Rory McIlroy playing and feeling like the world number one ahead of Phoenix OpenHolywood man returns to PGA Tour after opening the year with DP World Tour win in DubaiWed Feb 08 2023 - 20:01
Golfers Todd Clements and Nick Bachem step out of their comfort zoneDuo take the opportunity to try world’s longest zipline before last week’s tournament in the UAETue Feb 07 2023 - 05:00
Justin Rose secures first PGA Tour victory in four years at Pebble BeachIreland’s Séamus Power shoots 69 on final round for top 15 finishMon Feb 06 2023 - 19:47
Tom McKibbin quietly going about his business with first round 70 in Ras Al Khaimah20-year-old Holywood man ignoring comparisons to McIlroy in quest to be his own playerThu Feb 02 2023 - 11:26
John Murphy looking to kick-start rookie season at Ras Al Khaimah ChampionshipYoung Cork golfer admits hectic schedule last year left him drained after qualifying through Q-SchoolWed Feb 01 2023 - 15:25
Pádraig Harrington puts it down to one of those days after ugly 81 in DubaiDoonbeg will have to LIV without an event - Rory’s reasoning for laying up - Rocco’s return to winner’s enclosureTue Jan 31 2023 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy makes statement win in Dubai over rival Patrick ReedNorthern Irishman makes final flourish to see off challenge of LIV golferMon Jan 30 2023 - 11:54
Rory McIlroy blasts into contention as LIV rebels gatecrash Dubai partyWorld No 1 produces sensational birdie-eagle-birdie finish to vault himself up the leaderboardFri Jan 27 2023 - 15:35
Rory McIlroy digs deep to stay afloat in rain-delayed Dubai Desert ClassicPádraig Harrington has woeful day, dead last at eight over after 13 holesThu Jan 26 2023 - 15:10
Rory McIlroy on blanking Patrick Reed: ‘I’m living in reality. I don’t know where he’s living’‘I didn’t see a tee coming my direction at all, but apparently that’s what happened’Wed Jan 25 2023 - 14:36
Red-hot Jon Rahm continues impressive momentumSpaniard up to number three in world rankings and overtakes Power to move to top of the FedEx Cup listTue Jan 24 2023 - 05:00
Pádraig Harrington mixes it with the young tyros with fourth place in Abu DhabiShane Lowry has nightmare final round as Victor Perez takes victory on DP World TourSun Jan 22 2023 - 16:00
Shane Lowry three shots off the lead at halfway point in Abu DhabiSéamus Power a further two strokes back with Pádraig Harrington safely within the cut lineFri Jan 20 2023 - 16:22
Séamus Power sits in fourth place at the end of day one in Abu DhabiEurope’s Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald holds the overnight lead on eight-underThu Jan 19 2023 - 14:24
Leona Maguire looking for hot start to new LPGA season at Tournament of ChampionsStrong field for Irish Legends; magnanimous Tommy Fleetwood; Lowry looks to bounce backTue Jan 17 2023 - 06:00
Séamus Power helps Britain and Ireland stay in touch at Hero Cup Power and Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre take point as Shane Lowry suffers defeat alongside Tommy FleetwoodFri Jan 13 2023 - 15:03
Hero Cup lowdown: Shane Lowry pairing with Tommy Fleetwood on opening daySéamus Power also in action as GB&I take on Continental Europe in early warm-up to Ryder CupThu Jan 12 2023 - 16:34
Shane Lowry and Séamus Power may team up in Abu Dhabi’s Hero Cup tournamentIrish double act; less of Keegan Bradley; rueful Collin Morikawa; Liam Nolan clicks; and deadly David DuvalTue Jan 10 2023 - 05:00
Recharged Séamus Power carries Irish hopes in Tournament of ChampionsRory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Cameron Smith are the only members of the world’s top 20 not in action in MauiTue Jan 03 2023 - 05:00
Sporting obituaries 2022: Greats from GAA, soccer, rugby and racing among those we lostRemembering some of the most prominent sportspeople who passed away in 2022Mon Jan 02 2023 - 05:00
Best sporting moments of the year - No 1: Ireland take down the All Blacks in historic series winHaving lost the first Test, Ireland stormed back to take the series 2-1 on a wild Wellington nightSat Dec 31 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 2: Lionel Messi fulfils World Cup destiny with ArgentinaHaving played his part in all three Argentina goals he then scored the first goal in the penalty shoot-outFri Dec 30 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 3: Brosnan and Barrett fire Ireland to a first World Cup A penalty save and cool finish in the heat of a playoff battle made Hampden a happy hunting groundThu Dec 29 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 4: Rachael Blackmore makes Gold Cup historyThe first woman to ride the winner of National Hunt racing’s greatest prize did it the hard wayWed Dec 28 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 5: Seán O’Shea breaks Dublin hearts from another parishThe match-winning free in the semi-final was the key moment in Kerry’s All-Ireland title runTue Dec 27 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 6: Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano, a fight for the ages Billed as ‘the biggest fight in the history of women’s boxing’ the Madison Square Garden sell-out crowd were not disappointedMon Dec 26 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year: O’Donovan and McCarthy a World apart in RaciceThe Irish lightweight double sculls duo proved yet again just why they are the best at what they doSun Dec 25 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 8: Rory McIlroy bounces back in style at East LakeAfter missing a great chance to win the Open, McIlroy chased down the World No 1 to bag an $18m pay daySat Dec 24 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 9: Ciara Mageean’s sparkling night in Brussels A reserve the day before the race, Mageean won the Diamond League race and broke the Irish 1,500m recordFri Dec 23 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 10: Tony Kelly, a cut above the restClare star’s sideline cut to send the Munster Final to extra-time was a mix of skill, precision and nerveThu Dec 22 2022 - 12:30
Best sporting moments of the year - No 11: Ireland rain on England’s parade at the MCGIreland inflicted England’s only loss on the way to the title with the help of a little Melbourne rainWed Dec 21 2022 - 12:30
Rory McIlroy matches Pádraig Harrington with Golf Writers’ gongSuccessful year has Northern Irishman feeling close to another MajorTue Dec 20 2022 - 06:00
Best sporting moments of the year - No 12: Roger Federer waves goodbyeAfter a career that yielded 20 Grand Slams, and countless jaw-dropping shots of grace and style, the Swiss maestro retiredTue Dec 20 2022 - 05:00
Shane Lowry: ‘The Ryder Cup put something different in me that I never thought was there’Golfer admits wondering whether he has peaked, but thinks 2023 could be his best year yetFri Dec 16 2022 - 22:00
Sportswomen 2022: A breakthrough season for Leona Maguire and she is only getting startedLeona Maguire looking forward to continuing her momentum after a highly successful year which included a breakthrough win on the LPGA TourFri Dec 16 2022 - 17:00
Different Strokes: Cavan planning to honour popular MaguireCavan County Council to honour Leona Maguire with a civic reception to mark her exploits on the global golfing stageTue Dec 13 2022 - 05:00
Christmas gift ideas for the sport lovers in your lifeFrom sorting them out with classic kit to sending them to see stars in the flesh, there are many ways to bring a cheer from sports fans this festive seasonSat Dec 10 2022 - 06:00
Shane Lowry ‘worn out’ and looking forward to some time off over ChristmasMair makes move into novel writing to highlight dementia; Word of Mouth; By the Numbers; Twitter Twaddle; On this Day; In the Bag; Know the RulesTue Dec 06 2022 - 06:00
Séamus Power and Shane Lowry included in GB&I team for Hero CupTiger Woods withdraws from Hero World Challenge with foot injuryMon Nov 28 2022 - 19:48
Different Strokes: Bidding opens for more pieces of Tiger’s tale Some of the golf great’s most distinctive items are up for auction, in case you have millions of euro to spare.Mon Nov 28 2022 - 19:00
Leona Maguire records third straight top 10 with fourth place in Open de EspanaIrish woman finishes behind Sweden’s Caroline Hedwall in season-ending eventSun Nov 27 2022 - 17:43
Leona Maguire solo third at season-ending Spanish OpenUlster teenager Tom McKibbin very much in the mix at weather-marred Joburg OpenFri Nov 25 2022 - 19:42
Leona Maguire starts brightly as she aims to finish year with a flourishCavan golfer shot five-under 68 to take a share of third in the Spanish Open behind leader Cara GainerThu Nov 24 2022 - 19:54
Leona Maguire hopes to end her season on high note at Spanish OpenTom McKibbin and John Murphy get their new DP World Tour seasons under way in South AfricaTue Nov 22 2022 - 06:00
Séamus Power feels he has arrived where he truly belongs The Waterford golfer has navigated his way to top of the 2022/23 FedEx Cup standings and to 28th in the official world rankingsMon Nov 21 2022 - 19:00
Golf round-up: Maguire misses out on big prize but adds to growing reputation as world star Rory McIlroy completes double of Tour titles as Séamus Power’s challenge fades in GeorgiaSun Nov 20 2022 - 21:53
Rory McIlroy secures fourth European Tour order of merit title in DubaiFourth-placed finish enough to see off challenges of Ryan Fox and Matt FitzpatrickSun Nov 20 2022 - 14:40
Golf round-up: Leona Maguire keeps up pursuit of runaway leader Lydia Ko in FloridaSéamus Power’s brilliant run of form continues with 68 at RSM Classic as Rory McIlroy’s strong finish keeps him in the hunt for DP World Tour titleFri Nov 18 2022 - 22:35
Golf round-up: McIlroy and Maguire take up the role of pursuers in season-ending tournaments Matt Fitzpatrick takes over pole position in order of merit race as McIlroy sees good early start fade awayThu Nov 17 2022 - 21:31
Gary Hurley and John Murphy secure DP World Tour tickets after six-round marathon Murphy closed with a bogey-free 65 to rocket up the leaderboard and secure full playing rightsWed Nov 16 2022 - 16:41
