James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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Daniel Wiffen with a certificate marking his world record in the 800m freestyle

Wiffen: I have one of the best mentalities in the sport

Winning an Olympic gold medal is the best thing in any sport, says Daniel Wiffen.

Olympics • 05 Jul 24

McSharry enjoying all the moments on the road to Paris

Mona McSharry is primed and ready for Paris 2024, as she aims to improve on her maiden Olympic appearance.

Swimming • 06 Jul 24

Kerry did enough to repel the Derry challenge when the pair met in the semi-final last year

All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals: All You Need to Know

A guide to the weekend's action at Headquarters, where the intensity will be ratcheted up.

Football • 29 Jun 24

It's a first Olympics for the 19-year-old

Passmore aims for six of the best in Olympic diving bow

After receiving news that he has made the cut to represent Ireland in diving at the Paris Olympics, Jake Passmore is hoping to give it everything in the 3m springboard event.

Diving • 27 Jun 24

Craig Lennon has notched 4-06 so far for Louth in the championship

Lennon living his best life as Louth hit rare heights

Louth defender Craig Lennon on the air of confidence within the camp and comparisons with other marauding wing-backs.

Football • 27 Jun 24

Ger Brennan getting the congratulations after guiding Louth to the All-Ireland quarter-finals for the first time

'Louth there to compete, not to make up the numbers'

Louth football boss Ger Brennan on the county's run to the All-Ireland quarter-finals, and the importance Gaelic football in the county and its new-found stars nationally.

Football • 25 Jun 24

Memphis Depay (C) appeals for a foul in the France box

Euro 2024: Netherlands 0-0 France - recap

Read how it all unfolded as it finished level in Leipzig.

Euro 2024 • 21 Jun 24

Euro 2024: Germany 2-0 Hungary recap

Read how it all unfolded as the hosts recorded a comfortable victory in Stuttgart.

Soccer • 19 Jun 24

Andy McEntee, Justin McNulty, Conor Laverty and Tony McEntee

Tailteann Cup semi-finals: All You Need to Know

A guide to Sunday's last-four encounters, with Antrim, Laois, Down and Sligo all eyeing a place in the 13 July final.

Football • 23 Jun 24

From left: Sophie Becker, Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy, Sharlene Mawdsley and Lauren Cadden after their relay medal success

Commercial world must tap into European medal success

After Team Ireland brought home two gold and two silver medals from the European Championships, Athletics Ireland high performance lead Paul McNamara is now hoping the commercial world can tap into that success and invest more in it.

Athletics • 13 Jun 24