Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

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

New York , United States - 27 September 2025; Shane Lowry of Europe celebrates on the 18th green during the afternoon fourballs on day two of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA. (Photo By Va

2025 Ryder Cup Day 2 recap - USA 4.5 Europe 11.5

The action from the second day of the 2025 Ryder Cup where Team Europe began with a three-point lead over their hosts at Bethpage Black.

Golf • 27 Sep

during day two of the Afternoon Four-Ball Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 29, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois.

A 'dummies guide' to being Ryder Cup captain

What makes a good Ryder Cup captain? For American chief Keegan Bradley and European counterpart Luke Donald, the next few days will be an examination of their ability to lead - here are four areas that are key to a successful guardianship of golf's most coveted managerial position.

Golf • 25 Sep

22 September 2025; Dare Kareem of Drogheda United celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shelbourne at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Ben McShan

Monday's Premier Division results and reports

There were wins for Shamrock Rovers, St Pat's, Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers

Soccer • 23 Sep

1 October 2023; Shane Lowry of Europe celebrates alongside teammate Rory McIlroy as he lifts the Ryder Cup after the final day of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Team Lowry ready for Bethpage bear pit

Shane Lowry is the ultimate team player in the "loneliest of sports" and Team Europe will require that quality to come to the fore when they chase a rare away Ryder Cup win in New York.

Golf • 23 Sep