Mary Hannigan: Those of us who watch grid walks and then turn off the race deserve nothing but scornWhat’s the point in watching when there’s as much chance of Max Verstappen losing as there is of Bryson DeChambeau making a better ratatouille than Jamie Oliver?Mon Mar 04 2024 - 06:00
Katie McCabe helps Arsenal prevail in London derby that draws near-record WSL crowd Peamount United and their quartet of Ireland players suffer defeat in President’s Cup, while Leanne Kiernan gets assist in Liverpool winSun Mar 03 2024 - 21:05
Mary Hannigan: Wiffen knows Olympic rivals ‘all want to beat me’Armagh swimmer doesn’t mind having a target on his back; Sean Moran looks back on a famous Dublin-Derry clash; snooker returns to GoffsFri Mar 01 2024 - 11:20
Mary Hannigan: The search continues as John O’Shea steps into the breachFormer Manchester United defender steps up; Rory Gallagher now free to resume coaching in GAA; why Ireland should fear Feyi-WabosoThu Feb 29 2024 - 10:05
Mary Hannigan: Keenan feels the injury blues Ireland lose for the first time under Eileen Gleeson; Dublin seek to break hoodoo on Derry’s turfWed Feb 28 2024 - 11:36
After feeling invincible, Ireland get wake-up call against WalesMain lesson from the night: this team’s journey is never not interesting. In a rollercoaster kind of wayTue Feb 27 2024 - 21:55
Mary Hannigan: Are real fans attending games at the Aviva?Did Wales’ defence expose Ireland’s attack somewhat? Was Piardi right to award a penalty try? Eileen Gleeson on Ireland vs WalesTue Feb 27 2024 - 10:25
Ireland women’s coach Eileen Gleeson spoiled for choice with fully fit squad ahead of clash with Wales Team selection dilemmas set to deepen when Denise O’Sullivan, Tyler Toland and Sinéad Farrelly return to the squadTue Feb 27 2024 - 08:48
Mary Hannigan: Heady days continue for the Ireland rugby teamBundee Aki’s brilliance; a reflective Oli Jager; much-needed wins for Cork hurling and footballMon Feb 26 2024 - 09:26
‘I’m going to enjoy the little moments’ - emotional Jess Ziu returns to the Ireland squad The West ham player says she approaches games with a different mindset now following her return from injuryMon Feb 26 2024 - 06:00
All in the Game: Harry Kane statue stuck in storage - and he’s sanguine about itDuffer gets trapped in the ladies' toilet; Ten Hag keeps a straight face; de Jong’s slow delivery; Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder’s costly remarksSun Feb 25 2024 - 19:00
Ireland v Wales TV View: ‘Ah sure look’ we should never get tired of winningIreland’s 31-7 bonus-point win over Wales drew a wide and varied response across the channelsSun Feb 25 2024 - 12:31
Eileen Gleeson pleased with ‘solid performance’ against ItalyDraw against Italians proved Ireland belonged at the top level, says head coachFri Feb 23 2024 - 20:51
FAI clarify confusion as Ireland U17s mistakenly accused of turning backs on Israeli flag Israeli journalists confuse Irish tradition of turning to face the flag during Amhrán na bhFiann for turning their back on the Israel flagFri Feb 23 2024 - 16:04
Mary Hannigan: Interminable, tempestuous day for the FAIFAI began the day with an apology but things only went downhill from there; opportunity knocks for Frawley in the Six NationsFri Feb 23 2024 - 09:39
Ireland braced for a stern test in Italy Eileen Gleeson’s Ireland squad facing a tough assignment in Florence against an experienced side ten places above the Republic in the world rankingThu Feb 22 2024 - 19:03
Jamie Finn suffers ACL injury while training with IrelandNews confirmed by the FAI and the 25-year-old’s club Birmingham City ahead of Friday’s friendly with ItalyThu Feb 22 2024 - 10:35
Morning Sport Brief: Andy Farrell to return Ireland to full strengthCiarán Frawley set to be the only change to the first choice XV; Jarlath Burns’ in-tray ahead of taking over as president of the GAAThu Feb 22 2024 - 10:15
Sports Briefing: Ambitious GAA integration plan faces several challengesDamien Duff lets rip on Casement Park plan, while Gordon D’Arcy examines a Welsh renaissanceWed Feb 21 2024 - 10:28
‘We’re building something phenomenal right now’: Ireland’s Diane Caldwell sees a bright future 35-year-old was critical of Vera Pauw’s reign but is now focused on continued success – and staying involved after she retiresWed Feb 21 2024 - 06:00
Pray the FAI’s courtship skills improve soon or God knows which manager we’ll getSome sources say Lee Carsley is gone, others insist he is mulling it over - we all need better sourcesTue Feb 20 2024 - 19:52
Sports Briefing: Frawley could step up in Keenan’s absenceWales also have a new fullback in place while McGeeney defends modern footballTue Feb 20 2024 - 10:29
Niamh Fahey: ‘It’s a very competitive squad, one of the strongest we’ve ever had’So long as she can stay fit and get in the Liverpool team, she sees no reason now to call time on her Ireland careerTue Feb 20 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Daniel Wiffen has the entire swimming world talkingChris Coleman tipped for Ireland job; Kildare’s woes; Hugo Keenan an injury doubtMon Feb 19 2024 - 09:29
Lionel Messi’s non-show in Hong Kong sparks diplomatic tensionsManchester United’s ultra-expensive team; Damien Duff quotes; Henderson the ‘water carrier’Mon Feb 19 2024 - 08:00
Shane has not come out smelling of roses after his stunt in a mankiniTV View: ‘Keep yer cameras where they are,’ we shouted as our Daniel Wiffen did his thing at the World Aquatics ChampionshipsMon Feb 19 2024 - 06:00
Knee injury rules Denise O’Sullivan out of upcoming Ireland friendlies Peamount United pair Erin McLaughlin and Jess Fitzgerald called up to replace O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland ahead of games vs Italy and WalesSun Feb 18 2024 - 20:47
Loreto make it 12 Hockey League wins out of 12Goals from Sarah Torrans, Rachel Kelly and Síofra O’Brien wrapped up their win in RosbrienSun Feb 18 2024 - 12:31
Irish Rugby Sevens skipper Lucy Mulhall a woman of sporting substance ‘A few years back, we’d have bitten your hand off just to qualify for the Olympics, but our goals are so much bigger now’Sat Feb 17 2024 - 06:00
Ireland beaten by India at the death in Pro League clashIrish goalkeeper Jamie Carr finally beaten by Gurjant Singh’s strikeFri Feb 16 2024 - 19:05
Mary Hannigan: Andrew Trimble tackles identity while Paul O’Connell looks to futureEx-international makes fascinating doc; Ireland coach on lineout improvement; Gavin Cummiskey’s team-by-team guide to League of IrelandFri Feb 16 2024 - 10:23
The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman Award for January: Lucy Mulhall (Rugby)Ireland Sevens captain led side to a first World Series gold medal in Perth in JanuaryFri Feb 16 2024 - 06:00
Amber Barrett and Emily Murphy called up to Ireland squadEngland underage international striker Murphy looks set to switch allegianceThu Feb 15 2024 - 17:58
Morning Sports Brief: Olympics can’t come soon enough for WiffenSwimmer makes history with gold in Doha while Dean Rock discusses adjustment to life after intercounty footballThu Feb 15 2024 - 10:10
Mary Hannigan: Conan benefits from greater Ireland rotationAustin Gleeson on challenges of his year out while Ian O’Riordan hears from ‘gutted’ Mona McSharryWed Feb 14 2024 - 10:02
Ireland fall to Australia in second defeat at FIH Pro League Ireland ship five goals for the second consecutive match on the occasion of Michael Robson’s 150th capTue Feb 13 2024 - 17:10
Morning Sports Brief: For the sake of rugby, Ireland need to win this Six NationsIreland’s form continues to impress; Sean Moran sees green shoots in Offaly; Ian O’Riordan pays tribute to Kelvin KiptumTue Feb 13 2024 - 10:38
Mary Hannigan: Six Nations table looks healthy from an Irish perspectiveJack Crowley, Stuart McCloskey and the the Irish lineout catch the eye in 36-0 win over ItalyMon Feb 12 2024 - 11:04
Fall-out from Lionel Messi’s Hong Kong no-show is anything but friendly Atletico Madrid president gets history listen on club’s past after Bilbao blunderMon Feb 12 2024 - 07:00
Singing Ireland’s praises too loud makes Rob Kearney uncomfortable, but the strawberry milkshake tastes goodTV View: Donal Óg Cusack is finding nothing about the renovation of Páirc Uí Chaoimh deliciousMon Feb 12 2024 - 06:00
Niamh Fahey remains on course for sixth FA Cup medal as Liverpool make quarter-finalsSix Irish players in line to feature in the last eight but Katie McCabe and Arsenal miss outSun Feb 11 2024 - 18:43
Ireland win EuroHockey Indoor Championship and secure promotion to top flightOrla Fox and Chloe Brown grab two goals each in win over Lithuania in GalwaySun Feb 11 2024 - 14:52
How did the Irish women’s basketball team become embroiled in controversy over Israel?Basketball Ireland saying it could not ‘guarantee the safety of the Israeli team’ in Dublin blew up into a major diplomatic incidentSat Feb 10 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: England first up in Nations League for new Ireland manager - whoever that may be...Ireland’s Nations League campaign will start with the visit of England; Andy Farrell likely to ring the changes for visit of Italy in Six NationsFri Feb 09 2024 - 10:15
Far from sporting atmosphere in Riga as Ireland lose out to IsraelNo handshakes, no high-fives, no gift-exchanging as tension prevails during surreal and sombre basketball international between Ireland and IsraelThu Feb 08 2024 - 20:32
Mary Hannigan: Italy showing signs of life in bid to recover from World Cup disasterJohn O’Mahony on combining politics with football management; Guide to the Nations League draw; Mysterious fan deaths in AmericaThu Feb 08 2024 - 10:07
Israeli basketball player accuses Ireland of anti-Semitism ahead of European qualifierBasketball Ireland says comments were ‘inflammatory and wholly inaccurate’ and has raised them with basketball’s governing bodyWed Feb 07 2024 - 20:06
Mary Hannigan: Ireland’s basketball team left in impossible position as they travel to play IsraelMeanwhile, Dublin need to get their act together in the league while Gordon D’Arcy was suitably impressed by Friday’s win over FranceWed Feb 07 2024 - 12:17
Mary Hannigan: Ireland getting ‘giddy’ but history warns against over-confidenceJosh van der Flier on Ireland’s new blood; Owen Doyle on Paul Willemse’s red card; David Gorman on a frustrating few days for Rory McIlroyTue Feb 06 2024 - 10:10
Mary Hannigan’s TV view: Hair raising stuff as O’Driscoll hails Big Joe (and his barnet)Joe McCarthy woke up yesterday morning as Joe McCarthy – I’m pretty sure come the full-time whistle he was re-christened Big Joe, said Bernard O’TooleMon Feb 05 2024 - 06:00
