Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

The provincial championships get underway this Sunday

Provincial hurling championships: All you need to know

It's finally here, the beginning of the provincial hurling championships, with a full set of fixtures in both Munster and Leinster.

GAA • 20 Apr 24

Cian O'Sullivan in action for Dublin against Wexford last year

O'Sullivan hopeful Dublin have learned lessons

Cian O'Sullivan admits that Dublin didn't reach the performance levels they would have wanted to during the Allianz League but he says he's hopeful that the team have learned from some of their underwhelming defeats.

GAA • 19 Apr 24

The World Championships will be Fergal O'Brien's last tournament as a pro

O'Brien fully focused as he prepares to take final bow

Fergal O'Brien tells RTÉ Sport that he has his 'business head on' ahead of the start of the qualifiers for this year's Wold Snooker Championship, in what will be his final tournament as a professional.

Snooker • 08 Apr 24

Dublin are yet to get going in 2024 but how deep do the problems go?

Navel gazing: Dublin hurling's need to look inwards

The Dublin hurlers are yet to get going in 2024 but how deep do the problems go? Peter Branigan spoke to former player Conal Keaney, as well as the Friends of Dublin Hurling, to see how far the Dubs have fallen in recent years.

GAA • 16 Mar 24

Mick Fitzsimons and Stephen Cluxton will be back for Dublin in 2024

Farrell intending to give veteran duo league game time

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell says he intends to give both Mick Fitzsimons and Stephen Cluxton game time in the Allianz League.

Football • 28 Jan 24

Fergal O'Brien is approaching the end of his career

O'Brien and Doherty fail to qualify for Welsh Open

Veterans Fergal O'Brien and Ken Doherty both missed out on a chance to secure spots at next month's Welsh Open in Llandudno on Saturday evening.

Snooker • 28 Jan 24

Club final recap: St Thomas' 0-18 O'Loughlin Gaels 0-17

St Thomas' are All-Ireland champions for the second time after an exhilarating 0-18 to 0-17 victory over Kilkenny's O'Loughlin Gaels at Croke Park.

GAA • 21 Jan 24

The Paudie O'Connor National Cup is on the line in Tallaght

Mathews hope to cause an upset against in-form Brunell

Gráinne Dwyer is hoping that Sunday will be one of the good days when Catalyst Fr. Mathews take on Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell in the InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O'Connor Cup final.

Basketball • 21 Jan 24

The teams are playing for the Pat Duffy Cup

National title and local bragging rights on the line

The InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy Cup Final takes place this evening with Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig @MTU up against UCC Demons at the National Basketball Arena.

Basketball • 20 Jan 24

Croke Park plans to water its pitch with rain water in the future

Sport in Ireland and the climate emergency

Following on from COP28, what role can sport in Ireland play in addressing Ireland's responsibilities to reduce its carbon emissions? Peter Branigan spoke to two organisations to see what approach they're taking.

Football • 30 Dec 23