Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

Gaffney scoring Rovers' first Conference League group stages goal

10-man Rovers hold on to secure point against Gent

Shamrock Rovers held on to claim just their second European group stage point with a 1-1 draw against Gent at Tallaght Stadium in the Europa Conference League.

Soccer • 27 Oct 22

Aaron Hill is into the last 32 in Belfast

Hill shocks Trump at Northern Ireland Open

Aaron Hill has pulled off a major shock by knocking last year's World Championship finalist Judd Trump out of the Northern Ireland Open, recording an impressive 4-1 victory in Belfast.

Snooker • 18 Oct 22

O'Sullivan last won a title in Belfast 14 years ago

Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'The trick is to lose'

Ronnie O'Sullivan says that "nothing really matters" anymore when it comes to his snooker career.

Snooker • 17 Oct 22

The Republic last hosted a WST event in 2013

Can pro snooker return to the Republic of Ireland?

With the Northern Ireland Open now a fixture in the World Snooker Tour calendar, could the professional circuit come south of the border once more?

Snooker • 24 Oct 22

Doherty has managed just one win so far this campaign

Doherty looking to spark into form after slow start

Ken Doherty says he can still compete at the top level of the World Snooker Tour, but the former world champion admits he must find some form this season.

Snooker • 17 Oct 22

Doherty had his chances but couldn't make them count in Belfast

Ken Doherty falls at first hurdle in Belfast

Ken Doherty was beaten 4-0 by Kyren Wilson in his qualifier at the Northern Ireland Open this morning in Belfast.

Snooker • 17 Oct 22

Hill is due to open his campaign on Tuesday

Aaron Hill 'buzzing' for first WST event in Ireland

Aaron Hill is making final preparations for a first appearance at a World Snooker Tour event on the island of Ireland.

Snooker • 15 Oct 22

Ireland will want to put June's defeat behind them

All you need to know: Republic of Ireland v Armenia

The Republic of Ireland will conclude their Group B1 Nations League campaign tomorrow knowing that they need to avoid defeat against Armenia to stay in the second tier.

Soccer • 26 Sep 22

Rory Gaffney of Shamrock Rovers in action against Cameron Dummigan of Derry City

FAI Cup quarter-final recap: Derry 3-1 Shamrock Rovers

Derry City are through to the semi-finals of the Extra.ie FAI Cup after beating Shamrock Rovers 3-1, after extra-time, at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium - you can relive the action here.

Soccer • 18 Sep 22

Rovers will be looking to find some away form in Europe

Gent v Shamrock Rovers: All You Need to Know

Shamrock Rovers head to Belgium to take on Gent in the Europa Conference League, with all four clubs tied on a point each after the first week of action in Group F.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22