Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Cork's Brian Hayes bats to the net against Clare

Hurling championship weekend: All You Need to Know

After a blistering start to the Munster SHC, we're back for another potential blockbuster weekend while Galway are already under pressure in Leinster.

Hurling • 26 Apr 25

Leona Maguire is experiencing the toughest spell of her professional career to date

Maguire out to rekindle major spark as Chevron tees off

One long Irish golfing wait has already come to an end this month, what chance a double as Leona Maguire aims to become Ireland's first female major winner at the Chevron Championship, which tees off today at Carlton Woods in Texas.

Golf • 24 Apr 25

League of Ireland Premier Division results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Bohemians and Cork City recorded wins on Easter Monday, while the games involving Drogheda-St Pat's Athletic and Shelbourne-Galway United, finished level.

Soccer • 21 Apr 25

Saturday's football championship recap

Action in three of the four provinces with Division 1 finalists Kerry and Mayo both in action.

Football • 19 Apr 25

Paul McGinley's post-round comments placed Rory McIlroy's popularity in the spotlight

Champion's heady brew should be everyone's cup of tea

When Paul McGinley spoke of Rory McIlroy "dividing opinion" many would have been left confused, but the Holywood golfer has always had to work hard for his popularity in Ireland.

Golf • 14 Apr 25

Lidl NFL Division 1 final recap: Kerry 4-14 Armagh 0-11

Kerry power past Armagh to claim a second Division 1 title in three seasons at Croke Park.

Armagh GAA • 12 Apr 25

Ulster SFC recap: Antrim 1-23 Armagh 1-34

Antrim led Armagh at half time but the Orchard County recovered to win comfortably at Corrigan Park.

Football • 12 Apr 25

A dejected Stevie O'Neill leaves the pitch after Tyrone's shock 2004 loss to Mayo

Ulster counties' faltering back-to-back bids

Armagh's All-Ireland defence starts on Saturday afternoon and in the coming months Kieran McGeeney's squad are hoping to manage what no Ulster side has managed since 24 September 1961, and that's to retain the Sam Maguire.

Football • 09 Apr 25

Saturday's provincial championship results and reports

Live updates of the 6pm throw-ins on the opening day of the 2025 championship, with Limerick-Cork and Tipp-Waterford in Munster, and Wexford v Laois in Leinster

Football • 05 Apr 25

Offaly's David Nally (L) and Waterford's Gavin Fives in action in their recent league meeting at Walsh Park

Allianz Hurling League finals: All You need to know

The last two hurling league finals will be decided on Sunday in front of a packed house at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 05 Apr 25