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Wicklow boss Davy Burke calls time on role as football chief

Wicklow boss Davy Burke calls time on role as football chief

Departing manager joins roll call of notable personalities to have left post-championship

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 19:46
Ulster secretary calls on young people to get vaccinated ahead of club championships

Ulster secretary calls on young people to get vaccinated ahead of club championships

‘It is incumbent on all of us to take whatever measures we can to reduce the risk’

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 16:47
Tommy Walsh not surprised by Cork’s rise as they target first minor in 20 years

Tommy Walsh not surprised by Cork’s rise as they target first minor in 20 years

Defending champions Galway are looking to win a record fifth straight title at the grade

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington: Lifting the nation for a few weeks ‘worth its weight in gold’

Kellie Harrington: Lifting the nation for a few weeks ‘worth its weight in gold’

Tokyo champion admits tears kept flowing as she caught up on reaction to her Olympic success

Wed Aug 18 2021 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington still caught up in the whirlwind of Olympic gold

Kellie Harrington still caught up in the whirlwind of Olympic gold

Dublin boxer says she hasn’t given much thought yet to what comes next

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 13:18
Phil Healy: ‘To make an Olympic final, it was just crazy, unbelievable’

Phil Healy: ‘To make an Olympic final, it was just crazy, unbelievable’

Sprinter reflects on Tokyo Games and looks at what it will take to get more Irish athletes into finals

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 06:00
Patrick Horgan closes in on scoring record in pursuit of elusive title

Patrick Horgan closes in on scoring record in pursuit of elusive title

Cork captain needs nine points to be top scorer in 2021 senior hurling championship

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 06:00
Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy cap stunning year with Henley win

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy cap stunning year with Henley win

Skibbereen duo followed their victory at Tokyo Olympics with deserved win

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 16:26
Identifying talent key to improving Ireland’s future medal hopes

Identifying talent key to improving Ireland’s future medal hopes

Spotting ability and encouraging athletes towards sport most suited is core to future hopes

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00
Belfast Marathon to allow 200 Athletics Ireland runners

Belfast Marathon to allow 200 Athletics Ireland runners

Dublin Marathon was cancelled again this year due to Covid-19 restrictions

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 18:55
Kellie Harrington’s focus on giving back now she’s reached the gold standard

Kellie Harrington’s focus on giving back now she’s reached the gold standard

‘I am in the limelight and I know I have to be a role model,’ says Olympic champion

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Kipchoge’s memorable marathon success a fitting final act

Tokyo 2020: Kipchoge’s memorable marathon success a fitting final act

Ingebrigtsen’s phenomenal 1,500 metres triumph a true highlight of the Games

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 19:00
Gold standard: Ireland’s medal haul in Tokyo stands up to best the country has produced

Gold standard: Ireland’s medal haul in Tokyo stands up to best the country has produced

Team Ireland have brought home four medals from Japan - including two golds

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 16:09
Kellie Harrington follows in Katie Taylor’s footsteps to join Ireland’s gold medal club

Kellie Harrington follows in Katie Taylor’s footsteps to join Ireland’s gold medal club

Dubliner becomes just the third female ever to win Olympic gold for Ireland

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 07:05
Tokyo 2020: Incredible Ingebrigtsen wins Olympic blue-riband gold in the 1,500m

Tokyo 2020: Incredible Ingebrigtsen wins Olympic blue-riband gold in the 1,500m

Sifan Hassan completes 10,000-5,000 double as America finally claim gold in 4x100m relay

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 16:34
Tokyo 2020 Day 15: McCormack finishes crippling marathon, Meadow seventh in golf

Tokyo 2020 Day 15: McCormack finishes crippling marathon, Meadow seventh in golf

36-year-old comes 25th in sweltering heat as Cooke pulls out; Leona Maguire tied for 23rd

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:01
Ian O’Riordan: Bursting this Tokyo bubble could be the biggest challenge of all

Ian O’Riordan: Bursting this Tokyo bubble could be the biggest challenge of all

Assisting athletes to transition out of the Games is a vital part of the experience

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:27
Tokyo 2020: Faith Kipyegon ends Sifan Hassan’s dream of a golden treble

Tokyo 2020: Faith Kipyegon ends Sifan Hassan’s dream of a golden treble

Dutch runner still has 10,000 to go on Saturday; Italy pip Britain to claim shock 4x100m gold

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 16:01
Haphazard horse selection costs Natalya Coyle a shot at Olympic medal

Haphazard horse selection costs Natalya Coyle a shot at Olympic medal

She was fourth and just two seconds off the lead going into the penultimate event

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 15:42
Tokyo 2020 Day 14: Top 10 finish for Brendan Boyce in 50km walk; Natalya Coyle finishes in 24th

Tokyo 2020 Day 14: Top 10 finish for Brendan Boyce in 50km walk; Natalya Coyle finishes in 24th

Stephanie Meadow stays in touch in the golf as Leona Maguire fades in third round

Fri Aug 06 2021 - 12:43
Tokyo 2020 Day 13: Kellie Harrington secures at least silver; Natalya Coyle makes fine start

Tokyo 2020 Day 13: Kellie Harrington secures at least silver; Natalya Coyle makes fine start

Diving final just out of reach for Tanya Watson as golfers move up the leaderboard

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 19:06
Tokyo 2020: Time is fast running out for first American man to win gold on the track

Tokyo 2020: Time is fast running out for first American man to win gold on the track

Ireland’s Andrew Coscoran finishes 10th in first of two crazy-fast 1,500m semi-finals

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 15:11
Tokyo 2020: More 400m hurdle magic from Sydney McLaughlin

Tokyo 2020: More 400m hurdle magic from Sydney McLaughlin

American smashes world record as she takes gold ahead of compatriot Dalilah Muhammad

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 17:38
Tokyo 2020: Cian O’Connor falls just short in pursuit of more Olympics glory

Tokyo 2020: Cian O’Connor falls just short in pursuit of more Olympics glory

41-year-old bronze medal winner in 2012 and his horse Kilkenny will miss the team event

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 15:36
Mu pips Hodgkinson and sets new US record as she claims 800m gold

Mu pips Hodgkinson and sets new US record as she claims 800m gold

Thompson-Herah becames first woman to successfully defend a sprint double at Olympics

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 22:20
Tokyo 2020: Masterpiece of an Olympics day had me thinking of Con Houlihan

Tokyo 2020: Masterpiece of an Olympics day had me thinking of Con Houlihan

Olympic Letter from Japan: Running, Con said, would always be the purest of sports

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 22:02
Sifan Hassan on course for unprecedented treble after 5,000m win

Sifan Hassan on course for unprecedented treble after 5,000m win

Dutch athlete to run total of 61 and a quarter laps in 1,500m/5,000m/10,000m quest

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 06:40
Tokyo 2020 Day 11: Aidan Walsh presented with medal, while Warholm smashes world record

Tokyo 2020 Day 11: Aidan Walsh presented with medal, while Warholm smashes world record

All three showjumpers go clear in qualifier; Leon Reid and Andrew Coscoran advance

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 06:30
Tokyo 2020: Mixed emotions in the mixed zone as Irish athletes’ race is run

Tokyo 2020: Mixed emotions in the mixed zone as Irish athletes’ race is run

Ciara Mageean, Thomas Barr and Mark English bowed out with no excuses

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 05:55
Tokyo 2020 Day 10: Ciara Mageean out of 1,500m, while Austin O’Connor finishes 13th in showjumping

Tokyo 2020 Day 10: Ciara Mageean out of 1,500m, while Austin O’Connor finishes 13th in showjumping

Oliver Dingley 25th in 3m springboard; Sarah Healy and Phil Healy miss out in heats

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:31
Tokyo 2020: Rhys McClenaghan shows that embracing the pain is better than denying it

Tokyo 2020: Rhys McClenaghan shows that embracing the pain is better than denying it

22-year-old gymnast strikes confident note for future after fall in pommel horse final

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Bittersweet for Irish boxing as Kurt Walker falls just short

Tokyo 2020: Bittersweet for Irish boxing as Kurt Walker falls just short

Billy Walsh oversees Duke Ragan’s win as injured Aidan Walsh is forced to pull out

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Thomas Barr misses out on final as Italy strike dream double gold

Tokyo 2020: Thomas Barr misses out on final as Italy strike dream double gold

Irish runner shows great composure after clipping hurdle in semi-final

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 15:29
Tokyo 2020: History maker Rhys McClenaghan seventh in pommel horse

Tokyo 2020: History maker Rhys McClenaghan seventh in pommel horse

22-year-old left to rue an early mistake as Britain’s Max Whitlock takes gold medal

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 12:01
Tokyo 2020 Day 9: Ireland’s boxers left to rue what might have been

Tokyo 2020 Day 9: Ireland’s boxers left to rue what might have been

Walsh forced to withdraw as Walker misses out on medal; McIlroy falls short in play-off

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 07:14
Tokyo 2020: Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah retains 100m title

Tokyo 2020: Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson-Herah retains 100m title

Ireland’s mixed relay team thrilled after finishing eighth in 4x400m final

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 14:09
Tokyo 2020 Day 8: Regrets for Mark English in 800m; golf hots up as McIlroy hunts a medal

Tokyo 2020 Day 8: Regrets for Mark English in 800m; golf hots up as McIlroy hunts a medal

Irish mixed relay team eighth in final; Ireland women's hockey side out after Britain loss

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 06:40
Bromell firm favourite to finally claim Bolt’s mantle

Bromell firm favourite to finally claim Bolt’s mantle

American has overcome adversity and injury to stand on the cusp of his greatest achievement

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00
A night of firsts as athletics finally underway at 2020 Olympics

A night of firsts as athletics finally underway at 2020 Olympics

Selemon Barega wins first athletics gold inside a virtually empty Olympic Stadium

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 15:02
‘Life goes on all the same’: Olympic gold just another race for O’Donovan and McCarthy

‘Life goes on all the same’: Olympic gold just another race for O’Donovan and McCarthy

Remarkable Skibbereen duo already looking ahead to Paris as they savour historic success

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 05:30
Tokyo 2020 Day 6: Dickson and Waddilove disqualified from Race 5 and 6 as rowers claim gold

Tokyo 2020 Day 6: Dickson and Waddilove disqualified from Race 5 and 6 as rowers claim gold

Ben Fletcher loses out in men’s judo; McIlroy and Lowry start steady in men’s golf

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 07:05
Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy join Ireland’s Olympic immortals

Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy join Ireland’s Olympic immortals

Duo become just the seventh gold medal-winning athletes in Irish history

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 02:37
Seminal moment for Irish women’s rowing as formidable foursome claim bronze

Seminal moment for Irish women’s rowing as formidable foursome claim bronze

Keogh, Lambe, Murtagh and Hegarty produce big finish to secure Ireland’s first medal

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 19:34
Tokyo 2020: Ireland women’s four rowers power home to win bronze

Tokyo 2020: Ireland women’s four rowers power home to win bronze

Keogh, Lambe, Murtagh and Hegarty win Ireland’s first medal of the Tokyo 2020 Games

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 09:32
Charles Haughey’s grand-niece Siobhan wins Hong Kong’s first ever swimming medal

Charles Haughey’s grand-niece Siobhan wins Hong Kong’s first ever swimming medal

Swimmer – who has an Irish father – took silver in the women’s 200m in Tokyo

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 07:33
Tokyo 2020 Day 5: Ireland claim rowing bronze while Walker causes boxing upset

Tokyo 2020 Day 5: Ireland claim rowing bronze while Walker causes boxing upset

Hockey team lose to Germany; McSharry sets Irish record in 200m breaststroke

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:57
Tokyo 2020: Musical heritage plays on in Budokan judo arena

Tokyo 2020: Musical heritage plays on in Budokan judo arena

Where Dylan recorded one of his best live albums – if these walls could talk...

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Surfers’ prayers answered as typhoon sends perfect waves

Tokyo 2020: Surfers’ prayers answered as typhoon sends perfect waves

Japan’s Kanoa Igarashi just misses out on gold in surfing finals at Tsurigasaki beach

Wed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: No dress rehearsal for the moment an Olympic dream is crushed

Tokyo 2020: No dress rehearsal for the moment an Olympic dream is crushed

Only a few days in, we've seen a gamut of raw emotion as Irish athletes make their exit

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 06:00
Daley’s long quest capped by golden performance in Tokyo

Daley’s long quest capped by golden performance in Tokyo

Thirteen years after his first appearance at Beijing Olympics, British diver claims ultimate glory with Matty Lee

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 17:43
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