Eamon Donoghue

RTÉ Sport GAA analyst

Goal-shy Galway reliant on masterful Mannion

Galway are likely to need to improve on their goal creation and execution against Kilkenny or else their will remain an over-reliance on Cathal Mannion to carry the scoring load, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Hurling • 08 Jun

Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne's aerial prowess was central to Dublin's victory in Salthill

Ó Cofaigh Byrne's aerial dominance key to Dubs' cause

The importance of Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne's aerial dominance to Dublin can't be understated in 2025

Football • 01 Jun

Jamie Barron is key to Waterford's chances of remaining in the All-Ireland race

Barron can flourish in the Páirc Uí Chaoimh confusion

Jamie Barron is averaging 15 possessions per game and over 0-07 in scores and assists - and his brilliance will be much-needed in their Munster SHC clash with Cork.

Hurling • 25 May

O'Brien's killer instinct could be point of difference

Shane O'Brien possesses the killer instinct which could well be that extra point of difference this year for Limerick, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Hurling • 18 May

James Conlon landed 0-05 in the memorable win over Dublin

Conlon a key man for Meath if Croker calm descends

Partly wind-assisted, Meath enter the Leinster final as the most prolific two-point scorers in the championship. But if a Croker calm descends, the sniping James Conlon could be a key weapon in their arsenal in the inside line

Football • 10 May

Johnny McGrath gives chase to Ryan O'Donoghue during this year's league

Escaping McGrath's clutches key for O'Donoghue and Mayo

Mayo forward Ryan O'Donoghue has struggled to get the better of his marker Johnny McGrath in recent outings. That needs to change if his side harbour ambitions of halting Galway's Connacht dominance, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Football • 04 May

Record-breaking McGrath still pivotal to Tipp ambitions

From the start or the bench, Noel McGrath looks set to make a record-breaking 74th championship appearance for Tipperary against Cork - and his presence will be crucial to their hopes.

Hurling • 27 Apr

Pass master Conroy still the key man for Galway

The rules of the game may have changed, but Paul Conroy's unerring passing accuracy is the fulcrum around which the Galway attack pivots, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Football • 20 Apr

League lessons lift lid on Tyrone's best foot forward

With talismans at either side of the field, Tyrone often have two options in possession, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Football • 12 Apr

Chalk down another two-pointer for Conor Glass

Glass half full - Derry midfielder's scoring surge

Derry head to Donegal on the back of a difficult league campaign, but the ace in the pack is Conor Glass, who has been on a scoring spree with the new rules.

Football • 06 Apr