Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Five of Kerry's All-Stars, from left, Brian Ó Beaglaíoch, Michael Breen, Paudie Clifford, Joe O’Connor, Seán O’Shea and Gavin White

Kerry claim eight places on All-Star football team

All-Ireland champions Kerry have picked up eight All-Stars on the on the PwC Football All-Stars 2025 team, with beaten finalists Donegal claiming four.

Football • 07 Nov

North London Shamrocks captain Nathan McElwaine holds the cup aloft

North London together - Shamrocks preparing for Ballina

Having now undisputedly broken free of the vice-like grip of London's recent big three, North London Shamrocks are spreading their wings and heading for Ireland to face Mayo champions Ballina in Saturday's Connacht club SFC quarter-final clash at Bekan.

Football • 15 hrs

24 October 2025; Belgium goalkeeper Nicky Evrard gathers a ball ahead of Denise O’Sullivan and Ruesha Littlejohn of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland an

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland head to Leuven with promotion to League A in their own hands after a 4-2 first-leg win. Here's all you need to know for the return leg in Belgium.

Soccer • 28 Oct

28 July 2024; Mark Shields, left, and Stefan Campbell of Armagh after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Armagh and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Retiring Shields hoping coming out inspires others

Armagh's Mark Shields, the first male inter-county player to come out as gay in 16 years, has said that he hopes his decision brings courage to others after confirming his retirement from Orchard County duty to RTÉ Sport.

Football • 27 Oct

McGee no football fan but Loughmacrory love prevails

Three-time All-Ireland winner Mickey McGee is Loughmacrory's most famous son despite having no interest in Gaelic football, but he'll be in Omagh on Sunday as the club chase history.

Football • 26 Oct

Athy's Niall Kelly (L) and Cathal McCarron after their Kildare final win over Naas

Not over until it's over as club championship thrills

It was another weekend to remember on the club championship front as a host of county finals were decided in the final moments.

Football • 20 Oct

Club scene hit by 48 hours of seismic shocks

Favourite after favourite fell by the wayside as a weekend of shocks dominated the club landscape.

Football • 13 Oct

World Cup qualifying recap: Portugal 1-0 Ireland

The Republic of Ireland left heartbroken after they losing 1-0 to Portugal following a late winner for the hosts.

Soccer • 11 Oct

17 August 2025; Simon Rooney of Seneschalstown in action against Ratoath players Cian O'Brien, left, and Bryan McMahon during the Meath County Senior Club Football Championship Round 2 match between Seneschalstown and Ratoath at Páirc Tailteann in Navan,

Fighting on two fronts still dual in crown for some

While the inter-county dual player is on the verge of extinction, dual clubs continue to demonstrate that focussing on two codes can open the door to double success.

Football • 11 Oct

Campbell steps away from Armagh duty

Armagh attacking ace Stefan Campbell has retired from inter-county duty.

Football • 07 Oct