Eileen Gleeson will have been keeping an eye on her players ahead of the Euro 2025 qualifying campaignHappily, on the whole, the news is good. Heather Payne returned to action for Everton in Sunday’s Merseyside derby, which ended scoreless, having missed out through injury in their previous gameSun Mar 24 2024 - 21:35
Sports Briefing: Ireland prepare for Belgium, with a little help from LeixlipJohn O’Shea’s side welcome the world’s fourth ranked side; John Kiely says he wasn’t condoning Kyle Hayes’ actions; Ireland start their Six Nations campaignFri Mar 22 2024 - 11:05
Mary Hannigan: FAI left with unrequited love Closure finally arrives in the Lee Carsley saga; Sandwiches at GAA matches and the descent into middle age; Cork, Poland and Luke LittlerThu Mar 21 2024 - 10:22
Mary Hannigan: Ireland rugby’s main men could do with a rest as new soccer faces ready to roarA bone to pick with Peter O’Mahony; Women’s rugby team ready for noisy opener; National Football League limps to a finishWed Mar 20 2024 - 12:34
Mary Hannigan: How the Six Nations moved from ‘unexceptional’ to ‘vintage’Our rugby team cast their verdict on the 2024 tournament; Denis Walsh on Cork’s new goalador; Philip Reid on mixed fortunes for Irish golfersTue Mar 19 2024 - 10:17
Mary Hannigan: Winning takes care of everything for IrelandPromotion and relegation in GAA leagues; wacky FA Cup tie; interview with Sammie SzmodicsMon Mar 18 2024 - 11:22
All in the Game: Kebab shop owner goes on the attack after Mbappé's laywers bite backMary Hannigan picks out some of the odd stories from the world of soccerMon Mar 18 2024 - 06:00
Julie-Ann Russell scores hat-trick for Galway United in win over Cork City Leanne Kiernan marks her first start of the season with Liverpool’s opening goal in their 3-1 defeat of West HamSun Mar 17 2024 - 20:53
TV View: Tadhg Furlong captures the moment before Roy Keane is left all but redundant There was no cold tea at Old Trafford, just some good old fashioned magic of the cupSun Mar 17 2024 - 20:21
Loreto wrap up EY Hockey League title with three games to spare4-1 victory over Ulster Elks continues dominant unbeaten season for Dublin sideSun Mar 17 2024 - 14:31
Sports Briefing: Scotland match a chance for Ireland to relaunchSurprise British rally at Cheltenham ahead of Gold Cup this afternoonFri Mar 15 2024 - 10:59
Sports Briefing: A century very much not out for Willie MullinsTrainer’s Cheltenham heroics becoming routine while Ireland team for Scotland showdown to be named this afternoonThu Mar 14 2024 - 11:05
‘All dominant’ Willie Mullins closes on century of Cheltenham winsTrainer needs three victories to hit milestone, while Gordon D’Arcy calls for statement performance against ScotlandWed Mar 13 2024 - 10:49
Mary Hannigan: Plenty to enjoy, once you remove the green-tinged glassesEngland’s performance in victory over Ireland is worthy of praise; Limerick look ready to steamroll opposition; Shane Lowry has a spring in his stepTue Mar 12 2024 - 10:42
Mary Hannigan: Farrell and Ireland switch sights to landing Six Nations titleAndy Farrell isn’t taking titles for granted; Willie Mullins isn’t taking Cheltenham for granted; and Liverpool aren’t taking referees for granted...Mon Mar 11 2024 - 10:41
Your chance to buy a little square piece of the Lionel Messi story All in the Game: Pep Guardiola makes Margaret Thatcher admission; Thomas Tuchel puts his foot in it; and Damien Duff gives hugs, kisses and kicksMon Mar 11 2024 - 06:00
Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers held to draws in opening round matches of women’s top divisionPeamount United open defence of their title with victory away to Cork CitySun Mar 10 2024 - 19:08
Six Nations TV View: Italy had given us hope but Ireland leave us all swinging lowUpbeat pre-match predictions had us expecting a great afternoon at Twickenham. England had other ideasSun Mar 10 2024 - 06:00
Mona McSharry: ‘I didn’t get the results I wanted, but the goal wasn’t to win a medal’ Mona McSharry continues to set high standards for herself following promising World Aquatics Championships showingSat Mar 09 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Twickenham will not faze Farrell’s Ireland side Blitz defence, who came up with it?; Are Enhanced Games the future? Women’s League of Ireland gets underwayFri Mar 08 2024 - 12:10
Shamrock Rovers’ time may - or may not - be nigh as Women’s Premier Division kicks offPeamount United’s grip on the title will not be loosened easilyFri Mar 08 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Cian Healy and Rhasidat Adeleke focused on winningRory Beggan looking for NFL contract; Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy seek PGA Tour winThu Mar 07 2024 - 09:48
Mary Hannigan: Mixed views on Six Nations threat England will pose to IrelandJohn Fogarty wants to see an improvement; Caelan Doris is ready for a major test; but Gordon D’Arcy thinks Steve Borthwick’s side are still in transitionWed Mar 06 2024 - 10:31
Sports Briefing: Ireland manager search feels like Lanigan’s BallAs John O’Shea takes the helm of the soccer team, we get a reminder not to take Twickenham lightlyTue Mar 05 2024 - 11:00
Mary Hannigan: After more than 100 days, little progress made on finding Stephen Kenny’s replacementKen Early watches on as Manchester United offer ‘absolutely nothing’ in derby; Ross Molony set for move to BathMon Mar 04 2024 - 10:58
Eddie Howe not pleased with Newcastle’s car crash FA Cup drawLiverpool the hedge funders; Jorginho’s agent sets up Serie A move; Brian Kerr ready to look in the bushesMon Mar 04 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Those of us who watch grid walks and then turn off the race deserve nothing but scornWhat’s the point in watching when there’s as much chance of Max Verstappen losing as there is of Bryson DeChambeau making a better ratatouille than Jamie Oliver?Mon Mar 04 2024 - 06:00
Katie McCabe helps Arsenal prevail in London derby that draws near-record WSL crowd Peamount United and their quartet of Ireland players suffer defeat in President’s Cup, while Leanne Kiernan gets assist in Liverpool winSun Mar 03 2024 - 21:05
Mary Hannigan: Wiffen knows Olympic rivals ‘all want to beat me’Armagh swimmer doesn’t mind having a target on his back; Sean Moran looks back on a famous Dublin-Derry clash; snooker returns to GoffsFri Mar 01 2024 - 11:20
Mary Hannigan: The search continues as John O’Shea steps into the breachFormer Manchester United defender steps up; Rory Gallagher now free to resume coaching in GAA; why Ireland should fear Feyi-WabosoThu Feb 29 2024 - 10:05
Mary Hannigan: Keenan feels the injury blues Ireland lose for the first time under Eileen Gleeson; Dublin seek to break hoodoo on Derry’s turfWed Feb 28 2024 - 11:36
After feeling invincible, Ireland get wake-up call against WalesMain lesson from the night: this team’s journey is never not interesting. In a rollercoaster kind of wayTue Feb 27 2024 - 21:55
Mary Hannigan: Are real fans attending games at the Aviva?Did Wales’ defence expose Ireland’s attack somewhat? Was Piardi right to award a penalty try? Eileen Gleeson on Ireland vs WalesTue Feb 27 2024 - 10:25
Ireland women’s coach Eileen Gleeson spoiled for choice with fully fit squad ahead of clash with Wales Team selection dilemmas set to deepen when Denise O’Sullivan, Tyler Toland and Sinéad Farrelly return to the squadTue Feb 27 2024 - 08:48
Mary Hannigan: Heady days continue for the Ireland rugby teamBundee Aki’s brilliance; a reflective Oli Jager; much-needed wins for Cork hurling and footballMon Feb 26 2024 - 09:26
‘I’m going to enjoy the little moments’ - emotional Jess Ziu returns to the Ireland squad The West ham player says she approaches games with a different mindset now following her return from injuryMon Feb 26 2024 - 06:00
All in the Game: Harry Kane statue stuck in storage - and he’s sanguine about itDuffer gets trapped in the ladies' toilet; Ten Hag keeps a straight face; de Jong’s slow delivery; Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder’s costly remarksSun Feb 25 2024 - 19:00
Ireland v Wales TV View: ‘Ah sure look’ we should never get tired of winningIreland’s 31-7 bonus-point win over Wales drew a wide and varied response across the channelsSun Feb 25 2024 - 12:31
Eileen Gleeson pleased with ‘solid performance’ against ItalyDraw against Italians proved Ireland belonged at the top level, says head coachFri Feb 23 2024 - 20:51
FAI clarify confusion as Ireland U17s mistakenly accused of turning backs on Israeli flag Israeli journalists confuse Irish tradition of turning to face the flag during Amhrán na bhFiann for turning their back on the Israel flagFri Feb 23 2024 - 16:04
Mary Hannigan: Interminable, tempestuous day for the FAIFAI began the day with an apology but things only went downhill from there; opportunity knocks for Frawley in the Six NationsFri Feb 23 2024 - 09:39
Ireland braced for a stern test in Italy Eileen Gleeson’s Ireland squad facing a tough assignment in Florence against an experienced side ten places above the Republic in the world rankingThu Feb 22 2024 - 19:03
Jamie Finn suffers ACL injury while training with IrelandNews confirmed by the FAI and the 25-year-old’s club Birmingham City ahead of Friday’s friendly with ItalyThu Feb 22 2024 - 10:35
Morning Sport Brief: Andy Farrell to return Ireland to full strengthCiarán Frawley set to be the only change to the first choice XV; Jarlath Burns’ in-tray ahead of taking over as president of the GAAThu Feb 22 2024 - 10:15
Sports Briefing: Ambitious GAA integration plan faces several challengesDamien Duff lets rip on Casement Park plan, while Gordon D’Arcy examines a Welsh renaissanceWed Feb 21 2024 - 10:28
‘We’re building something phenomenal right now’: Ireland’s Diane Caldwell sees a bright future 35-year-old was critical of Vera Pauw’s reign but is now focused on continued success – and staying involved after she retiresWed Feb 21 2024 - 06:00
Pray the FAI’s courtship skills improve soon or God knows which manager we’ll getSome sources say Lee Carsley is gone, others insist he is mulling it over - we all need better sourcesTue Feb 20 2024 - 19:52
Sports Briefing: Frawley could step up in Keenan’s absenceWales also have a new fullback in place while McGeeney defends modern footballTue Feb 20 2024 - 10:29
Niamh Fahey: ‘It’s a very competitive squad, one of the strongest we’ve ever had’So long as she can stay fit and get in the Liverpool team, she sees no reason now to call time on her Ireland careerTue Feb 20 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Daniel Wiffen has the entire swimming world talkingChris Coleman tipped for Ireland job; Kildare’s woes; Hugo Keenan an injury doubtMon Feb 19 2024 - 09:29
