James McMahon

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Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid reacts after clashing with Nicolas Otamendi of Benfica

Wednesday's Champions League play-off round recap

Real Madrid, Atalanta, holders PSG and, after extra-time, Juventus, are through to the round of 16.

Soccer • 25 Feb

State of Meelick pitch on Co Clare for Clare-Wexford in camogie league, February 2026

Camogie Association to probe staging of Clare v Wexford

The Camogie Association is investigating the circumstances around the staging of last weekend's league clash between Clare and Wexford, following criticism of the playing surface after the game was moved to Meelick.

Camogie • 25 Feb

Jens Petter Hauge of Bodo Glimt (l) scores first goal against Inter Milan in 2025-26 Champions League play-off second leg

Tuesday's Champions League play-off round recap

Read how it all unfolded as Bodo/Glimt shocked Inter Milan, while Newcastle United, Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid also advanced to the round of 16.

Soccer • 24 Feb

A general view during the GAA Special Congress 2025

GAA Congress: New president and a key August motion

Ahead of the weekend's GAA Congress, James McMahon explains some of the more notable motions that will be voted on at Croke Park.

Football • 27 Feb

State of pitch at Meelick. Co Clare for Clare-Wexford camogie league game, pic courtesy of Dean Goodison

Wexford Camogie: New venue for league game 'horrendous'

With images circulating as to the state of the pitch for the Centra Camogie League clash between Clare and Wexford at Parteen-Meelick on Saturday, a spokesperson for Wexford Camogie believed the game should not have taken place on such a "horrendous pitch".

Camogie • 24 Feb

21 February 2026; Keith Doyle of Roscommon in action against Cian Hernon, centre, and Céin Darcy of Galway during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Roscommon at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Saturday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Read how it all unfolded on a night when Kerry were too good for Dublin, while Roscommon produced a stirring second-half comeback to edge neighbours Galway in the top flight.

Football • 22 Feb

Donegal's Peadar Mogan under pressure from Armagh's Tomás McCormack during last year's league clash between the counties

Allianz Football League Round 4: All you need to know

A guide to the weekend's action, where Donegal, Cork, Meath, Down and Carlow look to preserve their unbeaten starts.

Football • 21 Feb

Cork are looking to end what has been a 10-year absence from the league's top flight

Cork look for promotion pick-up and added relevance

Living in the shadow of the county's hurlers for the most part, the Cork footballers have started the year well, but can they keep it up as the look to join the league's top tier ahead of a meaningful run in the championship?

Football • 22 Feb

PFAI: Government stance on Israel games a 'cop-out'

The Professional Footballers' Association of Ireland are of the view that the upcoming Nations League games Israel "should not go ahead", while also believing that it is "cop-out" by the government to say that the FAI made the correct decision to announce that the fixtures would be fulfilled.

Soccer • 14 Feb

Will Fitzgerald of Sligo Rovers in action against Niall Morahan of Bohemians

Preview: Bohs first up for Sligo at the Showgrounds

The Showgrounds is the venue as Sligo Rovers host Bohemians, with John Russell's side looking to bounce back after their opening day defeat late on to Derry City, while Bohemians travel west after a stalemate against St Pat's at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 14 Feb