Clara Hester

RTÉ Sport Journalist

'It is huge for women in general I think'

O'Connor delighted with 'equality at its finest'

Cork's Amy O'Connor says it's "huge" for women's sport to see equal funding being awarded this week to all female inter-county players.

GAA • 13 May 21

Hannah Tyrrell runs in a try against Wales

Tyrrell aims to prove Irish can do it against big guns

Hannah Tyrrell is itching to get back out on the field and show that the stellar performances of both herself and her Ireland teammates in their opening 45-0 win over Wales last weekend, was not just a once off.

Rugby • 17 Apr 21

Patrick Harding (L) has been working with Red Bull driver Alex Albon

The Laois man operating at heart of the F1 furnace

Patrick Harding, a 38-year old Laois man, has been Red Bull Racing driver Alex Albon's performance coach for the last three years. He talks to RTÉ Sport about life in the unique and pulsating world of Formula One.

Motorsport • 05 Apr 21

Relief the watchword for Gaule after memorable 2020

WGPA Player's Player of the Year Denise Gaule reflects on an All-Ireland Camogie championship win for Kilkenny that ended many years of hurt.

GAA • 07 Mar 21

Niamh Mallon: 'We earned the right to play senior camogie. We're good enough'

It's an exciting time for Ulster camogie - Niamh Mallon

WGPA Intermediate Player's Player of the Year Niamh Mallon feels excited by the growth of camogie in her native province.

Camogie • 07 Mar 21

Denise Gaule, left, and Grace Walsh were both named in the 2020 Team of the Year

Champions Kilkenny scoop half a dozen camogie All-Stars

All-Ireland champions Kilkenny claim six places on the 2020 All-Stars team, with Denise Gaule named the Players' Player of the Year.

Camogie • 07 Mar 21

Holders Padraig Pearses and St Brigid's will battle it out this weekend in the Roscommon SFC final for the Fahey Cup

Roscommon decider a meeting of old and new powers

The 2020 Roscommon football final will see first-time winners Roscommon Gaels defend their title against the second-most decorated club in the county in St Brigid's. Clara Hester got the views from both camps.

GAA • 18 Sep 20

Donie Smith: "There's nothing like going to training and after a hard session sitting down with the boys and having some grub and enjoying each other's company. There's a lot to be said for it."

Smith making championship dreams virtually possible

Roscommon footballer Donie Smith reflects on being vulnerable in lockdown, missing the camaraderie of the dressing room and shooting for glory from the comfort of his own attic.

GAA • 01 May 20

Emer Nally (L) and Ffion Boland of Naomh Ciaran celebrate at the full-time whistle

'The win makes for a deadly Christmas'

The All-Ireland Intermediate champions are the first ladies football club from Offaly to win an All-Ireland title.

GAA • 24 Nov 19

Liam Silke celebrates his goal against Padraig Pearses

Corofin repel Pearses comeback to retain Connacht crown

Corofin are Connacht Champions for the fourth time in a row, but were made to work for their latest provincial success by a gallant Padraig Pearses side at Tuam Stadium.

Football • 24 Nov 19