Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

Lohan reaches Irish Open final

Ireland will have a finalist at the AIG Irish Open after Sinead Lohan sealed an impressive 7-5 6-0 win over Britain's Emily Appleton at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin.

Tennis • 28 Jul 17

Gina Mangan is based with John Jenkins, the current trainer of Diore Lia

Mangan relishing Derby date with Diore Lia

Apprentice Gina Mangan is determined to make the most of her opportunity on apparent Derby no-hoper Diore Lia, despite the controversy that the filly's participation in Saturday's Epsom Classic has generated.

Racing • 30 May 17

Labaik clears the final flight in the Supreme

Cheltenham winner Labaik heading to the sales ring

Cheltenham Festival winner Labaik is set to be offered for sale at Aintree's upcoming Grand National meeting.

Racing • 29 Mar 17

Robbie Power aboard Sizing John at Cheltenham

Victorious and vindicated - Power relives Gold Cup

Robbie Power enjoyed a week to remember at this year's Cheltenham Festival, booting home three winners for trainer Jessica Harrington, but it was Sizing John's win in the Gold Cup which provided the rider with most satisfaction.

Racing • 22 Mar 17

Michael Conlan celebrates his win over Tim Ibarra in New York

Conlan on a high after Garden party

Michael Conlan may have faced far more accomplished opponents in the amateur game, but the Belfast boxer has described his pro debut victory over Tim Ibarra as "the best experience" of his career.

Boxing • 20 Mar 17

Ciara Mageean bagged a bronze medal at the European Indoors in the Netherlands last season

Barr backs Mageean and Gregan to do best of the Irish

Jessie Barr has tipped both Ciara Mageean and Brian Gregan to make the finals of their respective events at the European Indoor Championships in Belgrade.

Athletics • 03 Mar 17