Barry McEneaney

RTÉ Sport journalist

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

He Knows No Fear (near side) and a masked Chris Hayes collared Agitare and Kevin Manning in the shadow of the post

He Knows No Fear makes history at 300-1 at Leopardstown

He Knows No Fear is a name quizzers everywhere will need to lodge in their memory banks after the Luke Comer-trained colt became the longest-price winner in the history of Irish or British racing, courtesy of his 300-1 victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Leopardstown this afternoon.

Racing • 13 Aug 20

Romanised and Billy Lee win this year's renewal of the Minstrel Stakes

Irish raiders set for trip to Deauville

Defending champion Romanised is one of three Irish-trained runners remaining in Sunday's Group One Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville after today's forfeit stage.

Racing • 12 Aug 20

Paul McGrath and Jack Charlton salute the crowd at the homecoming in 1990

McGrath recounts Charlton's kindness and loyalty

Famed for his humility as much as for his remarkable displays in the green of Ireland, Paul McGrath heaped praise on team-mates who were more like brothers and the paternalistic influence of late Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton.

Soccer • 09 Aug 20

Tom Queally celebrates on board Frankel for the last time at Ascot in 2012

Yours faithfully - Racing's great partnerships

Could Colin Keane and Siskin be on the path to forging a relationship that will secure them a place in the pantheon of Flat racing's great partnerships of the last 20 years alongside these other famous five combos?

Racing • 26 Jul 20

Valia was the star on Longchamp's eight-race card

Valia vanquishes Longchamp rivals

The Alain de Royer Dupre-trained Valia lit up an otherwise humdrum card at Longchamp this afternoon with a commanding victory in the Listed Prix de Thiberville for three-year-old fillies and could develop into a legitimate contender for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Racing • 23 Jul 20

Mishriff finished strongly to take the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly

Mishriff stays on best to win Prix du Jockey Club

Mishriff gave trainer John Gosden a first win in the Prix du Jockey Club, recording a gutsy win over The Summit and favourite Victor Ludorum at Chantilly.

Racing • 05 Jul 20

Serpentine saunters to a shock win at Epsom

Serpentine slips field to win Derby in remarkable style

Serpentine, trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by Emmet McNamara, won the Investec Derby at Epsom under bold front-running tactics to cause a 25-1 surprise.

Racing • 05 Jul 20