Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

PL recap: Man United lose again, Chelsea up to fourth

The pressure ramps up on Erik ten Hag as Man United lose to West Ham while Crystal Palace defeat Tottenham and Chelsea hold out against Newcastle.

Soccer • 27 Oct 24

Euro 2025 play-off recap: Georgia 0-6 Rep of Ireland

Next Tuesday's second leg in Tallaght is nothing more than a formality as the Republic of Ireland hit Georgia for six in Tbilisi.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Athlone's Madie Gibson has her eyes on a double

Sports Direct FAI Cup final: All You Need to Know

It's take three for Athlone Town and Shelbourne as they meet in the showpiece decider for the third season in a row and with the scores tied at 1-1.

Soccer • 19 Oct 24

The days of the four-man throw-in could be numbered

Running the rule - Players on which change excites

Over the course of 48 hours this weekend, the face of Gaelic football could go a long way to changing forever. We asked players across the pitch what potential change excites them, with a healthy dose of trepidation added in.

Football • 19 Oct 24

Jordan McEneff (R) and older brother Aaron are preparing to go head to head for the first time

European stage brings McEneff brothers head to head

They've never shared a dressing room or sat in opposing ones at senior level, but Thursday's Uefa Conference League clash between Larne and Shamrock Rovers in Belfast will finally bring them together.

Soccer • 22 Oct 24

Andrew Moran will be a key player for Ireland in Trieste

Italy U21 v Rep of Ireland U21: All You Need to Know

The Republic of Ireland's hopes of reaching a first-ever Euro Under-21 finals faces the acid test in Italy, with Norway's game against Turkey also coming into play.

Soccer • 15 Oct 24

Dermot McCabe looks set to be the next Westmeath manager

McCabe confirmed as new Westmeath football manager

Former Cavan All-Star Dermot McCabe has been confirmed as the new Westmeath manager.

Football • 16 Oct 24

Malachy O'Rourke's first championship game as Tyrone boss will be at home to Cavan

Provincial football championships draw recap

Donegal's Ulster preliminary clash with Derry is the pick of the ties following the 2025 provincial football draws.

Football • 12 Oct 24

An Clochán Liath are preparing for their first Donegal senior final in 60 years. Photo: Mary Bonner Rodgers

An Clochán Liath battling time and space in Donegal

After 60 years without a senior final appearance, An Clochán Liath are back in the showpiece in what has been a magical season for the Donegal club on a number of fronts.

Football • 13 Oct 24

New Tyrone manager Malachy O'Rourke is on Glen duties this weekend

The riddle of the double-jobbing managers

Having recently picked up big inter-county jobs, Glen manager Malachy O'Rourke and Kilmacud supremo Robbie Brennan find themselves in an unusual situation as they try to ride two horses at once.

Football • 05 Oct 24