Eoin Ryan

RTÉ Sport Journalist

James Abankwah (L) and Aidomo Emakhu console each other after the Republic of Ireland's draw against Italy

Ireland 'gutted' but future bright for Crawford's crew

Jim Crawford believes several of his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side can become senior internationals, after they narrowly missed out on qualification for what would have been a first European Championships at the grade.

Soccer • 15 Oct 24

Tom Morrissey (L) and Dan Morrissey with their mother Mairead after Limerick's All-Ireland final victory in 2023

Big guns on board for hurling/shinty international

All-Ireland winners from Clare and Limerick are among the 19 players named in the Ireland squad for the hurling/shinty international against Scotland on Saturday, 26 October.

Hurling • 11 Oct 24

McKenna emulates Kennelly as Lions maul Swans in final

Tyrone's Conor McKenna has joined Tadhg Kennelly in the exclusive club of All-Ireland and AFL champions after his Brisbane Lions thumped Sydney Swans 120-60 in today's Grand Final.

AFL • 28 Sep 24

Paul Flanagan (R) and David Fitzgerald celebrate after their side's victory against Cork in this year's
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final

Clare stalwart Flanagan hangs up his hurl

Clare's two-time All-Ireland winning defender Paul Flanagan has retired from inter-county hurling.

Hurling • 28 Sep 24

Hurling Development Committee member Neil McManus at Croke Park this week

McManus: Antrim need to learn long-term from Davy Fitz

Neil McManus is hoping that Davy Fitzgerald can have a long-term impact on the fortunes of Antrim hurling, regardless of results.

Hurling • 20 Sep 24

Former Kilkenny hurling manager and current Hurling Development Committee member Brian Cody at Croke Park

Cody: Kilkenny 'very competitive' under Lyng

He is now a member of the GAA's Hurling Development Committee but Brian Cody has kept a close eye on his former charges and feels Kilkenny have been close to ending their All-Ireland drought under successor Derek Lyng.

Hurling • 19 Sep 24

(From L-R) Neil McManus, GAA president Jarlath Burns, HDC chair Terry Reilly, Camogie president Brian Molloy and Brian Cody

Burns targets spread of hurling challengers by 2034

GAA president Jarlath Burns has set the long-term goal of expanding the number of hurling counties competing for Liam MacCarthy by 2034, the association's 150th anniversary.

Hurling • 25 Sep 24

John Kiely (R) and coach Paul Kinnerk have led Limerick to five All-Ireland titles in the last six years

Kiely and Kinnerk back for more with Limerick

Hurling's second-most successful manager John Kiely will be back to lead Limerick for two more seasons, along with coach Paul Kinnerk.

Hurling • 11 Sep 24

Kiely and Kinnerk back for more with Limerick

Hurling's second-most successful manager John Kiely will be back to lead Limerick for two more seasons, along with coach Paul Kinnerk.

Hurling • 11 Sep 24

All-Ireland champions Armagh have lost four of the seven football championship penalty shootouts to date but there could be a new tiebreaker on the way

'Overtime showdowns' among ambitious FRC proposals

The GAA's Football Review Committee is considering changes to the rules that would make tactical fouls a black-card offence and replacing penalty shootouts or even extra-time with an 'overtime showdown'.

Football • 11 Sep 24