Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

17 July 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his chip onto the 15th green during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Antrim. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Recap: The Open Championship Day 1

Two-time champion Padraig Harrington, Tom McKibbin and Darren Clarke are among the early starters for the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush while Shane Lowry will get his bid for a second major title under way later in the morning, with Rory McIlroy teeing off in the afternoon.

Golf • 17 Jul 25

9 June 2025; Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland press conference at the Stade de Luxembourg in Luxembourg. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Hallgrimsson keen to see more 'new faces'

In a deft balancing act, Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson hinted that he will slightly favour the need for experimentation over a victory when his charges face Luxembourg on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 10 Jun 25

Premier League recap: Liverpool land 20th title

All the action, as it happened, as Liverpool outclassed Spurs 5-1 at Anfield to secure a record-equalling 20th English league crown.

Soccer • 27 Apr 25

Saturday's football championship recap

Action in three of the four provinces with Division 1 finalists Kerry and Mayo both in action.

Football • 19 Apr 25

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Jim Crawford encourages his troops

Melia and McManus thrill Crawford in win over Hungary

Sometimes exercises of questionable value, the friendly fixture between the Republic of Ireland Under-21s and their Hungarian counterparts on Monday proved anything but, with emerging stars Mason Melia and Conor McManus shining bright on their debuts and leaving manager Jim Crawford captivated.

Soccer • 25 Mar 25