Siobhan Madigan

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Jude Gallagher of Two Castles OBA, Tyrone, is declared victorious over Gavin Ryan of Ratoath GG, Meath, during their 60kg semi-final bout on day three of the 2026 National Elite Boxing Championships at the National Boxing Stadium in Dublin

Showdowns on menu after Elites finals lineup completed

The line-up for the 2026 Elite Championship finals has been completed following a night of semi-final action on Dublin's South Circular Road.

Boxing • 7 hrs

Kellie Harrington of St Mary’s BC, Tallaght, Dublin, right, and Zara Breslin of Tramore BC, Waterford, during their 60kg semi-final bout on day two of the 2026 National Elite Boxing Championships at the National Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sp

Harrington eases into Elite Championship final

Kellie Harrington was one of 12 boxers who booked their places in the 2026 National Elite Championship final following today's first day of semi-finals at the National Stadium.

Boxing • 10 Jan

Jude Gallagher of Two Castles OBA in Tyrone, right, after victory over Martin McDonagh of Avona BC in the 60kg quarter-final at the 2026 National Elite Boxing Championships

Returning Gallagher stands out after defeating McDonagh

On the opening night of boxing at the 2026 IABA National Elite Championships its was the Paris Olympian Jude Gallagher that produced the most polished performance in the 60kg category.

Boxing • 09 Jan

11 December 2025; Ireland goalkeeper Elizabeth Murphy, centre, is congratulated by team-mates, from left, Mikayla Power, Charlotte Beggs and Hannah McLoughlin after she makes a match-winning save in the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League match between Ireland

Ireland edge out England in penalty shootout

Ireland secured a bonus point in sudden death with a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout success over England in the second game of their FIH Pro League campaign at Abbotstown.

Hockey • 11 Dec 25

10 December 2025; Charlotte Beggs of Ireland is tackled by Michelle Struijk, left, and Alix Marien of Belgium during the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League match between Ireland and Belgium at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Ireland fall short against Belgium despite late rally

Ireland suffered a 2-1 defeat to world number three-ranked Belgium on their FIH Pro League debut in Abbotstown this afternoon.

Hockey • 10 Dec 25

Leanne Kiernan celebrates a memorable Cup final goal for Shelbourne in 2016

Goals galore from FAI Women's Cup finals on RTÉ Player

The FAI Women's Cup final has thrown up some spectacular goals over the years. You can now watch 24 of the best on the RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 05 Jun 20

Sarah Dervan, left, Shauna Healy, centre, and Niamh Kilkenny of Galway celebrate with the O'Duffy Cup

Galway's Kilkenny dreaming of more after title triumph

Galway star Niamh Kilkenny says that it's still difficult to put into words what last year's All-Ireland Senior Camogie triumph meant to the players.

GAA • 01 May 20

'A bit of madness and pure desire' - Cork leave it late

Siobhan Madigan remembers another thrilling camogie final as Cork put their injury woes to one side to beat Kilkenny in 2017.

GAA • 28 Apr 20

Cork's Síle Burns and Briege Corkery attempt to block Claire O'Connor of Wexford

'Both sides simply went for it' - A camogie classic

With the RTÉ Player showing 10 classic Camogie finals over the next two weeks, Siobhan Madigan takes a look back at the 2012 decider between Cork and three-in-a-row chasing Wexford.

Camogie • 21 Apr 20