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Stakes high for struggling Kildare as they travel to Laois

Stakes high for struggling Kildare as they travel to Laois

Defeat at O’Moore Park would leave O’Connor’s side mired in a relegation battle

Fri Feb 28 2020 - 01:07
Olympics organisers tight-lipped as sport feels coronavirus impact

Olympics organisers tight-lipped as sport feels coronavirus impact

International Olympic Committee ‘fully committed’ to event in Tokyo, says president

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 19:46
Coronavirus playing havoc with athletes’ Tokyo preparations

Coronavirus playing havoc with athletes’ Tokyo preparations

Olympics News: Games set to go ahead in June, although some qualifying events hit

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 19:05
Donal Keogan keeps a level head as Meath manage the ups and downs

Donal Keogan keeps a level head as Meath manage the ups and downs

Meath struggling to stay in Division One but Keogan is not conceding defeat just yet

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 07:00
Mayo return focus to the pitch after breaking from Tim O’Leary

Mayo return focus to the pitch after breaking from Tim O’Leary

Meanwhile, Babs Keating describes recent refereeing as similar to Killinaskully

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 06:00
Kevin Seaward: ‘The first time I wore the Vaporflys, I hated them’

Kevin Seaward: ‘The first time I wore the Vaporflys, I hated them’

Ireland’s rising marathon man talks running shoe technology and the need to train hard

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 06:00
‘I want that gold medal’: Rhys McClenaghan talks Tokyo Olympic aspirations

‘I want that gold medal’: Rhys McClenaghan talks Tokyo Olympic aspirations

Irish gymnast: ’Thinking about being the Olympic champion, that spurs me'

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 07:02
Waterford survive rising Galway tide to make it three from three

Waterford survive rising Galway tide to make it three from three

Liam Cahill’s side were impressive in their victory, holding out to win by a point

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 18:28
Kevin Seaward runs second fastest Irish marathon time to qualify for Olympics

Kevin Seaward runs second fastest Irish marathon time to qualify for Olympics

School teacher runs 2:10.10 in Seville to smash his own previous best of 2:13.39

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 14:48
Ian O'Riordan: Goodbye Shane Ross and thanks for the sporting memories

Ian O'Riordan: Goodbye Shane Ross and thanks for the sporting memories

He championed such great Irish athletes as ‘Dominant Puspure’ and ‘Thomas Barry’

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00
The simple twist of fate that still drives Brian Fenton on

The simple twist of fate that still drives Brian Fenton on

Dublin midfielder was close to writing off intercounty career when opportunity knocked

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 06:00
Mayo motion for GAA Congress would widen rule on county eligibility

Mayo motion for GAA Congress would widen rule on county eligibility

Motion 48 seeks to include legal guardians and allow for ‘other relevant connection’

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 06:00
Managers may end up winning and losing at Congress

Managers may end up winning and losing at Congress

Limerick motion would allow managers and captains clarify refereeing decisions

Fri Feb 14 2020 - 06:00
Phil Healy leads the Irish record sweep in Athlone

Phil Healy leads the Irish record sweep in Athlone

25-year-old breaks 17-year-old 200m record, Ciara Mageean victorious in the 3,000m

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 21:49
GAA warns spending caps may be needed to tackle €30m inter-county costs

GAA warns spending caps may be needed to tackle €30m inter-county costs

Director general Tom Ryan says more oversight needed for stadium developments

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 06:00
Ciara Mageean out to double her indoor record distance in Athlone

Ciara Mageean out to double her indoor record distance in Athlone

Down athlete who broke indoor 1,500m record last year now sets her sights on 3,000m

Wed Feb 12 2020 - 01:06
GAA warn the cost of funding inter-county senior teams is ‘not sustainable’

GAA warn the cost of funding inter-county senior teams is ‘not sustainable’

Tom Ryan says spending cap may be needed after 2019 senior team spending of €29.74m

Tue Feb 11 2020 - 13:12
Kerry manager Keane diverts controversy as Clifford sees red

Kerry manager Keane diverts controversy as Clifford sees red

Storm Ciara made conditions difficult on a day that saw wins for Galway and Mayo

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 06:30
Longford teenager Cian McPhillips takes gold in New York

Longford teenager Cian McPhillips takes gold in New York

Moyne CS runner takes junior New Balance Invitational mile at Millrose Games

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 19:20
David Clifford loss helps Tyrone close out victory over Kerry at Edendork

David Clifford loss helps Tyrone close out victory over Kerry at Edendork

Kerry took well to late change of venue but home side grinded away and nabbed the points

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 19:00
Coronavirus: What would it take to cancel plans for the Olympics?

Coronavirus: What would it take to cancel plans for the Olympics?

What is certain is that Japan won’t take any chances with the potentially deadly virus

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 19:16
Fionnuala McCormack feels let down by “weak” Nike Vaporfly decision

Fionnuala McCormack feels let down by “weak” Nike Vaporfly decision

McCormack strongly believes all such running shoes should be banned

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 18:15
Fair is unfair: the pros and cons of the ‘Nike Vaporfly rule’

Fair is unfair: the pros and cons of the ‘Nike Vaporfly rule’

Ian O’Riordan: Vaporfly shoes are not banned but Eliud Kipchoge’s Alphafly are

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 12:27
GAA’s rules committee expected to propose sin-bin for hurling

GAA’s rules committee expected to propose sin-bin for hurling

New yellow sliotar is easier to follow and designed to help clear up disputed scores

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 06:47
David Fitzgerald has last word on Wexford-Clare showdown

David Fitzgerald has last word on Wexford-Clare showdown

The Clare forward has high praise for ‘outstanding’ team-mate Tony Kelly

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 06:00
Motion to allow Kerry management to select senior team captains fails

Motion to allow Kerry management to select senior team captains fails

County champions East Kerry had confirmed their nomination of 21-year-old David Clifford for Kerry football captain

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 22:02
Donegal dominant as Meath suffer a Royal comedown

Donegal dominant as Meath suffer a Royal comedown

Páirc Tailteann silenced as Declan Bonner’s side bounce back from their draw with Mayo

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 18:09
Will Nike Vaporfly help me run faster, and are they worth the cost?

Will Nike Vaporfly help me run faster, and are they worth the cost?

Worn by Eliud Kipchoge to run the fastest-ever marathon, these shoes are proven to boost running times

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 06:00
World Athletics publish amended rules over competition running shoes

World Athletics publish amended rules over competition running shoes

Shoes must be available on the open market four months before they can be used in competition

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 16:01
World Indoors in China postponed due to coronavirus

World Indoors in China postponed due to coronavirus

World Athletics have confirmed the championships will now take place next year

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 14:40
Limerick's John Kiely denies phoney wars of hurling league

Limerick's John Kiely denies phoney wars of hurling league

Most competitive match of round two will be Wexford against Clare in Group B

Thu Jan 30 2020 - 06:00
John Prenty: Cost of intercounty preparations a ‘runaway train’

John Prenty: Cost of intercounty preparations a ‘runaway train’

Connacht secretary John Prenty warns against regional franchised teams

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 21:47
‘Out-dated, outmoded, and turning people off’: Niall Moyna on championship

‘Out-dated, outmoded, and turning people off’: Niall Moyna on championship

Coach says football league is generating real competition between similarly skilled teams

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 06:00
Ireland predicted to win best ever Olympic medal haul in Tokyo

Ireland predicted to win best ever Olympic medal haul in Tokyo

Two gold, one silver, three bronze: Six medals are predicted for Irish competitors

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 19:35
Sigerson Cup final: Pat Critchley looks to defy the odds against DCU

Sigerson Cup final: Pat Critchley looks to defy the odds against DCU

IT Carlow manager embarking on latest chapter of a storied sporting career

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 17:01
‘It doesn’t bother me’ – Thomas Barr on the what ifs of Rio

‘It doesn’t bother me’ – Thomas Barr on the what ifs of Rio

Waterford native looking ahead to the challenge of the 400m hurdles in Tokyo

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 07:00
Ciara Mageean breaks Irish indoor 1,500m record in Boston

Ciara Mageean breaks Irish indoor 1,500m record in Boston

Portaferry runner began 2020 with a bang by finishing third at New Balance Grand Prix

Sun Jan 26 2020 - 13:14
Limerick roar from behind to sink Tipp and start league in style

Limerick roar from behind to sink Tipp and start league in style

Defending All-Ireland champions lead by 10 but are pegged back in Semple Stadium opener

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 19:54
Investment in our Olympic hopefuls may be costly – but it’s worth it

Investment in our Olympic hopefuls may be costly – but it’s worth it

Ian O’Riordan: the price of each anticipated medal could be close to €10 million

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 01:00
Cox calls for a more relaxed transfer regime in the GAA

Cox calls for a more relaxed transfer regime in the GAA

Roscommon star believes time is right for the association to examine current constraints

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 06:51
Bright prospect Efrem Gidey now running with the big boys

Bright prospect Efrem Gidey now running with the big boys

Impressive senior debut in Seville suggests there’s plenty more to come

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 01:00
Sonia O’Sullivan: Tracking the marathon Olympic journey of Aoife Cooke

Sonia O’Sullivan: Tracking the marathon Olympic journey of Aoife Cooke

Cooke is on a dream pursuit and doing her best to get a marathon place at Tokyo

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 07:12
Funding row just ‘background noise’ for Mayo’s Diarmuid O’Connor

Funding row just ‘background noise’ for Mayo’s Diarmuid O’Connor

Forward says players focused on on-pitch matters as holders prepare to defend league

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 01:00
O’Donoghue says Limerick will let their hurling talk in 2020

O’Donoghue says Limerick will let their hurling talk in 2020

Midfielder believes county eager to move on and begin the quest for more honours

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 00:30
Callanan aiming to set fresh records with Tipperary

Callanan aiming to set fresh records with Tipperary

Premier County captain setting his sights on a first national league title since 2008

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 00:30
McDonald and Wexford eager to push on under Fitzgerald

McDonald and Wexford eager to push on under Fitzgerald

Charismatic coach continues to have a massively positive effect on the Model County

Tue Jan 21 2020 - 00:30
David Clifford named Kerry captain for 2020

David Clifford named Kerry captain for 2020

East Kerry two-time All Star takes the mantle despite not turning 21 until Wednesday

Mon Jan 20 2020 - 17:43
Stephen Scullion completes marathon journey to Tokyo

Stephen Scullion completes marathon journey to Tokyo

Belfast athlete earns automatic qualification to Olympics after finishing fifth in Houston

Sun Jan 19 2020 - 20:30
Welcome to Iten in Kenya – home of champions and cheats

Welcome to Iten in Kenya – home of champions and cheats

Nobody is being fooled anymore about how so many of their runners are so bloody good

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 20:00
TJ Reid reveals the fresh secrets of his consistency

TJ Reid reveals the fresh secrets of his consistency

Positive work-life balance keeps Ballyhale sharpshooter firing nicely on all cylinders

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 06:00
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