Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Charlie Smyth (l) and Jude McAtamney are awaiting roster decisions

Smyth and McAtamney awaiting NFL roster decisions

Down's Charlie Smyth and Derry's Jude McAtamney will receive more clarity on their NFL futures as Tuesday's new season roster cut deadline races into view.

US Sport • 26 Aug 24

Premier League recap: Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal

Arsenal hit a brace of second-half goals - after a sensational David Raya save - to make it two wins from two.

Soccer • 24 Aug 24

A photo of Washington University in St Louis during the 1904 Olympics

One Irishman and the strangest race in Olympic history

On this day 120 years ago, Great Britain added a silver medal to their Olympic haul – but that came via Galway man John Daly who finished second in the steeplechase event. Daly was also a listed entry in the 1904 Olympic marathon, withdrawing from a race that was absurd from start to finish.

Athletics • 29 Aug 24

Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton punches the ball clear

Premier League recap: Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool

Second-half goals from Diogo Jota and Mo Salah help Liverpool to victory at Portman Road.

Soccer • 17 Aug 24

Armagh and Galway have served up some epic encounters in recent seasons

Galway v Armagh - a recent rivalry riddled with drama

Armagh and Galway met for the first time in 2001 and have clashed five times since. Almost without exception, drama has followed the games all the way.

Football • 28 Jul 24

Kieran Donaghy and Armagh are one victory away from All-Ireland glory

Donaghy hoping to provide Armagh with silver bullet

Kieran Donaghy has made a remarkable impression since joining Kieran McGeeney's Armagh management team, and all those miles travelled will be worth the diesel if they can claim the county's second All-Ireland on Sunday.

Football • 27 Jul 24

Aidan Forker will lead Armagh out at Croke Park

Forker hoping for lucky 13 as Orchard chase Sam

Aidan Forker is one of the longest-serving players on the Armagh squad, and the Orchard captain is hoping to follow in the footsteps of manager Kieran McGeeney by lifting the Sam Maguire.

Football • 26 Jul 24

Armagh's Kieran McGeeney is one game away from lifting Sam Maguire as both a player and manager

Effective communication: Geezer glad to spar with Joyce

Kieran McGeeney's 2024 season has included a vote on his future and only a fifth-ever All-Ireland final for Armagh - a campaign of ups and downs that may end with the ultimate high against Galway.

Football • 25 Jul 24

Ciaran McKeever will be on the line as Armagh chase just a second Sam Maguire success

McKeever and Armagh's 1% club

Ciaran McKeever has become a crucial feature of the Armagh backroom team under Kieran McGeeney and having narrowly missed out on an All-Ireland as a player, he's hoping to make amends against Galway.

Football • 24 Jul 24

Rory Grugan first played for Armagh in 2011

Grugan galvanised by disappointment and false dawns

Rory Grugan has experienced the low days of Armagh football, but 13 years after first pulling on the orange jersey, the Ballymacnab man is hoping to help lead the Orchard County to only a second All-Ireland title.

Football • 23 Jul 24