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Conor McGregor’s megaphone is no guarantee of electoral success

Conor McGregor’s megaphone is no guarantee of electoral success

The MMA fighter’s past in the Octagon and his 10.6 million followers on X may give him an advantage − but caveat emptor

Fri Aug 08 2025 - 06:00

Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson keeps focus on Women’s World Cup role

Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson keeps focus on Women’s World Cup role

Former outhalf non-committal when asked about his role and that of Johnny Sexton following the tournament in England

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 06:00

Wealth of GAA skills in team will stand Ireland in good stead at women’s Rugby World Cup

Wealth of GAA skills in team will stand Ireland in good stead at women’s Rugby World Cup

Assistant coach Gareth Steenson says team has evolved ahead of clash with Canada

Wed Aug 06 2025 - 18:14

Dan Sheehan won’t lose sleep over ban as it rules him out of games he was unlikely to play in

Dan Sheehan won’t lose sleep over ban as it rules him out of games he was unlikely to play in

Inclusion of friendly in suspension list calls into question the purpose of such sanctions

Tue Aug 05 2025 - 19:22

Open Diary: The smiling face of Jim Allister reminds us how prudent it would have been to follow Google Maps

Open Diary: The smiling face of Jim Allister reminds us how prudent it would have been to follow Google Maps

The crowds thronged Royal Portrush on the north Antrim coast all week as the game’s top players rose to the occasion

Mon Jul 21 2025 - 06:00

Scheffler basks in Open glory but McIlroy thrills Portrush fans

Scheffler basks in Open glory but McIlroy thrills Portrush fans

For local hero to succeed, the world number one would have had to be among biggest final-day championship implosions

Sun Jul 20 2025 - 19:59

Hojgaard twins graduate from keen sibling rivalry to contesting at The Open

Hojgaard twins graduate from keen sibling rivalry to contesting at The Open

Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard are both in contention to earn Denmark a first Major Championship win

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 19:25

Open Championship: Rory McIlroy knows that hanging in just won’t cut it over the weekend

Open Championship: Rory McIlroy knows that hanging in just won’t cut it over the weekend

The Grand Slam winner showed flashes of brilliance during a second-round 69 at Royal Portrush

Fri Jul 18 2025 - 17:18

Open Championship: Calamity Corner shows its teeth at windswept Royal Portrush

Open Championship: Calamity Corner shows its teeth at windswept Royal Portrush

The par-3 16th hole can show its teeth – especially when the wind blows

Thu Jul 17 2025 - 20:42

Merch perfect for retail therapy at the Open

Merch perfect for retail therapy at the Open

The tills didn’t stop ringing on Wednesday at the official shop in Royal Portrush

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 19:00

Bryson DeChambeau focuses on links test over Rory McIlroy rivalry as he arrives in Portrush

Bryson DeChambeau focuses on links test over Rory McIlroy rivalry as he arrives in Portrush

The Open: American, who has struggled with links courses in past, plans to be strategic at championship

Tue Jul 15 2025 - 19:35

Lions Tour: Hansen not letting Pollock steal all the limelight and what else we learned

Lions Tour: Hansen not letting Pollock steal all the limelight and what else we learned

AU/NZ fail to make case for defence; Farrell booing all too predictable; Van der Merwe’s killer instinct; Lions click into gear

Sat Jul 12 2025 - 16:41

Lions ratings v AUNZ Invitational XV: Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen impress

Lions ratings v AUNZ Invitational XV: Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen impress

Ben Earl has a good day in Adelaide as replacements make impact from bench

Sat Jul 12 2025 - 13:27

Where are the Irish international tennis stars? Not even ChatGPT can fully answer that one

Where are the Irish international tennis stars? Not even ChatGPT can fully answer that one

Another Wimbledon, another complete absence of Irish tennis players in the draw. But other small countries have contenders

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 06:00

Closed since a 2018 murder, what is next for Katie Taylor’s former boxing club in Bray?

Closed since a 2018 murder, what is next for Katie Taylor’s former boxing club in Bray?

Olympic coach Pete Taylor claims Wicklow County Council removed all his belongings and equipment from Bray Boxing Club

Thu Jul 10 2025 - 06:00

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