Dylan O'Connell

RTÉ Sport contributor

Derry dig deep to overcome stubborn Waterford

It wasn't a vintage performance by Derry City, but Ruaidhrí Higgins' added three more points to their title challenge by beating Waterford FC 2-0 at the RSC.

Soccer • 26 Apr 24

Courtney Brosnan had to be at her best to pull off a big second-half save

Ireland player ratings: Brosnan stands out in defeat

The Republic of Ireland went down 2-0 to England at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night, making it two defeats from two in Euro 2025 qualifying.

Soccer • 09 Apr 24

The Turner's Cross pitch was left badly damaged

Turner's Cross is closed for the foreseeable future

Cork football has been thrown into a state of chaos after the Munster Football Association announced the closure of Turner's Cross for the foreseeable future over 'extensive damage' to the surface caused by last Friday's First Division game between Cork City and Cobh Ramblers.

Soccer • 09 Apr 24

Shamrock Rovers players celebrate Darragh Burns' opener

Lopes heads winner as Rovers move closer to the summit

Shamrock Rovers stretched their unbeaten run to five games after goals from Darragh Burns and Roberto Lopes gave them a 2-1 victory over Waterford in front of 3,681 spectators at the RSC.

Soccer • 01 Apr 24

Ellis Chapman celebrates after scoring for Sligo Rovers

Sligo sink Waterford to maintain strong start

Sligo Rovers moved up to second in the League of Ireland Premier Division table after Ellis Chapman's second half goal gave John Russell's side a 1-0 victory over Waterford FC at the RSC.

Soccer • 29 Mar 24

Player ratings: Szmodics shines on positive debut

The Republic of Ireland played out an entertaining nil-all draw with world No 4-ranked Belgium at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 23 Mar 24

Amond's double helps Waterford sink Saints

Keith Long's free scoring Waterford team continued their rip-roaring start to the season with two goals from Padraig Amond helping them beat St Patrick's Athletic in front of 3,076 spectators at the RSC.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

David Blanchfield of Kilkenny in action against Patrick Horgan of Cork

Kilkenny see off Cork fightback for first league win

Killkenny brushed off any remaining preseason cobwebs by defeating Cork 0-21 to 1-17 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh under the lights on a night that saw Eoin Cody and Adrian Mullen combine to score 0-12 in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League.

GAA • 10 Feb 24

Conor Hand of St Brigid's (r) in action against Johnny O'Regan

St Brigid's see off Castlehaven to book final spot

St Brigid's are into their third AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship final after overcoming Castlehaven 1-11 to 0-10 at Thurles.

Football • 07 Jan 24

Ireland Under-21s were denied at the death in their Euro 2025 qualifier against Italy

Ireland U21s suffer last-gasp heartache in Italy draw

A chance at history ended in heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s as a last second Wilfried Gnonto goal stopped Jim Crawford's team from recording a famous win over Italy in European Championships qualifying at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 22 Nov 23