Seán Folan

RTÉ Sport journalist

Michael Conlan couldn't hide his frustration after his loss to Vladimir Nikitin

Judges get unanimous thumbs down over Conlan

The dust refuses to settle a day after Michael Conlan’s controversial defeat to Russia’s Vladimir Nikitin denied the Belfast fighter a medal chance in Rio.

Paris 2024 • 17 Aug 16

Katie Taylor gets the decision in a close fight against her Azerbaijan opponent

Katie Taylor survives scare to make final in Baku

Olympic champion and five-time world champion Katie Taylor has reached the women’s lightweight final at the European Games in Baku while Chloe, Sam and Joshua Magee have secured medals in badminton.

Other sport • 26 Jun 15

Peter Kelly (L) is expecting a tight encounter against Galway at Croker

Kelly: Dubs primed for tough Tribesmen challenge

Dublin’s Peter Kelly expects Sunday's showdown with Galway in the Leinster SHC quarter-final to go “down to the wire” but is confident it will be Dublin who prevail at Croke Park.

GAA • 30 May 15

Steve McClaren consoles Derby's Ireland defender Richard Keogh after the 2014 play-off defeat

Derby fire head coach Steve McClaren

Derby County have sacked head coach Steve McClaren, the Championship club have announced.

Soccer • 25 May 15

Paul O'Connnell waves to the Thomond faithful

O'Connell: It's probably my last game at Thomond

Paul O’Connell has admitted he may have played his last game in the Munster shirt at Thomond Park in their Pro12 win over Ospreys to further fuel speculation of retirement or even a switch abroad.

Rugby • 23 May 15

Jack Grealish's performances have caught Roy Hodgson's eye

Hodgson: Picking Grealish an 'inflammatory' option

Roy Hodgson resisted the temptation to call up Jack Grealish to the England squad because he did not want the Aston Villa midfielder to receive a hostile reception if he made his debut in Dublin.

Soccer • 22 May 15

Wes Hoolahan watches his shot power towards the net

Irish Abroad: Strikers hit the goal trail

Republic Ireland manager Martin O’Neill will be delighted to see Robbie Keane, Daryl Murphy and Wes Hoolahan all hit the back of the net over the weekend

Soccer • 21 May 15

Richard Dunne in action during the Championship play-off

Dunne keen to play on for Ireland

Richard Dunne remains eager to play for Ireland into the Euro 2016 qualification campaign.