Katie Kirk

RTÉ Sport journalist

14 September 2025; Fionnuala McCormack of Ireland after the women's marathon during day two of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

McCormack secures top-ten finish in New York

Fionnuala McCormack secured a top-ten finish in Sunday's TCS New York City marathon, crossing the line in a time of 2:27.00, Hellen Obiri of Kenya won the race in a new course record.

Athletics • 02 Nov

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Harry Maguire of Manchester United scores his team's second goal past Giorgi Mamardashvili of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on October 19, 2025 in Liverpool, E

Premier League: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United recap

Liverpool take on Manchester United at Anfield in the first game after the international break, both sides will be looking for crucial wins

Soccer • 19 Oct

Fintan McCarthy in a green rowing suit pictured against an orange backdrop with water being thrown at him

McCarthy dubs 2025 a 'funny year'

Double Olympic champion Fintan McCarthy reflects on the changes he's faced since finding new partners on the water.

Rowing • 02 Oct

14 September 2025; Aoife O'Rourke of Ireland reacts after winning their Women's 75kg final bout against Busra Isildar of Türkiye during the World Boxing Championships 2025 at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

O'Rourke 'overwhelmed' by Worlds win and home support

Aoife O'Rourke is less than three weeks on from winning gold in the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool and is still in awe of the moment she had her glove raised.

Boxing • 02 Oct

METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 3: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during a training camp scrimmage at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on August 3, 2025 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) *** Local Cap

Smyth embracing waiting in the wings for Saints moment

Mayobridge's Charlie Smyth is flying the flag for footballers hoping to make a successful transfer to the ball game across the pond, but it is one he is cautious to wave too high.

US Sport • 09 Sep

12 September 2025; Sharlene Mawdsley of Ireland, left, and teammate Cillin Greene during the official open training session ahead of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Preview: Indoor medallists lead Irish charge at Worlds

Katie Kirk previews a selection of the action in Tokyo for the World Athletics Championships, where Mark English, Sarah Healy and Kate O'Connor are likely to shoulder Irish hopes.

Athletics • 12 Sep

Olatunde sets new 100m Irish record

Israel Olatunde has broken his own national 100m record at the BFTTA Open at Lee Valley in London on Saturday afternoon. The Tallaght AC athlete ran 10.08 taking 0.04 off the record he set in August last year.

Athletics • 30 Aug

Manchester United's French defender #15 Leny Yoro (L) headers the ball to score the opening goal

Premier League recap: Fulham 1-1 Manchester United

Manchester United head to Craven Cottage for their first away clash of the 2025/26 season on the hunt for a first win.

Soccer • 24 Aug

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal scores his team's first goal past Altay Bayindir of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, 2025 in Manchester, En

Premier League: Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal recap

Manchester United play at home for a tough opening game of the season against last year's league second placers, Arsenal.

Soccer • 17 Aug

Cathal Doyle of Clonliffe Harriers AC, Dublin, centre, celebrates after winning the senior men's 1500m, ahead of Andrew Coscoran of Star of the Sea AC, Meath, left, and Nick Griggs of CNDR Track AC, right, during day two of the 153rd 123.ie National Track

Doyle thrills crowd with fourth 1500m national title

On the second day of the 123.ie National Track and Field Championships at the Morton Stadium in Santry the men's 1500m final lived up to its hype with Cathal Doyle retaining his national title and securing a fourth win in a row at the championships.

Athletics • 03 Aug