Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Jack Marley's front-foot approach paid off

Paris 2024: Marley earns first win for Irish boxers

Jack Marley booked his place in the quarter-finals of the men's 92kg division after a split decision victory over Poland's Mateusz Bereznicki at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024 • 28 Jul 24

Ellen Walshe warms up before the women's 100m butterfly heats at the Paris La Défense Arena

Paris 2024: No Day 1 swim semis but plenty 'bodes well'

RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo reports from La Defense Arena in Paris as some of Team Ireland's swimmers got their Olympics underway, while Atlanta 1996 Olympian Nick O'Hare shares his perspective on Day 1 in the pool.

Paris 2024 • 27 Jul 24

Same stadium, same quarter-final outcome, this time for the Sevens

Paris 2024: Plus ca change for Ireland at the Stade

RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo reports from the Stade de France as Ireland aimed to get over the daunting quarter-final hurdle posed by Fiji in the Olympic Men's Rugby Sevens competition.

Paris 2024 • 26 Jul 24

The first football team to play underthe Irish tricolor competed at the 1924 Games

'We always had Paris' - Where Ireland really kicked off

RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo examines the history of the Irish squad which travelled to Paris 100 years ago to play in Olympic matches that are now officially re-recognised as the first ever matches played by the Republic of Ireland men's side.

Paris 2024 • 26 Jul 24

Paris 2024: Ireland find the right notes in French din

If the opening salvo of the Rugby Sevens was anything to go by, Paris 2024 promises to be a brilliantly raucous affair.

Paris 2024 • 25 Jul 24

Danielle Hill has enjoyed a return to form in the build up to Paris after consulting with sports psychologist Jessie Barr

Hill aims to enjoy Paris after 'rough couple of years'

By Danielle Hill's own admission, opening up is not her "forte" but it's been the most impactful preparatory tool that has got her going into Paris 2024 with a positive mindset.

Olympics • 23 Jul 24

'You're going to see a new Daniel Wiffen in Paris'

Two World Championship golds in the bag and yet Daniel Wiffen has felt the need to reinvent himself in time for the upcoming Olympics.

Olympics • 20 Jul 24

Champions League recap: Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Vikingur

Ten-man Shamrock Rovers beat Vikingur 2-1 in their Champions League first qualifying round second leg at Tallaght Stadium, with Johnny Kenny's goals and a last-gasp penalty miss from the Icelandic champions crucial in sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory.

Soccer • 16 Jul 24

$The fracas immediately broke out following the match at Oriel Park$

Three arrests made after Louth derby post-match clashes

Three people were arrested after an altercation amongst fans following Friday night's match between Dundalk and Drogheda United at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 13 Jul 24

Jóhann Ingi Hafþórsson (inset) joined RTÉ Sport to outline the new Ireland manager's background, personality and coaching style

The Icelandic insight into new Ireland boss Halgrimsson

Icelandic sports journalist Jóhann Ingi Hafþórsson of daily newspaper Morgunblaðið joins RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo to share an insight into the new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Soccer • 13 Jul 24