Eamon Donoghue

RTÉ Sport GAA analyst

Cork's Ashling Thompson has developed a stunning midfield partnership with Aoife Healy

Midfield maestros key to Rebel mastery

O'Duffy Cup holders Cork have been in imperious form throughout their defence, and it's their midfield pairing that has been acting as the launchpad as they aim to retain their title against Galway.

Camogie • 10 Aug 24

Divilly the beating heart that drives Galway forward

Olivia Divilly's ability to get on the ball all over the field is as crucial to Galway's All-Ireland final chances as her contribution to the scoreboard.

Womens football • 04 Aug 24

Armagh need to set traps to exploit Gleeson

Galway have only allowed five goal chances in the 2024 championship, but Armagh will look to set traps for Connor Gleeson in an effort to find the back of the net.

Football • 28 Jul 24

Speedy restart king Fitzgibbon pointing way for Cork

Darragh Fitzgibbon comes into the All-Ireland hurling final as the top point-scorer from play in the 2024 championship, as a midfielder.

Hurling • 21 Jul 24

Brendan McCole is enjoying a superb season for Donegal

Comer or Walsh? McCole's assignment key for Donegal

Before the ball is even thrown in this afternoon, we will find out who Jim McGuinness considers to be Galway's biggest scoring threat - Damien Comer or Shane Walsh.

Football • 14 Jul 24

Byrnes' free-taking dip could leave Limerick vulnerable

The drop in Diarmaid Byrne's free-taking accuracy from 88% to 38% since last year's All-Ireland final leaves Limerick much more vulnerable if this afternoon's game goes to the wire.

Hurling • 07 Jul 24

Supply lines key as Clifford gets off on right foot

David Clifford may have one of the best left boots in the history of Gaelic games but he's scored just as many off his right for Kerry this summer.

Football • 30 Jun 24

Mulroy front and centre in Louth's impressive goal rush

Dublin and Con O'Callaghan's place atop the goalscoring charts is hardly surprising, but Louth and Sam Mulroy also boast a rate of goals scored that is also impressive, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Football • 23 Jun 24

Old master or hot hand: O'Connor gives Mayo free choice

Cillian O'Connor's return to full fitness provides a great boost for Mayo, but also a free-kick conundrum for manager Kevin McStay, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Football • 16 Jun 24

Final-quarter surge holds the key for Limerick

Breaking Limerick's final quarter surge will be key for Clare in the Munster Hurling final as the stats bear out the supremacy of John Kiely's side in that phase of the game, writes Eamon Donoghue.

Hurling • 07 Jun 24