Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

Mira Potkonen rocks Katie Taylor with a powerful straight right in Rio

Coach cries foul as Taylor falls at first hurdle

Defending lightweight champion Katie Taylor has lost her Olympic crown, losing to Mira Potkonen in her opening bout in Brazil on a split decision that outraged Ireland head coach Zaur Antia.

Paris 2024 • 15 Aug 16

David Oliver Joyce picked up a cut over his right eye during the fight

Joyce loses out to Selimov at Rio 2016

Ireland’s David Oliver Joyce proved no match for the elusive Azeri fighter Albert Selimov at Rio 2016 on Tuesday night as the world number two triumphed via a unanimous decision in their round-of-16 bout.

Paris 2024 • 10 Aug 16

Paddy Barnes fell at the first hurdle in Rio

Barnes could turn pro after Olympic Games

Paddy Barnes will decide in the near future whether or not to join the professional ranks in the wake of his shock defeat at Rio 2016 on Monday.

Paris 2024 • 09 Aug 16

Nicholas Quinn heads into Olympic action high on confidence

Quinn and Ryan primed for the pool at Rio 2016

Nicholas Quinn and Shane Ryan have taken very different paths to get to their first Olympic Games, but both Irish swimmers are already enjoying everything Rio 2016 has to offer.

Paris 2024 • 05 Aug 16

Turf Club to scrutinise form of Byrnes trio

The Turf Club will review the past performances of the three winners trainer Charles Byrnes saddled at Roscommon on Tuesday night before deciding if any possible investigation into their much-improved displays is merited.

Racing • 04 Aug 16

The rain can't dampen Stephen Kenny's spirits at Tallaght Stadium

VIDEO: Kenny focus fixed on Dundalk

The euphoria generated by Dundalk’s Champions League heroics on Tuesday night has led some to speculate that Lilywhites manager Stephen Kenny is now a candidate to eventually succeed Martin O’Neill as Republic of Ireland boss, but Kenny’s focus remains fixed on the here and now.

Soccer • 03 Aug 16

Byrnes and Russell record remarkable treble

Charles Byrnes and Davy Russell teamed up for a remarkable treble on an otherwise humdrum National Hunt card at Roscommon on Tuesday evening.

Racing • 03 Aug 16

Robbie McNamara after winning the GPT on Majestic Concorde for Dr Ronan Lambe in 2008

Galway Races: Robbie ready for Ballybrit challenge

Rookie trainer Robbie McNamara, who made a sensational start to his new career earlier this month, looks set to saddle four horses at next week’s Galway Races.

Racing • 20 Jul 16

Robbie Keane has been named in the squad despite nursing a calf injury

As it happened: Ireland squad announcement

Veteran striker Robbie Keane and goalkeeper Keiren Westwood have been named in Republic of Ireland’s 23-man squad for Euro 2016, which was named after the 2-1 defeat to Belarus at Turner's Cross. However, David Forde, who began qualifying as Ireland's first-choice netminder, misses out.

Euro 2016 • 23 Jul 16

Sevilla defender Coke scores against Liverpool

As it happened: Liverpool 1-3 Sevilla

All the action, as it happened in Basel, where Sevilla inflicted a 3-1 defeat on Liverpool to win the Europa League for a third consecutive season.

Soccer • 19 May 16