Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

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

Thomas Barr en route to winning his 11th National 400m hurdles title during the summer

Barr contemplating the normal life as Paris approaches

Thomas Barr is determined to give one final Olympic cycle absolutely everything as the Waterford man begins to contemplate life off the track.

Athletics • 01 Dec 23

Ken Doherty is one win away from a place at the UK Championship

Doherty sees off Wakelin to edge closer to UK spot

Ken Doherty is one win away from playing at the UK Championship after seeing off Chris Wakelin 6-4 in his third round qualifier this afternoon.

Snooker • 22 Nov 23

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