Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

27 January 2024; Ryan Burns of Louth reacts after a missed opportunity on goal during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Armagh and Louth at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

All-Ireland SFC Round 2A/2B draw recap

Tyrone will host Mayo, and Kerry will travel to Kildare following the draw for Round 2A and 2B of the All-Ireland SFC.

13 July 2025; Donegal players, from left, Shaun Patton and Gavin Mulreany celebrate after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Meath and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Goalkeeping revolving door is swinging in chase for Sam

Only four of the 16 counties involved in the 2026 All-Ireland series have started with the same goalkeeper for all of their league and championship games this season – and two of the four ever-presents could yet come under severe pressure in the coming weeks.

Football • 01 Jun

Sunday's championship results and reports

Another thrilling day's action in the All-Ireland series as Louth and Mayo come away with victories.

Football • 01 Jun

2 May 2026; Ciarán Kilkenny of Dublin on the attack during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Louth and Dublin at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Play it again (for) Sam - The peril of repeat pairings

When Louth and Dublin meet in the All-Ireland series this weekend, it will be the 33rd time – excluding replays – that there has been a repeat pairing in championship football.

Football • 31 May

30 May 2026; Tiernan Kelly of Armagh scores his side's first goal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1 match between Armagh and Derry at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Saturday's championship results and reports

Westmeath needed extra-time to fend off a gallant Cavan while Armagh proved too strong for Derry.

Football • 30 May

16 July 2023; The Derry squad break away after their team photograph alongside a #UnitedForEquality sign before the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final match between Derry and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/S

Forgotten men Derry must bring depth to the surface

In 2023, Derry pushed Kerry all the way in the All-Ireland semi-final. Three years on, in their Ulster semi-final against Monaghan, 11 of the same 15 started. Depth issues need to be answered against Armagh tonight.

Football • 30 May

24 May 2026; Eoin Cody of Kilkenny reacts during the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 5 match between Dublin and Kilkenny at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kilkenny have to learn lessons from Rebel regeneration

Some 18 players from Cork's 2021 Under-20 All-Ireland-winning squad made it into the senior changing room in some capacity. Kilkenny must find ways to follow their lead as they face into the reality of their Leinster loss.

Hurling • 25 May

24 May 2026; Eoin McElholm of Tyrone celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1 match between Roscommon and Tyrone at King & Moffatt Dr. Hyde Park in Roscommon. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sport

Sunday's football championship results and reports

A second provincial champion of the weekend fell as Tyrone struck late to get the better of Roscommon.

Football • 24 May

22 May 2026; Michael Noonan of Shamrock Rovers reacts to an offside decision during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

LOI preview: Rovers out to avoid rare losing streak

The League of Ireland season tips over the halfway mark tonight with Round 19 starting with a big Dublin derby between Bohemians and an out-of-form Shamrock Rovers while Shels travel north to Derry.

Soccer • 25 May

23 May 2026; Kevin Feely of Kildare in action against Sean Kelly of Galway during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 1 match between Galway and Kildare at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Saturday's football championship results and reports

The All-Ireland series throws in, with Donegal in Kerry, Cork hosting Meath and Kildare out west in Galway, a game live on RTÉ.

Football • 23 May