Stephen Barry

RTÉ Sport contributor

Ireland celebrate Hugh Gavin's try just before half-time

Dream week for Murphy as Ireland U20s sweep aside Wales

Richie Murphy completed a landmark week on and off the field with a bonus-point victory over Wales that extends Ireland's U20 Six Nations Grand Slam ambitions.

Rugby • 23 Feb 24

Cian Madden of Cavan (r) savours the win at the final whistle

Cork's woes continue as Cavan claim narrow victory

The conversation around Cork football has switched from a promotion push to avoiding the Tailteann Cup after falling to a third consecutive Division 2 defeat against Cavan - 0-17 to 0-16 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Football • 17 Feb 24

Gearoid O'Connor's late penalty put Galway's challenge to bed

Tipperary come out on top of shoot out with Galway

The goal graphic on the brand-new Semple Stadium big screen was held in reserve until the 74th minute as Gearóid O'Connor's penalty ensured Tipperary held out for an Allianz League victory over Galway.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Sean Edogbo embraced by Ben O'Connor after scoring Ireland's third try

Late Edogbo try keeps Ireland's Grand Slam dreams alive

A Seán Edogbo try on his U20 Six Nations debut saved Ireland's Grand Slam ambitions from a shock home defeat in a 23-22 win over Italy.

Rugby • 10 Feb 24

Can Tipp build on Liam Cahill's first year in charge of the Premier County?

Cahill: Tipperary need to win silverware in 2024

After an initial year of progress, Liam Cahill says his Tipperary team need silverware as they embark on their 2024 campaign.

GAA • 01 Feb 24

'We really needed the game. You could see that from us. We're not sharp'

Kiely laments lack of match sharpness ahead of league

John Kiely says his Limerick side will have to embrace a heavy training schedule during the Allianz Hurling League to make up "a lot of hard yards".

GAA • 30 Jan 24

Late Amond goal sees Carlow past Tipperary

Aaron Amond scored the winner as 14-man Carlow recorded a 3-10 to 1-14 victory away to Tipperary in Division 4 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 27 Jan 24

Cork's Mark Cronin fires home the winning penalty

Cork retain McGrath Cup after shoot-out win over Kerry

Mark Cronin scored the winning penalty as Cork defended their McGrath Cup title with a shoot-out victory over rivals Kerry.

Football • 20 Jan 24

Tony Kelly will likely miss the entirety of the League

Kelly in race for fitness ahead of Munster championship

Clare are hoping to have Tony Kelly back fit for championship after the star attacker underwent ankle surgery just before Christmas.

GAA • 14 Jan 24

Cork's Robbie O'Flynn is pursued by Keelan Hartigan of Clare

Hurling round-up: Cork see off Clare

Conor Lehane's first-minute goal gave a more experienced Cork side a Munster Hurling League victory over Clare at Páirc Uí Rinn.

GAA • 14 Jan 24