Michael McKillop’s stunning front-running delivers second World Championship goldJason Smyth out to complete his double today in 100 metresThu Jul 25 2013 - 01:00
Monaghan savouring the sweet taste of successCelebrations continuing around the county as All-Ireland champions Donegal prepare for their qualifier against LaoisTue Jul 23 2013 - 01:00
Donegal and Laois share stage in Leitrim as London are added to Croke Park billTwo womens’ qualifiers re-arranged as Carrick-on-Shannon will host three gamesTue Jul 23 2013 - 01:00
Cillian O’Connor’s scoring return a real positive for Mayo from their London mauling“There were a lot of unforced errors, a lot of mistakes, and we probably weren’t playing to the level that we can”Tue Jul 23 2013 - 01:00
We repair to Santry to rekindle our love of the sportThen the gun fired for the start of the 800 metres and with that came the classic affirmation of everything that is bright and true and believable about the sport, that still unique expression of pure, honest endeavour, in the form of 20-year-old Mark EnglishSat Jul 20 2013 - 06:00
Mayo unlikely to treat London lightly in novel Connacht final encounterIntense competition for starting places ensures James Horan’s men will be fully focusedSat Jul 20 2013 - 01:00
English storms to sensational 800m victoryStunning 1:45.32 time just outside World Championships A-standardThu Jul 18 2013 - 08:22
Donegal captain Michael Murphy defends use of nutritional supplementsDespite never being drug-tested, Murphy says Gaelic games has no culture of dopingWed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
Siobhra O’Flaherty take silver at European Youth Olympics14-year-old ran a personal best in the 3,000 metresWed Jul 17 2013 - 01:00
Fall-out continues for positive testers as Adidas suspend their deal with Tyson GayGay’s training partner Jason Smyth ‘shocked’ as he ponders news ahead of upcoming IPC championships in LyonTue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
'Was I done out of a medal, or even fourth, or fifth? Have I been robbed of something?'“That’s what’s really hitting me, wondering how many of these athletes that actually beat me were taking drugs? That’s the hardest part. Was I done out of a medal, or even fourth, or fifth? Have I been robbed of something?”Tue Jul 16 2013 - 01:00
‘The heads didn’t go down, they just drove on, drove on, drove on, just kept hurling’Cody pays tribute to his seasoned veterans as they defy Waterford’s best effortsMon Jul 15 2013 - 01:00
Kilkenny hold their nerve in a thrillerAll-Ireland champions forced to win game three times as Waterford dig deepSun Jul 14 2013 - 06:10
Frustrated Ciarán Ó Lionáird feeling left out in cold system“Because I want to put on the Irish vest and be the best I can. But sometimes I ask myself would I be better off running for the US”Sat Jul 13 2013 - 11:00
Pa Cronin to return for Cork hurlersInjured Brian Murphy to miss Munster final with LimerickThu Jul 11 2013 - 01:00
Daly delivery worth the wait for DublinDublin corner back keeps low profile around MeathWed Jul 10 2013 - 01:00
Gavin shows old sparring partners Meath plenty of respectBookmakers make Dublin the big favourites for Leinster final but manager points to recent close encountersWed Jul 10 2013 - 01:00
Brian Gregan misses out on medal at World University GamesJessie Barr finished sixth in the final of the 400m hurdlesWed Jul 10 2013 - 01:00
Darran O’Sullivan repays Eamonn Fitzmaurice’s faith and more than justifies his selectionForward does want to be more than just an impact subTue Jul 09 2013 - 01:00
Kerry survive brave Cork comeback to regain the Munster titleColm Cooper’s goal proves crucial as Kingdom rule again in KillarneyMon Jul 08 2013 - 01:00
Fitzmaurice relieved that Kerry ‘get it over the line’ and withstand Cork’s rallyBoth managers left with plenty to think about after Killarney showdownMon Jul 08 2013 - 01:00
Kerry defeat Cork to claim Munster titleEamonn Fitzmaurice’s side allow Cork back into the contest in second half but hold on to lift trophySun Jul 07 2013 - 15:54
Kerry’s experience can give them the edge over Cork in KillarneyJOHN O’KEEFFE: ANALYSIS:Sat Jul 06 2013 - 14:00
Kerry look to have the forward power to edge out Cork in Munster finalAlthough home side’s defence looks vulnerable, their modified attack should do enoughSat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00
Younger generation of Irish athletes ready to seize the day in European competitionAthletics Column: Ian O’RiordanSat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00
Australia to pick ‘Indigenous All-Stars’ for International Rules seriesFuture of series in doubt as AFL will select squad from just 11% of available playersThu Jul 04 2013 - 01:00
Jim Gavin’s emphasis on blending ball work with pace paying off for Dublin‘They always had pace. We just tried to introduce it with the ball’Thu Jul 04 2013 - 01:00
Kerry’s Kieran Donaghy dropped for Munster finalStar forward to start on the bench for clash with CorkThu Jul 04 2013 - 01:00
Rob Heffernan wins 3km walk to add national record to list of credentials at Cork City SportsThomas Barr bounces back from injury to run the fastest 400m hurdles on Irish soilWed Jul 03 2013 - 01:00
Kilkenny could be without half of last year’s team for Tipperary showdownBut Nowlan Park venue could still swing it for injury-ravaged Cats in All-Ireland qualifiers meetingWed Jul 03 2013 - 01:00
Paul Coggins set for Mayo clash after London’s finest hourCillian O’Connor adamant Mayo will not take London lightly in Connacht finalTue Jul 02 2013 - 01:00
‘They’re no longer the whipping boys of Connacht’London manager Paul Goggins thrilled to see his side hold on against late onslaughtMon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00
Triumph of the exiles as London beat Leitrim and reach Connacht finalLondon’s first ever win on Irish soil after 30 years competingMon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00
London Exiles finally make it to Main Street after beating LeitrimConnacht SFC Semi-final replay: London 2-11 Leitrim 1-13Mon Jul 01 2013 - 01:00
Transferring the demands of distance running to cycling is natural progressionTolerance of pain is what marks outthe greats and willingness to suffer is the key to making the gradeSat Jun 29 2013 - 05:00
Dan Martin’s victory in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège last April has given him a new-found confidenceIrish rider feels his strength on the slopes will see him figure prominentlySat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00
Denis Bastick knows making a mark from the bench matters for DublinMidfielder has lost his place, showing the strength of Jim Gavin’s panelThu Jun 27 2013 - 01:10
Colm Cooper not sure if he would make the grade if only starting out on his career nowKerry star feels skills of the game need to be safeguardedThu Jun 27 2013 - 01:00
Mark McHugh keen to learn lessons of narrow escape against dogged DownDonegal star not impressed with the blasé attitude of the All-Ireland champions’ supportersTue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
Donegal fail to hit the heights as they grind down DownChampions have room for improvement as they head into third successive Ulster finalMon Jun 24 2013 - 01:00
‘We came here to win the game,’ says disappointed Down manager James McCartanJim McGuinness had the look of a man who knew this was far from Donegal’s finest performanceMon Jun 24 2013 - 01:00
Donegal hold firm against DownDown provide stern challenge but unable to get themselves into winning position against All-Ireland championsSun Jun 23 2013 - 16:03
It’s time for new guard to step up and be counted in European Team ChampionshipsIf Ireland can’t compete at this second-tier level in Europe then God knows what chance we’ll have come RioSat Jun 22 2013 - 06:00
Offaly hope for home comfort against Waterford in qualifiersWexford look to have a straightforward challenge against AntrimSat Jun 22 2013 - 01:00
Down unlikely to halt imposing Donegal juggernautAll-Ireland champions ready to maintain their impressive run of victories in UlsterSat Jun 22 2013 - 01:00
Ollie Baker hopes Offaly can embrace mixed luck of the draw against WaterfordManager wanted a home tie but has to face Division One oppositionFri Jun 21 2013 - 01:00
David Matthews vows fitness won’t let Cork down against Clare on SundayFormer Irish international athlete knows the Banner county will present a huge challengeFri Jun 21 2013 - 01:00
Carlow versus Laois football qualifier to test the appetite for Friday night gamesGAA president O’Neill says GPA agreeable to the experiment although prominent managers caution that players would need to be compensated for time off workThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Jim McGuinness carries on plotting in GlasgowCeltic work only adding to Donegal coach’s expertise and extra free time a big plus tooThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Dublin boss Gavin ponders his options for semi-final showdown with KildareMcManamon and O’Gara among those pushing for a place in the starting line-upThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
