Katie Kirk

RTÉ Sport journalist

25 June 2025; Lucy Quinn during a Republic of Ireland women training session at North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada, Colorado, USA. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Quinn unfazed by Ireland's rising expectations

The Republic of Ireland's Lucy Quinn is on a high heading in to Saturday's match against Hungary after making her 150th appearance for Birmingham City last week.

Soccer • 25 Nov

24 October 2025; Marissa Sheva of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's fourth goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in

Confidence growing in Ward's camp says Sheva

The Republic of Ireland's Marissa Sheva says she is growing in confidence after more minutes with her her club side Sunderland and the dual success in Irish football.

Soccer • 26 Nov

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