Katie Kirk

RTÉ Sport journalist

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

European indoor champion Sarah Healy has clearly stated her intention to run in the 800m at this weekend's National Athletic Championships

Preview: Healy headlines star-powered National Champs

Over 600 athletes will compete at the Morton Stadium in Santry for the 123.ie National Senior Outdoor Championships, Katie Kirk previews the action that will be live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player from 5pm on Sunday 2 August.

Athletics • 01 Aug

Cathal Doyle (L) was one of 13 pacemakers to assist Faith Kipyegon in her 'Breaking4' project on Thursday evening

Doyle desperate to race after Kipyegon pacing job

Irish Olympian Cathal Doyle, who was one of 13 pacemakers to assist Faith Kipyegon in her bid to become the first woman to break four minutes for the mile in Paris on Thursday evening, explains how he feels inspired and motivated by the experience.

Athletics • 28 Jun

26 January 2013; Paddy Quinn, Dublin. B�rd na M�na O'Byrne Cup Final, Dublin v Kildare, Parnell Park, Donnycarney, Dublin. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

Quinn, the Tyrone man who donned sky blue

Tyrone native Paddy Quinn made several appearances for Dublin under Jim Gavin in early 2013 but thinks his home county will have the edge in the quarter-final clash between the sides on Saturday.

Football • 25 Jun

Europa League recap: United to face Spurs in final

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will collide in the Europa League final after they both came through their semi-finals.

Soccer • 08 May