Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Jim Gavin's committee look set to really alter the face of football

Breathing space: Why football needs to pump the brakes

The face of football is set to change dramatically over the next two years, and when it does, the association must put full confidence in those switches.

Football • 16 Sep 24

Bobby Robson (L) and Steve Staunton in 2007

Who's the boss? Dug-out dynamics painted in grey

As the dynamic between Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and assistant John O'Shea continues to cause glances, RTÉ Sport looks at some times when managerial confusion led to less than desirable results.

Soccer • 10 Sep 24

Nations League recap: Republic of Ireland 0-2 England

Familiar faces Declan Rice and Jack Grealish strike to spoil Heimir Hallgrimsson's first game as Republic of Ireland head coach.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Sam Curtis (C) celebrates his match-winning goal

Impressive Ireland claim crucial Euro U21 win in Turkey

The Republic of Ireland took a massive step towards a first-ever Euro Under-21 finals appearance following a richly-deserved 1-0 win over Turkey at the Esenler Stadium in Istanbul.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Euro U21 qualifier recap: Turkey 0-1 Rep of Ireland

Jim Crawford's side pick up a richly-deserved win as Sam Curtis strikes late in Istanbul.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Rocca Vata already has five goals in qualifying

Preview: Ireland U21s braced for passable Istanbul test

The Republic of Ireland's pursuit of a first ever Euro Under-21 finals appearances intensifies over the next six weeks starting with this evening's crucial clash with Turkey in Istanbul.

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Monaghan's Muireann Atkinson is set for her AFLW debut with Collingwood

AFLW's Irish experiment showing no sign of abating

The AFL women's season is finally earning some stability in the Australian sporting calendar and the flow of Irish talent into the league has never carried such force.

AFLW • 29 Aug 24

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