James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Shiels: The collective stepping up got Dublin through

The tenacity shown by Dublin in getting past Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final was fuelled by a collective will to get the job done in extra-time, according to their goalkeeper Abby Shiels.

GAA • 31 Jul

Cleary eyes more All-Ireland glory before Oz adventure

Meath captain Aoibhín Cleary will shortly be heading to Australia to pursue a career in the AFLW but before that there is a strong determination to win a third All-Ireland senior title for her county.

GAA • 01 Aug

8 February 2025; Diarmuid O'Connor of Kerry and Ciarán Moore of Donegal contest a kickout during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Kerry and Donegal at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

All-Ireland football final: All you need to know

A guide to the green and gold final, a repeat pairing of the 2014 decider.

Football • 26 Jul

Pedro Bicalho of Qarabag in action against Kerr McInroy of Shelbourne - Champions League, July 2025

Champions League recap: Shelbourne 0-3 Qarabag

Read how it all unfolded as the concession of two late goals leaves Shelbourne with a huge formation to climb in the second half.

Soccer • 23 Jul

John McGrath of Tipperary celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park

All-Ireland SHC final recap: Tipperary 3-27 Cork 1-18

Read how it all unfolded as Tipperary produced a stunning second-half performance to land the spoils.

Hurling • 20 Jul

Alan Connolly scores his side's third goal against Tipperary in 2025 Munster Hurling Championship

Tipp will look to limit the space and disrupt Cork

Restricting the size of the Croke Park pitch and making it a dogfight is what Tipperary should strive to do to limit Cork's goalscoring threat in Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final, according to Jackie Tyrrell and Brendan Cummins.

Hurling • 20 Jul

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness at Croke Park for 2025 All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Monaghan

McGuinness ready to win again for Donegal's team of us

Jim McGuinness's ability to lead men and to leave them hanging on his very word will be put to the test once again as the All-Ireland race nears its conclusion.

Football • 13 Jul

Meath's Ciarán Caulfield tackling Damien Comer in the recent All-Ireland quarter-final

Meath on a wonderful journey after Brennan's quick fix

Meath's rise from well down the pecking order to All-Ireland contenders has been one of the stories of this championship summer.

Football • 09 Jul

Tipperary's Darragh McCarthy and Tommy Walsh of Kilkenny during the league meeting between the counties in March

Pressure on Cats to deliver; Tipp's renewed energy

Former Kilkenny star Jackie Tyrrell on the onus to end the county's ten-year wait for an All-Ireland, while Brendan Cummins hails the energy the current Tipperary squad have shown so far in the championship.

Hurling • 03 Jul

Recap: Queensland Reds 12-52 Lions

Read how it all unfolded as the Lions with a strong second-half showing ran out 40-point winners in Brisbane.

Rugby • 02 Jul