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London evokes special memories of the great Con Houlihan

London evokes special memories of the great Con Houlihan

English capital, like athletics, was always close to the heart of the great Kerry writer

Sat Aug 05 2017 - 06:30
Slow starter Usain Bolt evolved into his sport’s superstar

Slow starter Usain Bolt evolved into his sport’s superstar

Seventh major 100m title beckons for Jamaican in his final global championship

Sat Aug 05 2017 - 06:00
Mo Farah steps up to the mark again to take 10,000m world title in London

Mo Farah steps up to the mark again to take 10,000m world title in London

It’s now a hat-trick of world titles and an undefeated record that stretches six years

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 22:28
Ciara Mageean suffers ‘disaster’ in London 1,500m heats

Ciara Mageean suffers ‘disaster’ in London 1,500m heats

The Irish runner finished 13th and last in her heat with the top six finishers qualifying

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 20:44
World Athletics Championships: All you need to know

World Athletics Championships: All you need to know

London’s Olympic Stadium the venue for the biggest global sporting event of the year

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 10:00
Mo Farah on track to complete a remarkable hat-trick

Mo Farah on track to complete a remarkable hat-trick

A third 5,000/10,000m double at the World Championships would be some way to bow out

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 06:30
Ciara Mageean facing a daunting challenge in London

Ciara Mageean facing a daunting challenge in London

Star-studded field makes Women’s 1,500m one of the most competitive events of all

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 06:00
Ciara Mageean to face Caster Semenya in 1,500m heats

Ciara Mageean to face Caster Semenya in 1,500m heats

South African has opted to attempt an 800m/1,500m double at World Championships

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 19:55
Rory Gallagher quits as Donegal manager

Rory Gallagher quits as Donegal manager

Fermanagh man walks away following heavy defeats to Tyrone and Galway

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 21:59
Croke Park braced for bumper attendance over holiday weekend

Croke Park braced for bumper attendance over holiday weekend

Addition of Mayo-Roscommon replay could see total figure climb to around 200,000

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 21:00
GAA weekend that was: Mayo’s gruelling summer marathon

GAA weekend that was: Mayo’s gruelling summer marathon

Rochford’s side will have played a mammoth nine games if they reach the All-Ireland final

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 13:49
Mayo and Roscommon hand it to each other before taking a draw

Mayo and Roscommon hand it to each other before taking a draw

Connacht sides will have to do it all again at Croke Park on August bank holiday Monday

Sun Jul 30 2017 - 18:45
Three reasons to be cheerful for the future of Irish athletics

Three reasons to be cheerful for the future of Irish athletics

Gina Akpe-Moses, Patience Jumbo-Gula and Rhasidat Adeleke represent new generation

Sat Jul 29 2017 - 07:30
David Moran embracing father figure role for new-look Kerry

David Moran embracing father figure role for new-look Kerry

Faces may change but ultimate success in September remains Kingdom’s sole goal

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 01:00
Daniel Flynn and Kildare eager for the next assignment

Daniel Flynn and Kildare eager for the next assignment

Footballer of the Month for June looking forward to facing Armagh in Croke Park

Thu Jul 27 2017 - 01:00
Opportunity knocks twice for Monaghan

Opportunity knocks twice for Monaghan

Ideal chance for Malachy O’Rourke’s side to avenge their defeat in Ulster to Down

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 01:07
Under-21s aiming to complete a Munster treble for Cork

Under-21s aiming to complete a Munster treble for Cork

After senior and minor success, Rebels face a difficult assignment against Limerick

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 01:00
Gina Akpe-Moses: Tokyo the target for Irish sprinting’s new guard

Gina Akpe-Moses: Tokyo the target for Irish sprinting’s new guard

18-year-old took gold in the 100-metres at under-20 European championships in Italy

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 17:22
Seven in a row - Thomas Barr the class act at Santry

Seven in a row - Thomas Barr the class act at Santry

Barr fell just short of his championship best, but retained his national 400m hurdle title

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 20:26
Peadar Healy’s ‘tough’ two years come to end as Cork defeated

Peadar Healy’s ‘tough’ two years come to end as Cork defeated

Manager steps down after extra-time thriller that sets Mayo up for clash with Roscommon

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 15:07
Mayo dig deep to see off resurgent Cork in extra-time thriller

Mayo dig deep to see off resurgent Cork in extra-time thriller

Mayo make it seven quarter-finals in a row; Peader Healy steps down as Cork boss

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 20:16
Old golfers beware: flying bicycles (and local runners) coming through

Old golfers beware: flying bicycles (and local runners) coming through

Glencullen golf course has been adapted to an activity circuit, a sign of changing times

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 07:00
Super Eights detrimental to weaker counties - Turlough O’Brien

Super Eights detrimental to weaker counties - Turlough O’Brien

Carlow boss says new system will ensure that strong counties grow even stronger

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 01:00
Akpe-Moses strikes gold at European U-20s

Akpe-Moses strikes gold at European U-20s

Irish sprinter secures rare sprinting gold medal in Italy

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 17:58
John Maughan says Mayo should be wary of Cork threat

John Maughan says Mayo should be wary of Cork threat

Former Mayo boss believes struggling Rebels are still capable of producing a big display

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 01:30
Thomas Barr over his injury hurdle and ready for prime time

Thomas Barr over his injury hurdle and ready for prime time

400 metres hurdler hopes to be in rude health for National Championships at Santry

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 06:00
From here to Clare: no divided loyalties for Donal Óg Cusack

From here to Clare: no divided loyalties for Donal Óg Cusack

The former Cork champion hopes to coach his Clare team to victory at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 06:30
Jason Smyth makes it yet another gold medal double

Jason Smyth makes it yet another gold medal double

The Irish sprinter continued his complete dominance of the T13 200m in London

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 20:13
Tyrone double up as their thoughts turn to bigger prize

Tyrone double up as their thoughts turn to bigger prize

Substitute Ronan O’Neill grabs two goals as Harte’s men see off outclassed Down

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 06:00
Smyth and McKillop notch up another double world gold

Smyth and McKillop notch up another double world gold

Duo claim victories within 10 minutes of each other at World Para Athletics Championships

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 00:46
Tyrone squeeze the life out of Down to retain Ulster SFC

Tyrone squeeze the life out of Down to retain Ulster SFC

Mickey Harte lifts Anglo-Celt Cup for a sixth time as his side ultimately cruise to victory

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 16:48
Like it or not, Mo Farah will never escape doping suspicions

Like it or not, Mo Farah will never escape doping suspicions

The question of whether or not he is clean will continue to follow him no matter what

Sat Jul 15 2017 - 10:00
Occlusion goggles helping Kildare focus on Dublin threat

Occlusion goggles helping Kildare focus on Dublin threat

Cian O’Neill’s side braced for crucial test against defending All-Ireland champions

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 06:00
Shane Ross needs to be put back in his box

Shane Ross needs to be put back in his box

The assertion that Ireland could host the Olympics is absolutely and utterly ludicrous

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 13:00
Donal Óg: Sliotar manipulation always been a part of hurling

Donal Óg: Sliotar manipulation always been a part of hurling

Clare selector and former Cork goalkeeper calls for standardisation of sliotar manufacture

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 05:00
The Dublin Marathon has now sold out

The Dublin Marathon has now sold out

All 20,000 race entries filled over three months ahead of the event on October 29th

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 14:18
Jim Gavin stands over his Diarmuid Connolly comments

Jim Gavin stands over his Diarmuid Connolly comments

Gavin has resumed full cooperation with RTE in terms of doing one-on-one interviews

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 09:48
Jonny Cooper on trying, failing, trying again, failing better

Jonny Cooper on trying, failing, trying again, failing better

Dublin stalwart is looking forward to locking horns with an expectant Kildare again

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 01:00
Niall Kelly and Kildare braced for Dublin test

Niall Kelly and Kildare braced for Dublin test

‘We don’t think it’s a foregone conclusion’ says impressive Lilywhite forward

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 01:00
Cork accept Clare apology after sliotar incident

Cork accept Clare apology after sliotar incident

Cork will not take the matter further, having considered approach to Munster Council

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 21:52
Anthony Nash says Cork are using past hurt to drive them on

Anthony Nash says Cork are using past hurt to drive them on

Meanwhile, the indications are that Brian Cody will be back for more with Kilkenny

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 19:31
Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host hurling quarter-final weekend

Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host hurling quarter-final weekend

Renovated stadium will open its doors again for meeting of Clare and Tipperary on July 22nd

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 16:54
GAA weekend that was: the truth behind football and hurling

GAA weekend that was: the truth behind football and hurling

A year ago no one would have believed Roscommon or Cork could do what they did

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 14:49
Waterford bridge 58-year gap after epic extra-time encounter

Waterford bridge 58-year gap after epic extra-time encounter

All-Ireland SHC Qualifier: Kilkenny were out-hurled both in normal and extra-time

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 16:50
Waterford finally brush off Kilkenny after epic extra-time affair

Waterford finally brush off Kilkenny after epic extra-time affair

Cats rage against the dying of the light in seismic Semple Stadium clash

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 22:36
Cycling can be tough, but will never be as hard as running

Cycling can be tough, but will never be as hard as running

Mark Cavendish’s injury shows the risks on the bike, but running is a different level

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 20:31
Clare’s Podge Collins primed for first Munster hurling final

Clare’s Podge Collins primed for first Munster hurling final

Player says final is ‘massive occasion’ for county given their poor record over the years

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 06:00
Cian O’Callaghan: Dublin have nothing to lose against Tipp

Cian O’Callaghan: Dublin have nothing to lose against Tipp

Optimistic defender hoping to make amends for hammering inflicted in league clash

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 06:30
Diarmuid Connolly training with Dublin despite 12-week ban

Diarmuid Connolly training with Dublin despite 12-week ban

Cooper believes team-mate was ‘probably’ hard done by in ‘Sunday Game’ analysis

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 06:01
Brian Cody confident Kilkenny will move through the gears

Brian Cody confident Kilkenny will move through the gears

Limerick fearless but wasteful and naive in encounter Cody calls ‘hell for leather’

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 05:30
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