Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

All-Ireland final recap: Na Fianna 2-23 Sarsfields 0-20

Relive the action as Dublin's Na Fianna claimed a first ever All-Ireland club hurling title with a victory over Cork outfit Sarsfields.

Hurling • 19 Jan 25

2024 proved to be an exceptional year for Adam Hogan

Hogan hoping to stay at top of the mountain in 2025

Adam Hogan says he doesn't want to rest on his laurels as Clare prepare to begin their 2025 season, with All-Ireland and Allianz Hurling League titles to defend.

Hurling • 09 Jan 25

Sam Callinan is set to play with UCD in the Sigerson Cup

Callinan hopeful Mayo have turned corner after slump

Mayo defender Sam Callinan says it's hard to judge the impact the new rules in Gaelic football might have, but the Green and Red have left no stone unturned as they prepare to play under them during the 2025 season.

Football • 08 Jan 25

The 2024 Leinster football final drew the lowest attendance in the modern era

Leinster GAA hopeful rule changes can halt decline

Leinster GAA says it's hopeful that rule changes in Gaelic football can arrest the continuing slide in interest in the inter-county game in the province, with secretary Michael Reynolds saying that they can "draw the crowds" the province's games "deserve".

Football • 10 Jan 25

Scottish Premiership recap: Rangers 3-0 Celtic

Rangers hosted Celtic in the first Glasgow derby of 2025, winning comfortably by 3-0.

Soccer • 02 Jan 25

Clare are certainly the team to catch heading into 2025

Is Clare success the beginning of a new golden era?

Clare are the team to beat as the new hurling season comes into focus, but there are plenty of potential pretenders to the throne ahead of the start of the league at the end of January.

Hurling • 31 Dec 24

Robbie Brady scored the later winner against Finland earlier in the campaign

Could a Finnish double give Ireland some hope?

Ireland supporters will make the trip to Dublin 4 this evening hoping that the Boys in Green can finally put fears of automatic Nations League relegation to bed, while also giving the side a 'double' over a reasonably serious footballing country (sorry Gibraltar) for the first time in seven years.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Shane Farrell and manager Kevin Doherty savouring the victory yesterday

Farrell happy to repay Doherty faith after crazy year

Shane Farrell admitted that Drogheda United's FAI Cup final triumph felt like a moment of redemption after a tricky period in his playing career.

Soccer • 11 Nov 24

Ryan Brennan played most of the game with a bandage on his head

Brennan praises 'warrior' Drogs after surprise Cup win

Ryan Brennan was delighted to help Drogheda United to a second Sports Direct FAI Cup title as they saw off Derry City by two goals to nil at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Nov 24

Gary Deegan and Ryan Brennan lift the FAI Cup

Drogheda outsmart Derry to land second FAI Cup

Drogheda United won their second Sports Direct FAI Cup, upsetting favourites Derry City 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium, thanks to goals from Andrew Quinn and Douglas James-Taylor.

Soccer • 11 Nov 24