Dylan O'Connell

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

Gavin Bazunu had a busy night at the office

Player ratings: Bazunu impresses on dour night

The Republic of Ireland fell to a tame 1-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Amsterdam tonight, as a disappointing Euro 2024 qualification campaign ended with a whimper. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 18 Nov 23

Opsahl celebrates scoring Norway's opening goal

Norway late show brings end to Ireland's unbeaten start

Norway ended the Republic of Ireland Under-21s' winning run in Euro 2025 qualifying by beating Jim Crawford's team 3-2 at the Marienlyst Stadion in Drammen.

Soccer • 17 Nov 23

Castlehaven's players lift the Andy Scannel Cup

Hurleys to fore as Castlehaven sink Nemo in Cork SFC

Late scores from Michael and Brian Hurley were the difference as Castlehaven defeated defending champions Nemo Rangers 0-11 to 0-09 in the final of the Bon Secours Hospital Premier Senior Football Championship at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

GAA • 29 Oct 23

Aaron Dobbs of Wexford and Cobh's Charlie Lyons battle the elements

O'Leary the hero as Cobh keep promotion dream alive

James O'Leary wrote his name into Cobh Ramblers folklore as his late equaliser at St Colman's Park in a 1-1 draw gave the club a 2-1 aggregate victory over Wexford FC in the promotion play-off semi-finals.

Soccer • 28 Oct 23