James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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Mona McSharry will now race in Monday's final

Paris 2024: McSharry through to another Olympic final

Mona McSharry has reached a successive Olympic final after finishing second in Sunday's 100m breaststroke semi-final.

Paris 2024 • 29 Jul 24

Smiles from the World and European champion Rhys McClenaghan after making the Olympic final

Pommel horse coup de grace awaits for McClenaghan

Rhys McClenaghan is just one performance away from achieving a gymnastics grand slam, the coup de grace for all his efforts on the pommel horse.

Paris 2024 • 02 Aug 24

Germany's Timo Eder in action on the bars

Gymnastics risk and reward and a Secret Service visit

International coach Colm Murray simplifies the scoring process in gymnastics and a VIP arrival on the first day of competition at Paris 2024.

Paris 2024 • 27 Jul 24

An opening ceremony like no other will take place on the River Seine

Observations on a Paris day as 'greatest show' looms

RTÉ Sport's James McMahon takes the temperature in Paris ahead of this evening's opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games.

Paris 2024 • 26 Jul 24

The Eiffel tower decorated with the Olympic rings

Team Ireland expects as Paris prepares to put on a show

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games is set to showcase the city of Paris, with Ireland striving to achieve its best-ever medals tally.

Paris 2024 • 26 Jul 24

Thomas Barr on his way to winning the 400m hurdles national title at the end of June

Barr: Not making 400 hurdles a weight off my shoulders

Thomas Barr on coming to terms with not making the time for the 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympics and why the mixed relay team can make the final.

Olympics • 19 Jul 24

Ellen Walshe with her winner's medal in the 400m individual medley at this year's Irish Open Championships

Walshe hoping nervous energy can fuel Paris ambition

Ahead of her second appearance at an Olympic Games, Dubliner Ellen Walshe on dealing with nerves, minding her health and the hope for special moments in Paris.

Olympics • 18 Jul 24

AI SFC semi-final recap: Galway 1-14 Donegal 0-15

Read how it all unfolded as Galway booked their place in the All-Ireland final against Armagh on 28 July.

Football • 14 Jul 24

Tailteann Cup final recap: Down 0-14 Laois 2-06

Read how it all unfolded as Down got the better of Laois in the Croke Park decider.

Football • 13 Jul 24

From left - Rian O'Neill, David Clifford, Damien Comer and Daire Ó Baoill - will all look to play a key part over the weekend

All-Ireland SFC semi-finals: All you need to know

A guide to the weekend's action when four will become two in the race for Sam Maguire.

Football • 13 Jul 24