James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn and team-mates celebrate with the FAI Cup in 2019

Cup final backdrop: Hoops' helping hand & nomadic days

One of the subplots around Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Cup final is that a Shamrock Rovers victory would secure European football next season for their bitter rivals Bohemians.

Soccer • 07 Nov

Winning the double a 'cherry on top' for Lopes

Completing the Premier Division-FAI Cup double would cap off a "best season" for Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes.

Soccer • 07 Nov

Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Cork hurling manager in 2014

JBM confident new regime can get Cork over the line

Cork GAA stalwart Jimmy Barry-Murphy on his hopes that the new management ticket headed by Ben O'Connor can make the desired tweaks that will enable the county ends its now long wait for an All-Ireland hurling title.

Hurling • 02 Nov

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (second right) after scoring against Aston Villa - Premier League, November 2025

Premier League recap: Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa

Read how it all unfolded as Liverpool got back on track with victory at home against Liverpool.

Soccer • 01 Nov

Shane O'Donnell of Éire Óg Ennis after winning 2025 Clare hurling title

O'Donnell savouring the joy of Éire Óg's renaissance

Shane O'Donnell on the new-found energy that now permeates the Éire Óg family after the club ended a long wait for a Clare senior hurling title and why it is his intention to be involved with Clare in 2026.

Hurling • 22 Oct

Jordan Morris of Kingscourt Stars, right, and teammate Peter Corrigan celebrate after winning 2025 Cavan SFC title

Border crossing: Morris shines for Kingscourt and Meath

Jordan Morris on Kingscourt's "sweet achievement" in winning the Cavan SFC title and heightened expectations in Meath after a productive year.

Football • 23 Oct

Simon Power of St Patrick's Athletic, centre after scoring against Shamrock Rovers, Premier Division, October 2025

Friday's Premier Division results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as St Pat's' win against Shamrock Rovers meant there was no crowning tonight, with Derry and Shelbourne also winning as the race for Europe continues to hot up.

League of Ireland • 17 Oct

Evan Ferguson scores against Armenia - World Cup qualifier, October 2025

World Cup qualifying recap: Ireland 1-0 Armenia

Read how it all unfolded as Ireland stirred themselves sufficiently to get the win they needed against 10-man Armenia.

Soccer • 14 Oct

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nathan Collins - World Cup qualifier, October 2025

Collins feels top performance is coming against Armenia

After Ireland's spirited showed against Portugal, Nathan Collins is hoping the energy from that display in Lisbon can be taken forward to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Armenia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 14 Oct

Éire Óg Ennis squad before 2024 Munster club semi-final against Loughmore-Castleiney

Éire Óg on cusp of historic double glory in Clare

History beckons then for the 'townies', the Ennis club's footballers chasing county title honours after their hurlers' long-awaited success

Football • 12 Oct