Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

A general view inside the auditorium prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase Draw at Grimaldi Forum on August 29, 2025 in Monaco, Monaco.

Conference League recap: Shels and Hoops discover fates

Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers have discovered who they will face in the league phase of the Conference League after the draw ceremony in Monaco.

Soccer • 29 Aug 25

Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round first leg match between St Patrick's Athletic and Nomme Kalju FC at Richmond Park in Dublin.

Conference League second legs: All you need to know

Having won their first legs last week, St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are back in Conference League second qualifying round action on Thursday against Nomme Kalju and St Joseph's respectively.

Soccer • 31 Jul 25

Patrick McClean of Sligo Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Sligo Rovers at Turner's Cross in Cork.

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

Sligo Rovers come from behind to beat bottom side Cork City, while Derry City and Bohemians draw and Waterford overcome Galway United on the road.

Soccer • 25 Jul 25

Alexander Dunne of Ireland and Rodin Motorsport (17) looks on during qualifying ahead of Round 9 Spa-Francorchamps of the Formula 2 Championship at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 25, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.

Dunne dominates F2 qualifying to seize Spa pole

Alex Dunne dominated FIA Formua 2 qualifying at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit to seize pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix by a significant margin.

Motorsport • 26 Jul 25

Spain's Aitana Bonmati after scoring against Germany in euro 2025 semi-final

Euro 2025 semi-final: Germany 0-1 Spain - recap

Spain will meet England in the Euro 2025 final after an extra time victory over Germany in Zurich.

Soccer • 23 Jul 25

Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes (left) and St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Kian Leavy

Conference League second round: All you need to know

St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are both in first leg action in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.

Soccer • 24 Jul 25

17 July 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his chip onto the 15th green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Antrim. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Recap: The Open Championship Day 1

Two-time champion Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin and Darren Clarke are among the early starters for the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush while Shane Lowry will get his bid for a second major title under way later in the morning, with Rory McIlroy teeing off in the afternoon.

Golf • 17 Jul 25

Mason Melia of St Patrick's Athletic has a shot on goal despite the efforts of Kader Njoya Abdel of FC Hegelmann during the UEFA Conference League First Qualifying Round first leg match between St Patrick's Athletic and FC Hegelmann at Richmond Park in Du

Pat's poised to pitch up at Hegelmann with narrow lead

St Patrick's Athletic are away at Lithuanian side FC Hegelmann in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League first qualifying round tie, protecting a 1-0 aggregate lead.

Soccer • 17 Jul 25

Katie Taylor after her undisputed super lightweight championship fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA.

Taylor triumphant in trilogy fight against Serrano

Katie Taylor emerged victorious from her trilogy fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden to seal a clean sweep of wins in their rivalry.

Boxing • 12 Jul 25

Katie Taylor is declared the winner by majority decision against Amanda Serrano after their undisputed super lightweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA.

Taylor beats Serrano by majority decision - recap

Katie Taylor has beaten Amanda Serrano in their trilogy fight at Madison Square Garden to retain her undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO women's light-welterweight titles.

Boxing • 12 Jul 25