James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

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

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