Raf Diallo

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Elsa Desmond of Ireland after competing in the Women's Luge event on day four of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Sliding Park in Yanqing, China.

Desmond willing to sacrifice car to fuel Olympic dream

In a world that can sometimes allow one to muddle along in a haze of ifs, buts and maybes, luger and Winter Olympian Elsa Desmond seems to pierce through that cloud in a refreshingly direct manner when it comes to why she is where she is and where she wants to get to ahead of the 2026 Games.

Elsa Desmond • 31 May 25

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

Shamrock Rovers extend their lead at the top of the Premier Division table after coming from behind to beat Derry City, while Shelbourne, Drogheda United and Galway United all earned victories on the night.

Soccer • 23 May 25

Jim Crawford says he's enjoying the rapport that has been built up with Ireland senior manager Heimir Hallgrimsson (r)

Crawford seeking 'real north star' on Ireland's horizon

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo after naming his squad for the June friendlies against Croatia and the Qatar under-23s on Wednesday.

Soccer • 25 May 25

'We plan to go to the World Cup, end of story,' says Hallgrimsson

Hallgrimsson bullish in pursuit of World Cup goal

One of the striking aspects of Heimir Hallgrimsson's latest squad announcement was how bullish the Republic of Ireland manager was about what next summer could look like. But very much in a matter-of-fact way.

Soccer • 14 May 25

Josh Honohan has excelled for Shamrock Rovers domestically and in Europe

Versatility the trump card for Honohan - Hallgrimsson

Heimir Hallgrimsson says Josh Honohan's versatility was the key calling card that earned the Shamrock Rovers defender a first call-up into the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg next month.

Soccer • 14 May 25

Ulster SFC final recap: Armagh 0-28 Donegal 2-23 (AET)

Donegal retain their Ulster SFC title after beating Armagh in the final in Clones.

Football • 10 May 25

Friday's SSE Airtricity League results and reports

Shamrock Rovers go top of the table with Derry City right behind them after Friday's SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division results, while Shelbourne score a late win over St Pat's and Waterford edge Galway United.

Soccer • 09 May 25

Dawson Devoy and Ross Tierney (l) will be key to Bohemians' hopes of taking all three points

LOI preview: Bohs seek consistency at struggling Sligo

Bottom side Sligo Rovers host Bohemians in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

Soccer • 10 May 25

Champions League semi-final recap: Arsenal 0-1 PSG

Arsenal lose 1-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Apr 25

Jess Ziu is remaining very much upbeat despite the second ACL setback she sustained last year

Ziu feeling upbeat on road back from second ACL setback

Such is Jess Ziu's infectious attitude towards football, at first glance when speaking to her, one wouldn't realise that the Republic of Ireland international has had to endure more than one serious injury setback.

Soccer • 29 Apr 25