Dylan O'Connell

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

1 October 2025; Athlone Town players and staff, led by Kelly Brady, centre, 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

Brady hat-trick seals Athlone's second straight title

Athlone Town are Women's Premier Division champions once again following a 4-0 victory over Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 02 Oct 25

14 August 2025; Conor Carty of St Patrick's Athletic scores his side's first goal from a penalty during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round second leg match between Besiktas and St Patrick's Athletic at Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye.

St Pat's exit Europe after giving Besiktas a scare

St Patrick's Athletic's hopes of producing one of the greatest comebacks in European football ended in vain as they were downed 3-2 by Besiktas in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League third round tie in Istanbul.

Soccer • 15 Aug 25

Shelbourne players celebrate after their victory in the Europa League third qualifying round first leg match against Rijeka, August 2025

Shelbourne shock Rijeka on the road in Europa League

Second-half goals from Sam Bone and John Martin saw Shelbourne come from behind and defeat Croatian champions Rijeka 2-1 away from the home in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round meeting at the Stadion HNK Rijeka.

Soccer • 07 Aug 25

30 July 2025; Shelbourne goalkeeper Wessel Speel during the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round second leg match between Qarabag FK and Shelbourne at Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. Photo by Aziz Karimov/Sportsfile

Shels exit CL but regain pride in narrow Baku loss

Shelbourne's adventure in the UEFA Champions League came to an end with a 1-0 (4-0 aggregate) defeat to Qarabag at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium in Baku.

Soccer • 30 Jul 25

24 July 2025; John McGovern of Shamrock Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the UEFA Conference League Second Qualifying Round first leg match between St Joseph's and Shamrock Rovers at Victoria Stadium in Gibraltar. Photo by Salv

Four-goal Shamrock Rovers earn big victory in Gibraltar

Shamrock Rovers have one foot in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round following a 4-0 victory over St Joseph's at the Europa Sports Park in Gibraltar.

Soccer • 24 Jul 25