Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

4 September 2025; Mason Melia of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier match between Moldova and Republic of Ireland at Nisporeni Central Stadium in Nisporeni, Moldova. Phot

Melia at the double to sink Moldova

Mason Melia was on the double to ensure that the Republic of Ireland's Euro Under-21 qualifying campaign began with a win as they were pushed hard in a 2-1 victory over Moldova in Nisperoni.

Soccer • 04 Sep

4 September 2025; Rocco Vata of Republic of Ireland in action against Mihai Lupan of Moldova during the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier match between Moldova and Republic of Ireland at Nisporeni Central Stadium in Nisporeni, Moldova. Photo by Ale

Euro U21 qualifying recap: Moldova 1-2 Rep of Ireland

Jim Crawford's side began their Euro Under-21 qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Moldova.

Soccer • 04 Sep

Paul Towey of Charlestown Sarsfields in action against Shairoze Akram of Ballaghaderreen during the Mayo County Senior Club Football Championship Round 2 match between Charlestown Sarsfields and Ballaghaderreen at Fr O'Hara Park in Charlestown, Mayo. Phot

Less confrontation, more action - Rules work for clubs

A few months ago Paddy Neilan was the man in the middle at Croke Park, this weekend it's Kilbride in Roscommon, but wherever he is, he's seeing a game that's more enjoyable for everyone.

Football • 31 Aug

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrate after Josh Cullen of Burnley (not pictured) scores his teams own goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on Aug

Premier League recap: Man United 3-2 Burnley

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim looked set to face even more criticism after twice being pegged back by Burnley, but captain Bruno Fernandes won the game with a late, late penalty.

Soccer • 30 Aug

22 August 2020; A general view of a Bainisteoir bib during the Kerry County Senior Football Championship Round 1 match between Feale Rangers and East Kerry at Frank Sheehy Park in Listowel, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The €20,000 question: Should GAA managers be paid?

The possibility of paid inter-county GAA managers no longer appears to be an issue coming down the tracks, but something that could be put front and centre sooner rather than later. RTÉ Sport spoke to a current inter-county manager, player and committee member to hear their views on such a move.

Football • 02 Sep

28 August 2025; Harry Wood of Shelbourne, left, and head coach Joey O'Brien the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at the Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Rams

O'Brien: European double a fitting tribute to Horgan

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien believes that Thursday night's League of Ireland European double was a fitting tribute to the late Ollie Horgan.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Ali Coote of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at the Clearer Twist National Football Stadium, Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Ste

Shels ease past Linfield to take historic Euro step

Shelbourne were in celebration mode at Windsor Park for the second time in six weeks after once again knocking Linfield out of a European competition – but this time they did it in style following a 2-0 victory that ensured continental group stage football for the first-time ever and the riches that

Soccer • 28 Aug

Aaron Kernan, pictured with Kevin McStay, was with Sligo in 2025

Kernan joins Meath management

Aaron Kernan has linked up with the Meath footballers for the 2026 season.

Football • 25 Aug

30 April 2022; Waterford manager Ephie Fitzgerald before the Munster GAA Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final match between Waterford and Tipperary at Fraher Field in Dungarvan, Waterford. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Fitzgerald back with Déise, O'Connor extends Kerry stay

Waterford have appointed Ephie Fitzgerald as their senior football manager for the second time, while former Sligo boss Tony McEntee has joined the Down management team.

GAA management teams • 26 Aug

10 August 2025; Aoife Donohue of Galway in action against Hannah Looney of Cork during the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final match between Cork and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Donohue hopeful camogie can soar after final flourish

Galway All-Ireland winner Aoife Donohue is hopeful that after a year of controversy for camogie off the pitch, its incredible showpiece decider can spark a new lease of life for the sport.

Camogie • 18 Aug