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Bob Dylan at 80: The master musician’s 39 albums, ranked

Bob Dylan at 80: The master musician’s 39 albums, ranked

To mark Dylan’s 80th birthday, superfan Ian O’Riordan rates his studio albums

Mon May 24 2021 - 06:00
Ireland wrap up a strong week in Budapest with another record in the pool

Ireland wrap up a strong week in Budapest with another record in the pool

Team Ireland set a new Irish Senior Record in every relay event they competed in

Sun May 23 2021 - 19:49
Waterford earn some revenge with first win over Limerick since 2016

Waterford earn some revenge with first win over Limerick since 2016

Jack Fagan’s goal proves key as Liam Cahill’s side grind down 14-man All-Ireland winners

Sun May 23 2021 - 19:35
Carolyn Hayes claims silver at Triathlon World Cup to close in on Olympics dream

Carolyn Hayes claims silver at Triathlon World Cup to close in on Olympics dream

Limerick athlete produced best Irish female triathlon performance in almost decade

Sun May 23 2021 - 19:30
Ian O’Riordan: Crash on the Giro (Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan birthday salute)

Ian O’Riordan: Crash on the Giro (Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan birthday salute)

A hard rain’s not the only thing that’s fallen on this gruelling circuit

Sat May 22 2021 - 08:00
32 great cycling routes around Ireland – one in every county

32 great cycling routes around Ireland – one in every county

Saddle up for some epic rides through the length and breadth of Ireland

Sat May 22 2021 - 06:00
Mixed relay team claim another record time in Budapest

Mixed relay team claim another record time in Budapest

Quartet finish 13th in Europe in the 4x100m event

Thu May 20 2021 - 20:18
Belfast meet organiser urges Athletics Ireland to reconsider permit support

Belfast meet organiser urges Athletics Ireland to reconsider permit support

Irish Milers Club meeting lost European permit over administrative error

Thu May 20 2021 - 19:03
GAA awaiting plans for crowds as fans set to return in North

GAA awaiting plans for crowds as fans set to return in North

Association awaiting Government direction as attendance restrictions ease in the North

Thu May 20 2021 - 05:00
Swimming: Irish men’s relay team in line for Olympic berth

Swimming: Irish men’s relay team in line for Olympic berth

Finn McGeever, Jack McMillan, Gerry Quinn and Jordan Sloan broke Irish senior record

Wed May 19 2021 - 20:17
John Fitzsimons the pick of the Irish at Golden Spike

John Fitzsimons the pick of the Irish at Golden Spike

Luke McCann also impressed in the 1,500m while Nadia Power was left disappointed

Wed May 19 2021 - 19:58
Smart sliotars may be the answer for keeping track of the ball

Smart sliotars may be the answer for keeping track of the ball

The GAA is looking at microchipping sliotars to ensure they meet manufacturing standards

Wed May 19 2021 - 06:00
Mona McSharry making waves in the pool Budapest

Mona McSharry making waves in the pool Budapest

20-year-old swims the second fastest time of her life to reach the 100m breaststroke final

Tue May 18 2021 - 20:57
Conor Ferguson swims PB to make final of 50m backstroke in Budapest

Conor Ferguson swims PB to make final of 50m backstroke in Budapest

Men’s and women’s 4x100m freestyle teams miss out on finals despite clocking new fastest times

Mon May 17 2021 - 19:21
Sheedy focuses on the positives as Tipp stall Cork’s momentum

Sheedy focuses on the positives as Tipp stall Cork’s momentum

Despite posting 17 wides, Premier County battle to a share of the spoils

Mon May 17 2021 - 01:00
Rhasidat Adeleke breaks Phil Healy’s Irish 200m record

Rhasidat Adeleke breaks Phil Healy’s Irish 200m record

Olympics beckons for 18-year-old as she enjoys record-breaking freshman year in Texas

Sun May 16 2021 - 14:58
Two more Irish boats qualify for Tokyo after fine morning on the water

Two more Irish boats qualify for Tokyo after fine morning on the water

Women’s four and lightweight women’s double make it six Irish boats at Olympics

Sun May 16 2021 - 12:36
Late rush of scores can’t decide a winner as Tipp and Cork draw

Late rush of scores can’t decide a winner as Tipp and Cork draw

Both teams remain unbeaten after missed chances to win it at the death

Sat May 15 2021 - 21:53
Arrogance personified? When mudlark John Treacy upstaged Steve Ovett

Arrogance personified? When mudlark John Treacy upstaged Steve Ovett

The Irishman snatching the race from Ovett in 1980 is an indelible childhood memory

Sat May 15 2021 - 06:00
Third time unlucky for Jenny Egan in Olympic canoe qualifier

Third time unlucky for Jenny Egan in Olympic canoe qualifier

The 34-year-old had to settle for eighth place in highly competitive KI 200m final

Thu May 13 2021 - 18:33
Rock says Dublin’s breach of training ban ‘a deeply regrettable incident’

Rock says Dublin’s breach of training ban ‘a deeply regrettable incident’

Star forward forthright about controversy as he looks ahead to national league campaign

Thu May 13 2021 - 06:00
Butler welcomes change to camogie season – plus increased funding

Butler welcomes change to camogie season – plus increased funding

Dublin camogie stalwart pleased with a good week’s work for the sport and players

Thu May 13 2021 - 06:00
Kieran McGeeney and Armagh savouring return to top flight

Kieran McGeeney and Armagh savouring return to top flight

Armagh boss has added Kerry legend Donaghy to the Orchard County’s coaching team

Wed May 12 2021 - 06:00
Quinlivan hoping for more surprises in Championship 2021

Quinlivan hoping for more surprises in Championship 2021

Long-awaited Munster title success has whetted the appetite of Tipp footballers

Wed May 12 2021 - 06:00
Munster championship dates and venues confirmed in hurling and football

Munster championship dates and venues confirmed in hurling and football

Both championships will get under way on the last weekend in June

Tue May 11 2021 - 21:32
Ireland looking to qualify first relay swim team for Olympics since 1972

Ireland looking to qualify first relay swim team for Olympics since 1972

European Aquatics Championships in Budapest offers opportunity for Irish swimmers

Mon May 10 2021 - 18:28
Olympic Stadium in Tokyo hosts 420 athletes competing across 20 events

Olympic Stadium in Tokyo hosts 420 athletes competing across 20 events

11 test events have now taken place in Japan since last month with no positive cases

Sun May 09 2021 - 16:30
‘Somebody is going home tonight’: Roche v Visentini at the Giro revisited

‘Somebody is going home tonight’: Roche v Visentini at the Giro revisited

Irishman had to overcome Italian team-mate and defy the baying home crowd

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00
Scullion believes the best is yet to come as he prepares for Tokyo test

Scullion believes the best is yet to come as he prepares for Tokyo test

National marathon champion among the more frank and frankly more interesting of Irish athletes

Sat May 08 2021 - 01:00
Sam Bennett nails second sprint win in the Algarve

Sam Bennett nails second sprint win in the Algarve

Irish rider gets perfect lead-out again to take victory in Tavira

Fri May 07 2021 - 18:45
News of vaccine for Tokyo-bound athletes a relief for Irish Olympians

News of vaccine for Tokyo-bound athletes a relief for Irish Olympians

‘I think it’s great in terms of relieving a lot of stress and worry for a lot of athletes’

Thu May 06 2021 - 22:00
Irish teams for Olympics and Paralympics to receive Covid-19 vaccinations

Irish teams for Olympics and Paralympics to receive Covid-19 vaccinations

Pfizer BioNTech will supply vaccines after deal reached with event organisers

Thu May 06 2021 - 12:30
Stephen Scullion: ‘I’ve been like a wrecking ball since I was 18 years of age’

Stephen Scullion: ‘I’ve been like a wrecking ball since I was 18 years of age’

Irish marathon runner on his battles with binge drinking that led him to give up alcohol

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00
Sam Bennett makes winning return at Tour of Algarve

Sam Bennett makes winning return at Tour of Algarve

Irish cyclist holds on for victory despite losing two lead-out riders after a crash

Wed May 05 2021 - 18:28
Seán Hehir admits ‘frustration’ at lack of roadmap for return of competition

Seán Hehir admits ‘frustration’ at lack of roadmap for return of competition

Two-time national marathon champion believes events could take place in Ireland

Wed May 05 2021 - 14:43
Dublin Marathon ‘optimistic’ for 25,000 runners this October

Dublin Marathon ‘optimistic’ for 25,000 runners this October

Final decision on exact form the event will take will be made on June 25th

Wed May 05 2021 - 12:00
Diarmuid O’Keeffe and Wexford happy to put 2020 behind them

Diarmuid O’Keeffe and Wexford happy to put 2020 behind them

Davy Fitzgerald’s side saw their Leinster SHC title defence end meekly last year

Wed May 05 2021 - 10:08
Sam Bennett entering Grand Tour mode as he heads to Portugal

Sam Bennett entering Grand Tour mode as he heads to Portugal

Dan Martin will be aiming for a hat-trick of Grand Tour stage wins as he lines up in Giro

Tue May 04 2021 - 18:25
Tokyo Olympics: Irish athletics team getting stronger

Tokyo Olympics: Irish athletics team getting stronger

So far, 21 athletes have either qualified or are very close to – four more than in Rio 2016

Mon May 03 2021 - 18:20
Aoife Cooke smashes Tokyo target and runs a new marathon best

Aoife Cooke smashes Tokyo target and runs a new marathon best

34-year-old wins Cheshire Elite Marathon as she comfortably runs inside Olympics time

Sun Apr 25 2021 - 12:20
Late fall ends Rhys McClenaghan’s pommel horse medal hopes

Late fall ends Rhys McClenaghan’s pommel horse medal hopes

The 21-year-old was aiming to defend his title at the European Championships

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 14:53
Aoife Cooke heads to Cheshire for final tilt at Tokyo dream

Aoife Cooke heads to Cheshire for final tilt at Tokyo dream

Long-distance athlete will run in make-or-break marathon event on Sunday

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 07:45
Galway teenager Emma Slevin finishes 19th at European All-Around final

Galway teenager Emma Slevin finishes 19th at European All-Around final

Adam Steele also had a good competition finishing in 21st position

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 20:37
Nicolas Roche battles hard to take second place on final stage of Tour of the Alps

Nicolas Roche battles hard to take second place on final stage of Tour of the Alps

Felix Grossschartner secured the win on the shores of Lake Garda

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 16:45
Tokyo Olympics still stuck between questions of if or when

Tokyo Olympics still stuck between questions of if or when

Sport Ireland hold counsel on prospect of whether athletes should be vaccinated early

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 05:00
Rhys McClenaghan qualifies in first place for European pommel horse final

Rhys McClenaghan qualifies in first place for European pommel horse final

The 21-year-old will fancy his chances of a title defence after Max Whitlock crashed out

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 20:39
Sport Ireland planning ahead despite Olympics uncertainty

Sport Ireland planning ahead despite Olympics uncertainty

State of emergency in Tokyo has raised concerns among officials ahead of the Games

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 17:53
Dan Martin crashes on Stage 4 of the Tour of the Alps

Dan Martin crashes on Stage 4 of the Tour of the Alps

Irish rider looked shaken after taking a tumble as Pello Bilbao went on to win

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 16:06
Funding of €5.8m to FAI on hold pending approval by Sport Ireland

Funding of €5.8m to FAI on hold pending approval by Sport Ireland

A total of €2,389,653 has been allocated to the GAA and €2,250,843 to the IRFU

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 12:50
Emma Slevin qualifies for European gymnastics all-around final

Emma Slevin qualifies for European gymnastics all-around final

The youth Olympic Games finalist becomes first Irish female gymnast to do so

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 22:02
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