading into the last bend

Wed Aug 17 2022 - 22:10
European Athletics Championships: Thomas Barr wins his 400m hurdles heat

European Athletics Championships: Thomas Barr wins his 400m hurdles heat

Irish in action on Wednesday: Rhasidat Adeleke is running in the women’s 400m final at 9.02pm Irish time

Wed Aug 17 2022 - 10:30
Teenage sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke announces her arrival on European Championship final stage

Teenage sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke announces her arrival on European Championship final stage

Ciara Mageean also books place in 1,500m final, determined to race for gold

Wed Aug 17 2022 - 05:00
Israel Olatunde becomes fastest Irish man ever as he nails sixth in European 100m final

Israel Olatunde becomes fastest Irish man ever as he nails sixth in European 100m final

Sprinter breaks Irish record and is only 0.04 seconds outside a medal

Tue Aug 16 2022 - 22:03
European Athletics Championships: Olatunde and Adekele make finals

European Athletics Championships: Olatunde and Adekele make finals

Rhasidat Adeleke makes 400m final after nailing third in her semi-final in 51.08 seconds

Tue Aug 16 2022 - 20:44
Israel Olatunde and Rhasidat Adeleke move onto the major sprinting stage in Munich

Israel Olatunde and Rhasidat Adeleke move onto the major sprinting stage in Munich

Andrew Coscoran also nails spot in 1,500m final against Jakob Ingebrigsten

Mon Aug 15 2022 - 20:58
No medal for Fionnuala McCormack after seventh place marathon finish at European Championships

No medal for Fionnuala McCormack after seventh place marathon finish at European Championships

Disappointing result for Wicklow runner who was in contention until the last seven kilometres

Mon Aug 15 2022 - 14:41
Sam Bennett comes close to winning European Championship road race title

Sam Bennett comes close to winning European Championship road race title

Carrick-on-Suir ride finishes fifth behind former team-mate Fabio Jakobson

Sun Aug 14 2022 - 19:00
Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy entertain off the water after dominating on it

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy entertain off the water after dominating on it

Cork duo Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy defend their European Championship title in the lightweight double sculls

Sun Aug 14 2022 - 18:29
Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win gold at European Rowing Championships

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win gold at European Rowing Championships

In defending their European title the Irish duo toyed with the other five boats

Sun Aug 14 2022 - 12:39
Irish women’s four crew win European rowing silver medal

Irish women’s four crew win European rowing silver medal

Eimear Lambe, Aifric Keogh, Tara Hanlon and Natalie Long open Ireland’s medal account

Sat Aug 13 2022 - 12:15
Irish athletes recall 1972 Munich massacre: ‘Some of us heard shots. We assumed it was the Americans celebrating’

Irish athletes recall 1972 Munich massacre: ‘Some of us heard shots. We assumed it was the Americans celebrating’

One athlete remembers how loose security was in the athletes’ village compared with previous Games

Sat Aug 13 2022 - 10:00
Chronicles of the once upon a time athletics reporter

Chronicles of the once upon a time athletics reporter

Starting out in this old game it was always about getting the quotes

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 19:00
European Championships day two wrap: Irish in action

European Championships day two wrap: Irish in action

Three more Irish crews secure their place in European Championship finals as Sanita Puspure and Zoe Hyde forced to withdraw

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 12:06
Irish crews let their rowing do all the talking on opening day of European Championships

Irish crews let their rowing do all the talking on opening day of European Championships

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy win their lightweight doubles heat to advance straight to Sunday’s final

Thu Aug 11 2022 - 20:14
European Championships preview: O’Donovan and McCarthy lead Irish challenge in Munich

European Championships preview: O’Donovan and McCarthy lead Irish challenge in Munich

The question now is not if Irish medals shall be won, it is how many?

Thu Aug 11 2022 - 06:31
Ciara Mageean wins 1500m Commonwealth Games silver for Northern Ireland

Ciara Mageean wins 1500m Commonwealth Games silver for Northern Ireland

Down middle distance runner finishes runner-up to Laura Muir of Scotland

Sun Aug 07 2022 - 19:57
The first and last Irishman to win a European athletics title for England

The first and last Irishman to win a European athletics title for England

Switching club allegiance is one thing, Jim Hogan felt forced to switch nationalities

Fri Aug 05 2022 - 19:00
Northern Ireland’s Kate O’Connor wins heptathlon silver at Commonwealth Games

Northern Ireland’s Kate O’Connor wins heptathlon silver at Commonwealth Games

Specatacular javelin throw in penultimate event helps woman to second behind Katarina Johnson-Thompson

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 21:19
Reece Ademola just misses out on long jump medal at World Under-20 Championships

Reece Ademola just misses out on long jump medal at World Under-20 Championships

Lucy May Sleeman secured her place in the semi-finals of the 100m with a time of 11.71 seconds

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 18:08
Three previous medal winners among 38 Irish athletes selected for European Championships

Three previous medal winners among 38 Irish athletes selected for European Championships

Rhasidat Adeleke included in Ireland squad and will race individual 400m and 4x400m relay

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 17:54
Anthony Cunningham steps down as Roscommon senior football manager

Anthony Cunningham steps down as Roscommon senior football manager

Roscommon GAA executive committee will now begin the process of appointing a new senior football manager

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 10:53
Reece Ademola sets new Irish junior long jump record to make World U20 final

Reece Ademola sets new Irish junior long jump record to make World U20 final

Leap of 7.76m in Colombia breaks Ciarán McDonagh’s 27-year-old mark of 7.73m

Mon Aug 01 2022 - 20:04
Mixed emotions as Rhys McClenaghan settles for Commonwealth Games silver medal

Mixed emotions as Rhys McClenaghan settles for Commonwealth Games silver medal

Slight errors costs the defending champion from Northern Ireland as Joe Fraser from England wins gold

Mon Aug 01 2022 - 17:13
Galway star Shane Walsh confirms request to join Dublin club Kilmacud Crokes

Galway star Shane Walsh confirms request to join Dublin club Kilmacud Crokes

29-year-old forward hoping to play in this year’s Dublin Senior Football Championship

Mon Aug 01 2022 - 16:25
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