James McMahon

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Rickey Barrett of St Finbarr's is tackled by Aidan O'Connor, left, and Matthew Flaherty of Daingean Uí Chúis during the AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship final match between Daingean Uí Chúis and St Finbarr's

Munster final recap: Daingean 1-18 St Finbarr's 0-20

Read how it all unfolded as Daingean Uí Chúis dramatically claimed a maiden Munster title.

Football • 07 Dec 25

South Africa defence coach Jerry Flannery

Flannery: Erasmus a 'genius'; Ireland should not panic

Former Munster and Ireland star Jerry Flannery on life within the South Africa set-up, his respect for Rassie Erasmus and why Ireland still possess "massive quality" in their ranks.

Rugby • 08 Dec 25

Jack O’Connor of St Martin’s is tackled by Eoin Kenneally of Shamrocks Ballyhale

Leinster HC final recap: St Martin' 0-24 Ballyhale 2-17

Follow how it all unfolded as Wexford's St Martin's claimed a maiden Leinster title.

Hurling • 07 Dec 25

Armagh's Darragh McMullan and Conor Quinn of Tyrone during this year's Ulster clash between the sides

2026 SFC provincial draws: Armagh and Tyrone meet again

Old foes and neighbours Armagh and Tyrone will face each other in the preliminary round of the 2026 Ulster Senior Football Championship.

Football • 28 Nov 25

Liverpool v PSV, Champions League, November 2025

Champions League recap: Abject Liverpool lose again

Read how it all unfolded as Liverpool's demise continued while Arsenal remain unbeaten after an impressive win against Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 27 Nov 25

Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn and team-mates celebrate with the FAI Cup in 2019

Cup final backdrop: Hoops' helping hand & nomadic days

One of the subplots around Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Cup final is that a Shamrock Rovers victory would secure European football next season for their bitter rivals Bohemians.

Soccer • 07 Nov 25

Winning the double a 'cherry on top' for Lopes

Completing the Premier Division-FAI Cup double would cap off a "best season" for Shamrock Rovers defender Pico Lopes.

Soccer • 07 Nov 25

Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Cork hurling manager in 2014

JBM confident new regime can get Cork over the line

Cork GAA stalwart Jimmy Barry-Murphy on his hopes that the new management ticket headed by Ben O'Connor can make the desired tweaks that will enable the county ends its now long wait for an All-Ireland hurling title.

Hurling • 02 Nov 25

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (second right) after scoring against Aston Villa - Premier League, November 2025

Premier League recap: Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa

Read how it all unfolded as Liverpool got back on track with victory at home against Liverpool.

Soccer • 01 Nov 25

Shane O'Donnell of Éire Óg Ennis after winning 2025 Clare hurling title

O'Donnell savouring the joy of Éire Óg's renaissance

Shane O'Donnell on the new-found energy that now permeates the Éire Óg family after the club ended a long wait for a Clare senior hurling title and why it is his intention to be involved with Clare in 2026.

Hurling • 22 Oct 25