Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Friday night soccer: Ireland U21s 1-1 Norway, LOI recap

The Republic of Ireland draw 1-1 with Norway at Turners Cross following a controversial late equaliser from the visitors, while it's another pivotal Friday night in the League of Ireland.

Soccer • 11 Oct 24

'Letting John do the media side of things and stuff has been good,' McGrath says

McGrath: Hallgrimsson 'smart' to give O'Shea some reins

Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath believes Heimir Hallgrimsson has been shrewd in letting his assistant John O'Shea take on a more front-facing role in the early part of his Boys in Green tenure.

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

Manager Markku Kanerva remains at the helm but other voices on his staff have been empowered to instigate a shift in style

View from Finland: Style shift adds intrigue for Irish

Finnish football journalist Ari Virtanen joins Raf Diallo on a bonus episode of the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to share an insight into a Finland team in the midst of a style shift which is awaiting the Republic of Ireland in Helsinki on Thursday.

Soccer • 08 Oct 24

Premier League: Wolves 1-2 Liverpool - recap

Liverpool go top of the Premier League after beating bottom side Wolves in the 5.30pm kick-off at Molineux.

Soccer • 28 Sep 24

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

Shelbourne are held at Sligo Rovers but extend their lead at the top after defeats for Derry City and Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 27 Sep 24

Ellen Keane reached the top step of the podium during her five Paralympics adventures

'I'm retiring from sport, not from high performance'

Para swimmer Ellen Keane speaks to RTÉ Sport as she brings the curtain down on her Paralympics journey after a fifth and final Games in Paris.

Paralympics • 11 Sep 24

Hallgrimsson faces a tough task in his first game in charge of the Boys in Green

Republic of Ireland v England: All you need to know

Heimir Hallgrimsson begins his Republic of Ireland tenure with a UEFA Nations League clash against England at the Aviva Stadium. Get details on live coverage, competition formats and team news here.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

The French capital was the site for Fionnuala McCormack's fifth Olympics

Paris 2024: McCormack 28th as Hassan wins marathon gold

Five-time Olympian Fionnuala McCormack finished 28th in the women's marathon at Paris 2024 as the Netherlands' Sifan Hassan edged past Ethiopian world record holder Tigst Assefa to clinch gold by just three seconds.

Paris 2024 • 11 Aug 24

Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy, Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker ran their hearts out in Paris

Paris 2024: Ireland agonisingly miss out on relay medal

Ireland agonisingly missed out on a medal as they set a national record en route to finishing fourth in the women's 4x400m relay final at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 24

Adeleke walks past the timing screen showing the top four finishes in the 400m final

Adeleke burnishes potential for today and beyond

RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo reflects on Rhasidat Adeleke's potential for future success after coming within one position of an Olympic medal in her maiden Games final appearance.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 24