Paul Keane

RTÉ Sport contributor

Wicklow's Dean Healy surges forward at Parnell Park

Wicklow's late surge sees them take knockout spot

A strong finish at Parnell Park did the trick for Oisin McConville's Wicklow whose first win of the Tailteann Cup campaign has secured their place in the knock-out stages after a 0-15 to 1-09 win at Parnell Park.

Football • 05 Jun 24

Danny Neville netted Limerick's first goal

Limerick down Exiles to secure home preliminary q-final

First-half goals from Danny Neville and Paul Maher laid the platform for back-to-back Limerick wins in the Tailteann Cup, propelling them through to the preliminary quarter-finals.

Football • 05 Jun 24

Con O'Callaghan fisted the ball in to put Dublin four clear

Dublin finally wear down Rossies in subdued Croker

There was a hint of going through the motions about it, but Dublin won't be overly concerned as they got their All-Ireland title defence off to a winning start when defeating Roscommon 2-18 to 0-13 on a day where Croke Park lacked atmosphere with an estimated crowd of less than 15,000.

Football • 29 May 24

Kilkenny dug out a vital two point win in Donnycarney

Late Cody goal sees Cats eke out win over dogged Dubs

Eoin Cody rode to Kilkenny's rescue with a dramatic late goal to get the Cats back on track in the Leinster SHC, securing their return to the summit of the provincial table.

Hurling • 18 May 24

Rory Burke of Galway in action against David Purcell, right, and Neil Hogan of Dublin

Dublin and Offaly set up Leinster U20 showdown

On an evening of high drama, Dublin's 4-17 to 0-20 defeat of Galway and holders Offaly's 2-17 to 2-16 win over Kilkenny secured a first Leinster U-20 final between the counties at the grade since 2016.

Hurling • 16 May 24

Charlie Mitchell helped himself to 1-07 for Offaly in Trim

Offaly pile more misery on Meath with five-goal haul

Offaly's bid to return to the Joe McDonagh Cup final remains on track after a five-goal mauling of Meath in Trim, the result piling on the misery for the beleaguered Royal County.

GAA • 04 May 24

Conor Grimes (L) with his seven-week old daughter Izzy and team-mates Sam Mulroy (C) and Bevan Duffy

Louth punish wasteful Kildare to make Leinster decider

Louth made a little piece of history by qualifying for back-to-back Leinster SFC finals for the first time since 1958 as they got past Kildare 0-17 to 0-13 at Croke Park.

Football • 28 Apr 24

Sam Mulroy of Louth in action against Darragh Lyons of Wexford

Mulroy's goals lead Louth to victory over Wexford

Captain Sam Mulroy fired 2-04 as Louth turned on the afterburners in the final quarter in Portlaoise, easing beyond Wexford to secure a Leinster SFC semi-final clash with Kildare.

Football • 14 Apr 24

Ciarán Thompson, left, and Patrick McBrearty lift the Division 2 trophy

Donegal edge out Armagh as Div 2 final thrills late on

Aaron Doherty emerged as Donegal's gamebreaker as the Jim McGuinness led side returned to winning ways with a gutsy Allianz League Division 2 title success at Croke Park.

Football • 11 Apr 24

Jonathan Lynam slots home Westmeath's second goal

McCartan masterclass seals Westmeath's Division 3 title

Jonathan Lynam was the two-goal hero as Westmeath heaped yet more final misery on Down by capturing the Allianz League Division 3 title.

Football • 06 Jan