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Sporting long shots: Your best bets for the year ahead

Sporting long shots: Your best bets for the year ahead

Mbappé, Fleetwood and, eh, Donald Trump tickle Malachy Clerkin’s fancy in 2018

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00
Football Review 2017: It all led to September, but what a journey

Football Review 2017: It all led to September, but what a journey

All-Ireland final the game of the year, an occasion probably unmatched and certainly unsurpassed

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 09:00
Moments of the year: Con O’Callaghan was coolness personified

Moments of the year: Con O’Callaghan was coolness personified

Dublin’s boy prince scythes though Mayo’s defence to score a great All-Ireland goal

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 09:00
Sportswoman of the Year 2017: The contenders

Sportswoman of the Year 2017: The contenders

Monthly winners to receive awards on Friday and overall winner to be announced

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 05:00
Philly McMahon’s ‘The Choice’ wins Sports Book of the Year

Philly McMahon’s ‘The Choice’ wins Sports Book of the Year

Book became part of healing process after death of Dublin footballer’s brother

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 05:00
From Philly to Jackie to Kelly and Roche - the Sports books of 2017

From Philly to Jackie to Kelly and Roche - the Sports books of 2017

Malachy Clerkin’s lowdown on the best books for sports fans this Christmas

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 07:00
Niall Donohue story shows how little we know about suicide

Niall Donohue story shows how little we know about suicide

We are more in talking open about depression – but not suicide. That must change

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 06:30
Cora Staunton signs off with club All-Ireland before heading to Oz

Cora Staunton signs off with club All-Ireland before heading to Oz

Carnacaon’s sixth All-Ireland secured despite shaky final 15 minutes against Cork winners

Sun Dec 03 2017 - 18:59
Life after death: Remembering Galway's Niall Donohue

Life after death: Remembering Galway's Niall Donohue

Four years after taking his own life, those who knew him best talk about the impact of his death

Sat Dec 02 2017 - 06:00
A 12-year old’s autograph book offers insight into halcyon GAA days

A 12-year old’s autograph book offers insight into halcyon GAA days

Former stars responded to simple request from a Leitrim schoolboy throughout 1960s

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 06:00
Tipping Point: Ruby Walsh trolls show ugly side of Twitter

Tipping Point: Ruby Walsh trolls show ugly side of Twitter

There was much vile abuse on Twitter after the champion jockey broke his leg on Saturday

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 07:57
Con O'Callaghan unmarkable again as Cuala march on

Con O'Callaghan unmarkable again as Cuala march on

Full-forward had six possessions in first half and tried to score a goal with them all

Sun Nov 19 2017 - 18:16
Austin Gleeson learning to live with all the great expectations

Austin Gleeson learning to live with all the great expectations

Starting 2017 as Hurler and Young Hurler of Year proved difficult for the 22-year-old

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 07:00
Weekend club Gaelic Games previews

Weekend club Gaelic Games previews

The Munster hurling final tops the bill while there are two hurling semi-finals in Leinster

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00
Psychological shift was too much for Ireland to handle

Psychological shift was too much for Ireland to handle

Martin O’Neill’s men looked lost when they had to chase the game against Denmark

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 14:21
Darren Randolph struggles to make sense of a dark night

Darren Randolph struggles to make sense of a dark night

‘We needed to try and get back into the game so you’re going to leave yourself open’

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 23:27
Ireland 1 Denmark 5: Ireland player ratings

Ireland 1 Denmark 5: Ireland player ratings

A shocking night for Irish football is reflected in the ratings as Denmark came and plundered

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 22:07
TV View: All hail Schmidt’s All Dark Greys/Navys/Deep Charcoals

TV View: All hail Schmidt’s All Dark Greys/Navys/Deep Charcoals

Michael Lyster’s square balls a sight for sore eyes early on Sunday morning

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 07:00
Good and bad of 2017 piled up in a stack of match programmes

Good and bad of 2017 piled up in a stack of match programmes

Arcane trivia, off-the-wall stuff to quirks and curios, programmes reflect the GAA year

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 06:30
The unique career of George Hamilton and how it all began

The unique career of George Hamilton and how it all began

Belfast man on becoming a legendary soccer commentator and classical music DJ

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 08:30
Slaughtneil shaping up for victory in Ulster club SFC semi-final

Slaughtneil shaping up for victory in Ulster club SFC semi-final

GAA Club Football Previews: Castlebar, Cavan, Dr Crokes, Nemo Rangers tipped to win

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 18:35
Dundalk boxer whose admirable career was lit by fight fan Edison

Dundalk boxer whose admirable career was lit by fight fan Edison

The Dundalk boxer makes for a stunning chapter in Thomas Myler’s new book

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 06:30
Con O’Callaghan leads Dickboro a merry dance as Cuala march on

Con O’Callaghan leads Dickboro a merry dance as Cuala march on

Dual star mesmerises yet again as All-Ireland champions show hunger for more

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 17:47
Stephen Cluxton’s omission big All Stars talking point

Stephen Cluxton’s omission big All Stars talking point

Andy Moran and Joe Canning named as Footballer and Hurler of the Year

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 21:07
Here is the 2017 GAA All Star football team

Here is the 2017 GAA All Star football team

All-Ireland winners Dublin lead the way with seven picks while Mayo win six

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 19:48
Here is the 2017 GAA All Star hurling team

Here is the 2017 GAA All Star hurling team

As expected, All-Ireland champions Galway feature heavily with seven players in the 15

Thu Nov 02 2017 - 06:00
St Vincent’s unconvincing but crowned kings of Dublin again

St Vincent’s unconvincing but crowned kings of Dublin again

Diarmuid Connolly supreme in first half as Ballymun disappoint at Parnell Park

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 21:00
Sound off: The curse of mobile phones in Dublin traffic

Sound off: The curse of mobile phones in Dublin traffic

Malachy Clerkin: Getting antsy in the car is one of life’s most pointless indulgences. But it ain’t easy not to

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 05:00
Cora Staunton still breaking boundaries in twilight of career

Cora Staunton still breaking boundaries in twilight of career

Mayo player will make the switch to the women’s AFL to play for GWS Giants

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 06:00
Championship draw heralds new beginning for GAA

Championship draw heralds new beginning for GAA

Advent of the new Super Eights adds intrigue to the 2018 football championship

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 05:30
All of Sunday’s GAA county final previews

All of Sunday’s GAA county final previews

Malachy Clerkin takes a look at the 15 finals down for decision across four provinces

Sun Oct 15 2017 - 13:45
‘Grief takes a huge amount out of you but it puts it back, slowly and sheepishly’

‘Grief takes a huge amount out of you but it puts it back, slowly and sheepishly’

It didn’t cross my mind we’d be near that ward, or that it would be uncomfortable for Mam

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 06:30
Soccer holds sway in GAA wastelands of Dundalk and Drogheda

Soccer holds sway in GAA wastelands of Dundalk and Drogheda

The Louth county final brings together teams from two of the biggest towns in Ireland

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 06:00
Pat Gilroy a typical left-field choice from John Costello

Pat Gilroy a typical left-field choice from John Costello

Costello and Gilroy have been close since latter’s time as football manager ended

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 07:00
GAA chief Páraic Duffy leaves behind a decade of radical change

GAA chief Páraic Duffy leaves behind a decade of radical change

Monaghan teacher will go in March after holding almost every role in association

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 07:00
Malachy Clerkin: TV emphasises mediocrity of early-round club games

Malachy Clerkin: TV emphasises mediocrity of early-round club games

Moving the All-Ireland finals out of September isn’t automatically helpful for clubs

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 07:00
Wales 0 Ireland 1: Ireland player ratings

Wales 0 Ireland 1: Ireland player ratings

Malachy Clerkin scores Martin O’Neill’s men after they secure playoff with win in Cardiff

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 22:10
Audience enchanted as Jim Gavin’s oratorical powers take flight

Audience enchanted as Jim Gavin’s oratorical powers take flight

Dublin boss outlines his coaching philosophy at HPX High Performance Conference

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 06:30
Gaelic games: Sunday’s County Championship previews

Gaelic games: Sunday’s County Championship previews

Tipperary hurling final between Thurles Sarsfields and Borris-Ileigh is the pick

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 16:01
Daryl Murphy: ‘I think we just rise to the occasion in big games’

Daryl Murphy: ‘I think we just rise to the occasion in big games’

Player reaction: Two-goal hero knew he had to produce after being handed chance

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 23:09
Ireland 2 Moldova 0: How the Ireland players rated

Ireland 2 Moldova 0: How the Ireland players rated

Two first-half goals from Daryl Murphy see Ireland past group whipping boys

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 22:20
Structural changes in GAA will only cause the leagues to suffer

Structural changes in GAA will only cause the leagues to suffer

Why would any serious team go eyeballs-out for a league campaign early in 2018 season?

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 07:00
Seamus Power secures PGA Tour card by just $287

Seamus Power secures PGA Tour card by just $287

A nightmare finish for American Matt Harmon saw the Waterford golfer squeeze in

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 20:17
Baldwin being bitten by lion the latest twist in new Pro14

Baldwin being bitten by lion the latest twist in new Pro14

Ospreys hooker will be looking to get back into Steve Tandy’s good books after his stupidity

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 06:00
Tories punch down and Northern Irish school sports take a hit

Tories punch down and Northern Irish school sports take a hit

The killing-off of an acclaimed scheme that put GAA and IFA coaches in schools is shameful

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 04:00
Fourth time of asking: Dublin ladies finally deliver on big day

Fourth time of asking: Dublin ladies finally deliver on big day

Late goal rush secures emphatic victory over brave Mayo to deny any revenge mission

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 07:00
Past heartbreaks make Dublin’s deliverance all the sweeter

Past heartbreaks make Dublin’s deliverance all the sweeter

Dubs savour sweet taste of success after suffering defeat in three finals in a row

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 06:30
American sport unites in defiance of divisive Donald Trump

American sport unites in defiance of divisive Donald Trump

US president touched a raw nerve with his attacks on NFL and popular basketball stars

Mon Sept 25 2017 - 06:30
‘I couldn’t face losing this All-Ireland final with my Da in the crowd’

‘I couldn’t face losing this All-Ireland final with my Da in the crowd’

Philly McMahon explains just why this All-Ireland win felt like a precious gift

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 09:00
Dublin and Mayo face off after a week of rising tensions

Dublin and Mayo face off after a week of rising tensions

Managers trade blows ahead of an All-Ireland football final that is rich in narrative

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 06:00
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