Ciara Mageean thankful for ‘kind words of support’ during cancer treatment
Down athlete completed 12th round of chemotherapy before Christmas
Caoimhín Kelleher’s staggering record of saving penalty kicks puts him atop Premier League charts
Joshua Kenny added to Leinster’s Champions Cup roster
Nike lost Steph Curry after a disastrous pitch. Now the NBA star is wearing their shoes again
Craig Casey: Outlook is sunny in south of France for Munster’s energy-giver
Eoin Bradley, back where it all began, gets another shot at major silverware aged 42
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GAELIC GAMES
‘The grá was slow coming, but it’s back’: Pádraic Joyce on staying as Galway manager
Boss gives his thoughts on Guardiola, the new season, his SFC final ambition and turmoil at Old Trafford
‘He’s a hyper-talented boy’: Andy Moran confirms son of ex-Mayo star will feature in 2026
Mayo manager also made a strong case for keeping pre-league competitions in the GAA calendar
Galway without Young Footballer of the Year nominee Matthew Thompson for National League
Peter Cooke’s involvement for 2026 in doubt
Walsh Cup proceeds after Westmeath-Kilkenny match decided on coin toss
‘Now we have to win it’: Dingle squeeze past Ballyboden to make All-Ireland date with St Brigid’s
Righting All-Ireland record motivation for St Brigid’s, says Cunningham
St Brigid’s overpower Scotstown to set up All-Ireland final with Dingle
RUGBY
Craig Casey: Outlook is sunny in south of France for Munster’s energy-giver
Scrumhalf will give it his usual 100% against Toulon on Sunday – and is more than ready to stand in at 10 if needed
Ulster expected to rotate squad for Cheetahs Challenge Cup encounter
New-look back row could be deployed with Sean Reffell a likely candidate for involvement
Davit Niniashvili: La Rochelle’s ebullient Georgian fullback is a big threat for Leinster
Niniashvili wants to change the perception that Georgian rugby is more than just forward play
‘We’ve got to start learning quicker’: Connacht reflects on ‘same mistakes’ ahead of Montpellier
Munster searching for consistency against Toulon after up-and-down season
John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen to miss Munster’s Champions Cup clash with Toulon
Leinster drawing on Rabah Slimani’s experience for challenge of La Rochelle pack
SOCCER
Caoimhín Kelleher’s staggering record of saving penalty kicks puts him atop Premier League charts
Having stopped yet another penalty on Wednesday night, the Cork man has now saved more than he has conceded
Caoimhín Kelleher proves to be penalty-saving specialist once again for Brentford
Premier League wrap: Keith Andrews side move up to fifth with victory over Sunderland
Benjamin Sesko scores twice but Darren Fletcher’s Manchester United held by Burnley
Red Devils had 30 shots but could not get the winner at Turf Moor
Arne Slot concedes Liverpool’s approach has grown dull: ‘I would not completely disagree’
Former England manager Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be a huge risk for Manchester United’s beleaguered hierarchy
World Cup players to have lifelike ‘AI avatars’ for use in VAR offside decisions
GOLF
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
BBC and RTÉ double for Masters champion in career-defining year
Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the first time
Northern Irishman becomes first golfer to win award since 1989
‘It will stay with me the rest of my life’: Rory McIlroy says Irish Open was a high point of year
Masters champion says relationship with Ireland has been ‘a little complicated at times’
RACING
Mill Reef’s trainer Ian Balding dies aged 87
Champion jockey Paul Townend due to return to action at Cork
Bumper New Year’s Day attendance at Cheltenham outstrips festival crowd
Dan Skelton faces festival poser over impressive Relkeel winner Kabral Du Mathan
Henry de Bromhead hoping for more New Year’s Day success with Heart Wood
Windsor has to pass 8am inspection if it is to stage first race of 2026 in Britain or Ireland
MORE SPORT
Harry Brook apologises for late-night incident in New Zealand before Ashes
Vice captain’s pre-Ashes scuffle with bouncer deepens crisis around England
Australia hold on to win fifth Ashes Test leaving England to rue missed chances
Aussies win the series 4-1 as Mitchell Starc adds final flourish to his imperious Ashes series
Nike lost Steph Curry after a disastrous pitch. Now the NBA star is wearing their shoes again
The basketball player is a free agent and has used this season to try on shoes of a different stripe
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