Dylan O'Connell

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

Romeo Akachukwu celebrates his and Waterford's first goal

Akachukwu hits half-hour hat-trick to sink Athlone

Waterford are one step closer to a return to the Premier Division after a hat-trick from 17-year-old Romeo Akachukwu inspired the team to a 3-1 (4-2 on aggregate) victory over Athlone Town in the First Division promotion semi-finals.

First Division Play-off • 28 Oct 23

Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan watched his side win by the minimum in Wexford

Advantage Cobh after narrow win in Ferrycarrig Park

Cobh Ramblers have one foot in the promotion play-off final after Pierce Philips' first half goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 24 Oct 23

Ryan Burke of Waterford, centre, is congratulated by team-mates after scoring his sides first goal

Waterford set for Athlone play-off after beating Treaty

Waterford will play Athlone Town in a SSE Airtricity Men's First Division play-off semi-final tie after a 2-0 win over Treaty United at the RSC ended the Limerick side's chances of pipping the midlanders.

Soccer • 20 Oct 23

Jack O'Connor and Paul Leopold in the moment of glory

Strong finish sees Sarsfields land Cork crown

The Seán Óg Murphy Cup is going to Glanmire for the first time since 2014 after Sarsfields defeated Midleton 0-21 to 0-19 in the final of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon.

GAA • 15 Oct 23

Pat's conquer the Cross to book FAI Cup final spot

St Patrick's Athletic are through to their second FAI Cup final in three seasons after goals from Mark Doyle and Conor Carty helped Jon Daly's team beat Cork City 2-0 at a sold-out Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 08 Oct 23

St Patrick's Athletic players celebrate the winner in Cork

Doyle secures points for Pat's in Cork

A late Mark Doyle header made sure that St Patrick's Athletic kept up with the pace at the top of the table by giving the team a 1-0 win over Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 29 Sep 23