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Mary Hannigan: An Ireland manager and captain falling out at a World Cup? Sound familiar?

Mary Hannigan: An Ireland manager and captain falling out at a World Cup? Sound familiar?

Reaction to Dublin’s All-Ireland final win, Ireland prepare for warm up game against Italy

By Mary HanniganTue Aug 01 2023 - 09:52

Mary Hannigan: Dublin’s veterans play like they were chasing their first All-Ireland

Mary Hannigan: Dublin’s veterans play like they were chasing their first All-Ireland

Uncertainty over Vera Pauw’s future; vindication for women’s sport in Ireland; Galway Races get under way

By Mary HanniganMon Jul 31 2023 - 09:34

Mary Hannigan: David Clifford and James McCarthy among the best ever

Mary Hannigan: David Clifford and James McCarthy among the best ever

Reaction to Ireland’s World Cup defeat and Aine O’Gorman’s 119th cap, looking ahead to the National Championships in Santry

By Mary HanniganFri Jul 28 2023 - 09:54

Mary Hannigan: Brave Ireland fade in Perth as World Cup dream comes to an end

Mary Hannigan: Brave Ireland fade in Perth as World Cup dream comes to an end

Dave Hannigan on Lionel Messi’s arrival in Miami; ticket scrambles and talking tactics before All-Ireland SFC final day

By Mary HanniganThu Jul 27 2023 - 10:10

Mary Hannigan: D-Day for Irish team as World Cup battle with Canada awaits

Mary Hannigan: D-Day for Irish team as World Cup battle with Canada awaits

Megan Connolly toning her free-kick skills; Darragh Ó Sé says hit Dublin with the hammer; Séamus Power focused on Ryder Cup place

By Mary HanniganWed Jul 26 2023 - 09:24

Mary Hannigan: There’ll be no throwing caution to the wind in Perth

Mary Hannigan: There’ll be no throwing caution to the wind in Perth

The build up continues for Sunday’s All-Ireland final, as Shane Lowry slips down the Ryder Cup qualifying rankings

By Mary HanniganTue Jul 25 2023 - 09:56

Mary Hannigan: It doesn’t get much better than this if you’re from Limerick

Mary Hannigan: It doesn’t get much better than this if you’re from Limerick

All-Ireland hurling final reaction, the latest from the Women’s World Cup and a Roy Keane anniversary

By Mary HanniganMon Jul 24 2023 - 11:40

Mary Hannigan: Feeling of what if hanging in the air after World Cup debut defeat

Mary Hannigan: Feeling of what if hanging in the air after World Cup debut defeat

Joe Canning on Limerick’s claim to being the greatest team ever; Rory McIlory pulls off a feat of escapology

By Mary HanniganFri Jul 21 2023 - 09:46

World Cup: Today’s the day - but best not buy the champagne yet

World Cup: Today’s the day - but best not buy the champagne yet

Mary Hannigan’s morning briefing: Today’s the day

By Mary HanniganThu Jul 20 2023 - 09:36

Mary Hannigan: Amber Barrett confident that Ireland are in with a prayer against Australia

Mary Hannigan: Amber Barrett confident that Ireland are in with a prayer against Australia

Darragh Ó Sé on how Dublin and Kerry destroyed opponents in last 10; Pádraig Harrington in fine fettle for Open challenge

By Mary HanniganWed Jul 19 2023 - 11:23

Mary Hannigan: Ruesha Littlejohn and Ireland ready for World Cup kick-off

Mary Hannigan: Ruesha Littlejohn and Ireland ready for World Cup kick-off

Jim McGuinness breaks down the tactics of the All-Ireland finalists; Derek Lyng can get one up on Brian Cody; British Open build-up

By Mary HanniganTue Jul 18 2023 - 10:40

Mary Hannigan: Stark contrast in fortunes of Ireland’s men’s and women’s soccer teams

Mary Hannigan: Stark contrast in fortunes of Ireland’s men’s and women’s soccer teams

Sam Bennett left reeling after Tour de France omission; boxing a unique Irish success story

By Mary HanniganFri Jun 30 2023 - 09:29

Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw makes the hardest call as Australia beckons

Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw makes the hardest call as Australia beckons

Irish boxers book Olympic qualification; stress-free championship campaigns maybe come back to bite Dublin and Derry

By Mary HanniganThu Jun 29 2023 - 09:33

Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw makes some tough calls as World Cup squad is announced

Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw makes some tough calls as World Cup squad is announced

Robbie ‘the good boy of Irish football’ Keane; Men’s Sevens rugby team qualify for the Olympics

By Mary HanniganWed Jun 28 2023 - 10:26

Mary Hannigan: Dublin and Mayo headline intriguing championship quarter-final lineup

Mary Hannigan: Dublin and Mayo headline intriguing championship quarter-final lineup

‘Slow and monotonous’ possession football is now the norm; Robbie Keane takes the reins at Maccabi Tel Aviv

By Mary HanniganTue Jun 27 2023 - 09:45

Mary Hannigan: Mayo footballers live to fight another day

Mary Hannigan: Mayo footballers live to fight another day

All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw throws up tasty ties; and a successful weekend for Pádraig Harrington

By Mary HanniganMon Jun 26 2023 - 09:39

Mary Hannigan: Amber Barrett makes her claim for seat on the plane to Australia

Mary Hannigan: Amber Barrett makes her claim for seat on the plane to Australia

Joe Canning is feeling apprehensive ahead of Galway’s meeting with Tipperary

By Mary HanniganFri Jun 23 2023 - 10:05

Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw and the unenviable task of breaking World Cup dreams

Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw and the unenviable task of breaking World Cup dreams

Leinster drawn against familiar foes La Rochelle; and Leona Maguire tees off at the PGA Championship, bidding for first Major

By Mary HanniganThu Jun 22 2023 - 10:18

Mary Hannigan: Mayo’s collapse takes the biscuit

Mary Hannigan: Mayo’s collapse takes the biscuit

Stephen Kenny comes out fighting; the next generation of soccer punditry in Ireland

By Mary HanniganWed Jun 21 2023 - 09:36

Mary Hannigan: Onward limps the long period of regeneration for Irish football

Mary Hannigan: Onward limps the long period of regeneration for Irish football

McIlroy’s near-misses and his next shot at glory; Mayo and Galway to meet in loser-takes-nothing championship tie

By Mary HanniganTue Jun 20 2023 - 09:42

Mary Hannigan: Golfing assassin Leona Maguire secures stunning LPGA Tour victory

Mary Hannigan: Golfing assassin Leona Maguire secures stunning LPGA Tour victory

Rory McIlroy didn’t fare as well at the US Open, settling for a runners-up spot; doom and gloom ahead of Gibraltar qualifier

By Mary HanniganMon Jun 19 2023 - 10:04

Mary Hannigan: Stephen Kenny under pressure with a result needed in Greece tonight

Mary Hannigan: Stephen Kenny under pressure with a result needed in Greece tonight

Andy Farrell to reinstall the winning gene; Joe Canning worried by Galway’s route to the final

By Mary HanniganFri Jun 16 2023 - 09:41

Mary Hannigan: Golfers happy to let clubs do the talking as US Open begins

Mary Hannigan: Golfers happy to let clubs do the talking as US Open begins

Gulf money unlikely to take over GAA; Stephen Kenny brings out the motivational videos

By Mary HanniganThu Jun 15 2023 - 09:34

Mary Hannigan: The cooking is done - time to serve up the championship dinner

Mary Hannigan: The cooking is done - time to serve up the championship dinner

Darragh Ó Sé is ready for some mouth-watering football, Denis Irwin is excited by Evan Ferguson but Jon Rahm is playing things cool

By Mary HanniganWed Jun 14 2023 - 10:14

Mary Hannigan: The championship misses the jeopardy of knockout football

Mary Hannigan: The championship misses the jeopardy of knockout football

Limerick won’t want to see Clare in the hurling championship again; and Nathan Collins on passing ‘the hype torch’ to Evan Ferguson

By Mary HanniganTue Jun 13 2023 - 10:03

Mary Hannigan: Compelling drama the order of the day in hurling finals

Mary Hannigan: Compelling drama the order of the day in hurling finals

Manchester City make rest of football seem small; Rhasidat Adeleke’s continues sensational season

By Mary HanniganMon Jun 12 2023 - 10:35

Mary Hannigan: Ryan Moore, probably the best jockey in the world

Mary Hannigan: Ryan Moore, probably the best jockey in the world

Joe Canning gives his provincial final predictions, the FAI’s plans to improve chronically outdated facilities

By Mary HanniganFri Jun 09 2023 - 09:58

Mary Hannigan: Rory the Sacrificial Lamb faces up to the cold, hard logic of Saudi money

Mary Hannigan: Rory the Sacrificial Lamb faces up to the cold, hard logic of Saudi money

No 11th-hour reprieve for London Irish; and Irish sport loses a trailblazing superstar in Teddy McCarthy

By Mary HanniganThu Jun 08 2023 - 10:28

Mary Hannigan: PGA-LIV merger comes ‘like a lightning bolt out of the blue’

Mary Hannigan: PGA-LIV merger comes ‘like a lightning bolt out of the blue’

Darragh Ó Sé fancies Dublin for the championship; Ireland’s Leon Dwyer hopeful of making Olympics mark

By Mary HanniganWed Jun 07 2023 - 09:18

Mary Hannigan: Cynicism is never a regret for winning teams

Mary Hannigan: Cynicism is never a regret for winning teams

Paul Murphy blocks out negative commentary around Kerry’s performances; and Tom McKibben can reach for the sky after European Open win

By Mary HanniganTue Jun 06 2023 - 10:11

Mary Hannigan: Drama has been the theme of Novak Djokovic’s career

Mary Hannigan: Drama has been the theme of Novak Djokovic’s career

Karen Duggan writes about the financial struggles faced by professionals in women’s soccer; and Stephen Kenny readies his troops

By Mary HanniganFri Jun 02 2023 - 10:43

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