Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Derry's Padraig McGrogan has been ruled out for the season

Blow for Derry as McGrogan confirms cruciate injury

Derry mainstay Padraig McGrogan will not play any further part for the Oakleaf County in 2024 after suffering a cruciate injury.

Football • 09 May 24

With three goals in three championship games against them, Armagh's Andrew Murnin (R) has been a scourge for Down

Football Championship: All You Need to Know

The provincial finalists in both Ulster and Leinster will be decided this weekend.

Football • 02 May 24

The Sunday Game revamp of 20 years ago was hit and miss - people liked the new graphics, but not the change of theme tune

Pitch imperfect - When The Sunday Game changed its tune

Twenty years ago today, Ireland suffered one of its greatest sporting injustices as The Sunday Game theme was replaced.

GAA • 09 May 24

Champions Cup 1/4 final recap: Leinster hammer holders

Ronan O'Gara's side had no answer to a powerful Leinster side who dominated from start to finish in a 27-point win.

Rugby • 13 Apr 24

The Wicklow team before last week's Leinster win over Westmeath

Wicklow Wanderers: On the road with McConville and Co

As Wicklow chase back-to-back Leinster championship wins in the same season for the first time since 1989, Niall McCoy joined them for a trip to Ballinakill as they ramped up preparations for their clash with Kildare.

Football • 13 Apr 24

Mark Jackson (L) is back in Ireland, but is still hopeful of an American return

Jackson still hopeful of NFL contract offer

Wicklow goalkeeper Mark Jackson is still hopeful of landing an NFL contract and said his return to Ireland is not a sign that his American football dream has come to an end.

Football • 11 Apr 24

Odhran Murdock is one of the emerging stars of Conor Laverty's young Down side

The new Down way: Laverty out to end 30-year wait

Down's wait for meaningful silverware has hit the 30-year mark, but with a young, ambitious manager bred on a winning mentailty, there is hope in the Mourne County that silverware is on the horizon.

Football • 13 Apr 24

Kilkenny's Adrian Mullen pictured with the league cup ahead of Saturday's final against Clare

Mullen ready to make most of positive Cats momentum

Kilkenny attacker Adrian Mullen is hopeful that finally earning a long-awaited knock-out win over Limerick can help elevate the Cats to the next level as they prepare for Saturday's league final against Clare in Thurles.

GAA • 05 Apr 24

David Reidy was speaking at the Allianz Hurling League final launch

Reidy determined to boost Clare's low league medal haul

Anyone wondering whether an Allianz Hurling League winners' medal carries much weight or not should listen to Clare forward David Reidy's opinion on the matter.

GAA • 04 Apr 24

Aoife Dalton (R) in action against Italy in Parma in 2023

Six Nations: Ireland v Italy - All You Need to Know

After a promising losing performance in France last weekend, Ireland are out to get points on the board when they welcome Italy to Dublin.

Rugby • 30 Mar 24