Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

22 August 2020; A general view of a Bainisteoir bib during the Kerry County Senior Football Championship Round 1 match between Feale Rangers and East Kerry at Frank Sheehy Park in Listowel, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The €20,000 question: Should GAA managers be paid?

The possibility of paid inter-county GAA managers no longer appears to be an issue coming down the tracks, but something that could be put front and centre sooner rather than later. RTÉ Sport spoke to a current inter-county manager, player and committee member to hear their views on such a move.

Football • 02 Sep

28 August 2025; Harry Wood of Shelbourne, left, and head coach Joey O'Brien the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at the Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Rams

O'Brien: European double a fitting tribute to Horgan

Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien believes that Thursday night's League of Ireland European double was a fitting tribute to the late Ollie Horgan.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Ali Coote of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at the Clearer Twist National Football Stadium, Windsor Park in Belfast. Photo by Ste

Shels ease past Linfield to take historic Euro step

Shelbourne were in celebration mode at Windsor Park for the second time in six weeks after once again knocking Linfield out of a European competition – but this time they did it in style following a 2-0 victory that ensured continental group stage football for the first-time ever and the riches that

Soccer • 28 Aug

Aaron Kernan, pictured with Kevin McStay, was with Sligo in 2025

Kernan joins Meath management

Aaron Kernan has linked up with the Meath footballers for the 2026 season.

Football • 25 Aug

30 April 2022; Waterford manager Ephie Fitzgerald before the Munster GAA Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final match between Waterford and Tipperary at Fraher Field in Dungarvan, Waterford. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Fitzgerald back with Déise, O'Connor extends Kerry stay

Waterford have appointed Ephie Fitzgerald as their senior football manager for the second time, while former Sligo boss Tony McEntee has joined the Down management team.

GAA management teams • 26 Aug

10 August 2025; Aoife Donohue of Galway in action against Hannah Looney of Cork during the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final match between Cork and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Donohue hopeful camogie can soar after final flourish

Galway All-Ireland winner Aoife Donohue is hopeful that after a year of controversy for camogie off the pitch, its incredible showpiece decider can spark a new lease of life for the sport.

Camogie • 18 Aug

LENS, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Evan Ferguson of AS Roma prior to the friendly match between Lens and Roma at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on August 02, 2025 in Lens, France. (Photo by Fabio Rossi/AS Roma via Getty Images)

Ferguson out to build own Roman empire

Evan Ferguson's career path has not followed its expected course after his incredible breakthrough season with Brighton, but in Rome, he has a chance to kickstart his revival, starting today.

Soccer • 23 Aug

27 July 2025; Kerry manager Jack O'Connor celebrates with David Clifford of Kerry after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Clifford hoping to see O'Connor back with Kerry in 2026

Kerry star David Clifford is hopeful Jack O'Connor will be in charge of the Kingdom in 2026 for their back-to-back assault on the Sam Maguire.

Football • 18 Aug

Former Roscommon manager Davy Burke and Dublin boss Dessie Farrell

Managerial merry-go-round hits double digits once again

Peter Keane's decision to step down as Clare manager on Sunday guaranteed that the number of new managers that will be on the sideline for the start of the 2026 Allianz Football League has moved into double figures – a trend that has become increasingly regular.

Football • 12 Aug

Ireland out to pass French test after solid Euro start

It's rare in sport that defeat can be looked on in a positive light, but there's no denying that Ireland's opening 2-0 loss to the all-conquering Netherlands side was a commendable outcome.

Hockey • 11 Aug