Katie Kirk

RTÉ Sport journalist

Mark English previously represented Ireland at the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games

English books place in Paris with new Irish 800m record

Mark English has set a new Irish record and qualified for his third Olympic Games after running the 800m in 1 minute 44.69 seconds in Turku, Finland.

Athletics • 18 Jun 24

Eve McMahon is laser-focused on Olympic success

McMahon laser-focused on success despite realists

Team Ireland have announced four sailors as part of the team that will compete in Marseille at next month's Olympic Games.

Sailing • 19 Jun 24

Thomas Barr isn't sure he will return to the track post-Paris but the possibility of hanging up his spikes is motivation in itself

Barr revived by possible swansong season

Thomas Barr has been selected for this week's European Athletics Championships, 12 years on from his first, and the Ferrybank man is hoping to make an impact despite recent challenges.

Athletics • 06 Jun 24

Israel Olatunde will be looking to re-create some European magic

Olatunde and Shanahan boost Rome team, McCann a doubt

Athletics Ireland have finalised a team of 48 for next week's European Championships, adding Israel Olatunde and Louise Shanahan to their initial list.

Athletics • 31 May 24

Sarah Lavin is ready for the challenge of European Championships

Lavin eyes 'lightning quick' start at Euros

With Ireland set to send a bumper squad to the European Athletics Championships next week, Limerick's Sarah Lavin is hoping for her best result yet following her fastest ever season opener in Doha.

Athletics • 30 May 24

Mageean has bettered her own Irish record over 800m (file pic)

Mageean lowers Irish 800m record in Manchester

Ciara Mageean has bettered her own Irish record by 0.6 of a second, running 1.58.08 at the British Milers Club meet in Manchester.

Athletics • 26 May 24

David Moran suffering a cruciate ligament injury in 2011

Battle of wounded knee: Cruciate injuries issue for GAA

Drier pitches, faster and stronger players, and more matches are all contributing to a perceived rise in cruciate injuries in the GAA, despite greater understanding of the issue and ever-improving medical support for players.

Football • 25 May 24

Eileen Gleeson still focusing on development despite new role

Plan in place to maintain fitness ahead of Sweden games

Eileen Gleeson is in contact with all her UK-based players to ensure they maintain their fitness in the weeks between the end of their club seasons and the first of two Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden at the end of the month.

Soccer • 23 May 24

Sharlene Mawdsley dipped under the automatic Olympic standard in Poland

Mawdsley beats Olympic qualifying time, PB for Griggs

Sharlene Mawdsley has secured the automatic Olympic standard in the 400m, running 50.72 at the Memoriał Janusza Kusocińskiego meeting in Chorzow, Poland.

Athletics • 18 May 24

Jack Woolley was disappointed with performance in Tokyo but ambition hasn't changed.

Woolley seeking calm ahead of second shot at Olympics

Ireland's first Olympic taekwondo competitor Jack Woolley is determined to enjoy the experience in Paris, having made an early exit at Tokyo 2020.

other sport • 16 May 24