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Sports briefing: Brian O’Driscoll talks rugby and bringing the wrong dog home from the vet

Sports briefing: Brian O’Driscoll talks rugby and bringing the wrong dog home from the vet

Rhasidat Adeleke doesn’t lack ambition; US college sports unsavoury tale; boost for amputee football

Thu Mar 02 2023 - 11:11
Jessie Stapleton: ‘You can always resit the Leaving Cert – you can’t resit a World Cup’

Jessie Stapleton: ‘You can always resit the Leaving Cert – you can’t resit a World Cup’

The 18-year-old Shelbourne player’s dream is to make it into the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup squad this summer

Thu Mar 02 2023 - 06:00
Will Katie get her homecoming? Ireland coping well with adversity

Will Katie get her homecoming? Ireland coping well with adversity

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

Wed Mar 01 2023 - 11:14
The build-up to Ireland’s trip to Murrayfield starts now; Kildare in the Tailteann Cup?

The build-up to Ireland’s trip to Murrayfield starts now; Kildare in the Tailteann Cup?

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

Tue Feb 28 2023 - 10:42
Irish rugby’s version of an arranged marriage; Manchester United’s tragedy in waiting

Irish rugby’s version of an arranged marriage; Manchester United’s tragedy in waiting

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

Mon Feb 27 2023 - 11:33
Strong Irish contingent set to grace quarter-finals of English FA cup

Strong Irish contingent set to grace quarter-finals of English FA cup

Aoife Mannion completes memorable week by featuring in first competitive game for Manchester United in a year

Sun Feb 26 2023 - 20:36
Title race tightens after Institute and Pegasus defeats

Title race tightens after Institute and Pegasus defeats

Loreto go three points clear at the top of the table but just five points separates top five

Sun Feb 26 2023 - 13:43
TV View: Ireland’s Crawl fails to put team off their stride for long

TV View: Ireland’s Crawl fails to put team off their stride for long

Mack Hansen’s mic knock moment turns the air blue for a brief moment in Rome

Sun Feb 26 2023 - 06:00
For Paudie Roche at Arsenal, helping develop human beings is as important as developing footballers

For Paudie Roche at Arsenal, helping develop human beings is as important as developing footballers

The Physical performance lead talks equality, working with Katie McCabe and being rattled by his first boss

Sat Feb 25 2023 - 00:00
Liverpool v Real Madrid: Liam Brady puts the boot into Fabinho after crazy night at Anfield

Liverpool v Real Madrid: Liam Brady puts the boot into Fabinho after crazy night at Anfield

Mary Hannigan’s TV view: Ferdinand risks the wrath of the Scousers on BT Sport as Klopp’s side ‘taken to the cleaners’

Wed Feb 22 2023 - 07:57
TV View: It’s blowing a gale in Owenbeg, but at least we have the dulcet tones of Michael Bublé

TV View: It’s blowing a gale in Owenbeg, but at least we have the dulcet tones of Michael Bublé

Derry put Meath to the sword, but manager Colm O’Rourke remains a picture of calm — after all, his crew are a work in progress

Mon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00
All in the Game: James McClean’s legal reform, and the manager Neil Warnock calls a bloody idiot

All in the Game: James McClean’s legal reform, and the manager Neil Warnock calls a bloody idiot

Plus Carlo Ancelotti’s diplomacy, Eden Hazard’s diet, and everything Dominic Calvert-Lewin does

Mon Feb 20 2023 - 05:00
Railway Union wins European indoor silver and a promotion for Ireland

Railway Union wins European indoor silver and a promotion for Ireland

After beating Austrian, Scottish and Croatian sides in France, Railway fell to England’s East Grinstead in the final

Sun Feb 19 2023 - 19:00
Ireland will be happy to be in Marbella as World Cup playoffs get underway in New Zealand

Ireland will be happy to be in Marbella as World Cup playoffs get underway in New Zealand

The 10 sides have been preparing as Cyclone Gabrielle has caused a national state of emergency

Thu Feb 16 2023 - 06:00
All in the Game: The new George Best, and Pep Guardiola’s cunning plan

All in the Game: The new George Best, and Pep Guardiola’s cunning plan

Plus a strange fish, no disrespect to Welsh women, and Cody Gakpo’s bad move

Mon Feb 13 2023 - 10:15
Chips, police bother and Bob Dylan: New documentary reveals much about Liam Brady while reminding us of his brilliance

Chips, police bother and Bob Dylan: New documentary reveals much about Liam Brady while reminding us of his brilliance

Mary Hannigan: Anyone who appreciates glorious football, or thinks Liam Brady is just a grumpy pundit, is advised to tune in

Mon Feb 13 2023 - 05:00
Just 10 of 23-strong Republic of Ireland squad  started for their clubs at the weekend

Just 10 of 23-strong Republic of Ireland squad started for their clubs at the weekend

Seven of Irish squad were in Championship meeting between Birmingham City and London City Lionesses

Sun Feb 12 2023 - 20:20
Six Nations TV View: France have the craic but Ireland enjoy last laugh

Six Nations TV View: France have the craic but Ireland enjoy last laugh

If you can’t get giddy about this bunch, you’re tragically giddy-averse

Sun Feb 12 2023 - 06:00
‘The pressure’s now on Shamrock Rovers’ - all eyes on new upstarts after picking rivals’ pockets

‘The pressure’s now on Shamrock Rovers’ - all eyes on new upstarts after picking rivals’ pockets

Shelbourne and Peamount see raft of players move across town to Tallaght rivals

Thu Feb 09 2023 - 05:00
Sportswoman of the Month: Rhasidat Adeleke

Sportswoman of the Month: Rhasidat Adeleke

Two weeks after setting a new Irish indoor 200m record the Tallaght native smashed Karen Shinkins’ Irish record

Thu Feb 09 2023 - 05:00
Anthony Gordon still smiling back at Everton fans despite move to Newcastle

Anthony Gordon still smiling back at Everton fans despite move to Newcastle

All in the game: Jurgen Klopp defies reality; Yet another manager for Séamus Coleman

Mon Feb 06 2023 - 10:00
Commanding Brosnan helps keep United at bay

Commanding Brosnan helps keep United at bay

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper gets an opportunity to show her class as Everton grind out a point

Sun Feb 05 2023 - 21:33
Six Nations TV View: Holy God in heaven ... Ireland find they have nothing to be worried about

Six Nations TV View: Holy God in heaven ... Ireland find they have nothing to be worried about

Nervous confidence is the order of the day for the panel, as Ireland’s ‘cultural architects’ put Wales to the sword

Sat Feb 04 2023 - 19:54
Former Ireland basketball player Kate Maher just doing it when taking on life’s challenges

Former Ireland basketball player Kate Maher just doing it when taking on life’s challenges

Waterford native has turned her passion into a successful career with Nike

Thu Feb 02 2023 - 06:00
Back in black - Celtic poke fun at rival Rangers’ AC/DC collaboration

Back in black - Celtic poke fun at rival Rangers’ AC/DC collaboration

Chelsea spend more in January than most of Europe combined; Duncan Ferguson introduced to vegan Rovers

Mon Jan 30 2023 - 10:00
TV View: Women really making the grade as McCabe gets whoOOOooooOOOoosh treatment

TV View: Women really making the grade as McCabe gets whoOOOooooOOOoosh treatment

Sky Sports News opts for BREAKING NEWS alert on Chelsea bid for Irish star Katie as nation unites to curse Fabinho for gruesome ‘tackle’ on young prospect Ferguson

Sun Jan 29 2023 - 20:18
‘Absolutely no chance’ - Arsenal dismiss Katie McCabe speculation

‘Absolutely no chance’ - Arsenal dismiss Katie McCabe speculation

Irish abroad: Louise Quinn, Jamie Finn, Harriet Scott and Lucy Quinn all in action for Birmingham in FA Cup win

Sun Jan 29 2023 - 17:57
EY Hockey League: Loreto go top with stylish 7-1 win over Ards

EY Hockey League: Loreto go top with stylish 7-1 win over Ards

Catholic Institute and UCD draw at Belfield

Sun Jan 29 2023 - 14:45
Arsenal reject ‘substantial’ bid from Chelsea for Katie McCabe

Arsenal reject ‘substantial’ bid from Chelsea for Katie McCabe

Chelsea optimistic that a deal can be sorted ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline

Sun Jan 29 2023 - 11:48
Institute facing tough UCD test as they seek to extend unbeaten run

Institute facing tough UCD test as they seek to extend unbeaten run

Should Dublin students repeat their early-season win over the Limerick club then they will go top

Thu Jan 26 2023 - 19:00
Toto Schillaci a surprising witness at a mafia boss arrest

Toto Schillaci a surprising witness at a mafia boss arrest

A grumpy Pep Guardiola; to be or not to be sacked for Davide Nicola; Scolari slates Enrique

Mon Jan 23 2023 - 07:55
TV View: Andy Murray is the Arsenal of tennis - or maybe the Duracell bunny

TV View: Andy Murray is the Arsenal of tennis - or maybe the Duracell bunny

Murray and his metal hip made a stunning comeback in a Melbourne marathon that lasted nearly six hours

Mon Jan 23 2023 - 05:00
Postponement of English Super League games due to frozen pitches ‘unacceptable’

Postponement of English Super League games due to frozen pitches ‘unacceptable’

Concerns for Ireland manager Vera Pauw as lack of first-team football for her squad’s goalkeepers continue

Sun Jan 22 2023 - 19:18
Catholic Institute’s six-game streak comes to an end against Monkstown

Catholic Institute’s six-game streak comes to an end against Monkstown

League leaders claw back a point after going two goals down at home

Sun Jan 22 2023 - 19:00
Welcome to real life Olympique Lyonnais – women do have babies

Welcome to real life Olympique Lyonnais – women do have babies

Fifa tribunal orders Lyon to pay Gunnarsdóttir her €82,000 in wages they had withheld from her during her pregnancy

Thu Jan 19 2023 - 05:00
Women’s Super League round-up: Katie McCabe’s Arsenal draw with Chelsea

Women’s Super League round-up: Katie McCabe’s Arsenal draw with Chelsea

Captain was a surprise omission from starting line-up but came off the bench

Mon Jan 16 2023 - 15:20
Everton fans’ shenanigans backfire after Southampton game

Everton fans’ shenanigans backfire after Southampton game

Shakira gets back at Piqué; Sneijder less than complimentary about Weghorst

Mon Jan 16 2023 - 09:00
TV View: Paul Merson offends New Zealand, as Johnny the Bus Driver is hailed

TV View: Paul Merson offends New Zealand, as Johnny the Bus Driver is hailed

Paudie Clifford’s post-match speech topped off a wonderfully chaotic All-Ireland junior final, while new words had to be invented to describe Tottenham Hotspur

Sun Jan 15 2023 - 21:30
Rachael Blackmore: ‘Racing is a relentless sport, you’re constantly moving forward’

Rachael Blackmore: ‘Racing is a relentless sport, you’re constantly moving forward’

It’s been a mind-blowing few years for the Tipperary woman, success catapulting her from being a highly respected jockey to one of the country’s most recognisable faces

Thu Jan 12 2023 - 05:00
Sportswomen of the Month: Eilish and Roisin Flanagan

Sportswomen of the Month: Eilish and Roisin Flanagan

A mighty team effort saw Ireland win a bronze medal at the European Cross Country Championships

Thu Jan 12 2023 - 05:00
Sol Campbell’s high opinion of himself prompts a chuckle or two

Sol Campbell’s high opinion of himself prompts a chuckle or two

Real Madrid’s Spanish-less team; Klopp’s dislike of transfer window; Ronaldo a bit lost

Mon Jan 09 2023 - 07:52
Competition for Vera Pauw’s squad starting to heat up

Competition for Vera Pauw’s squad starting to heat up

Republic of Ireland forward Rianna Jarrett in action for London City Lionesses in their FA Cup win over Portsmouth

Sun Jan 08 2023 - 21:00
TV View: Enthralling reminder of Irish women’s rugby team’s rise from obscurity

TV View: Enthralling reminder of Irish women’s rugby team’s rise from obscurity

Gem of a documentary on TG4 captured the ups and downs of an extraordinary story since 1993

Sun Jan 08 2023 - 20:27
Cristiano Ronaldo performs the mother of all U-turns after Piers Morgan interview

Cristiano Ronaldo performs the mother of all U-turns after Piers Morgan interview

Lionesses forgotten in New Year’s honours; Ferguson not Ireland’s youngest Premier League scorer after all

Mon Jan 02 2023 - 10:00
TV View: Graeme Souness sticks it to Vladimir Putin while Rio Ferdinand sees peace

TV View: Graeme Souness sticks it to Vladimir Putin while Rio Ferdinand sees peace

Paul Merson hails the Ronnie O’Sullivan of football as Jamie Carragher weeps for Cristiano Ronaldo

Mon Jan 02 2023 - 06:00
‘I don’t know why you’d want to play that sport because it’s dreadful to watch’: The sports quotes of the year

‘I don’t know why you’d want to play that sport because it’s dreadful to watch’: The sports quotes of the year

From guff-spouting pundits to a party-loving Ronan O’Gara, here are the quips, bloopers and characters who marked the sporting feats of 2022

Mon Dec 26 2022 - 10:00
Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year: 14 stellar nominees from year of unprecedented success

Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year: 14 stellar nominees from year of unprecedented success

Eleven sports represented, with boxing contributing four champion candidates

Tue Dec 20 2022 - 05:00
‘He should be made wear one Doc Marten and one stiletto’: Best World Cup quotes and gaffes from Qatar

‘He should be made wear one Doc Marten and one stiletto’: Best World Cup quotes and gaffes from Qatar

Desert Outtakes: A disconsolate Neymar; Rocky Morocco; Savage’s terrible prediction; Declan Rice gets hammered

Mon Dec 19 2022 - 07:43
World Cup TV View: ‘Do you have a defibrillator in the studio? Because my heart can’t take this’

World Cup TV View: ‘Do you have a defibrillator in the studio? Because my heart can’t take this’

‘Do you have a defibrillator in the studio because my heart can’t take this’

Sun Dec 18 2022 - 21:48
Manchester United’s Aoife Mannion set for call-up to Vera Pauw’s Ireland squad

Manchester United’s Aoife Mannion set for call-up to Vera Pauw’s Ireland squad

Central defender has just returned having been out since February with injury

Sun Dec 18 2022 - 14:08
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