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Enough of the Dubs debate, it’s time to bring back Superstars

Enough of the Dubs debate, it’s time to bring back Superstars

Who doesn’t want to see Jack McCaffrey take on Jordan Larmour in a 100m sprint?

Fri Sept 07 2018 - 19:00
Kevin McStay stands down as Roscommon manager

Kevin McStay stands down as Roscommon manager

He guided county to 2017 Connacht title and back-to-back All-Ireland quarter-finals

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 17:58
Back to school fame for rising Irish athletics stars Healy and Adeleke

Back to school fame for rising Irish athletics stars Healy and Adeleke

After winning gold medals this summer, both have to deal with their new-found celebrity

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 06:00
Philly McMahon on life and death after his sixth All-Ireland

Philly McMahon on life and death after his sixth All-Ireland

Sunday was two months to the day since his father Phil Snr died after battle with cancer

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 05:00
Diarmuid Connolly could play a part in Dublin’s drive for five

Diarmuid Connolly could play a part in Dublin’s drive for five

St Vincent’s man returns from Boston in two weeks and could join back up with Dublin

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 05:30
Jack McCaffrey: ‘When we cross the white line we’ll kill you’

Jack McCaffrey: ‘When we cross the white line we’ll kill you’

Flying defender says bond between the collective has become even stronger this year

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 01:00
Brian Fenton takes Tyrone’s close attention as a compliment

Brian Fenton takes Tyrone’s close attention as a compliment

Raheny man and four-time All Ireland winner still unbeaten in championship football

Sun Sept 02 2018 - 21:47
Dublin 2-17 Tyrone 1-14: Tyrone player ratings

Dublin 2-17 Tyrone 1-14: Tyrone player ratings

Ian O’Riordan takes a look at Mickey Harte’s men who were bowled over by the Dubs

Sun Sept 02 2018 - 19:32
Kerry minors bidding to make it a record five All-Irelands in a row

Kerry minors bidding to make it a record five All-Irelands in a row

Kingdom lads will need all their resilience to overcome impressive Galway

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 21:00
PE on school curriculum a move in the right direction

PE on school curriculum a move in the right direction

Wicklow women’s footballer says most important thing about new syllabus is inclusivity

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 18:15
Tyrone’s brothers-in-arms not lost on the Cavanaghs

Tyrone’s brothers-in-arms not lost on the Cavanaghs

This time around Seán consigned to supporter’s role as Colm lines up against Dublin

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 06:00
Joe Kernan: ‘I think Diarmuid Connolly could be missed’

Joe Kernan: ‘I think Diarmuid Connolly could be missed’

Former Armagh manager believes Tyrone have the wherewithal to really test Dublin

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 07:00
Kerry minor footballers on verge of historic five-in-a-row

Kerry minor footballers on verge of historic five-in-a-row

After close call against Monaghan, stage is set for a record fifth All-Ireland in succession

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 06:00
‘Tyrone will be 100 per cent convinced they can beat Dublin’

‘Tyrone will be 100 per cent convinced they can beat Dublin’

Conor McManus has mixed thoughts on Tyrone’s chances in Sunday’s All-Ireland final

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 06:00
Niamh McCarthy signs off with another gold

Niamh McCarthy signs off with another gold

McCarthy secures Ireland’s sixth gold medal in Berlin

Sun Aug 26 2018 - 16:16
Jason Smyth still rising above the challenges and prejudices

Jason Smyth still rising above the challenges and prejudices

His longevity and medal haul makes him the greatest Paralympics sprinter of his generation

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 07:30
Orla Comerford adds 100m bronze to bring Irish medal tally to eight

Orla Comerford adds 100m bronze to bring Irish medal tally to eight

20-year-old takes final medal spot by just .01 of a second in Berlin

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 18:32
Jason Smyth completes sprint double to claim second gold in Berlin

Jason Smyth completes sprint double to claim second gold in Berlin

Derry sprinter pockets 19th gold but believes lack of recognition a continuing issue

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 18:18
Colm Cavanagh: ‘Something different’ needed to beat Dubs

Colm Cavanagh: ‘Something different’ needed to beat Dubs

Tyrone know greater intensity and bite required to vanquish reigning champions

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 06:00
Peter Duggan 'close to quitting' before stellar season with Clare

Peter Duggan 'close to quitting' before stellar season with Clare

Making intercounty final with Clooney plus Hurler of the Month award boosted confidence

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 05:00
Para Athletics Championships: Noelle Lenihan wins Ireland’s fourth gold

Para Athletics Championships: Noelle Lenihan wins Ireland’s fourth gold

Cork athlete’s feat on day three comes after Irish hat-trick of medals in Berlin

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 19:53
Seeing is believing: Richie McCarthy’s All-Ireland winning psychology

Seeing is believing: Richie McCarthy’s All-Ireland winning psychology

Defender employs visualisation technique to prepare for what materialised at Croke Park

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 06:00
Smyth sets new record as he storms to a 17th gold medal success

Smyth sets new record as he storms to a 17th gold medal success

Derry athlete leaves most of the field trailing in his wake in T 13 200m final

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 21:45
Jason Smyth wins his 17th Paralympics gold medal in Berlin

Jason Smyth wins his 17th Paralympics gold medal in Berlin

Smyth won the T13 200 metres final in a new championship record of 21.44 seconds

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 20:00
John Kiely: ‘Is that the best they’ll ever be? No, they’ll be better’

John Kiely: ‘Is that the best they’ll ever be? No, they’ll be better’

Limerick manager thrilled new champions now in a position to inspire future generations

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 08:31
Dowling: players thrived as fun returned to Limerick hurling

Dowling: players thrived as fun returned to Limerick hurling

Something special gelled over the hot summer between management and a fearless panel

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 01:00
After the madness Limerick hurlers realise their crazy dream

After the madness Limerick hurlers realise their crazy dream

‘I’d be lying if we weren’t scarred,’ says Limerick’s Tom Morrissey of madcap finish

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 22:00
Limerick 3-16 Galway 2-18: How the Galway players rated

Limerick 3-16 Galway 2-18: How the Galway players rated

Ian O’Riordan rules the rule over Micheál Donoghue’s side after their final defeat

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 19:46
Simply no stopping the rise of the Ironman – and, of course, woman

Simply no stopping the rise of the Ironman – and, of course, woman

Ian O’Riordan: Sport of triathlon quietly going about its own business – a $650m one

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 13:02
Marathon summer of minor hurling pointing towards Galway

Marathon summer of minor hurling pointing towards Galway

Incredibly this will be Leinster finalists Kilkenny’s tenth outing of this campaign

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 06:00
Dublin marathon runner banned for anti-doping violation

Dublin marathon runner banned for anti-doping violation

Natasha Yaremczuk from Canada claims the test was the result of a food supplement

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 16:53
From Berlin to Doha: challenge for Irish athletes only heating up

From Berlin to Doha: challenge for Irish athletes only heating up

Midnight marathon just one of the novel features of a World Championships in Qatar

Tue Aug 14 2018 - 05:30
Utterly determined Ciara Mageean misses out on European medal

Utterly determined Ciara Mageean misses out on European medal

Laura Muir wins 1,500m gold as Mageean misses out on another medal in fourth

Sun Aug 12 2018 - 19:34
The story behind the incredible Ingebrigtsen brothers

The story behind the incredible Ingebrigtsen brothers

At 17, Jakob has joined his older brothers on the winners’ podium, and he’s not the last

Sun Aug 12 2018 - 13:22
Teenage sensation trumps his two brothers to win 1,500m title

Teenage sensation trumps his two brothers to win 1,500m title

Jakob Ingebrigtsen beat off his siblings Filip and Henrik among others in Berlin

Fri Aug 10 2018 - 21:31
Ciara Mageean aware of what's to come in Berlin showdown

Ciara Mageean aware of what's to come in Berlin showdown

Portaferry woman has qualified for another 1,500m European final this Sunday evening

Fri Aug 10 2018 - 20:32
Ghosts of Owens and Hitler equally felt in Berlin’s Olympiastadion

Ghosts of Owens and Hitler equally felt in Berlin’s Olympiastadion

Grand old stadium is a testament to sporting greatness as much as shameless propaganda

Fri Aug 10 2018 - 19:01
‘Class is permanent’ - Ciara Mageean reaches 1,500m final

‘Class is permanent’ - Ciara Mageean reaches 1,500m final

She ran the perfect race, finishing second to Britain’s gold medal favourite Laura Muir

Fri Aug 10 2018 - 13:06
Wunderbarr! Thomas Barr runs brave and bold to grab bronze

Wunderbarr! Thomas Barr runs brave and bold to grab bronze

Irish runner ran second-fastest time of his life to take third place in 400m final in Berlin

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 22:33
Leon Reid dejected after finishing seventh in European 200m final

Leon Reid dejected after finishing seventh in European 200m final

Bath-based sprinter says he needs ‘to build a few more biceps and get ready to go again’

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 22:25
Thomas Barr makes light of outside lane to claim bronze in Berlin

Thomas Barr makes light of outside lane to claim bronze in Berlin

Waterford hurdler enjoys career high; Leon Reid finds pace too hot in final of 200m

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 19:38
Mark English fails to recapture former glories in Berlin

Mark English fails to recapture former glories in Berlin

2014 bronze medal winner’s European Championships over at the first hurdle

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 12:22
European hurdles final presents outside chance for Thomas Barr

European hurdles final presents outside chance for Thomas Barr

Ireland’s medal hope drawn in lane eight but strong finishing speed good reason for optimism

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 05:00
History beckons in Berlin for Irish debutant Leon Reid

History beckons in Berlin for Irish debutant Leon Reid

Just five days after switching allegiances, 200m sprinter stormed into European final

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 20:49
Marcus Lawler reminded that times count for nothing

Marcus Lawler reminded that times count for nothing

All Irish hopes in the 200m now rest with Leon Reid, recently transferred from Britain

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 11:16
Race permits and documents destroyed in fire at Athletics Ireland office

Race permits and documents destroyed in fire at Athletics Ireland office

Most of the staff are in Berlin at the European Athletics Championships

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 21:15
European final hurdle awaits for Thomas Barr

European final hurdle awaits for Thomas Barr

‘It will be difficult, not having anyone to gauge, but it will force me to just go for it’

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 20:22
Phil Healy sees stepping stones and need for more Government funding

Phil Healy sees stepping stones and need for more Government funding

Healy fell short of making the final of the women’s 100 metres in Berlin on Tuesday

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 19:46
European athletics: Brendan Boyce walks to 19th in Berlin

European athletics: Brendan Boyce walks to 19th in Berlin

31-year-old had battled back from a leg injury to participate in Tuesday’s 50km event

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 14:11
Team Ireland hope to continue national medal rush in Berlin

Team Ireland hope to continue national medal rush in Berlin

Mageean and Barr among main hopes as European Athletics Championships begin

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 13:04
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