Daire Walsh

RTÉ Sport contributor

Andrea Moran (L) in action against Blaithín Mackin of Armagh during the 2023 National League Division 2 final

Moran optimistic Laois can start looking upward again

They might find themselves in lower levels for both league and championship at the present moment, but Laois' Andrea Moran is confident the O'Moore can rise through the ranks.

Womens Football • 18 Jan

Ciara Whyte in the colours of Mayo during the 2022 season

Whyte back in green and red after Aberdeen adventures

Following a prolonged absence, Mayo's Ciara Whyte has spent the past few weeks gradually readjusting to the life of an inter-county footballer.

GAA • 11 Jan

Mungret St Paul's captain Áine Ryan lifts the trophy after her side's victory in the All-Ireland Junior Club Football Championship

Dominant display from Mungret St Paul's

Grainne McKenna and Jayne Casey registered a combined nine points at Parnell Park as Mungret St Paul's secured the All-Ireland Junior Club Championship crown with a convincing final victory over Donegal's Na Dúnaibh

All-Ireland Junior Football Championship • 15 Dec 24

Kilkerrin-Clonberne lift the Dolores Tyrrell Memorial Cup again

Kilkerrin-Clonberne complete All-Ireland club 4-timer

Chloe Miskell kicked four points at Croke Park on Saturday as Kilkerrin-Clonberne held off a strong challenge from Kilmacud Crokes to claim their fourth consecutive AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship title on a 0-13 to 0-09 scoreline.

Womens Football • 14 Dec 24

Bennekerry/Tinryland goalkeeper Shannon Cotter lifts the Cup as the Carlow side win the intermediate title

Ní Shé on song as Bennekerry/Tinryland win crown

Cliodhna Ní Shé amassed an impressive haul of 2-04 at Croke Park as a magnificent Bennekerry/Tinryland made history by defeating Galway's Annaghdown in the AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship final.

All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship • 14 Dec 24

Shannon McGroddy of Na Dúnaibh celebrates at the final whistle after the win against Kilcock in the semi-final

Almost full circle for McGroddy with Na Dúnaibh

Shannon McGroddy is eyeing a second All-Ireland medal as she lines out for Na Dúnaibh in Sunday's AIB All-Ireland junior club final against Mungret St Paul's.

Womens Football • 14 Dec 24

Kerry goalkeeper Butler still on a high after All Star

Winning a maiden TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship title ensured 2024 was already a special year for Kerry goalkeeper Ciara Butler, but the Castlegregory native has been given a couple of extra reasons to be cheerful since that final victory over Galway.

GAA • 07 Dec 24

Grace Kós of Kilmacud Crokes is ctackled by Kayla O'Connor

Cotter on song as Crokes ease into first women's final

Niamh Cotter struck an excellent haul of 2-4 at Pairc de Burca as Kilmacud Crokes reached their first AIB All-Ireland senior club championship decider with an impressive victory over Castleisland Desmonds.

Football • 30 Nov 24

Galway's Nicola Ward with her 2024 TG4 Players' Player of the Year award

'Overwhelmed' Ward seeking club silver lining

She has secured her share of individual and collective accolades down through the years, but Galway and Kilkerrin-Clonberne star Nicola Ward has admitted to being 'really overwhelmed' with winning the TG4 Senior Players' Player of the Year earlier this month.

GAA • 30 Nov 24

Niamh Duggan in 2016 as a player in the colours of Annaghdown

Annaghdown selector Duggan drawing from prolific well

Former Galway All-Ireland winner Niamh Duggan is a key part of Annaghdown's management team as they bid for TG4 All-Ireland intermediate glory.

Annaghdown • 16 Nov 24