Stephen Barry

RTÉ Sport contributor

Second-half substitute Rocco Vata reacts after the full-time whistle in Cork

Controversial late equaliser dents Ireland U21 hopes

There was late heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland after a controversial Norwegian equaliser in the third and final minute of stoppage time denied the hosts a guaranteed European U-21 Championship play-off spot as the sides drew 1-1 at Turners Cross.

Soccer • 15 Oct 24

Tony Kelly leading the parade in the semi-final against Kilkenny

In-game patience key for Kelly as Clare eye final glory

Eleven years on from Clare's last All-Ireland success and now chasing glory again, Tony Kelly on not wanting that feeling of defeat and why experience not to push too hard in wanting to make things happen during a game.

Hurling • 20 Jul 24

Patrick Horgan can enhance his legacy even further with another All-Ireland title

'I'm not aiming 17 years towards a day' - Horgan

Patrick Horgan's name is already etched in hurling history books as he goes in search of a first All-Ireland hurling winner's medal on Sunday.

Hurling • 18 Jul 24

Evan McLaughlin celebrates after scoring the only goal of the game as Cork City beat Bray Wanderers

First Division: City extend lead as UCD held in Cobh

Cork City's cushion atop the First Division table was padded out to 13 points thanks to an edgy 1-0 victory over Bray Wanderers in front of 2,026 fans at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Dublin's Chris Crummey tries to challenge Cork's Luke Meade

Wasteful Dublin bow out as Cork seal semi-final spot

It was anxious at the end but Cork held out against a late Dublin barrage to advance to next month's All-Ireland semi-finals.

Hurling • 22 Jun 24

Patrick Horgan of Cork shoots to score his side's third goal

Cork motor past Offaly to set up Dublin showdown

Cork got some dirty diesel out of their system as they revved their engine for the All-Ireland series with a nine-point victory over Offaly.

Hurling • 15 Jun 24

Josh Ryan started in goal for Limerick but still managed three points

Ryan and Rigter lead Limerick past neighbours Tipperary

A late Emmet Rigter goal secured Limerick's progress to a Tailteann Cup quarter-final with an eight-point win over neighbours Tipperary.

Football • 09 Jun 24

Stephen Grogan was the last-gasp hero for Tipperary against Wexford

Late goal keeps Tipp hopes alive as Wexford eliminated

A 75th-minute Stephen Grogan goal saved Tipperary's Tailteann Cup hopes to eliminate Wexford in a dramatic twist at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Football • 05 Jun 24

Shane O'Donnell (L) escapes the attentions of Ronan Maher

O'Donnell majesty guides Clare back to Munster decider

A third consecutive win powered Clare into a Munster SHC final rematch with Limerick thanks to Diarmuid Ryan's goal and an exhibition of set-up play by Shane O'Donnell.

Hurling • 26 May 24

McCarthy stunner sees Tipp snatch Munster U20 crown

An outrageous Darragh McCarthy winning point saw Tipperary snatch a dramatic Munster U20 hurling title from Cork and advance to an All-Ireland final against Offaly.

Hurling • 24 May 24