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Paralympics: Wonderful Wednesday delivers four medals for Ireland in Rio

Paralympics: Wonderful Wednesday delivers four medals for Ireland in Rio

Three medals were won in the cycling before Ellen Keane secured bronze in the pool

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 20:09
Patrick O’Leary makes a little bit of Paralympic history

Patrick O’Leary makes a little bit of Paralympic history

O’Leary qualified for tomorrow’s KL3 canoeing final – the first time it is in the Games

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 16:27
Cyclist Colin Lynch wins Ireland’s fourth Paralympics medal

Cyclist Colin Lynch wins Ireland’s fourth Paralympics medal

Takes silver in C2 Men’s Time Trial putting Ireland halfway towards total of eight

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 15:30
Getting to Paralympic Games in Rio gives  soldier new  shot at life

Getting to Paralympic Games in Rio gives soldier new shot at life

Philip Eaglesham took up shooting as a way of dealing with Q fever and depression

Wed Sept 14 2016 - 12:24
Nicole Turner finishes eighth in final of 400m freestyle in Rio

Nicole Turner finishes eighth in final of 400m freestyle in Rio

Teenager earlier qualified for final as sixth fastest after a season’s best swim

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 14:17
Paralympics round-up: Nicole Turner finishes seventh in final

Paralympics round-up: Nicole Turner finishes seventh in final

James Scully recorded personal best in heats of S5 50 metres freestyle but misses final

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 08:34
Sporting talents that fate’s intervention couldn’t deny

Sporting talents that fate’s intervention couldn’t deny

Stories of Paralympians Stephane Houdet and Gordon Reid share common themes

Tue Sept 13 2016 - 01:00
Nicole Turner qualifies for S6 200m final in Rio

Nicole Turner qualifies for S6 200m final in Rio

The 14-year-old will go up against hot favourite Ellie Simmonds of Britain tonight

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 16:18
Magic Michael McKillop lives up to expectations

Magic Michael McKillop lives up to expectations

Runner clinches his fourth Paralympic gold medal with superb 1,500 metre run in Rio

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 15:16
Sharpshooting grandmother targets more Paralympic medals

Sharpshooting grandmother targets more Paralympic medals

At the age of 74, Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Kosmala was the oldest to take part in the Rio Games

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 01:00
Paralympics round-up: ‘The atmosphere is like nothing I’ve felt before’

Paralympics round-up: ‘The atmosphere is like nothing I’ve felt before’

Leaving Cert student Orla Comerford put in a stellar performance in the T13 100 metres

Sun Sept 11 2016 - 23:00
Greta Streimikyte runs 1500m personal best to finish fourth

Greta Streimikyte runs 1500m personal best to finish fourth

Orla Comerford qualifies for final of T13 women’s 100m in Rio de Janeiro

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 22:31
‘We all have limits. I am not a disabled athlete, I am a Paralympic athlete’

‘We all have limits. I am not a disabled athlete, I am a Paralympic athlete’

Brazilian swimmer epitomises the huge effort needed to win at the Paralympics

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 08:00
Eoghan Clifford claims Paralympic bronze  at the Velodrome

Eoghan Clifford claims Paralympic bronze at the Velodrome

Galway lecturer wins Ireland’s second medal of the day in Rio

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 23:29
Gold! Ireland’s Jason Smyth claims third straight Paralympics 100m title

Gold! Ireland’s Jason Smyth claims third straight Paralympics 100m title

Sprinter makes it five Paralympic gold medals with victory in Rio

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 15:22
Rio Paralympics: Irish in action on day two

Rio Paralympics: Irish in action on day two

Jason Smyth looks to make it three 100m gold medals in a row shortly after 3pm

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 08:32
James Scully finishes sixth after smashing personal best

James Scully finishes sixth after smashing personal best

Jason Smyth leads qualifiers in search for hat-trick of Paralympic 100m titles

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 00:53
Ireland given tough lesson by gold medal favourites Ukraine

Ireland given tough lesson by gold medal favourites Ukraine

Boys in green show tenacity against skilful and organised outfit

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 23:12
James Scully targets big improvement for final swim

James Scully targets big improvement for final swim

Meath swimmer sixth fastest in heats ahead of 200m freestyle final

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 17:53
Cyclists get Irish Paralympic medal ambitions in motion

Cyclists get Irish Paralympic medal ambitions in motion

Irish cyclists hopeful ahead of final preparations for Paralympic races

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 09:22
Rio 2016 Paralympics: Irish in action day one

Rio 2016 Paralympics: Irish in action day one

Team Ireland have seven athletes as well as the 7-a-side football team competing first up

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 06:00
Tatyana McFadden’s remarkable quest for gold

Tatyana McFadden’s remarkable quest for gold

American athlete to compete at every distance from 100m to marathon

Wed Sept 07 2016 - 01:00
Paralympics: Great expectations for Ireland’s elite at Rio 2016

Paralympics: Great expectations for Ireland’s elite at Rio 2016

The 48-strong Irish team will be seeking to beat their medal haul at London Games

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 07:00
2016 Paralympics: Meet the 48 members of Team Ireland

2016 Paralympics: Meet the 48 members of Team Ireland

All you need to know about the 48 men and women chasing glory for Ireland in Rio

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 06:00
Ulster backline expected to shine as Pro12 kicks off

Ulster backline expected to shine as Pro12 kicks off

Les Kiss expects Ruan Pienaar and others to front up against Newport Gwent Dragons

Fri Sept 02 2016 - 01:00
Darren Clarke reveals his Ryder Cup ‘wild cards’ and there’s no Shane Lowry

Darren Clarke reveals his Ryder Cup ‘wild cards’ and there’s no Shane Lowry

The Offaly golfer tweeted his disappointment but wished the team well at Hazeltine

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 17:11
A Bluffer’s Guide - to Dublin and Kerry’s football rivalry

A Bluffer’s Guide - to Dublin and Kerry’s football rivalry

Beating the Dubs a mere bagatelle for canny Kerry natives - GAA’s El Classico equivalent

Sat Aug 27 2016 - 13:00
We meet again - How the two sides lined out in their last five championship meetings

We meet again - How the two sides lined out in their last five championship meetings

Kerry v Dublin in Sunday’s semi-final is latest big clash between these two powerhouses

Sat Aug 27 2016 - 09:51
Moments of promise draw the sting out of defeat for Leinster

Moments of promise draw the sting out of defeat for Leinster

Returning Cian Healy shows up well in Donnybrook while Gibson-Park impresses

Fri Aug 26 2016 - 22:46
Brian Cody has no qualms about changing a winning team

Brian Cody has no qualms about changing a winning team

Kilkenny manager reiterates faith in the collective ahead of All-Ireland hurling final

Wed Aug 24 2016 - 01:05
Connacht to host Toulouse on opening Champions Cup weekend

Connacht to host Toulouse on opening Champions Cup weekend

Leinster first in action of Irish sides, Ulster and Munster travel to France

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 12:47
A bluffer’s guide to . . . race walking

A bluffer’s guide to . . . race walking

Yes, that’s race walking we’re talking about, not silly walking

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 01:00
A bluffers guide to . . . BMX racing

A bluffers guide to . . . BMX racing

Forget the chopper, it’s time to get the bikes in the air

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 01:26
A bluffers guide to . . . Synchronised Swimming

A bluffers guide to . . . Synchronised Swimming

Yes, there is more to this sport than just floating upside down like a dead goldfish

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 10:30
Leinster name side for Ulster friendly

Leinster name side for Ulster friendly

Leo Cullen’s side will take on Ulster in Navan on Saturday

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 13:01
Bluffer’s Guide to . . . Water Polo

Bluffer’s Guide to . . . Water Polo

It’s the team game that ultimately means pooling your resources

Thu Aug 11 2016 - 21:36
A bluffer's guide to ... Track Cycling

A bluffer's guide to ... Track Cycling

Secret to the velodrome sprint? Moving at a snail’s pace

Thu Aug 11 2016 - 12:26
A bluffer’s guide to ... Table Tennis

A bluffer’s guide to ... Table Tennis

No need to put a spin on it - just don’t callit ping pong

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 14:26
A bluffer’s guide to  . . . Judo

A bluffer’s guide to . . . Judo

Long road to a black belt for those who follow Kano’s ‘gentle way’

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 06:00
A bluffer’s guide to . . . Women’s artistic gymnastics

A bluffer’s guide to . . . Women’s artistic gymnastics

Perfect 10 no longer possible but graceful entertainers still well up to the mark

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 07:27
A bluffer’s guide to . . . Rowing

A bluffer’s guide to . . . Rowing

‘No, lightweights are not just people who dabble in rowing, more as a pastime'

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 14:18
Anthony Foley confident Munster are ready to bounce back

Anthony Foley confident Munster are ready to bounce back

Head coach believes collective experience of new coaching team will prove a big asset

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 23:00
Felix Jones still a loyal servant of Munster’s cause

Felix Jones still a loyal servant of Munster’s cause

Former fullback has embraced his new coaching role with the usual enthusiasm

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 01:00
Johan Erasmus beginning to  see things clearly at Munster

Johan Erasmus beginning to see things clearly at Munster

'The most important thing is to have Munster guys helping drive the Munster culture'

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 01:00
Killian Young calls for changes to GAA fixture scheduling

Killian Young calls for changes to GAA fixture scheduling

Kerry stalwart facing another month of training before next outing in semi-final

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 01:00
Barry Cahill expects Donegal to be well-primed for Dubs test

Barry Cahill expects Donegal to be well-primed for Dubs test

Former club team-mate says Rory Gallagher will have detailed plans to stymie champions

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 01:00
Launch of the Asian Gaelic Games tournament set for Shanghai

Launch of the Asian Gaelic Games tournament set for Shanghai

This year 65 teams representing 20 clubs from 18 countries, with about 800 participants in total, will play 200 matches

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 01:00
TV View: Happy pills become bitter to swallow for panel

TV View: Happy pills become bitter to swallow for panel

Clare have no option but to go home and milk cows after chastening defeat in Croker

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 14:15
Olivia Mehaffey and Leona Maguire to showcase Major talent

Olivia Mehaffey and Leona Maguire to showcase Major talent

Two Irish women will be contesting the Women’s British Open at Woburn this week

Thu Jul 28 2016 - 05:00
James McCarthy  back  training with Dublin footballers

James McCarthy back training with Dublin footballers

Impressive defender’s return a big fillip for Dublin in advance of football quarter-final

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 21:54
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