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Ian O’Riordan: Belfast Marathon will show what might have been in Dublin

Ian O’Riordan: Belfast Marathon will show what might have been in Dublin

It's a pity the Government could not have been more supportive after the year that was

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 18:51
Start line finally in sight for Belfast City Marathon

Start line finally in sight for Belfast City Marathon

Welcome return of first mass participation sporting event since the pandemic began

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 22:00
Larry O’Gorman questions loyalty of managers chasing ‘their own glory’

Larry O’Gorman questions loyalty of managers chasing ‘their own glory’

Former Wexford hurler says it would be very strange to see Davy Fitzgerald get Galway job

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 06:00
Cribbin the favourite to take over as Kildare football manager

Cribbin the favourite to take over as Kildare football manager

Ronayne succeeds Fitzgerald as Cork women’s footballers’ boss on a three-year term.

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 06:00
Clonliffe Harriers welcome DCU proposal for Morton Stadium

Clonliffe Harriers welcome DCU proposal for Morton Stadium

University are now set to acquire a 40-year lease on the athletics stadium in Santry

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 17:52
Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher’s double act bears fruit for Tyrone

Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher’s double act bears fruit for Tyrone

‘We had the rub of the green at times and we needed it,’ acknowledges Dooher

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 06:00
‘Years of struggle’ – Tyrone finally get to take Sam Maguire back North

‘Years of struggle’ – Tyrone finally get to take Sam Maguire back North

Big name players all stand out with Niall Morgan paying tribute to Cathal McShane

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 05:30
Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher bask in the glow of All-Ireland success

Feargal Logan and Brian Dooher bask in the glow of All-Ireland success

‘For the last two weeks, it was all consuming, consumed every waking minute’

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 20:34
Mayo 0-15 Tyrone 2-14: Mayo player ratings

Mayo 0-15 Tyrone 2-14: Mayo player ratings

Ian O’Riordan runs the rule over James Horan’s men as another final slips away

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 20:00
Patrick Lefevere’s extraordinary comments about Sam Bennett have no place in sport

Patrick Lefevere’s extraordinary comments about Sam Bennett have no place in sport

Cyclist’s ex-manager known to kiss his riders when they’re up and kick them when they’re down

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 06:01
Feargal Logan eager for Tyrone to grasp their final opportunity

Feargal Logan eager for Tyrone to grasp their final opportunity

Current joint-manager remembers, as a player, regret caused by 1995 defeat to Dublin

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 06:00
Tyrone not ready to be written off just yet, says Kieran McGeary

Tyrone not ready to be written off just yet, says Kieran McGeary

The whole country may be behind Mayo, but the Tyrone players are backing themselves

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 06:00
Pádraig Hampsey can follow Tyrone greats in Croke Park

Pádraig Hampsey can follow Tyrone greats in Croke Park

Red Hand captain could be lifting the Sam Maguire trophy on Saturday evening

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 06:15
Road to Croker: Seán O’Shea likely to top scoring charts

Road to Croker: Seán O’Shea likely to top scoring charts

On the north-west frontier, Part II; Blue Light says Mayo; quote of the day and more

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 05:00
Playmaker and heartbreaker, Tyrone’s Niall Sludden is shining in the twilight

Playmaker and heartbreaker, Tyrone’s Niall Sludden is shining in the twilight

Dromore man concedes Mayo never go away but believes 2018 final will stand to his side

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:00
‘These are heroes, and will be heroes for life if they never kick another ball’

‘These are heroes, and will be heroes for life if they never kick another ball’

Meath announce their arrival on the national sporting stage with historic win over Dublin

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00
Meath upend the script to write a new chapter in history

Meath upend the script to write a new chapter in history

Vikki Wall and Emma Duggan lead the charge as Dublin denied five in a row

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00
Brian Dooher: relentless certainty, fearless, indefatigable, undaunted

Brian Dooher: relentless certainty, fearless, indefatigable, undaunted

Influence of former captain on side line has helped Tyrone reach the All-Ireland final

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 02:00
Jason Smyth: Irish sporting hero blazing his own trail

Jason Smyth: Irish sporting hero blazing his own trail

The pioneering runner is inspiring young athletes to follow in his very fast footsteps

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 06:00
Paralympics: No medal this time but Niamh McCarthy happy with performance

Paralympics: No medal this time but Niamh McCarthy happy with performance

Róisín Ní Ríain finishes seventh in 100m breaststroke final to end gruelling schedule

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 16:33
Former Kerry star Tomás Ó Sé to join Offaly backroom team in 2022

Former Kerry star Tomás Ó Sé to join Offaly backroom team in 2022

Five-time All-Ireland winner will continue working with Cork club Glanmire for now

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 14:48
Logan declines to address Covid question as Tyrone turn attention to final test

Logan declines to address Covid question as Tyrone turn attention to final test

‘We don’t think it’s appropriate to be batting it about’ assistant-manager tells media

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00
John Kiely: ‘We trusted our own players and focused on what was important to us’

John Kiely: ‘We trusted our own players and focused on what was important to us’

Limerick’s win was made all the sweeter by the record All-Ireland winning score of 3-32

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 06:49
Limerick 3-32 Cork 1-22: Limerick player ratings

Limerick 3-32 Cork 1-22: Limerick player ratings

Ian O’Riordan hands out the marks for the champions after imperious final display

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 19:10
Code of silence makes it feel as if the GAA are stepping back in time

Code of silence makes it feel as if the GAA are stepping back in time

Stark contrast in interview opportunities with Olympic athletes and GAA players

Sat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00
Wicklow boss Davy Burke calls time on role as football chief

Wicklow boss Davy Burke calls time on role as football chief

Departing manager joins roll call of notable personalities to have left post-championship

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 19:46
Ulster secretary calls on young people to get vaccinated ahead of club championships

Ulster secretary calls on young people to get vaccinated ahead of club championships

‘It is incumbent on all of us to take whatever measures we can to reduce the risk’

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 16:47
Tommy Walsh not surprised by Cork’s rise as they target first minor in 20 years

Tommy Walsh not surprised by Cork’s rise as they target first minor in 20 years

Defending champions Galway are looking to win a record fifth straight title at the grade

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington: Lifting the nation for a few weeks ‘worth its weight in gold’

Kellie Harrington: Lifting the nation for a few weeks ‘worth its weight in gold’

Tokyo champion admits tears kept flowing as she caught up on reaction to her Olympic success

Wed Aug 18 2021 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington still caught up in the whirlwind of Olympic gold

Kellie Harrington still caught up in the whirlwind of Olympic gold

Dublin boxer says she hasn’t given much thought yet to what comes next

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 13:18
Phil Healy: ‘To make an Olympic final, it was just crazy, unbelievable’

Phil Healy: ‘To make an Olympic final, it was just crazy, unbelievable’

Sprinter reflects on Tokyo Games and looks at what it will take to get more Irish athletes into finals

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 06:00
Patrick Horgan closes in on scoring record in pursuit of elusive title

Patrick Horgan closes in on scoring record in pursuit of elusive title

Cork captain needs nine points to be top scorer in 2021 senior hurling championship

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 06:00
Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy cap stunning year with Henley win

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy cap stunning year with Henley win

Skibbereen duo followed their victory at Tokyo Olympics with deserved win

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 16:26
Identifying talent key to improving Ireland’s future medal hopes

Identifying talent key to improving Ireland’s future medal hopes

Spotting ability and encouraging athletes towards sport most suited is core to future hopes

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00
Belfast Marathon to allow 200 Athletics Ireland runners

Belfast Marathon to allow 200 Athletics Ireland runners

Dublin Marathon was cancelled again this year due to Covid-19 restrictions

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 18:55
Kellie Harrington’s focus on giving back now she’s reached the gold standard

Kellie Harrington’s focus on giving back now she’s reached the gold standard

‘I am in the limelight and I know I have to be a role model,’ says Olympic champion

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Kipchoge’s memorable marathon success a fitting final act

Tokyo 2020: Kipchoge’s memorable marathon success a fitting final act

Ingebrigtsen’s phenomenal 1,500 metres triumph a true highlight of the Games

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 19:00
Gold standard: Ireland’s medal haul in Tokyo stands up to best the country has produced

Gold standard: Ireland’s medal haul in Tokyo stands up to best the country has produced

Team Ireland have brought home four medals from Japan - including two golds

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 16:09
Kellie Harrington follows in Katie Taylor’s footsteps to join Ireland’s gold medal club

Kellie Harrington follows in Katie Taylor’s footsteps to join Ireland’s gold medal club

Dubliner becomes just the third female ever to win Olympic gold for Ireland

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 07:05
Tokyo 2020: Incredible Ingebrigtsen wins Olympic blue-riband gold in the 1,500m

Tokyo 2020: Incredible Ingebrigtsen wins Olympic blue-riband gold in the 1,500m

Sifan Hassan completes 10,000-5,000 double as America finally claim gold in 4x100m relay

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 16:34
Tokyo 2020 Day 15: McCormack finishes crippling marathon, Meadow seventh in golf

Tokyo 2020 Day 15: McCormack finishes crippling marathon, Meadow seventh in golf

36-year-old comes 25th in sweltering heat as Cooke pulls out; Leona Maguire tied for 23rd

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:01
Ian O’Riordan: Bursting this Tokyo bubble could be the biggest challenge of all

Ian O’Riordan: Bursting this Tokyo bubble could be the biggest challenge of all

Assisting athletes to transition out of the Games is a vital part of the experience

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:27
Tokyo 2020: Faith Kipyegon ends Sifan Hassan’s dream of a golden treble

Tokyo 2020: Faith Kipyegon ends Sifan Hassan’s dream of a golden treble

Dutch runner still has 10,000 to go on Saturday; Italy pip Britain to claim shock 4x100m gold

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 16:01
Haphazard horse selection costs Natalya Coyle a shot at Olympic medal

Haphazard horse selection costs Natalya Coyle a shot at Olympic medal

She was fourth and just two seconds off the lead going into the penultimate event

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 15:42
Tokyo 2020 Day 14: Top 10 finish for Brendan Boyce in 50km walk; Natalya Coyle finishes in 24th

Tokyo 2020 Day 14: Top 10 finish for Brendan Boyce in 50km walk; Natalya Coyle finishes in 24th

Stephanie Meadow stays in touch in the golf as Leona Maguire fades in third round

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 12:43
Tokyo 2020 Day 13: Kellie Harrington secures at least silver; Natalya Coyle makes fine start

Tokyo 2020 Day 13: Kellie Harrington secures at least silver; Natalya Coyle makes fine start

Diving final just out of reach for Tanya Watson as golfers move up the leaderboard

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 19:06
Tokyo 2020: Time is fast running out for first American man to win gold on the track

Tokyo 2020: Time is fast running out for first American man to win gold on the track

Ireland’s Andrew Coscoran finishes 10th in first of two crazy-fast 1,500m semi-finals

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 15:11
Tokyo 2020: More 400m hurdle magic from Sydney McLaughlin

Tokyo 2020: More 400m hurdle magic from Sydney McLaughlin

American smashes world record as she takes gold ahead of compatriot Dalilah Muhammad

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 17:38
Tokyo 2020: Cian O’Connor falls just short in pursuit of more Olympics glory

Tokyo 2020: Cian O’Connor falls just short in pursuit of more Olympics glory

41-year-old bronze medal winner in 2012 and his horse Kilkenny will miss the team event

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 15:36
Mu pips Hodgkinson and sets new US record as she claims 800m gold

Mu pips Hodgkinson and sets new US record as she claims 800m gold

Thompson-Herah becames first woman to successfully defend a sprint double at Olympics

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 22:20
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