Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Alex Dunne in the garage during day one of Formula 3 Testing at Imola in October where he would top the timesheets

Adaptable Dunne lays down markers in pursuit of F1 goal

Fresh from shining at the Macau Grand Prix and at an F3 test in Imola, Offaly native Alex Dunne speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about his dream of reaching Formula One and the potential he has shown to date.

Motorsport • 10 Dec 23

Irish sprinter Sean Lavan pictured during the Olympic Games at Colombes Stadium in Paris on 9 July 1924

Sport in 1924: A year of Olympic and Tailteann Games

RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo goes back a century to look at the main sporting storylines from 1924.

other sport • 01 Jan 24

WNL recap: Northern Ireland 1-6 Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland make it six wins from six in the UEFA Women's Nations League after a 6-1 victory over Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 05 Dec 23

FIFA, Qatar and Saudi Arabia flags in the Lusail Stadium during the World Cup match between eventual champions Argentina and Saudi Arabia on 22 November 2022

Qatar reform 'momentum lost' as Saudi conundrum looms

Amnesty International's Stephen Cockburn joins RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo to delve into the points raised in the 'Legacy in Jeopardy' report about lingering migrant workers rights issues in Qatar and concerns regarding the looming prospect of a potential World Cup in Saudi Arabia 11 years from now.

Soccer • 03 Dec 23

Premier League recap: Manchester City 1-1 Liverpool

Premier League leaders Manchester City and second-placed Liverpool draw 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Soccer • 25 Nov 23

Stephen Kenny's Boys in Green are reliant on an unlikely combination of results in order to sneak a play-off spot

Permutations: Ireland's unlikely path to play-off spot

As things stand, the Republic of Ireland won't be getting a qualification play-off spot for Euro 2024 but there is a remote chance that it could happen if results were to go their way in two groups.

Soccer • 16 Nov 23

Lily Agg (R) and Megan Connolly wearing pink T-shirts in training to promote Breast Cancer Ireland's awareness month

Republic of Ireland v Albania: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland resume their UEFA Women's Nations League campaign at Tallaght Stadium with the first in a double header of October fixtures against Albania. Here's all you need to know about Friday's match including coverage details.

Soccer • 27 Oct 23

2024 Provincial football championships draw - recap

The draw for the 2024 provincial championships has been made on RTÉ Radio 1's Saturday Sport.

Football • 21 Oct 23

Euro 2024: Gibraltar 0-4 Republic of Ireland - recap

The Republic of Ireland cannot qualify from Euro 2024 qualifying Group B but have bounced back from Friday's defeat to Greece with a 4-0 win against Gibraltar in Faro.

Soccer • 16 Oct 23

Andy Moran on the ball during a September training session with the U21s as Sinclair Armstrong watches on in the background

Widening pathway to seniors creating buzz in U21 ranks

The ever clearer pathway towards the Republic of Ireland senior team is creating a palpable buzz within the Under-21 camp according to Jim Crawford's assistant Alan Reynolds.

Soccer • 13 Oct 23