Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

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

Patrons were robbed of a Conor Glass (L) and Brian Fenton showdown earlier in the year, but they should get their wish on Sunday

Allianz Football League finals: All You Need to Know

Four titles are up for grabs at Croke Park this weekend as the leagues come to a conclusion.

Football • 31 Mar 24

Galway will hope to put Limerick's 100% record under pressure

Allianz Hurling League Round 5: All You Need to Know

The group stage of the leagues conclude over the next three days, with plenty of teams still chasing knock-out spots.

GAA • 15 Mar 24

Action from Athlone Town's 1924 cup clash with Bohemians. Picture supplied by Brian Hope

Celebrating centenary of impenetrable Athlone's Cup win

On St Patrick's Day 1924, Athlone Town won their one, and to date only, men's FAI Cup and booked five Olympic tickets as a result.

Soccer • 18 Mar 24

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Limerick come good in the second half to fend off Tipperary while Westmeath get off the mark against Antrim.

GAA • 09 Mar 24

Galway and Seán Kelly could yet end up in a league final or in the relegation spots

AFL permutations: Picture still fuzzy across divisions

The Allianz Football League is heading towards its final break before back-to-back games to firm up the promotion and regelation pictures and to decide the eight teams that will advance to the Croke Park deciders.

Football • 05 Mar 24