European Championships: Doubt proves costly for Sarah Healy as she narrowly misses out on 5,000m bronzeDubliner finished fourth but will go again in the 1,500m later this weekTue Aug 11 2026 - 22:11
‘It’s not the end, far from it’: Sarah Lavin going back to the drawing board after turbulent European lead-upLimerick hurdler without a coach after shaking up her approach following a spell of stagnant resultsTue Aug 11 2026 - 14:44
Jakob Ingebrigtsen storms to 5,000m victory on opening night of European Athletics ChampionshipsNorwegian takes gold in 5,000m race six months after surgery on Achilles tendon as Ireland’s Nick Griggs finishes eightMon Aug 10 2026 - 22:44
Sarah Healy out to continue strong Irish 5,000m tradition at European Athletics ChampionshipsDubliner goes into Tuesday’s final with the third fastest time of the seasonMon Aug 10 2026 - 19:14
Mark English eases into 800m semi-final at European Championships, Cian McPhillips misses outIllness-stricken McPhillips far off his usual pace in BirminghamMon Aug 10 2026 - 13:48
Mark English and Cian McPhillips among Irish medal hopes in action on day one of European Athletics ChampionshipsThe 46-strong Irish team in Birmingham is the largest ever representationSun Aug 09 2026 - 19:25
It’s easy to get carried away about Ireland’s chances at the EuropeansDespite the absence of Ciara Mageean and the mixed relay team, Irish athletes are targeting a record medal haulSun Aug 09 2026 - 06:00
Jack O’Leary: ‘I was born to be a jockey, ended up being the horse’ His famous family gave O’Leary a grounding in horse racing but next week he saddles up for the European Athletics Championships 10,000mSat Aug 08 2026 - 06:00
Sharlene Mawdsley withdraws from European Championships 400m with injuryHer loss will be felt in both individual and relay terms, given Mawdsley was enjoying the best season of her careerFri Aug 07 2026 - 17:49
Seven Irish athletes to watch at the European Athletics ChampionshipsSarah Healy, Mark English, Rhasidat Adeleke and Kate O’Connor among those carrying Ireland’s strongest medal hopesFri Aug 07 2026 - 12:59
The Irish barrister making her sprint comeback at the European Athletics ChampionshipsMolly Scott’s injury recovery routine involved some help from a leading ballerina Fri Aug 07 2026 - 06:00
Cian McPhillips ready to make his mark on European Championship 800m After dental surgery and injury earlier in the year, the Longford athlete is only now returning to his bestThu Aug 06 2026 - 06:00
These are rare and precious times for Kate O’ConnorWith Commonwealth Games gold in the bag, Dundalk star quickly shifts focus to the European ChampionshipsFri Jul 31 2026 - 16:30
Athletics Ireland confirm 47-strong team for European Athletics ChampionshipsNiamh Allen and Eric Favors among the 14 additional athletes added to team for Birmingham in AugustThu Jul 30 2026 - 17:51
Kate O’Connor wins heptathlon gold at Commonwealth GamesDundalk athlete claims sixth successive championship medal in 17 monthsWed Jul 29 2026 - 22:14
Kate O’Connor roars back into heptathlon gold spot at Commonwealth Games with 200m winO’Connor clocks 24.14 seconds at rain-soaked Scotstoun StadiumTue Jul 28 2026 - 21:19
Sharlene Mawdsley included in bumper Irish squad for European ChampionshipsTwenty automatic qualifiers and four relay panels confirmed for BirminghamTue Jul 28 2026 - 17:06
‘It’s just about holding my nerve’: Kate O’Connor feels good about heptathlon medal bidDundalk athlete hopes strong performance in the Commonwealth Games will set her up for the Europeans in a fortnightMon Jul 27 2026 - 17:41
Sophie O’Sullivan breaks her mother Sonia’s 31-year-old record in runaway 1,500m winRhasidat Adeleke set Morton Stadium alight on Saturday when securing the 200m qualifying time for the European ChampionshipsSun Jul 26 2026 - 21:56
Kerry player ratings: Clifford brothers impress but too many fall below usual high standardsMayo’s aggressive high press seemed to throw the Kerry defence off its strideSun Jul 26 2026 - 19:07
Mayo player ratings: Ryan O’Donoghue and Jack Carney shine brightest in stunning team displayAndy Moran deserves special praise for his achievement in his first season as managerSun Jul 26 2026 - 18:57
Rhasidat Adeleke nails final chance as she secures European Championships qualifying timeAdeleke runs 22.80 to win the 200m national title in Santry from Lauren Roy; Sharlene Mawdsley pulls up with injurySat Jul 25 2026 - 15:44
Josh Kerr’s ballsiest world record is motivating and demoralising for milers everywhereFour-time Irish 1,500m champion Cathal Doyle says the race to catch up is already onSat Jul 25 2026 - 06:00
Mick ‘The Iron Man’ Murphy: One of the most intriguing champions in all Irish sportThe 1958 Rás Tailteann winner, who helped put Kerry cycling on the national racing map, was also a ‘farmer, runner, boxer, wrestler, circus performer and maverick’Fri Jul 24 2026 - 06:00
Kerry’s Diarmuid O’Connor leaning on tested routines to calm the mind ahead of All-Ireland finalSummer holidays afford the schoolteacher ample free time that can be a curse if left unmanagedFri Jul 24 2026 - 06:00
Kerry football captain Paul Geaney: ‘I don’t think I’d be here if the rules didn’t change’As he prepares for his eighth All-Ireland final, the 35-year-old has finally learned to relax and stop overthinkingThu Jul 23 2026 - 06:00
Kate O’Connor leads the gold medal hopes in the Northern Ireland team at the Commonwealth GamesRhys McClenaghan and Daniel Wiffen are also eyeing up gold medals at the Glasgow eventWed Jul 22 2026 - 18:38
Lauren Roy focused on ‘double gold’ at Santry after Commonwealth Games omission Sprinter was initially disappointed not to make Northern Ireland team, but now sees it as a blessing in disguiseWed Jul 22 2026 - 06:00
Thinking man’s footballer: Seán O’Brien’s ‘football IQ’ a key part of Kerry successKingdom selector James Costello says midfielder’s intelligence allows him to play in several positionsWed Jul 22 2026 - 06:00
Jack O’Connor: ‘Kobe McDonald is the nearest we’ve seen to David Clifford’Both All-Ireland final teams are ‘coming pretty right at a good time’, says Kerry managerTue Jul 21 2026 - 06:00
Rhasidat Adeleke to race 200m in Santry in last chance to qualify for European Championships Irish sprinter decides against trying to qualify in the 400m for next month’s event in Birmingham Mon Jul 20 2026 - 18:43
‘They learned in the fire today’: Micheál Donoghue says Galway’s defeat will bring painful lessonsTribesmen were well beaten by Limerick in All-Ireland finalSun Jul 19 2026 - 20:03
Limerick player ratings: Cian Lynch impresses as Treaty win Liam MacCarthy CupBig-name players like Gearóid Hegarty and Kyle Hayes stood up to Galway’s challenge at Croke ParkSun Jul 19 2026 - 18:56
Late time penalty costs Alex Dunne podium at Spa-FrancorchampsOffaly driver finishes fourth in Belgian Grand Prix in Formula TwoSun Jul 19 2026 - 12:46
Rhasidat Adeleke pulls out of 400m event in Belgium as European Championships deadline loomsMark English clocks 800m personal best in LondonSat Jul 18 2026 - 20:04
Ian O’Riordan: Is Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar simply too good for his own good?He was booed during Stage 10 on Bastille Day, all just ‘wood on the fire’ in his quest to win a fifth titleSat Jul 18 2026 - 06:00
Rhasidat Adeleke falls short of European Championship 200m qualifying again in LucerneDubliner clocks 23.07 seconds to finish fourthThu Jul 16 2026 - 21:48
All-Ireland final tickets: How are they distributed?Tickets for the two deciders do not go on general sale to the publicThu Jul 16 2026 - 16:46
Kate O’Connor sets sights on medal-winning return at Commonwealth GamesGlasgow heptathlon will be the next step on a journey that concludes with the 2028 OlympicsTue Jul 14 2026 - 20:15
Ger Brennan pleads VAR’s case after semi-final defeat to KerryJack O’Connor admits luck played a part in his side reaching All-Ireland decider against MayoSun Jul 12 2026 - 20:58
Sophie O’Sullivan charges to 1,500m victory at the Morton Games in SantrySam Prakel from the US breaks the Morton Mile record with his victory in 3:50.97Fri Jul 10 2026 - 21:43
What next for Rhasidat Adeleke as she looks to get her season back on track?The Dublin sprinter has redefined her goals for the summer, while remaining hopeful of qualifying for next month's European ChampionshipsFri Jul 10 2026 - 19:58
Ger Brennan drawing on past lessons to inform latest instalment of Dublin-Kerry rivalryDublin manager has been on the winning and losing side of epic encounters between the countiesFri Jul 10 2026 - 06:00
Oisín McConville wants Wicklow to embrace Tailteann Cup final’s big-day atmosphereThe Garden County face Down in Saturday’s decider at Croke ParkThu Jul 09 2026 - 17:32
Sophie O’Sullivan falls short of 800m victory at the Cork City Sports Nicola Tuthill second in women's hammer, Sean Aigboboh run out of 200m winWed Jul 08 2026 - 21:35
Rhasidat Adeleke withdraws from Monaco Diamond League 400m raceTime now running out for Irish athlete to qualify for next month’s European ChampionshipsWed Jul 08 2026 - 13:26
IOC provisionally lifts suspension on Russia ahead of 2028 Olympic GamesCommittee on possible collision course with World Athletics ahead of Games in Los AngelesTue Jul 07 2026 - 17:45
Sophie O’Sullivan returns to headline women’s 800m at the Cork City SportsIrish runner is joined in the race by Emma Moore, Laura Nicholson and Hannah SegraveTue Jul 07 2026 - 16:04
Sluggish comeback display leaves Rhasidat Adeleke in race against time to salvage seasonThe sprinter lines up in Monaco on Friday needing a big improvement to hit European Championships qualification standardSun Jul 05 2026 - 20:55
Offaly driver Alex Dunne narrowly misses F2 podium at British Grand PrixIrish driver began the race second on the grid but poor start saw him drop backSun Jul 05 2026 - 14:23
