James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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

Premier League recap: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool

Read how it all unfolded as it finished all square at the Emirates.

Soccer • 01 Nov 24

Shamrock Rovers can't afford to slip up at Oriel Park

LOI preview: Win a must for Hoops to keep race alive

Two teams remain in the title race, and it could be down to one if Rovers slip up in Dundalk.

Soccer • 27 Oct 24

The Shels boss saw his side complete back-to-back wins at a crucial time of the season

All calm for Duff as Shels close in on 'what they want'

And while Shelbourne manager Damien Duff was highlight a certain calmness after Friday's win over Drogheda United, he also highlighted that the squad "know what they want" with a Premier Division title now very much within their own grasp.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Friday's Airtricity Premier Division recap and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Shelbourne, with a 2-1 win over Drogheda United, still have the title in their own hands.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Matthew Tierney of Connacht tries to stop Ulster goalkeeper Niall Morgan from advancing up the pitch in the interpro final

Fitzmaurice: Expect more teams to let ball do the work

While the proposed new playing rules having a definite aim of speeding up the game of Gaelic football, Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hoping that the emphasis on speed won't lead to a wider gulf between counties, an expects that teams will let the ball do the work in transitioning up the field.

Football • 21 Oct 24

Managers and representatives from sponsors Allianz at a press day at Croke Park

Football Interprovincial Series: All you need to know

A guide to the interprovincial games at Croke Park where the proposed new rule changes in Gaelic football will get a public airing for the first time.

Football • 18 Oct 24

Dessie Dolan and Pádraic Joyce will be first up as their Leinster and Connacht sides face off in the first of the semi-finals

Manager view: Much to like about '3 up top' proposal

Dessie Dolan, Kieran Donnelly and Pádraic Joyce, who will manager their respective provinces in the interprovincial football series, give their thoughts on the proposed rule changes, with the three up top proposal seen as "really important".

Football • 16 Oct 24

Jarlath Burns: "People said they wanted to see more kicking, catching, more one-to-one competition, and long-range scores"

Back to football basics key for Burns in rules debate

GAA president Jarlath Burns on his hope that the "basic principles" of Gaelic football can again flourish following the trialling of the proposed rule changes to the code.

Football • 13 Oct 24