Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

Magical is bidding for a second consecutive win in the Champion Stakes

British Champions Day: Champions Stakes & QEII preview

Will Magical and Palace Pier justify favouritism in the Qipco Champion Stakes and the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday afternoon?

Racing • 16 Oct 20

Rafael Nadal taking a bite of the Coupe des Mousquetaires has become an iconic image in sport

King of Clay Nadal crowned for the 13th time in Paris

Perennial French Open champion Rafael Nadal overcame late resistance from Novak Djokovic to roar to a 6-0 6-2 7-5 success in the final at Roland Garros as he claimed the Coupe des Mousquetaires for the 13th time.

Tennis • 11 Oct 20

Sanita Puspure put her rivals to the sword in emphatic fashion

Puspure grabs gold at European Rowing Championships

Sanita Puspure has become a double world and European champion after defending her women's single sculls title at the European Rowing Championships in Poland on a day when Ireland also secured bronze medals in three other events.

Rowing • 11 Oct 20

An elated Pat Smullen celebrates partnering Harzand to Derby glory at Epsom in 2016

Pat Smullen - Racing's driven gentleman

Following the death of nine-time champion jockey Pat Smullen on Tuesday, former weighing room colleague Andrew McNamara remembered a rider who was obsessive and professional in the saddle, but warm and generous with his time out of it.

Racing • 17 Sep 20

Ghaiyyath and William Buick triumph at York

Big race preview: Irish Champion Stakes

Ghaiyyath is already the odds-on favourite for the feature race at Leopardstown on Longines Irish Champions Weekend, but it's an even shorter price that he will lead the field for much of the trip in the Irish Champion Stakes.

Racing • 11 Sep 20

Authentic hits the finish line at Churchill Downs

Authentic proves the real deal in Kentucky Derby

Tiz the Law found one too good in his bid to justify favouritism in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, with Authentic prevailing after his duel with the Belmont Stakes winner amid a heavy police presence at Churchill Downs.

Racing • 06 Sep 20

Conor Hourihane gets his pass off in Sofia before Todor Nedelev can intervene

Hourihane: Winning remains the priority under Kenny

Conor Hourihane may be one of the more technically adroit players in the Republic of Ireland squad, but the Cork man had no qualms about citing the merits of winning ugly when interviewed earlier, while still expressing the hope that fans can expect better than that with Stephen Kenny in charge.

Soccer • 09 Sep 20

Gavin Bazunu has headed to Rochdale to further his football education

Bazunu to spend next season on loan at Rochdale

Republic of Ireland Under-21 goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is set to spend next season on loan at League One side Rochdale after penning a two-year extension to his Manchester City contract, which will see him remain a Sky Blue until the summer of 2024.

Soccer • 25 Aug 20

Kris Twardek has been in outstanding form in the two stages of the 2020 League of Ireland season

Bohs brimming with confidence ahead of European date

Kris Twardek is enjoying his first season with a Bohemians side riding high in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, but the Canada international is happy to put thoughts of a first league crown since 2009 aside when they face Fehervar in Hungary on Thursday evening.

Soccer • 27 Aug 20

Shelmaliers' captain Simon Donohoe hoists the Dr RJ Bowe Cup aloft

Shelmaliers put celebrations on ice due to Covid-19

Leading your club to a county championship is a privilege reserved for a precious few, but the experiences of Shelmaliers captain Simon Donohoe during the age of pandemic is one that will resonate with his fellow hurlers and footballers the length and breath of the country.

GAA • 23 Aug 20