Sporting obituaries 2024: From Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh to Franz Beckenbauer and Tony O’Reilly2024 Sporting Obituaries: Eugene ‘Pooch’ Davis (70) was one of the great characters of the League of Ireland, noted for his predatory poaching instinctsWed Jan 01 2025 - 06:00
TV View: RTÉ's top team of analysts clear every hurdle with aplomb at LeopardstownFormer jockey Davy Russell, Jane Mangan and Lisa O’Neill have all angles covered for RTÉ viewersSun Dec 29 2024 - 18:03
A tearful Luke Littler gets his World Darts Championship under way in sensational fashionIs it fair for a teenager, even one of such talent, to live with the hype and the pressure?Sun Dec 22 2024 - 12:46
Three Irish players gain full status on Ladies European Tour next yearAnna Foster, Annabel Wilson and Sara Byrne all safely negotiated the five-round marathon of the final qualifying tournament in Marrakesh, MoroccoFri Dec 20 2024 - 18:58
Irish Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards: ‘The greatest collection of women in Irish sport in one place ever assembled’Kellie Harrington named Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for 2024Fri Dec 20 2024 - 18:03
Leona Maguire: ‘I worked harder this year than any other year, it just didn’t show in the results’Irish golfer speaks about her year of highs and lows in professional golf in 2024Tue Dec 17 2024 - 06:00
‘I am embarrassed for him’: Roy Keane scarlet for Kyle Walker before Manchester turns redLeinster claim agricultural win thanks in part to former Meath farmboy Jordie BarrettSun Dec 15 2024 - 20:10
Tom McKibbin falls off the pace at the Alfred Dunhill ChampionshipIn LIV Golf Promotions event in Riyadh, former Walker Cup star Mark Power narrowly failed to make top 20Fri Dec 13 2024 - 17:06
Mona McSharry enjoying the scenic route after realising her Olympic dream Bronze medalist has been enjoying a road trip along the west coast of the USA while she ponders her next career movesFri Dec 13 2024 - 06:00
Mark Power clears first hurdle in quest to claim coveted LIV Golf cardFormer Walker Cup star shoots a 66 and advances among 21 players who will be joined by a further 28 exempted players in the second round with the scores reset for 49 startersThu Dec 12 2024 - 18:43
Five Irish players in Saudi Arabia looking for LIV Golf tour cardMark Power, Max Kennedy, Alex Maguire, Liam Nolan and Matt McClean will try their hand at LIV Golf PromotionsTue Dec 10 2024 - 06:00
Patrick Reed returns to winning ways despite worst warm-up Lauren Walsh set for high-stakes end to season, and Rory McIlroy bids farewell to a heroTue Nov 26 2024 - 06:00
Golf lowdowns: Leona Maguire looks to turn fortunes around at LPGA Tour Championship Séamus Power looking to book spots on $20m PGA Tour events at RSM ClassicThu Nov 21 2024 - 06:00
Well-earned rest ahead for Shane Lowry after most consistent year of his careerBallyneety Golf Club to host first few days of Junior Ryder Cup in 2027Tue Nov 19 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy finds motivation in legacy-building after roller-coaster seasonSéamus Power will complete his season at the RSM Classic in South CarolinaMon Nov 18 2024 - 18:30
Rory McIlroy brings season of fluctuating fortunes to rest on a high note in DubaiMcIlroy joins Seve Ballesteros on six order of merit titles with a fourth win of a season that also saw huge heartbreakSun Nov 17 2024 - 15:00
Rory McIlroy wins DP World Tour Championship and clinches sixth Race to Dubai titleShane Lowry finishes in a tie for third while McIlroy draws level with Seve Ballesteros in order-of-merit honours listSun Nov 17 2024 - 12:18
Rory McIlroy hits speedbump but remains in contention for twin titlesShane Lowry’s 67 moves him into the mix in Dubai while Tom McKibbin still has a ticket to the PGA Tour in his sightsFri Nov 15 2024 - 14:44
Rory McIlroy leads the way in Dubai after impressive opening roundMcIlroy also commented on possibility of Americans being paid to play in Ryder Cup: ‘I personally would pay for the privilege to play’Thu Nov 14 2024 - 14:25
Odds firmly in Rory McIlroy’s favour to claim sixth Race to Dubai titleOnly McIlroy and Thriston Lawrence remain in the running to top DP World Tour’s order of meritWed Nov 13 2024 - 11:38
Tom McKibbin seeking a big finish to secure PGA Tour cardSéamus Power and Leona Maguire also bidding to press their case to secure personal goals in late-season tournamentsTue Nov 12 2024 - 06:00
Max Kennedy’s dream of securing DP World Tour card still alive in SpainRoyal Dublin amateur made the 72-hole cut and is four shots off the top 20 with two days remainingMon Nov 11 2024 - 15:35
Impressive team of pundits line out for domestic football’s biggest day TV View: You need people who know their onions as Derry City took on Drogheda United at the Aviva. A crystal ball helps tooSun Nov 10 2024 - 19:39
Paul Waring enjoys his day in the sun as Rory McIlroy edges closer to sixth rankings titleMcIlroy closed with a 64 to finish in a tie for third spot in Abu Dhabi; Tom McKibbin also cards 64 as he chases PGA Tour cardSun Nov 10 2024 - 13:33
When Ireland get ahead of themselves, trust New Zealand to deliver a reality checkMatt Williams tried to warn us, but did we listen?Sat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy’s challenge stalls in Abu Dhabi as outsider ranked 229th in the world puts on a masterclassPaul Waring produces stunning 61 for record low 36-hole total at the DP World Tour’s penultimate eventFri Nov 08 2024 - 15:25
Pádraig Harrington targeting a big finish on the Champions TourVictory in the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup would see the Dubliner top the order of merit on the senior tourWed Nov 06 2024 - 19:17
Rory McIlroy looking to wrap up another European title in Abu Dhabi after indoor swing work World No 3 has been working on his swing indoors as he looks to wrap up a sixth Race to Dubai title a week earlyWed Nov 06 2024 - 16:00
Gary Hurley tells of how his mental health struggle almost led him to quit professional golfWaterford player decides to open up about his mental healthTue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00
Conor Purcell struggles in second round of Challenge Tour finaleWaterford’s Gary Hurley is tied-13th in the season-ending tournamentFri Nov 01 2024 - 17:07
Conor Purcell aiming to finish strong in Challenge Tour Grand FinalDubliner has already secured a DP World Tour card but number one spot in the rankings remains a viable ambitionWed Oct 30 2024 - 17:49
Conor Purcell heads to Challenge Tour finale with DP World Tour card guaranteeTom Kim could face disciplinary action after taking out frustration on doorTue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00
Pádraig Harrington sets sights on Ernie Els after third Champions Tour win of season53-year-old will head into season-ending Charles Schwab Cup in fourth place on a course he has won on beforeMon Oct 28 2024 - 13:28
Bid to to bring Open championships to Portmarnock Golf Club takes significant step forwardAn outlay of between €35m and €40m to be made in bid to secure both men’s and women’s tournamentsTue Oct 22 2024 - 14:31
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s new golf league to get up and running in JanuaryNew tech-infused golf league was founded in partnership with the PGA TourTue Oct 22 2024 - 06:00
Conor Purcell secures second Challenge Tour win of the season in China27-year-old Dubliner moves to fourth in the order of merit ahead of the Rolex Grand Final in MallorcaSun Oct 20 2024 - 12:09
Jorge Campillo takes lead at Andalucia Masters as McKibbin slips backOnly Irish player in field struggles to a 73 but tournament leader claims spotlight with a 65, for total 15-under-par 129Fri Oct 18 2024 - 19:50
Stakes still high for Tom McKibbin and Séamus Power as season nears conclusion Different Strokes: Pádraig Harrington beaten by a power that’s hard to explainTue Oct 15 2024 - 06:00
Europe’s chance to retain Ryder Cup may be aided by potential Sergio Garcia returnClarification over LIV golfers could pave the way for the Spaniard’s inclusion in Luke Donald’s teamTue Oct 08 2024 - 20:18
DP World Tour: Jon Rahm eyes fourth Spanish Open win as Shane Lowry stands as sole Irish contenderPlaying in Spain brings LIV Golf-based player Rahm closer to Ryder Cup eligibility for Europe’s team next yearWed Sept 25 2024 - 20:02
Shane Lowry has been Mr Consistency but seeks long-awaited individual win in SpainMark O’Meara bids farewell to competitive golf; several Irish players in action on Challenge TourTue Sept 24 2024 - 06:00
Ifs, putts and maybes: Rory McIlroy’s year as golf’s ‘nearly man’From the US Open to last week at Wentworth, the Irish golfer has had a season of agonising close callsMon Sept 23 2024 - 17:00
Rory McIlroy suffers more heartbreak as Billy Horschel adds to his woe at WentworthAmerican golfer eagles second playoff hole to take BMW Championship at WentworthSun Sept 22 2024 - 19:35
Rory McIlroy ‘right in the mix’ as Matthew Baldwin leads at WentworthShane Lowry was extremely disappointed with his round of 71 at the BMW PGA ChampionshipFri Sept 20 2024 - 20:49
Leona Maguire brings the fun back with impressive start to LPGA returnIrish woman shoots five-under 67 to trail the leader by two shots in OhioThu Sept 19 2024 - 20:07
A broken club, an out of bounds and a backwards putt: Rory McIlroy’s impressive opening round at Wentworth had it allShane Lowry satisfied with first round as he is two strokes behind leader at BMW PGA ChampionshipThu Sept 19 2024 - 18:36
Rory McIlroy must dig deep once more after Irish Open setbackHolywood man leads five-strong Irish contingent at the BMW PGA Championship at WentworthTue Sept 17 2024 - 06:00
Leona Maguire on Solheim Cup: ‘A bitter pill to swallow to be sat out for as many sessions as I was’Europe captain Suzann Pettersen refused to admit any mistake for selecting Maguire only twiceMon Sept 16 2024 - 14:40
Højgaard steals Irish Open from McIlroy’s grasp with closing hat-trick of birdiesMcIlroy looked to have one hand on the trophy but late missed putts cost him dearlySun Sept 15 2024 - 19:46
Lowry to play BMW PGA, Spanish Open and Dunhill Links in stretch of tournaments that will test body and mindPower says he made plenty of birdies in Irish Open but also too many mistakesSun Sept 15 2024 - 19:00
