Niall McCoy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Allianz Football League recap: Mayo edge Kerry

In a game of two halves, it was Kevin McStay's Mayo who stood tallest when the game was in the balance going down the straight.

Football • 01 Mar

Down's Pat Havern has been scoring for fun

Forwards on fire - enhancements lead to scoring surges

The era of the superstar forward is back, and while the arc may be inflating the numbers to a pretty big degree, it's hard to ignore some of the tallies being put up by some attackers across the country.

Football • 28 Feb

Callum Walsh salutes the 3Arena crowd after his victory over Przemyslaw Runowski

Walsh tending the Garden with one eye on the Páirc

Callum Walsh is a dreamer just like everyone else and when his head hits the pillow at night, visions of a packed Páirc Uí Chaoimh fill his thoughts.

Boxing • 02 Mar

Allianz Hurling League recap: Tipperary 2-22 Cork 1-21

A goal in each half gives Tipp victory over the Rebels, and moves them onto six points in the Division 1 table.

Hurling • 22 Feb

Early data shows kickout shift but handpassing static

Data gathered by the GAA's games intelligence unit over the first three rounds of the Allianz Football League has revealed significant changes in how teams are approaching kickouts while the new rule enhancements have thus far failed to turn the needle on shooting stats.

Football • 22 Feb

Diarmuid Murtagh became Monaghan's highest-ever scorer on Sunday

History-maker Murtagh leads way for big-scoring Rossies

Diarmuid Murtagh became Roscommon's highest-ever scorer with a 0-12 tally against Monaghan, and at just 30 years of age, he has plenty of time to add to his ever-growing total.

Football • 20 Feb

Allianz Football League recap: Kerry 1-18 Donegal 0-23

It's two wins from two for Jim McGuinness and his side as they deservedly get the better of Kerry in Killarney.

Football • 08 Feb

Jim McGuinness will be in experimental mode in Killarney

Result irrelevant in Killarney as rivals look to summer

The new rules bring with it added excitement as Jim McGuinness and Jack O'Connor cross paths for just the third time - but both will have summer ball in their thoughts.

Allianz Football League • 08 Feb

Donegal fans will be hoping Michael Murphy will make his Ballybofey return

Allianz Football League Round 2: All you need to know

After an opening weekend where the rules took centre stage and scoreboard operators were left with sore thumbs, it's quickly back to the action as teams try to take a foothold in their respective divisions.

Football • 12 Feb

Cavan goalkeeper Gary O'Rourke gets caught up in the umpire's orange flag after a Monaghan two-pointer

Five observations on football's brave new era

Not spectacular enough to win over the sceptics and not enough of a disaster to dissuade the optimists – the GAA's new rules made a tepid enough full league debut.

Football • 27 Jan