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Ronnie O’Sullivan: the greatest snooker player who ever ran

Ronnie O’Sullivan: the greatest snooker player who ever ran

Ian O’Riordan: Running became an addictive drug for one of snooker’s legendary figures

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 22:30
Armagh were made example of for their part in Donegal melee, says McDonnell

Armagh were made example of for their part in Donegal melee, says McDonnell

Return of O’Neill, Campbell and Nugent gives McGeeney boost ahead of Ulster opener

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00
Tommy Conroy off the pitch but is giving a helping hand on the Mayo sideline

Tommy Conroy off the pitch but is giving a helping hand on the Mayo sideline

The young forward sustaining a cruciate ligament injury to his left knee while playing with NUI Galway in the Sigerson Cup

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 01:00
Whelan injury a major concern for Shefflin and Galway

Whelan injury a major concern for Shefflin and Galway

Loss of Kinvara star would be a blow for Tribesmen in advance of big Kilkenny clash

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 19:30
Draw leaves Galway ruing result that got away after Wexford stalemate

Draw leaves Galway ruing result that got away after Wexford stalemate

Late Lee Chin cameo sees Wexford come from behind to open with Leinster draw

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00
Richard Donovan: Zen and the art of running across America ... again

Richard Donovan: Zen and the art of running across America ... again

Ultra-marathon runner to set off on a 5,260-odd kilometre trek across country

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00
Galway take their eye off the win as Lee Chin helps Wexford to stirring draw

Galway take their eye off the win as Lee Chin helps Wexford to stirring draw

Captain comes off the bench to frustrate Henry Shefflin’s hopes of opening win

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 19:06
Sam Bennett can blame it all on simple twist of fate

Sam Bennett can blame it all on simple twist of fate

He has not won a race since Tavira last year but his next victory is surely pending

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00
Bonnar confident Tipperary can still hold their own with Munster rivals

Bonnar confident Tipperary can still hold their own with Munster rivals

The Premier County are in transition and have lost big players but their manager retains belief in the squad

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 01:00
Gearóid Hegarty in best shape of his life and still ‘playing on the edge’

Gearóid Hegarty in best shape of his life and still ‘playing on the edge’

Limerick hurler says he only cares about what’s said inside his ‘own little circle’

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00
Liam Cahill: You’ve to be 100 per cent fit and ready to play to make my panel

Liam Cahill: You’ve to be 100 per cent fit and ready to play to make my panel

Waterford manager: ‘It doesn’t matter who you are, reputations or anything like that’

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00
Gearoid Hegarty ‘embarrassed’ by red card against Galway

Gearoid Hegarty ‘embarrassed’ by red card against Galway

Forward sent off 10 minutes into the second half as Limerick went on to lose by six points

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 12:54
Ill-fitting shoes cost Scullion the chance of Irish marathon record

Ill-fitting shoes cost Scullion the chance of Irish marathon record

‘Rotterdam was fabulous until about 37km and my poor feet went numb’ says Belfast runner

Sun Apr 10 2022 - 18:10
These are challenging times for young athletes everywhere

These are challenging times for young athletes everywhere

The Jerry Kiernan Foundation is keeping his spirit alive and helping Irish athletes

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 10:00
‘Some are struggling to put shoes on our feet’ - Shanahan welcomes funding boost

‘Some are struggling to put shoes on our feet’ - Shanahan welcomes funding boost

Cork runner combining Cambridge PhD with aspirations to return to Olympics

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00
Cork stalwart Patrick Horgan retains grá for clash of the ash

Cork stalwart Patrick Horgan retains grá for clash of the ash

Nothing to suggest that this 15th consecutive senior season with Rebel County will be last

Tue Apr 05 2022 - 19:28
Rhasidat Adeleke moves into world-class territory with new Irish 200m mark

Rhasidat Adeleke moves into world-class territory with new Irish 200m mark

Irish sprinter lowered her own record to 22.59 at US college meet on Saturday

Sun Apr 03 2022 - 14:41
Winning league title is a real confidence booster for Waterford, says Cahill

Winning league title is a real confidence booster for Waterford, says Cahill

Déise beat Cork to become champions for only the fourth time

Sun Apr 03 2022 - 12:50
Liam Cahill happy to see the Waterford jigsaw taking shape after convincing final win

Liam Cahill happy to see the Waterford jigsaw taking shape after convincing final win

Stephen Bennett’s hits 2-11 to help Déise claim a fourth hurling league title

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 21:41
Peloton suffers a curious cycle of withdrawals

Peloton suffers a curious cycle of withdrawals

There is no hardier athlete than the pro cyclist, which is what makes this more mysterious

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 01:00
When De La Salle ruled the roost in Leinster schools rugby

When De La Salle ruled the roost in Leinster schools rugby

Diarmuid Coogan on how the Churchtown school upset the odds twice in the 1980s

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 06:00
MacHale Park to host Mayo’s championship clash with Galway

MacHale Park to host Mayo’s championship clash with Galway

Resurfacing works now ahead of schedule at the Castlebar venue

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 06:00
Waterford will be without Austin Gleeson for league final

Waterford will be without Austin Gleeson for league final

Donegal and Armagh awaiting confirmation of possible suspensions following melee

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 12:41
Cunningham and Roscommon welcome final chance to impress

Cunningham and Roscommon welcome final chance to impress

Division Two showdown at Croke Park against Galway will prove ideal championship preparation

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 06:00
Athletics Ireland open €450k Covid-19 resilience fund to aid struggling clubs

Athletics Ireland open €450k Covid-19 resilience fund to aid struggling clubs

Participation numbers fell off dramatically and left some clubs facing insolvency

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 19:41
Kerry and Mayo players pull out of event to promote Allianz football final

Kerry and Mayo players pull out of event to promote Allianz football final

First major event to be hit by the stand-off between GPA and GAA over player expenses

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 17:13
Roscommon beat experimental Galway team to secure promotion

Roscommon beat experimental Galway team to secure promotion

The Rossies finish up as the only unbeaten team across all four divisions in the league

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 17:42
Abdel Laadjel breaks longest-standing Irish record with new U20 mark for 10,000m

Abdel Laadjel breaks longest-standing Irish record with new U20 mark for 10,000m

Providence College freshman becomes first Irish teenager to break 30-minute mark

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 13:57
Ian O’Riordan: Discovering the running genes on my mother’s side

Ian O’Riordan: Discovering the running genes on my mother’s side

Dad’s genes get the credit but my mother’s family produced champion runners

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 07:00
Stakes high for Tyrone as they make the long trip south

Stakes high for Tyrone as they make the long trip south

Defeat in Killarney could see All-Ireland champions relegated from top flight

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 06:00
Diarmuid O’Connor and Jack Barry give Kerry a spring in their step

Diarmuid O’Connor and Jack Barry give Kerry a spring in their step

Tralee pair form a formidable midfield partnership that augurs well for Kerry’s prospects

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:00
David Clifford makes dramatic impact off bench as Kerry keep Armagh at bay

David Clifford makes dramatic impact off bench as Kerry keep Armagh at bay

Star forward’s 1-2 in the second half was vital in tough Athletic Grounds encounter

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 17:55
World Indoors wrap: Lavin sets new PB as she finishes seventh in final

World Indoors wrap: Lavin sets new PB as she finishes seventh in final

Disappointment for men’s and women’s 4x400m relay after missing out on finals

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 13:42
Sarah Lavin the shining light on a tough day for Ireland at World Indoors

Sarah Lavin the shining light on a tough day for Ireland at World Indoors

Hurdler breaks eight-second mark in semi-final in new PB before finishing seventh in final

Sat Mar 19 2022 - 15:02
O’Callaghan’s Olympian feats can inspire a new generation of throwers

O’Callaghan’s Olympian feats can inspire a new generation of throwers

New throwing cage at Templemore to nurture talent in Olympic champion’s county

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 22:00
Phil Healy fails to match heat time as she misses out on 400m final in Belgrade

Phil Healy fails to match heat time as she misses out on 400m final in Belgrade

Sprinter was touch and go whether she would compete in World Indoors after bout of Covid

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 19:57
World Indoors: No standout medal hopes but Irish runners travel with form

World Indoors: No standout medal hopes but Irish runners travel with form

Presence of both a men’s and women’s relay team will always pique the interest levels

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 10:33
Sarah Lavin determined to break barriers in Belgrade

Sarah Lavin determined to break barriers in Belgrade

Irish hurdler looking to follow in O’Rourke’s footsteps at World Indoor Championships

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 06:01
Conor Whelan and Cathal McShane address GAA expenses dispute

Conor Whelan and Cathal McShane address GAA expenses dispute

All-Ireland winners insist capping number of paid training sessions unfair on players

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 15:31
Kingdom awaits return of team captain Joe O’Connor

Kingdom awaits return of team captain Joe O’Connor

‘Joe has developed into a natural leader on the pitch in the way he drives the team forward’

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 20:04
Rhasidat Adeleke reclaims Irish indoor 60m record at NCAA Championships

Rhasidat Adeleke reclaims Irish indoor 60m record at NCAA Championships

Texas University student runs 7.17 to lower Molly Scott’s time from Irish Indoor final

Sun Mar 13 2022 - 20:06
Jack O’Connor delighted with Kerry’s ‘great heart’ after one-point win over Mayo

Jack O’Connor delighted with Kerry’s ‘great heart’ after one-point win over Mayo

David Clifford’s late free sees side keep up unbeaten league run

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 21:47
Ian O’Riordan: Magic of the mile never fails to thrill

Ian O’Riordan: Magic of the mile never fails to thrill

Something and everything about this imperial distance still brings a smile to Irish sport

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00
Nicholas Griggs breaks European U20 indoor mile record

Nicholas Griggs breaks European U20 indoor mile record

Man from Mid Ulster AC clocks 3:56.40 less than three months after his 17th birthday

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 21:37
‘It’s not as simple as an age thing’ - Jason Smyth still driven to be his best

‘It’s not as simple as an age thing’ - Jason Smyth still driven to be his best

World’s fastest Paralympian remains undefeated in 17 years but will be 37 in Paris

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 11:00
Anne Gilshinan: ‘People come up to tell me, they see what is possible’

Anne Gilshinan: ‘People come up to tell me, they see what is possible’

Wexford middle distance runner inspiring with world records on the masters circuit

Thu Mar 10 2022 - 06:00
19 athletes named for Ireland’s World Indoor Championships squad

19 athletes named for Ireland’s World Indoor Championships squad

Relay teams the greatest medal hopes for meet at Belgrade scheduled for mid March

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 12:53
Scramble to avoid dreaded Tailteann trapdoor hots up in Division 2

Scramble to avoid dreaded Tailteann trapdoor hots up in Division 2

The bottom four teams have only five points between them after four rounds

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 06:00
Limerick showing no sign of panic despite wait for a win rolling on

Limerick showing no sign of panic despite wait for a win rolling on

John Kiely confident that the sharpness will return for All-Ireland champions

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 06:00
No dead rubber in Cusack Park as Limerick strike late for the draw

No dead rubber in Cusack Park as Limerick strike late for the draw

All-Ireland champions left needing late rescuing despite leading for much of the contest

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 17:54
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