Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

24 October 2025; Belgium goalkeeper Nicky Evrard gathers a ball ahead of Denise O’Sullivan and Ruesha Littlejohn of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland an

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland head to Leuven with promotion to League A in their own hands after a 4-2 first-leg win. Here's all you need to know for the return leg in Belgium.

Soccer • 28 Oct 25

28 July 2024; Mark Shields, left, and Stefan Campbell of Armagh after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Armagh and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Retiring Shields hoping coming out inspires others

Armagh's Mark Shields, the first male inter-county player to come out as gay in 16 years, has said that he hopes his decision brings courage to others after confirming his retirement from Orchard County duty to RTÉ Sport.

Football • 27 Oct 25

McGee no football fan but Loughmacrory love prevails

Three-time All-Ireland winner Mickey McGee is Loughmacrory's most famous son despite having no interest in Gaelic football, but he'll be in Omagh on Sunday as the club chase history.

Football • 26 Oct 25

Athy's Niall Kelly (L) and Cathal McCarron after their Kildare final win over Naas

Not over until it's over as club championship thrills

It was another weekend to remember on the club championship front as a host of county finals were decided in the final moments.

Football • 20 Oct 25

Club scene hit by 48 hours of seismic shocks

Favourite after favourite fell by the wayside as a weekend of shocks dominated the club landscape.

Football • 13 Oct 25

World Cup qualifying recap: Portugal 1-0 Ireland

The Republic of Ireland left heartbroken after they losing 1-0 to Portugal following a late winner for the hosts.

Soccer • 11 Oct 25

17 August 2025; Simon Rooney of Seneschalstown in action against Ratoath players Cian O'Brien, left, and Bryan McMahon during the Meath County Senior Club Football Championship Round 2 match between Seneschalstown and Ratoath at Páirc Tailteann in Navan,

Fighting on two fronts still dual in crown for some

While the inter-county dual player is on the verge of extinction, dual clubs continue to demonstrate that focussing on two codes can open the door to double success.

Football • 11 Oct 25

Campbell steps away from Armagh duty

Armagh attacking ace Stefan Campbell has retired from inter-county duty.

Football • 07 Oct 25

New York , United States - 27 September 2025; Shane Lowry of Europe celebrates on the 18th green during the afternoon fourballs on day two of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA. (Photo By Va

2025 Ryder Cup Day 2 recap - USA 4.5 Europe 11.5

The action from the second day of the 2025 Ryder Cup where Team Europe began with a three-point lead over their hosts at Bethpage Black.

Golf • 27 Sep 25

during day two of the Afternoon Four-Ball Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 29, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois.

A 'dummies guide' to being Ryder Cup captain

What makes a good Ryder Cup captain? For American chief Keegan Bradley and European counterpart Luke Donald, the next few days will be an examination of their ability to lead - here are four areas that are key to a successful guardianship of golf's most coveted managerial position.

Golf • 25 Sep 25