James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Diarmuid O'Connor with the Kerry manager at Croke Park

O'Connor: Rule on handing the ball back is 'unnatural'

While stating that the new rules will take time to fully bed in, Kerry midfielder Diarmuid O'Connor believes the changes will benefit Gaelic football, though one such rule is "entirely unnatural," he adds

Football • 22 Jan 25

Oisín McConville will be pitting his wits against Shane Curran (c) and Philly Ryan - two of the new managers who'll be operating in the fourth tier this term

Division 4 preview: McConville's Wicklow to bounce back

In his third year in charge, Oisín McConville will be expected take Wicklow out of the bottom tier.

Football • 23 Jan 25

Premier League recap: Manchester United 3-1 Southampton

Read how it all unfolded as an Amad Diallo hat-trick late on saw Manchester United come from behind to take the points.

Soccer • 17 Jan 25

Na Fianna (L) and Cuala players rejoice after their respective provincial triumphs

Na Fianna and Cuala taking parish-feel to new heights

Two clubs on the opposites sides of Dublin county - Na Fianna and Cuala - with a shared vision of reaching new heights as they chase All-Ireland club glory.

Football • 18 Jan 25

Recap: Errigal Ciarán 2-18 Dr Crokes 1-18 (AET)

Read how it all unfolded as Tyrone's Errigal Ciarán overcame Dr Crokes after extra-time

Football • 11 Jan 25

Coolera-Strandhill will be looking to cause another upset against Cuala

All-Ireland club SFC semi-finals: All you need to know

A guide to the weekend's clashes of Dr Crokes-Errigal Ciarán and Coolera-Strandhill-Cuala.

Football • 10 Jan 25

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 25

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