Public transport journeys exceed pre-pandemic levels in latest figuresPrivate car use lags behind as bus journeys in Dublin and rest of country rush ahead of previous numbersTue Mar 21 2023 - 13:47
Grand Slam Offload: Where have we seen Dan Sheehan’s try before?Sexton’s bid to avoid spotlight fails - Days of being bullied are over as green giants emergeMon Mar 20 2023 - 10:00
Racegoers at Cheltenham still permitted to attend races if found in possession of drugsPrivate company hired by festival organisers use sniffer dogs as part of searches at racecourse entranceSat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
‘I’ve had the perfect week’ – Mullins savours another Gold Cup successChampion trainer felt the pressure of Galopin Des Champs’ status as favourite but his charge’s stamina proved the doubters wrongFri Mar 17 2023 - 18:41
Jack de Bromhead to the fore of everyone’s thoughts on third day of CheltenhamRachel Blackmore and the de Bromheads cherish their close ties in a year of heartbreakThu Mar 16 2023 - 20:24
Cheltenham: Odds against finding an Irish bookie trackside this yearWhile recent years saw between 15 and 20 Irish bookies giving odds at the racing festival, their number has dwindledThu Mar 16 2023 - 12:39
Leaving Cert student John Gleeson aces his big Cheltenham test Waterford jockey and ‘good student’ rides A Dream to Share to victory for JP McManus’s 70th Cheltenham victoryWed Mar 15 2023 - 20:19
Cheltenham Festival: Tribute paid to ‘special kid’ Jack de Bromhead after Honeysuckle lands mares’ hurdle Handler Henry de Bromhead’s son killed in riding mishap is name-checked by winning jockey Rachael BlackmoreTue Mar 14 2023 - 19:36
Cheltenham: ‘We have found the next superstar in the weighing room’ says Barry ConnellTrainer’s faith in young jockey O’Sullivan vindicated as he guides Marine Nationale to impressive Supreme Novices' Hurdle successTue Mar 14 2023 - 19:15
Mack Hansen all-action performance a sign of Ireland’s evolutionWingers are asked to work harder than in the past, with Hansen recording 11 carriesMon Mar 13 2023 - 09:00
Cheltenham: ‘Real honour’ to sculpt life-size Tiger Roll statue, says artistSculptor Paul Ferriter is creating a statue of Michael O’Leary’s double Grand National winnerMon Mar 13 2023 - 05:00
Cheltenham: Irish undeterred by rising prices and cap on attendanceNumber expected to be only slightly lower than the 55,000 who travelled from Ireland last year for the four-day festivalMon Mar 13 2023 - 05:00
‘You don’t find the great horses – they find you’: Barry Connell aiming for first Cheltenham win as trainerFormer stockbroker has been devoted to racing since buying his first horse in his late 20sMon Mar 13 2023 - 05:00
‘The hostile nature of cycling in Dublin is a big deterrent’: Readers react to plans to cut car use‘We’re being forced out of the city centre’ : NTA suggestions to curb car journeys include a €10 congestion charge in cities,Sun Mar 12 2023 - 10:59
More than 3,000 HAP households in rent arrears since establishment of schemeIf tenant does not pay their share of rent, HAP payments by council will stopFri Mar 10 2023 - 05:00
Cold but dry weather forecast amid warnings over road conditions Risk of snow and sleet for much of the country as cold conditions here for the weekTue Mar 07 2023 - 10:00
‘Extending the eviction ban is a doomsday scenario for me’: Renters and landlords on the banTenants fear homelessness if ban ends on March 31st. Landlords say unfair demands are being made of themMon Mar 06 2023 - 07:00
Moderate exercise for 75 minutes a week could avert 10% of early deaths New study finds 16% of all recorded premature deaths would have been avoided if all insufficiently active people had exercised for 150 minutes per weekTue Feb 28 2023 - 23:30
India claim victory as rain fails to help Ireland’s cause on this occasionIreland’s T20 World Cup ends on a damp note with DLS defeat in final outingMon Feb 20 2023 - 16:47
Ireland’s wait for T20 World Cup victory goes on as West Indies end losing runA middle order collapse once again came back to haunt Ireland at women’s cricket World CupFri Feb 17 2023 - 20:44
T20 World Cup: Pakistan put Ireland to the sword in Cape Town Muneeba Ali’s brilliant century puts Pakistan out of sight as they secure 70-run successWed Feb 15 2023 - 20:16
Women’s T20 World Cup: Ireland struggle in opening defeat to England Fast Irish start with the bat undone by spinners before Alice Capsey smashes England homeMon Feb 13 2023 - 15:59
‘We want to take it on’ - Prendergast and Ireland embracing expectation ahead of T20 World CupIreland start their campaign against England on Monday after announcing themselves with a warm-up win over AustraliaSat Feb 11 2023 - 06:00
Six Nations - Ireland v France: TV details, kick-off time, team news and moreAll you need to know ahead of this weekend’s potential title-decider at the Aviva StadiumFri Feb 10 2023 - 07:27
Six Nations: Five things Ireland need to do to beat France If Ireland are to beat the Grand Slam champions at the Aviva on Saturday, these tactical points could prove vitalThu Feb 09 2023 - 17:00
Paul Stirling to sit out Ireland’s return to Test cricket Ireland name men’s squads for seven-week tour to Bangladesh and Sri LankaThu Feb 09 2023 - 06:00
Ireland upset Australia in cricket World Cup warm-upTournament itself starts next Monday as Ireland take on England in South AfricaWed Feb 08 2023 - 14:45
Six Nations 2023: Time for fear-free Ireland to embrace favourites tag A clean bill of health at the end of the tournament is arguably more important in a World Cup year, but Andy Farrell’s side have a shot at winning the Six NationsSat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations: France still among favourites despite injury problemsFabien Galthié will be hoping that his depth-building project bears fruit in this Six NationsFri Feb 03 2023 - 05:01
Six Nations 2023: Whipping boys no more but can Italy continue to kick on?Kieran Crowley leads a side featuring plenty of young talent but needs more ballast up frontThu Feb 02 2023 - 06:00
Ireland Women’s Sevens into semi-final at Sydney Men’s side in fifth place playoff after defeat to South Africa in cup quarter-finalsSat Jan 28 2023 - 12:42
URC teams: Will Connors returns from injury while Joey Carbery starts for MunsterBen Healy named on the bench vs Benetton despite being in Scotland squadFri Jan 27 2023 - 12:25
‘I felt like my identity had gone’: Champion boxer Judy Bobbett on her mental health struggles Ashbourne native (23) has played three sports at elite level while working through stints in psychiatric hospitalThu Jan 26 2023 - 05:00
Richie Arnold avoids citing for collision with Joey Carbery Footage appeared to suggest the Toulouse lock hit Carbery high and with significant force but no action will be takenTue Jan 24 2023 - 14:37
Ireland to return to Test cricket as tour to Bangladesh confirmed for March and AprilAndrew Balbirnie’s side last played in the longest format in July 2019 against EnglandMon Jan 23 2023 - 16:23
Ireland Women’s Sevens sitting pretty in Olympic qualification spotsThe Offload: Jenkins’s absence reveals his importance; Kate Bowen Cup set for February 1stMon Jan 23 2023 - 05:00
‘It’s Toulouse for me’ - Josh Brennan makes loyalties clear amid breakout campaignIrish-born son of Trevor set to line out against an Irish side for the first time when Munster visit ToulouseSun Jan 22 2023 - 06:00
Andrew Balbirnie ruled out of Zimbabwe series due to ‘mild concussive episode’ Uncapped batter Murray Commins called up as his replacement with Paul Stirling set to lead the sideThu Jan 19 2023 - 14:55
Madande blow sees Ireland succumb to Zimbabwe in last ball thriller Harry Tector and Andrew Balbirnie both score centuries but last over fireworks see hosts over the lineWed Jan 18 2023 - 15:59
World player of the year Terry Kennedy returns to Ireland Sevens squadSt Mary’s flier was taking a break from the game in Australia but is named in squad for Hamilton tournamentMon Jan 16 2023 - 11:58
Versatile Jamie Osborne timing his form right for Ireland reckoningLeinster boss hails back’s ‘outstanding moments’ in Champions Cup game against GloucesterMon Jan 16 2023 - 06:00
Leo Cullen happy with Leinster showing despite concession of two penalty triesGloucester’s two tries at Kingsholm came from lineout maulsSat Jan 14 2023 - 17:01
Seven-try Leinster remain on course for top seed after big win in Gloucester Leo Cullen’s side creaked at set-piece and gave up a pair of penalty tries at KingsholmSat Jan 14 2023 - 15:19
Gloucester vs Leinster: Visiting power to see off stubborn Kingsholm resistance Jordan Larmour, Ross Byrne and Jamie Osborne have one last chance to impress Andy FarrellFri Jan 13 2023 - 16:50
Gloucester vs Leinster: Jamie Osborne to make first Champions Cup start Leo Cullen makes eight personnel changes to side that beat OspreysFri Jan 13 2023 - 14:51
Ireland kick off Zimbabwe tour with five-wicket defeat Harry Tector returns to bowling with two wickets but a poor display with the bat costs the touristsThu Jan 12 2023 - 14:33
The NFL playoffs: when they are on, where to watch and who you should be supportingThe American football season has gotten to the business endThu Jan 12 2023 - 13:25
‘See ball hit ball’ - Ross Adair’s roundabout journey from Ulster Rugby to Irish cricketAdair battled a lack of opportunities at home, degenerative hips and a career change to make it to international sportWed Jan 11 2023 - 05:00
Ireland make one change for T20 World Cup squad as Dempsey comes in for RaackFaith placed in the majority of players who secured a maiden T20 series win away over PakistanTue Jan 10 2023 - 13:56
Sharks vs Ulster rearranged for same day as Ireland’s Six Nations trip to ItalyInitial clash was due to take place in October but had to be postponed due to illness in Ulster campTue Jan 10 2023 - 10:46
