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Currachs: Lifelines for trade, travel and tradition with a sporting streak

Currachs: Lifelines for trade, travel and tradition with a sporting streak

Their days as work boats may be over, but currachs continue to play a part in coastal communities

Mon Aug 11 2025 - 06:00
Peter Keane steps down as Clare senior football manager

Peter Keane steps down as Clare senior football manager

Kerry man departs the Banner after one season in charge

Sun Aug 10 2025 - 14:56
Rijeka 1 Shelbourne 2: Joey O’Brien’s side take Europa League qualifier first leg win in Croatia – As it happened

Rijeka 1 Shelbourne 2: Joey O’Brien’s side take Europa League qualifier first leg win in Croatia – As it happened

Rijeka opened the scoring from the penalty spot after 56 minutes

Wed Aug 06 2025 - 22:28
Ellen Walshe misses out of 400m IM final on last day of World Championships in Singapore

Ellen Walshe misses out of 400m IM final on last day of World Championships in Singapore

Ireland finish 21st in men’s 4x100m medley relay

Sun Aug 03 2025 - 13:01
Mona McSharry and Danielle Hill end World Championships campaigns with heat exits

Mona McSharry and Danielle Hill end World Championships campaigns with heat exits

Shane Ryan finishes 19th overall in 50m backstroke heats

Sat Aug 02 2025 - 13:07
Meath v Dublin All-Ireland final: Throw-in time, team news, where to watch

Meath v Dublin All-Ireland final: Throw-in time, team news, where to watch

The Royals and the Dubs meet again in the senior decider at Croke Park

Sat Aug 02 2025 - 12:33
Ellie McCartney finishes seventh in 200m breaststroke final at World Championships

Ellie McCartney finishes seventh in 200m breaststroke final at World Championships

Tom Fannon 12th overall in 50m freestyle to miss out on final berth at World Aquatics Championships

Fri Aug 01 2025 - 13:47
Daniel Wiffen narrowly qualifies for 800m freestyle final at World Championships

Daniel Wiffen narrowly qualifies for 800m freestyle final at World Championships

The Olympic and World champion in the event was the slowest qualifier from Tuesday’s heats

Tue Jul 29 2025 - 14:55
Ellen Walshe eighth in 200m IM final at World Championships, Mona McSharry misses out on 100m breaststroke final

Ellen Walshe eighth in 200m IM final at World Championships, Mona McSharry misses out on 100m breaststroke final

Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen out to defend 800m freestyle gold on Tuesday

Mon Jul 28 2025 - 15:07
Champions League qualifiers: Shelbourne suffer 3-0 defeat at Tolka Park – As it happened

Champions League qualifiers: Shelbourne suffer 3-0 defeat at Tolka Park – As it happened

Leandro Andrade netted the opener for Qarabag after 12 minutes

Wed Jul 23 2025 - 22:17
Lions v Australia first Test: What time is kick-off today and what TV channel is it on in Ireland?

Lions v Australia first Test: What time is kick-off today and what TV channel is it on in Ireland?

Andy Farrell’s Lions finally get their three-Test series against the Wallabies under way on Saturday

Thu Jul 17 2025 - 09:47
Champions League qualifiers: Shelbourne progress after second-leg draw against Linfield in Belfast

Champions League qualifiers: Shelbourne progress after second-leg draw against Linfield in Belfast

Mipo Odubeko’s goal last week at Tolka Park proves the difference after draw at Windsor Park

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 21:57
All-Ireland hurling final: What time is throw-in for Cork v Tipperary today and can I still get tickets?

All-Ireland hurling final: What time is throw-in for Cork v Tipperary today and can I still get tickets?

Cork and Tipperary meet for the first time in an All-Ireland SHC decider on Sunday

Mon Jul 14 2025 - 18:47
All-Ireland football semi-finals: Throw-in times, where to watch and ticket details

All-Ireland football semi-finals: Throw-in times, where to watch and ticket details

Kerry face Tyrone on Saturday, while Donegal clash with Meath on Sunday

Tue Jul 08 2025 - 14:57
Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 3: What time is the ring walk and where can I watch it in Ireland tonight?

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 3: What time is the ring walk and where can I watch it in Ireland tonight?

The two fighters meet for a third time as they return to Madison Square Garden to top an all-female bill

Mon Jul 07 2025 - 17:29
All-Ireland hurling semi-finals: Throw-in times, where to watch and ticket details

All-Ireland hurling semi-finals: Throw-in times, where to watch and ticket details

Cork v Dublin and Kilkenny v Tipperary promise to be action-packed contests

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 11:41
Irish-Australian James McCabe suffers first-round defeat at Wimbledon

Irish-Australian James McCabe suffers first-round defeat at Wimbledon

McCabe beaten 6-1 6-4 6-3 by Hungarian Fábián Marozsán

Tue Jul 01 2025 - 15:14
Wimbledon player James McCabe’s Irish father: ‘If the tennis court hadn’t been where we rented, I don’t think he would have picked up a racket’

Wimbledon player James McCabe’s Irish father: ‘If the tennis court hadn’t been where we rented, I don’t think he would have picked up a racket’

The 21-year-old son of a Walkinstown man and a Filipino woman faces a fancied Hungarian in the opening round

Mon Jun 30 2025 - 21:54
All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals: What time are Monaghan v Donegal and Tyrone v Dublin today and what channel are they on?

All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals: What time are Monaghan v Donegal and Tyrone v Dublin today and what channel are they on?

The four All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals will be played at Croke Park this weekend

Thu Jun 26 2025 - 17:37
Lions v Western Force: What time is kick-off today and where can I watch it in Ireland?

Lions v Western Force: What time is kick-off today and where can I watch it in Ireland?

Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions line out against Western Force in Perth on Saturday

Thu Jun 26 2025 - 16:05
‘Today is the beginning of a new chapter’: Shelbourne respond to Damien Duff departure

‘Today is the beginning of a new chapter’: Shelbourne respond to Damien Duff departure

Club co-owner Neil Doyle says ‘no recriminations, no hard feelings’ over Duff’s decision to leave Shels

Mon Jun 23 2025 - 12:55
All-Ireland football draw: Dublin drawn against Tyrone, Donegal to face Monaghan – As it happened

All-Ireland football draw: Dublin drawn against Tyrone, Donegal to face Monaghan – As it happened

Reigning champions Armagh to meet Kerry to avoid provincial and group rematches

Mon Jun 23 2025 - 09:03
Olympians give a splash course in the art of high-speed sailing

Olympians give a splash course in the art of high-speed sailing

The next Olympic Games may be three years away, but medals are currently being earned in the shadows

Fri Jun 20 2025 - 06:00
Croke Park to host two double-headers as weekend fixture details confirmed

Croke Park to host two double-headers as weekend fixture details confirmed

Tailteann Cup

Mon Jun 16 2025 - 15:23
All-Ireland football draw: Dublin to face Cork, Galway draw Down for preliminary quarter-finals – As it happened

All-Ireland football draw: Dublin to face Cork, Galway draw Down for preliminary quarter-finals – As it happened

Fermanagh and Kildare to meet in Tailteann Cup semi-final while Wicklow draw Limerick

Mon Jun 16 2025 - 09:14
Dublin and Galway survive Group of Death, Derry and Roscommon bow out – As it happened

Dublin and Galway survive Group of Death, Derry and Roscommon bow out – As it happened

Tailteann Cup semi-finals for Fermanagh and Kildare

Sat Jun 14 2025 - 21:10
Eve McMahon takes top spot in latest World Sailing rankings

Eve McMahon takes top spot in latest World Sailing rankings

Dubliner ranked number one in the ILCA 6 category

Fri Jun 13 2025 - 18:20
Ticket prices for Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park confirmed ahead of Tuesday release

Ticket prices for Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park confirmed ahead of Tuesday release

Ticket prices to range from €85 to €295

Fri Jun 13 2025 - 16:49
All-Ireland Series permutations: All to play for as group stage comes to close

All-Ireland Series permutations: All to play for as group stage comes to close

Donegal, Mayo, Cavan and Tyrone have a lot at stake with all on same points

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 17:08
Ireland 1 Senegal 1 – As it happened: Strong first half earns Ireland a draw at the Aviva

Ireland 1 Senegal 1 – As it happened: Strong first half earns Ireland a draw at the Aviva

Kasey McAteer finds the net in his first start for Ireland

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 22:39
Women Gaelic games players suffer injuries in silence due to fear and lack of support, research finds

Women Gaelic games players suffer injuries in silence due to fear and lack of support, research finds

‘It really comes down to culture,’ says academic

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 06:00
‘Dad, you have to get me a Brentford jersey now’: Ringmahon Rangers get behind Caoimhín Kelleher’s move

‘Dad, you have to get me a Brentford jersey now’: Ringmahon Rangers get behind Caoimhín Kelleher’s move

Cork club make €3 million from goalkeeper’s move to Brentford

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 21:08
Alex Dunne regains lead in Formula 2 drivers’ championship

Alex Dunne regains lead in Formula 2 drivers’ championship

Second in Saturday’s sprint and fifth in Sunday’s feature race was enough to see the 19-year-old back to the top spot

Sun Jun 01 2025 - 14:42
Nations League: Turkey 1 Republic of Ireland 2 – As it happened

Nations League: Turkey 1 Republic of Ireland 2 – As it happened

Win sets up Group 2 showdown againt Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fri May 30 2025 - 20:51
Ireland backrow Aoife Wafer to join Harlequins

Ireland backrow Aoife Wafer to join Harlequins

Wexford 22-year-old to join London club after this year’s Rugby World Cup

Thu May 22 2025 - 14:37
Aoife Wafer named Six Nations player of the championship for 2025

Aoife Wafer named Six Nations player of the championship for 2025

Ireland backrow scored four tries in this year’s Six Nations

Mon May 19 2025 - 17:36
Tickets for Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park to go on sale next month

Tickets for Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park to go on sale next month

Pittsburgh Steelers to face Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park on September 28th

Fri May 16 2025 - 15:41
IRFU to axe men’s sevens programme following review

IRFU to axe men’s sevens programme following review

Decision taken as part of ‘broader strategic effort to ensure long-term financial sustainability’

Wed May 14 2025 - 19:06
Gaelic Players Association concerned over continuing ‘cheap remarks’ over split season

Gaelic Players Association concerned over continuing ‘cheap remarks’ over split season

Two motions on skorts among 12 passed with overwhelming majorities at association’s agm

Wed May 14 2025 - 16:40
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers to host Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park on September 28th

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers to host Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park on September 28th

Historic match-up will be first NFL regular season game to be held in Ireland

Tue May 13 2025 - 14:00
‘Scant regard’ for players: Cork and Waterford express disappointment over Munster final postponement

‘Scant regard’ for players: Cork and Waterford express disappointment over Munster final postponement

The Munster senior camogie final was due to be played on Saturday afternoon

Sat May 10 2025 - 15:38
Skort protest: GPA seek Minister’s support to ensure weekend fixtures proceed

Skort protest: GPA seek Minister’s support to ensure weekend fixtures proceed

GPA asks Minister for Sport ‘to use his influence to call for an immediate, interim relaxation of the rule’

Fri May 09 2025 - 12:03
Skorts v shorts: ‘They’re awkward, and if it’s your time of the month it’s just not comfortable’

Skorts v shorts: ‘They’re awkward, and if it’s your time of the month it’s just not comfortable’

Fear of exposure is one of the most common issues raised by players in the skorts debate

Thu May 08 2025 - 12:07
Lions squad: All you need to know before the  announcement of the squad to tour Australia

Lions squad: All you need to know before the announcement of the squad to tour Australia

Andy Farrell will make his selection for this summer’s tour on Thursday afternoon in London

Tue May 06 2025 - 17:42
Greece 0 Republic of Ireland 4 as it happened: Carla Ward’s side get Nations League back on track

Greece 0 Republic of Ireland 4 as it happened: Carla Ward’s side get Nations League back on track

Ireland bounce back from heavy defeat to Slovenia

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 18:04
Leinster bolstered by returning Ireland internationals for Harlequins Croke Park showdown

Leinster bolstered by returning Ireland internationals for Harlequins Croke Park showdown

Connacht make five changes ahead of Cardiff Challenge Cup game

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 16:05
Claire Melia’s EuroCup dream ends in disappointment after Baxi Ferrol defeated in final

Claire Melia’s EuroCup dream ends in disappointment after Baxi Ferrol defeated in final

French side Villeneuve d’Ascq claim 2025 EuroCup women’s title after 84-70 second-leg win

Wed Apr 02 2025 - 21:22
Rónan Kelleher in race against time for Leinster’s Champions Cup game against Harlequins

Rónan Kelleher in race against time for Leinster’s Champions Cup game against Harlequins

Croke Park to host Champions Cup Round of 16 clash on Saturday

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 13:50
Dublin City Half Marathon: What roads are closed? How are bus routes affected?

Dublin City Half Marathon: What roads are closed? How are bus routes affected?

Event to take place on Sunday, March 30th, with three starting waves beginning at 8.30am

Sun Mar 30 2025 - 10:14
Republic of Ireland to return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Nations League clash against Slovenia

Republic of Ireland to return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Nations League clash against Slovenia

Carla Ward’s side to end Group B2 campaign in Cork

Sat Mar 29 2025 - 16:45
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