James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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

A general view during the GAA Special Congress 2025

Football changes sail into GAA rule book

Saturday's GAA Special Congress passed all of the Football Review Committee's proposals into the rule book.

Football • 04 Oct

Top table at 2025 Special Congress that approved new football playing rules

Special Congress: Rule changes overwhelmingly approved

The Football Review Committee's new playing rules overwhelmingly got the green light at Saturday's Special Congress.

Football • 04 Oct

Cork City's Seani Maguire (r) is tackled by Joe Redmond during the league meeting between the sides in Turner's Cross on 27 June

FAI Cup preview: Cork's salvage mission against Pat's

Turner's Cross is the venue for the first of the Sports Direct FAI Cup semi-finals, with Cork City looking to upset St Patrick's Athletic and book a place in a first decider since 2018.

Soccer • 03 Oct

Nash talks up home comforts as Cork look to upset Pat's

Cork City manager Ger Nash on the positive synergy between fans and players that he hopes can result in his side springing a surprise against St Patrick's Athletic in the FAI Cup semi-final at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 03 Oct