Dylan O'Connell

RTÉ Sport contributor

31 March 2026; Jason Knight of Republic of Ireland in action against Enis Bardhi of North Macedonia during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ratings: Knight and Coleman stand out in stalemate

The player ratings after a goalless draw in the Aviva Stadium.

21 March 2026; Barry Walsh of Cork shoots to score his side's first goal despite the efforts of Daniel Bourke of Offaly during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Offaly at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Tyler Mille

Six of the best as Cork book final clash with Treaty

Cork are through to their second successive Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final after a 6-26 to 0-20 mauling of Offaly at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 31 Mar

Rhys Gourdie of Cobh Ramblers acknowledges his side's supporters after the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Cobh Ramblers and Cork City at St Colman's Park in Cobh, Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

LOI Men's First Division: Honours even in the Cork derby

The first Cork derby of the season between Cobh Ramblers and Cork City finished as a 1-1 draw with a second half Rhys Gourdie penalty cancelling out an early Sean Maguire goal in front of a sold out crowd at St Colman's Park.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Cavan's Tristan Noach-Hofmann reacts after his side's defeat to Cork

Sherlock sinks Cavan to complete Cork comeback

A two-point free from Steven Sherlock was the difference as Cork came from seven points down to defeat Cavan by the bare minimum in Division 2 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Football • 25 Jan

Conor Geaney of Daingean Uí Chúis after kicking the winning score in the 2025 Munster club football final

Munster glory for Daingean Uí Chúis after late drama

A dramatic finish to the Munster club SFC final saw Daingean Uí Chúis claim a maiden title after Conor Geaney fired over a two-point score at the death to defeat St Finbarr's at Semple Stadium by 1-18 to 0-20

Football • 08 Dec 25

4 April 2025; Eoin Martin of Treaty United during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Treaty United and Kerry FC at Markets Field in Limerick. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Martin sends Treaty to First Division play-off final

Eoin Martin wrote his name into Treaty United club folklore by scoring the winner that sends the club through to the First Division play-off final for the first time in their history at the expense of Cobh Ramblers at St Colman's Park.

Soccer • 28 Oct 25

26 October 2025; Steven Sherlock of St Finbarr's celebrates with supporters after his side's victory in the Cork County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Nemo Rangers and St Finbarr's at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Tom

St Finbarr's pip Nemo in Cork nailbiter

St Finbarr's are the Cork Premier Senior Football Champions for 2025 following a nail biting 1-14 to 1-13 victory over their great rivals Nemo Rangers at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Football • 26 Oct 25

24 October 2025; Joe Hanson of Treaty United celebrates after the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division play-off semi-final first leg match between Treaty United and Cobh Ramblers at Markets Field in Limerick. Photo by John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Hanson hands Treaty advantage in play-off with Cobh

A second-half Joe Hanson goal was the difference as Treaty United defeated Cobh Ramblers 1-0 in the first leg of their promotion play-off semi-final at the Markets Field in Limerick.

Soccer • 24 Oct 25

James Sweeney of Sarsfields after scoring goal against Midleton in 2025 Cork hurling final

Sarsfields ease past Midleton to regain Cork crown

Sarsfields lifted their second Co-op SuperStores Premier Senior Hurling Championship title in three seasons following a 2-18 to 1-14 victory over Midleton at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 19 Oct 25

1 October 2025; Athlone Town players and staff celebrate winning the league title after victory in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Cork City and Athlone Town at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sullivan hails champions Athlone's 'big-game players'

Athlone Town manager John Sullivan said big games need big players, after his team made it back-to-back Women's Premier Division titles with a 4-0 victory over Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 02 Oct 25