James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

John Heslin after Westmeath's victory over Meath in the 2015 Leinster SFC semi-final

No regrets from Heslin as he exits inter-county whirl

With a lot going on beyond the playing fields, Westmeath star John Heslin feels now is the right time end his county career, adding that "I gave it everything I could".

Football • 06 Jan

Rhasidat Adeleke narrowly missed out on an individual medal in Paris

Adeleke: Knowing what I have to do will make me better

In her first year a professional athlete, Rhasidat Adeleke can look back on more than a few achievements. Yet, there is still disappointment at just missing out on a podium finish in the 400m final at the Paris Olympics.

Athletics • 28 Dec 24

The Eiffel Tower in the distance during the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

Paris memories abound in 'home' Games that enthralled

A Summer Olympic Games recalled; the City of Lights proving a wonderful backdrop to a festival of sport where the exploits of Team Ireland added to a general feelgood factor.

Paris 2024 • 25 Dec 24

FRC chair Jim Gavin is stressing the importance of getting access to the 'raw data'

In-depth data on new rules sought by FRC during league

In accordance with GDPR, the Football Review Committee will be gathering data across each round of the upcoming Allianz League to gauge the application of the new playing rules.

Football • 20 Dec 24

Recap: 2024 RTÉ Sport Awards

Rower Paul O'Donovan took the Sportsperson of the Year award.

other sport • 16 Dec 24

Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward celebrates with her daughters Louise Ward, left, and Nicola Ward

Recap: Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-13 Kilmacud Crokes 0-09

Read how it all unfolded as Kilkerrin-Clonberne completed a four in a row.

Womens Football • 14 Dec 24

Coolera-Strandhill rejoice after successfully retaining their Sligo title

Coolera-Strandhill relish trip to uncharted territory

Coolera-Strandhill will make their first appearance in a Connacht club SFC against Roscommon's Padraig Pearses on Sunday, hoping to bridge a 41-year gap to the last time a Sligo club conquered the province.

Football • 30 Nov 24

David Gough: 'There can be no ambiguity'

Gough: Hands are tied around language of proposed rules

Inter-county referee David Gough believes "his hands are tied around the language" of the proposed football rule changes that will go before a special GAA Congress on 30 November.

Football • 16 Nov 24

Few could have predicted the twists and turns the 2024 season would bring when it began last February

Compelling title race to bring curtain down on LOI

It perhaps is only fitting that a final-day decider should be the final act in what has been a more than eventful men's Premier Division campaign.

Soccer • 30 Oct 24

Peter Keane will make a return to inter-county management

Keane set to be ratified as new Clare football manager

Former Kerry boss Peter Keane is set to be appointed as the new manager of the Clare senior footballers, taking over from fellow Kerryman Mark Fitzgerald.

Football • 27 Oct 24