Ed Leahy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

League leaders Drogheda were defeated by Shamrock Rovers, while the Dublin derby in Inchicore saw St Pat's beat Bohemians.

Soccer • 14 Mar

Lisa O'Rourke celebrates with her coaches (from L) Damian Kennedy, Zaur Antia and Eoin Pluck

Outstanding O'Rourke sisters advance to World finals

Sisters Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke have guaranteed themselves silver medals at a minimum after they both reached finals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia on Friday.

Boxing • 14 Mar

Rocco Vata in action for the Under-21s last year

Bulgaria play-off can set tone for qualifying campaign

The Republic of Ireland begin their 2025 schedule in Bulgaria next Thursday as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side embark on their first steps towards securing a spot at next year's World Cup.

Soccer • 13 Mar

Heimir Hallgrimsson speaking to the media on Thursday

Hallgrimsson clears the air ahead of Bulgaria play-off

"It was not meant in any way as a disrespect to the League of Ireland, if it came across that way, I am man enough to say I apologise for that, but it was absolutely not what I was thinking when I was saying it."

Soccer • 13 Mar

Champions League recap: Real beat Atletico on penalties

Real Madrid have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals after beating Atletico Madrid in a penalty shootout.

Soccer • 12 Mar

Rory McIlroy getting some practice from the sand at Sawgrass ahead of the tournament

Irish trio looking to halt Scheffler bid for history

A trio of Irish competitors will tee it up at TPC Sawgrass as The Players Championship kicks off at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on Thursday.

Golf • 13 Mar

Sarah Lavin en route to the final in the Netherlands

Lavin powers into European final; 800m duo advance

Sarah Lavin powered into the final of the 60-metre hurdles with another impressive performance at the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn.

Athletics • 07 Mar

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan pose for pictures following the pre-fight weigh-in

Crocker and Donovan primed for brutal Belfast bout

Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan go head-to-head at Belfast's SSE Arena tonight in a bout that is being billed as a final eliminator for the IBF World Welterweight title.

Boxing • 01 Mar

Stephen Bradley applauds the supporters following his side's exit from Europe

Proud Bradley bent but not broken as Rovers exit Europe

Shamrock Rovers bowed out of the UEFA Conference League, however, they left with their heads held high according to proud manager Stephen Bradley.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Shamrock Rovers players react after their side's defeat

Rovers bow out of Europe after penalty heartbreak

Shamrock Rovers suffered a heart-breaking end to their UEFA Conference League adventure as they were beaten by Molde following a penalty shoot-out at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Feb