Eoin Ryan

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell came on in the 44th minute against Tipperary for his first appearance of 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery

No team could cope with absences like Clare's - McGrath

Clare look likely to become the first All-Ireland champions under the round-robin system not to qualify for the knockout stages the following year but former Premier midfielder Shane McGrath believes Banner boss Brian Lohan has been dealt a tough hand this season.

Hurling • 12 May

83% of inter-county players surveyed by the GPA feel they should have the option to wear shorts instead of skorts

Skorts protest ahead of Leinster semi-final

Camogie players from Dublin and Kilkenny were forced to change into skorts before their Leinster semi-final in Blanchardstown on Saturday after turning up in shorts as a protest.

Camogie • 14 May

Munster SHC recap: Waterford 0-22 Limerick 0-28

Waterford and Limerick collided at Walsh Park in the weekend's only hurling championship showdown.

Hurling • 03 May

Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid (R) and Dessie Hutchinson (C) of Waterford during last year's Munster meeting

Waterford v Limerick: All you need to know

Waterford host Limerick in the Munster SHC in what is the only senior hurling game of the weekend.

Hurling • 03 May

Champions League semi-final recap: Barcelona 3-3 Inter

Relive all the action from the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, where the hosts faced Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Soccer • 30 Apr

Alan Sheehan has had two successful interim spells in charge

Athlone native Sheehan appointed Swansea head coach

Championship club Swansea have appointed Athlone native Alan Sheehan as permanent head coach on a three-year contract following a successful spell in caretaker charge.

Soccer • 30 Apr

Waterford manager Peter Queally
and Clare boss Brian Lohan

Clare second best but hoping for reinforcements - Lohan

Clare manager Brian Lohan conceded Waterford were the better team in their Munster SHC clash today, but he is hoping to have some of his walking wounded back for Tipperary in two weeks' time.

Hurling • 27 Apr