Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

24 January 2026; Con O’Callaghan of Dublin during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Dublin and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Dolan: Dublin in decline but still amongst the best

Dublin are good enough to avoid relegation from Division 1 of the Allianz Football League, but Dessie Dolan tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that they're struggling to get back to the top of the game.

Football • 29 Jan

25 January 2026; William Buckley of Cork scores a point despite the attention of Shane Bennett of Waterford during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Waterford at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfi

Sunday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

There were six games across four divisions on the first Sunday of the 2026 Allianz Hurling League season, with wins for Cork, Kilkenny and Clare.

Hurling • 25 Jan

18 January 2026; Mikey Mahony of Ballygunner scores his side's first goal during the AIB GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship final match between Ballygunner of Waterford and Loughrea of Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfil

Club hurling recap: Ballygunner 1-20 Loughrea 1-14

Relive the action as Ballygunner landed their second All-Ireland club hurling title, seeing off Loughrea at Croke Park.

Hurling • 18 Jan

Collage of Division 4 National League teams 2026 Sportsfile

Division 4 preview: Counties' favourite time of year?

The eight counties in Division 4 of the Allianz Football League will be competing for the Tailteann Cup in the summer, unless they can reach a provincial final. Peter Branigan looks at who might be lifting the trophy at the end of March.

Football • 22 Jan

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Conor Bradley of Liverpool battles for possession with Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield on January 01, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan

Premier League recap: Liverpool 0-0 Leeds

Liverpool host Leeds United in the teams' first matches of the New Year.

Soccer • 01 Jan

29 June 2025; Mark O'Shea of Kerry in action against Armagh players Paddy Burns, left, and Andrew Murnin during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/

Five football talking points ahead of 2026 campaign

The 2026 football season is nearly upon us with the return of the pre-season competitions, as well as the start of the National League, due in January. Peter Branigan takes a look at some of the big talking points ahead of the new campaign.

Football • 27 Dec 25

30 November 2025; Gearard Davoren of Maigh Cuilinn in action against Brian Stack of St Brigid’s during the AIB Connacht GAA Football Senior Club Championship final match between St Brigid's and Maigh Cuilinn at King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon. Ph

Connacht final: Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 recap

A Connacht title is on the line at King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park where Galway's Maigh Cuilinn are set to face St. Brigid's of Roscommon.

Football • 30 Nov 25

9 November 2025; Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley celebrates with the FAI Cup after the 2025 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final match between Shamrock Rovers and Cork City at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Bradley hails 'special' Hoops after ending 38-year wait

Stephen Bradley hailed Shamrock Rovers' double as "special" as the Hoops landed the League of Ireland and the FAI Cup in the same season for the first time in 38 years.

Soccer • 09 Nov 25