Mary Hannigan: Awkward homecoming on the cards when Ireland return from Women’s World CupNo word yet on Vera Pauw’s future, as Darragh Ó Sé picks his team of the yearWed Aug 02 2023 - 09:33
Mary Hannigan: An Ireland manager and captain falling out at a World Cup? Sound familiar? Reaction to Dublin’s All-Ireland final win, Ireland prepare for warm up game against ItalyTue Aug 01 2023 - 09:52
TV View: Diane Caldwell makes her World Cup debut, apparently it only took 84 yearsAs for Courtney and that save: from this day forth, let her be known as Banksy BrosnanMon Jul 31 2023 - 16:02
Mary Hannigan: Dublin’s veterans play like they were chasing their first All-IrelandUncertainty over Vera Pauw’s future; vindication for women’s sport in Ireland; Galway Races get under wayMon Jul 31 2023 - 09:34
After the World Cup, Ireland’s six ‘unattached’ players will be focusing on finding a new clubWorld Cup Digest: Sam Kerr’s rugby coach superfan; New Zealand’s futile football statue; Colombia’s new star; and Lindsey Horan on Lindsey HoranMon Jul 31 2023 - 05:00
TV View: No pretty pictures painted but the Jacks are back after rainy day in CrokerSome of Dublin’s veterans celebrated like it was their first All-Ireland win, not their ninthSun Jul 30 2023 - 20:18
World Cup digest: Life’s a beach for Gianni Infantino as he hits out for TahitiKatie the green stats queen; Sloppy Slater; Olympico goal from the potato fields of KilnamanaghFri Jul 28 2023 - 20:13
Mary Hannigan: David Clifford and James McCarthy among the best everReaction to Ireland’s World Cup defeat and Aine O’Gorman’s 119th cap, looking ahead to the National Championships in SantryFri Jul 28 2023 - 09:54
Mary Hannigan: Brave Ireland fade in Perth as World Cup dream comes to an endDave Hannigan on Lionel Messi’s arrival in Miami; ticket scrambles and talking tactics before All-Ireland SFC final dayThu Jul 27 2023 - 10:10
World Cup TV View: Katie’s Left Foot had all of Ireland dreaming before Canada’s double kick in the gutIrish captain was beyond fantastic but errors cost us again on a rainy night in Western AustraliaWed Jul 26 2023 - 18:11
Mary Hannigan: D-Day for Irish team as World Cup battle with Canada awaitsMegan Connolly toning her free-kick skills; Darragh Ó Sé says hit Dublin with the hammer; Séamus Power focused on Ryder Cup placeWed Jul 26 2023 - 09:24
World Cup digest: Colin Bell striking all the right tunes away from the pitchMatildas get to waltz to Brisbane on the cheap; Nigeria’s old school profiles; Zambia going through the goaliesTue Jul 25 2023 - 20:33
Mary Hannigan: There’ll be no throwing caution to the wind in PerthThe build up continues for Sunday’s All-Ireland final, as Shane Lowry slips down the Ryder Cup qualifying rankingsTue Jul 25 2023 - 09:56
Mary Hannigan: It doesn’t get much better than this if you’re from Limerick All-Ireland hurling final reaction, the latest from the Women’s World Cup and a Roy Keane anniversaryMon Jul 24 2023 - 11:40
World Cup digest: Complaints about ‘demeaning men’ and French manager’s self-sacrifice Time to remember one of the finest achievements by an Irish underage side — under-19 women’s team that reached semi-finals of European Championships nine years agoMon Jul 24 2023 - 05:00
TV View: Limerick ‘float like a buffalo, sting like a bee’ in historic win‘What a performance from all of them ... they stampeded the Cats’Mon Jul 24 2023 - 05:00
Women’s World Cup: Epic awakening for New Zealand after a first winLionesses get their rhymes in a mess; Nigeria’s 40-year-old defender comes under attack; Dutch not bowled over by facilitiesFri Jul 21 2023 - 19:50
Mary Hannigan: Feeling of what if hanging in the air after World Cup debut defeatJoe Canning on Limerick’s claim to being the greatest team ever; Rory McIlory pulls off a feat of escapologyFri Jul 21 2023 - 09:46
Ireland v Australia TV View: Mystic George well ahead of the game on day of pinch-me moments Glitches in the commentary feed were ironed out for second half as Ireland finally found some rhythmThu Jul 20 2023 - 14:20
World Cup: Today’s the day - but best not buy the champagne yetMary Hannigan’s morning briefing: Today’s the dayThu Jul 20 2023 - 09:36
World Cup: Ireland tips provokes rage against the machine Also: sinking Australian support, cheers for a Brazilian minister, and a serious Falcon rebuke for ‘Mr Blabbermouth’Wed Jul 19 2023 - 19:00
Mary Hannigan: Amber Barrett confident that Ireland are in with a prayer against Australia Darragh Ó Sé on how Dublin and Kerry destroyed opponents in last 10; Pádraig Harrington in fine fettle for Open challengeWed Jul 19 2023 - 11:23
Mary Hannigan: Ruesha Littlejohn and Ireland ready for World Cup kick-offJim McGuinness breaks down the tactics of the All-Ireland finalists; Derek Lyng can get one up on Brian Cody; British Open build-upTue Jul 18 2023 - 10:40
Mary Hannigan: Unpredictable championship ends up with predictable finalAlcaraz the new king of Wimbledon; the view from Hill 16; Sexton to make World CupMon Jul 17 2023 - 09:48
Ireland’s World Cup hopes boosted by ongoing trend towards professionalismHeading to the World Cup, the Republic now have more than a team-full of professionals playing in two of the game’s biggest leaguesSat Jul 15 2023 - 05:00
Leona Maguire claims Sportswoman of the Month award for JuneCavan golfer produced a blistering finish to win her second LPGA title and become the first Irish woman to move into the world’s top 10Fri Jul 14 2023 - 05:00
From washing men’s underwear to playing at sold-out Sydney stadiums: Ireland’s winding road to the Women’s World CupThe Republic of Ireland women’s soccer team have, like their sport, come a long waySat Jul 08 2023 - 06:00
TV View: Derry and Cork make cricket seem exciting, before Dublin bring the noise'Just as Mayo had run out of steam, Dublin only went and brought on McCaffrey and Kilkenny. So, no end to the cruelty’Mon Jul 03 2023 - 05:00
Mary Hannigan: Stark contrast in fortunes of Ireland’s men’s and women’s soccer teamsSam Bennett left reeling after Tour de France omission; boxing a unique Irish success storyFri Jun 30 2023 - 09:29
Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw makes the hardest call as Australia beckonsIrish boxers book Olympic qualification; stress-free championship campaigns maybe come back to bite Dublin and DerryThu Jun 29 2023 - 09:33
Megan Campbell suffers cruelest of cuts as World Cup dream slips awayCampbell marked her 30th birthday on Wednesday by packing her bags and heading for homeThu Jun 29 2023 - 06:00
Meet the Girls in Green: Mary Hannigan’s player-by-player guide to Ireland’s Women’s World Cup squadKatie McCabe captains Vera Pauw’s squad, who hope to make their mark in AustraliaWed Jun 28 2023 - 17:15
Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw makes some tough calls as World Cup squad is announcedRobbie ‘the good boy of Irish football’ Keane; Men’s Sevens rugby team qualify for the OlympicsWed Jun 28 2023 - 10:26
Mary Hannigan: Dublin and Mayo headline intriguing championship quarter-final lineup‘Slow and monotonous’ possession football is now the norm; Robbie Keane takes the reins at Maccabi Tel AvivTue Jun 27 2023 - 09:45
Mary Hannigan: Mayo footballers live to fight another day All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw throws up tasty ties; and a successful weekend for Pádraig HarringtonMon Jun 26 2023 - 09:39
Tension rises as Irishwomen face world’s best at the old haunt of a murdered Dutchman With Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow vying for the Women’s PGA title, sitting on the couch was anything but comfortableSun Jun 25 2023 - 21:00
Mary Hannigan: Amber Barrett makes her claim for seat on the plane to AustraliaJoe Canning is feeling apprehensive ahead of Galway’s meeting with TipperaryFri Jun 23 2023 - 10:05
Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw and the unenviable task of breaking World Cup dreamsLeinster drawn against familiar foes La Rochelle; and Leona Maguire tees off at the PGA Championship, bidding for first MajorThu Jun 22 2023 - 10:18
Mary Hannigan: Mayo’s collapse takes the biscuitStephen Kenny comes out fighting; the next generation of soccer punditry in IrelandWed Jun 21 2023 - 09:36
‘A proud moment for me and my family’ - Courtney Brosnan delighted to win Player of the Year awardIrish goalkeeper went on an exceptional run of seven clean sheetsWed Jun 21 2023 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Onward limps the long period of regeneration for Irish footballMcIlroy’s near-misses and his next shot at glory; Mayo and Galway to meet in loser-takes-nothing championship tieTue Jun 20 2023 - 09:42
TV View: Liam Brady remains honest - and just a bit grumpy - right to the very endA montage of the good old days nearly had the retiring pundit in tears - but then recent performances have managed that tooMon Jun 19 2023 - 22:35
Mary Hannigan: Golfing assassin Leona Maguire secures stunning LPGA Tour victoryRory McIlroy didn’t fare as well at the US Open, settling for a runners-up spot; doom and gloom ahead of Gibraltar qualifierMon Jun 19 2023 - 10:04
Niamh Fahey fit and rarin’ to go as career highlight beckons for Ireland veteranA World Cup for her country in Australia would be the culmination of a distinguished football career for the vastly experienced Liverpool star and Galway nativeMon Jun 19 2023 - 04:15
TV View: No Love Island vibes for Stephen Kenny as pundits vote for a re-couplingAfter their performance against Greece, players must wish they were on a desert island - but will the manager be cast adrift?Sun Jun 18 2023 - 20:23
Leanne Kiernan daring to dream as Ireland step up preparations for historic testLiverpool striker has fully recovered from an ankle injury which ruled her out for almost the entire seasonSat Jun 17 2023 - 04:30
Mary Hannigan: Stephen Kenny under pressure with a result needed in Greece tonightAndy Farrell to reinstall the winning gene; Joe Canning worried by Galway’s route to the finalFri Jun 16 2023 - 09:41
Mary Hannigan: Golfers happy to let clubs do the talking as US Open beginsGulf money unlikely to take over GAA; Stephen Kenny brings out the motivational videosThu Jun 15 2023 - 09:34
Mary Hannigan: The cooking is done - time to serve up the championship dinnerDarragh Ó Sé is ready for some mouth-watering football, Denis Irwin is excited by Evan Ferguson but Jon Rahm is playing things coolWed Jun 14 2023 - 10:14
