Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

European Under-21 qualifier: Ireland 2-2 Italy recap

A highly entertaining 2-2 draw between Ireland and Italy at Turners Cross. Relive the action here.

Soccer • 22 Nov 23

Gillian Keenan's equaliser sent the game to penalties

Women's FAI Cup final recap: Athlone win on penalties

Athlone Town gain revenge for last year's defeat to Shelbourne as they take a first Sports Direct FAI Cup title on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Tallaght Stadium. Relive the action here.

Soccer • 19 Nov 23

Two of St Patrick's Athletic's teenage prodigies - Tommy Lonergan (l) and Mason Melia (r)

Daly praises Pat's youthful resilience in Cup triumph

St Patrick's Athletic manager Jon Daly praised his side's resilience after their Sports Direct FAI Cup triumph over Bohemians this afternoon.

Soccer • 13 Nov 23

St Pat's win FAI Cup in front of record crowd

St Patrick's Athletic were crowned Sports Direct FAI Cup champions for the second time in three years following a 3-1 victory over Bohemians at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Nov 23

Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic will meet for a fifth time this season

Crowds flocking in to see Dublin rivals play it again

Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic will battle it out for the Sports Direct FAI Cup with over 40,000 supporters expected at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 12 Nov 23

Between them, Luca Brecel, John Higgins, Mark Selby and Ronnie O'Sullivan have won 16 world titles since 1998

Belfast caught in the crossfire of calendar dispute

The Northern Ireland Open was garnering headlines for the wrong reasons in recent weeks. Peter Branigan travelled to Belfast to chat to players and administrators to get both sides of snooker's impasse.

Snooker • 05 Dec 23

Mark Allen's winning run in Belfast is over

Allen exits NI Open in early hours in Belfast

Aaron Hill is into the last 32 of the Northern Ireland Open after beating Fan Zhengyi 4-1 at the Waterfront Hall, but Mark Allen's winning run was ended.

Snooker • 24 Oct 23

Judd Trump has won the last two events on the World Snooker Tour

Trump and Allen progress in Belfast

Judd Trump began his quest to win a third ranking on the spin with a comfortable 4-1 victory over Jenson Kendrick this afternoon.

Snooker • 23 Oct 23

Irish players react to another quarter-final exit

International view: If not now, when? Irish get answer

Ireland have once again fallen at the quarter-final hurdle at the Rugby World Cup, but what is the view of international media of the game?

Rugby • 15 Oct 23

FAI Cup semi-final recap: Cork 0-2 St Patrick's Ath

Goals in either half help St Patrick's Athletic to see off Cork City at Turners Cross, booking their place in the Sports Direct FAI Cup final in the process.

Soccer • 08 Oct 23