Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

Erin McLaughlin in action for Peamount United against Shelbourne

McLaughlin eager to capitalise on Ireland call-up

Peamount United forward Erin McLaughlin is determined to grasp the opportunity of a surprise Republic of Ireland call-up and force her way into Vera Pauw's World Cup panel next summer.

Soccer • 09 Nov 22

Last year's shock winner Torquator Tasso returns to Longchamp to defend his Arc crown

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe preview and tips

Baaeed's absence may strip the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe of some of its lustre, but it remains Europe's most prestigious Flat race.

Racing • 02 Oct 22

Hockey World Cup recap: Ireland 0-3 Germany

All the action, as it happened, on a day when Ireland failed to reach the knockout stages at the Hockey World Cup after suffering a third consecutive defeat at the tournament.

Hockey • 06 Jul 22

The unbeaten Desert Crown goes to Epsom after just two career outings

Desert Crown heads field of 17 in the Derby

Cazoo Derby (In Memory of Lester Piggott) favourite Desert Crown will face 16 rivals at Epsom on Saturday afternoon.

Racing • 02 Jun 22

Kellie Harrington has been appointed as a sports ambassador for Dublin City Council

Harrington scathing in criticism of IABA

Olympic gold medallist Kellie Harrington didn't pull any punches in her assessment of the latest controversy to engulf Irish boxing, describing the circumstances that led to Bernard Dunne tendering his resignation as the Irish Athletic Boxing Association's high performance director as a "sh**show".

Boxing • 30 May 22

Eclair Surf will carry just 10-6 in the Aintree spectacular

Grand National preview and tips

A field of 40 will go to post for the Randox Grand National at Aintree at 5.15pm. We've two selections for the world's most famous steeplechase.

Racing • 09 Apr 22

Minella Indo leads home the reopposing A Plus Tard and Al Boum Photo in last year's race

Cheltenham Festival: Gold Cup preview

Last year's 1-2-3 in the Gold Cup return for Friday's feature, but it's the improving Galvin who is edging favouritism on the eve of the big race.

Racing • 18 Mar 22

Royal Kahala clears the final flight ahead of Home By The Lee in the Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran Park

Cheltenham Festival: Stayers' Hurdle preview

Wednesday's deluge means that the Stayers' Hurdle on the penultimate afternoon of the Cheltenham Festival could be quite the slog. There's an unexposed runner in the field selected to thrive on the testing ground.

Racing • 18 Mar 22

Energumene (near side) finished a length behind Shiskin in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot earlier this season

Cheltenham Festival: Champion Chase preview

Having served up a battle royal at Ascot in January, Shiskin and Energumene renew their rivalry in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday afternoon.

Racing • 16 Mar 22

I've been 'given the office' you say, neighhhh!

Cheltenham Festival: Jargon buster

Horses being ‘given the office’, beasts getting a taste of ‘the gentleman’s persuader’, what does it all mean? Barry McEneaney attempts to cast light on some of the terms we could hear this week.

Racing • 15 Mar 22