Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

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

Jackman: Islanders face exploitation in France

Bernard Jackman believes Polynesian players are experiencing huge exploitation in the lower rungs of French rugby.

Rugby • 15 Dec 16

Patrick Maguire sends off Shane O'Rourke

O’Rourke takes defeat and dismissal on the chin

Simonstown Gaels manager Colm O’Rourke was surprisingly chipper in the aftermath of his side’s exit from Leinster SFC at the quarter-final stage.

GAA • 13 Nov 16

Robbie McNamara rode two winners at the Cheltenham Festival in 2014

Risky business: Robbie McNamara on a jockey's lot

Former jockey Robbie McNamara has spoken of the mental gymnastics riders are required to engage in to do one of the most dangerous jobs in sport.

Racing • 10 Nov 16

Robert Almer is expected to be sidelined for up to six months

Austria depleted of key men ahead of Ireland match

Austria have been shorn of three of their first-team regulars ahead of Saturday’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Vienna.

Soccer • 10 Nov 16

Eamon Dunphy has strong views on where Wes Hoolahan and Robbie Brady should line up for Ireland in Austria

Dunphy: Ireland can earn a point in Austria

Eamon Dunphy has tipped the Republic of Ireland to secure a point when they face Austria in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Vienna on Saturday and the veteran pundit has also suggested how Martin O’Neill’s men should line up at the Ernst Happel Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Nov 16

Stephen Kenny celebrates with Dundalk fans after the final whistle

Dundalk's exploits have lifted town, says Kenny

Stephen Kenny believes the success his Lilywhites side have enjoyed on the pitch in recent seasons has provided a welcome fillip off the field for the people of Dundalk.

Soccer • 24 Oct 16

Pat Smullen expects a strong showing from Harzand in France - but is hoping for rain and a middle draw

Smullen wants rain to aid Harzand's Arc mission

Pat Smullen believes that his mount Harzand would be well suited by the arrival of rain prior to Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the world’s richest turf race.

Racing • 14 Nov 16

Barry Geraghty celebrates on Ivanovich Gorbatov after winning the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham this season

Geraghty set to return from the sidelines

Barry Geraghty is nearing the end of his road to recovery from a broken arm as the National Hunt season prepares to crank up a gear.

Racing • 20 Sep 16