James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

The Derry boss salutes the fans afterwards at Dalymount Park

Higgins happy that 'Derry can empty out again'

Derry City may not have been at their best but a brace from Michael Duffy saw them get past Bohemians and into another FAI Cup final, with manager Ruaidhrí Higgins happy that "Derry can empty out again" for the showpiece decider at the Aviva Stadium on 10 November.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

FAI Cup semi-final recap: Bohemians 0-2 Derry City

Read how it all unfolded as 2022 winners Derry City made it through to this year's final.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

Champions League recap: Dortmund crush hapless Celtic

Read how it all unfolded as Celtic were thumped in Germany, while Arsenal, Manchester City and Barcelona all had comfortable wins.

Soccer • 01 Oct 24

Premier League recap: Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham

Read how it all unfolded as dominant Tottenham made light work of Manchester United.

Soccer • 29 Sep 24

Niall Grimley (c) celebrates with team-mates Greg McCabe, left, and Jemar Hall after Armagh's All-Ireland triumph

Football's new phase after tale of the unexpected

Armagh's All-Ireland football success may herald a period when Sam Maguire is more spread around than it has been for many years.

Football • 28 Sep 24

Aiden O'Brien of Shelbourne reacts after a missed chance against Galway

Treacy: Title still there for goal-shy Shels to claim

In spite of their recent poor run and a lack of goals, Keith Treacy still fancies Shelbourne to get over the line and end a two-decade wait for SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division honours.

Soccer • 23 Sep 24

Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal's last ride together saw them win more medals

Paris 2024: Curtain drawn on 'phenomenal partnership'

After medalling at three successive Paralympic Games, Eve McCrystal on the satisfaction of walking away on a high from her partnership with Katie-George Dunlevy.

Paralympics • 02 Sep 24

Stephen Bradley and his players will be eyeing a win against the Greek champions on Thursday evening

Bradley: Squad depth there to 'attack on all fronts'

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley is confident he has a squad that can "attack on all fronts" for the remainder of the season and has not given up hope of retaining the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division title.

Soccer • 28 Aug 24

The Diamond League Final meet in mid-September is next up for Rhasidat Adeleke

Adeleke on 2025 plan and promoting a 'clean' sport

After coming so close to medalling at the Paris Olympics, Rhasidat Adeleke is already looking ahead to next season and being a full-time competitor in a sport where she hopes all her rivals are clean.

Athletics • 27 Aug 24

Greece's silver medallist Antonios Papakonstantinou, left, and bronze winner Niels Torre of Italy lift Paul O'Donovan during the medal ceremony

More gold for O'Donovan in single sculls world final

After becoming Ireland's first three-time Olympic medallist in Paris, Paul O'Donovan has now added a third world title to that collection when winning the lightweight singles sculls A final at the World Rowing Championships.

Rowing • 24 Aug 24