James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Donegal and Derry set for another spring time clash

2025 SFC provincial draws: Donegal and Derry meet again

Reigning Ulster champions Donegal will take on Derry in the preliminary round of next year's Ulster Senior Football Championship, with All-Ireland champions Armagh pitted against Antrim at the quarter-final stage.

Football • 12 Oct 24

Sammie Szmodics and John O'Shea at a training session ahead of the upcoming double header

O'Shea: Comments around Irish players 'too derogatory'

Amid much negativity surrounding the Republic of Ireland squad, this after not qualifying for a major tournament since Euro 2016 and a somewhat underwhelming start to the Heimir Hallgrimsson reign, John O'Shea wants a bit more positivity when it comes to assessing the national team.

Soccer • 07 Oct 24

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