Stephen Barry

RTÉ Sport contributor

Leitrim manager Stephen Poacher claimed his first win in charge of the county

Leitrim victory over Tipp not enough to advance

It was a long time coming, but Leitrim signed off on 2025 with their first victory as they defeated Tipperary by eight points at TEG Cusack Park.

Football • 01 Jun

Paddy McCormack after firing home his first green flag for Tipperary

Tipperary power home against the Cats in U-20 decider

After the heartbreak of missing their final defeat last year, Paddy McCormack was Tipperary's goal-scoring hero as they saw off Kilkenny 3-19 to 1-16 in the oneills.com All-Ireland U-20 Hurling final at UPMC Nowlan Park.

Hurling • 01 Jun

Damien Duff and Joey O'Brien depart the pitch after the 1-1 draw

'A week on the gargle' - Duff slams mid-season break

Damien Duff let loose on his Shelbourne players with a half-time tirade during their 1-1 draw against Cork City

Soccer • 31 May

Shelbourne goalkeeper Lorcan Healy celebrates Ali Coote's goal against Cork City

Coote magic rescues point for Shelbourne on Leeside

Shelbourne's title defence continues to flounder despite an Ali Coote moment of magic to grab a point against Cork City.

Soccer • 01 Jun

Celtic's Johnny Kenny (L), Liam Scales (C) and Adam Idah (right) with the Scottish Premiership trophy

Rodgers eyeing more Irish representation at Celtic

Brendan Rodgers says that Celtic are hoping to enhance their pathways for young Irish players.

Soccer • 21 May

Craig Morgan of Tipperary is tackled by Jamie Barron

Tipp see off Déise to secure spot in knock-out stages

Oisín O'Donoghue's first championship goal fired Tipperary into the All-Ireland Series with a nine-point win over Waterford. The Cashel King Cormacs star was man of the match as the Premier won the Munster U20 title on Wednesday.

Hurling • 18 May

Daniel Flynn bagged two goals for Kildare

Flynn's ten-point haul steers Kildare to victory

Two goals from Daniel Flynn and an Alex Beirne penalty maintained Kildare's winning start to the Tailteann Cup with a 14-point victory away to Tipperary.

Football • 17 May

Kevin Holt of Derry City, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal

Derry City edge Cork City to keep up flying form

Kevin Holt's first League of Ireland goal fired Derry City up to second in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table with an away win at Cork City.

Soccer • 09 May

Freddie Anderson celebrates with Cork City team-mates after equalising against Shamrock Rovers

Anderson rescures draw for Cork as Rovers held at home

Freddie Anderson rescued a valuable draw for Cork City as Shamrock Rovers were left to regret more dropped points in the title race.

Soccer • 02 May

Cork City players celebrate their second goal against Waterford

Cork City complete unlikely comeback to beat Waterford

Two late goals fired Cork City to their first victory in two months to lift them off the foot of the Premier Division table with a sweet Munster derby success over Waterford in front of 3,365 fans at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 21 Apr