Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Martin McNally and his team took charge of Louth's clash with Fermanagh

Reffin' and rulin' - McNally's team continue to prepare

With the new GAA rules set for competitive action in a fortnight's time, RTÉ Sport shadowed referee Martin McNally and his team as they took charge of Louth and Fermanagh.

Football • 12 Jan 25

Kildare and Galway met under the new rules in Newbridge

'I really feel for referees' - McEntee wary of rules

With pre-season competitions on hiatus, the weekend saw county teams really step up their preparations as they try and adapt to football's new rules for 2025.

Football • 06 Jan 25

Rory Gallagher is set to link up with Kildare club Naas

Gallagher set for coaching role with Kildare club Naas

Former Derry, Donegal and Fermanagh manager Rory Gallagher has joined Kildare club Naas as a coach for the 2025 season.

Football • 06 Jan 25

Davy Fitzgerald (L) and Peter Queally are preparing for new roles in 2025

Hurling management teams 2025: Plenty of change for NHL

A raft of new managers - including six in Division 1A/B - are preparing for their first season in charge.

Hurling • 24 Dec 24

Mickey Harte will be keeping the faith with Offaly in 2025

2025 football management team guide: Ulster in vogue

After an incredible year on the pitch, there's a northern tint to many of the 33 management teams set to compete in 2025.

Football • 24 Dec 24

St Brigid's, Glen, St Thomas and O'Loughlin Gaels thrilled at Croke Park in January - but all four fell in their respective county championships

From Croke Park to county exits - faltering finalists

All four of January's club finalists have failed to retain their county titles - an occurrence that's more regular than you might think.

Football • 28 Oct 24

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