Ed Leahy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Kasey McAteer training with his new Ireland team-mates

McAteer's badge of honour to represent Republic

Kasey McAteer's late uncle Joe will never get to see his nephew pull on the green Ireland jersey, however, the new recruit will have plenty of family support in the stands when he has a chance to make his debut against England on Saturday.

Soccer • 03 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson (right) and goalkeeping coach Gudmundur Hreidarsson watching Galway United's victory over Derry City at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night

Hallgrimsson primed for first camp with Ireland squad

Heimir Hallgrimsson will be hoping that the full complement made it through the weekend games to report for international duty in Dublin ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against England and Greece.

Soccer • 02 Sep 24

Premier League recap: Manchester United 0-3 Liverpool

Liverpool maintained their winning start to the campaign as they beat arch rivals Manchester United.

Soccer • 01 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson was in Dublin to announce his first Ireland squad

Halgrimsson hoping 'perfect recipe' can bring victories

Heimir Halgrimsson wants to start slow, he wants to keep things simple, and is happy to follow John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy's lead heading into his first competitive game against England next week.

Soccer • 29 Aug 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson was at the Aviva Stadium for his first squad announcement

Hallgrimsson hopeful 'gamechanger' will emerge in squad

Heimir Hallgrimsson is looking for a 'gamechanger' to emerge in his Ireland team as the new manager takes the team into the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 29 Aug 24

St Patrick's Athletic players training at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium on the eve of the game

Saints must test faith in pursuit of Istanbul miracle

Stephen Kenny said that his St Patrick's Athletic side would fight fire with fire ahead of their two-legged tie with Istanbul Basaksehir, but now, having matched their esteemed opponents in Dublin, perhaps the Saints boss will rethink his approach.

Soccer • 28 Aug 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson and John O'Shea will announce the squad on Thursday

Hallgrimsson's squad selection issues for England clash

Heimir Hallgrimsson's first squad announcement is still three days away and yet it is fair to say that the new Ireland manager will already have a sense of what life will be like picking players for upcoming encounters.

Soccer • 27 Aug 24

Neil Farrugia of Shamrock Rovers takes a tumble at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki

Europa League recap: PAOK 4-0 Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers' Europa League hopes are all but over as they went down to a four-goal defeat away to PAOK.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Leona Maguire getting some practice in the St Andrews conditions ahead of Thursday's start

Irish trio look for major success at iconic St Andrews

Lauren Walsh joins LPGA Tour regulars Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow for the final major of the season as the Irish trio tee it up at the AIG Women's Open.

Golf • 23 Aug 24

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley looks on during the first leg at Tallaght Stadium

Bradley rues missed chances as Rovers lose first leg

Stephen Bradley rued his side's missed opportunities as the Irish champions were beaten 2-0 by Sparta Prague in tonight's Champions League qualification clash at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Jul 24