Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

7 July 2024; Shane Barrett of Cork is tackled by Declan Hannon of Limerick during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Limerick and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Hannon: League final means more for Limerick this year

Limerick and Cork will do battle in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, with both having a point to prove. But would it mean more to Limerick this year? We spoke to five-time All-Ireland winning captain with the Treaty Men, Declan Hannon, to find out.

Hurling • 02 Apr

Donegal players and management celebrate with the Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh

Allianz Football League finals recap

A second-half masterclass from Donegal paves the way for a 13-point win over Kerry in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final, while Meath overcome Cork in the Division 2 decider.

Football • 30 Mar

27 July 2025; David Clifford of Kerry in action against Donegal players, from left, Finnbarr Roarty, Dáire Ó Baoill and Brendan McCole during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. P

NFL final preview: More of the same in All-Ireland repeat

When the two best counties from the previous summer meet in the following spring's league final, it means that little bit more, writes Peter Branigan.

Football • 29 Mar

22 March 2026; Players tussle at half-time during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Dublin at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

The action as it unfolded in the final round of the 2026 Allianz Football League

Football • 22 Mar

15 March 2026; Robert Finnerty of Galway reacts after kicking a two point score during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Galway at Grattan Park in Inniskeen, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Roscommon secure their place in Division 1 for 2027, and keep their hopes of a spot in the final alive. But Monaghan are heading down to Division 2 after defeat to Galway. Relive the action here.

Football • 15 Mar

13 March 2026; Aaron Greene of Shamrock Rovers has a shot on goal despite the attention of Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Sam Sargeant, left, and Gareth McElroy of Sligo Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Shamr

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

Leaders Bohs leave it late to beat Galway, while St Pat's, Shamrock Roves, Shelbourne and Dundalk all picked up wins. Relive the action here.

Soccer • 13 Mar

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United brings down Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona for a penalty during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg match between Newcastle United FC and FC Barcelona at St James' Pa

Tuesday's Champions League results and reports

Liverpool lost 1-0 at Galatasaray in the first of Tuesday's Champions League last 16 first legs, while Newcastle and Barcelona couldn't be separated.

Soccer • 10 Mar

8 March 2026; Peter Duggan of Clare and Conor Foley of Wexford tussle during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1B match between Clare and Wexford at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg in Ennis, Clare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

The acton as it happened from this afternoon's Allianz Hurling League action, with events in Division 1B taking centre-stage following the postponement of Waterford-Tipperary

Hurling • 08 Mar

22 February 2026; Shane Bennett of Waterford is tackled by Darragh Corcoran of Kilkenny during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Kilkenny and Waterford at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Neighbours Kilkenny and Waterford faced off in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League, alongside Offaly and Galway.

Hurling • 22 Feb

4 July 2024; Trevor Clarke of Shamrock Rovers in action against Eoin Kenny of Dundalk during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Rovers looking to complete perfect weekend

Shamrock Rovers are looking for a second win in four days against unbeaten Dundalk in a re-fixed SSE Airtricity League game at Tallaght Stadium this evening.

Soccer • 23 Feb