John Kenny

Sport Reporter

k16 March 2026; Shelbourne and Bohemians staff tussle before the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Bohemians at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Tensions simmer in Dublin derby statemate at Tolka Park

Shelbourne and Bohemians played out a scoreless draw at Tolka Park in front of a healthy Monday night crowd a result that's sees Shels still seeking their first home league win of the season.

Soccer • 23 hrs

9 March 2026; Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers is tackled by Harry Wood of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Rovers fight back to earn point against Shelbourne

Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their rearranged Premier Division clash at Tolka Park with all the goals arriving in the first half.

Soccer • 09 Mar

Kian Leavy of St Patrick's Athletic scores against Galway United - Premier Division, March 2026

Pat's strike at the death through Leavy to sink Galway

They left it late but St Pat's Athletic snatched all three points against Galway United at Richmond Park when Kian Leavy fired to the back of the net in the 90th minute to give Stephen Kenny's side back-to- back league wins.

Soccer • 02 Mar

Danny Mullen scores Dundalk's late equaliser against Shamrock Rovers

Mullen strikes late as Dundalk snatch Tallaght draw

A goal in the last minute by Danny Mullen gave 10-man Dundalk a share of the spoils away to champions Shamrock Rovers in their rearranged Premier Division tie in Tallaght, their third straight draw, but the most satisfying of the lot.

Soccer • 23 Feb

Arthur Parker of Galway United attempts to block the shot of Kerr McInroy of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Galway United at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Stubborn Galway hold on for a point at Shelbourne

Shelbourne and Galway United battled out a one-one draw, in a game that Joey Brien's side dominated, but found a stubborn visiting defence extremely difficult to break down.

Soccer • 20 Feb

BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 18: Alexander Dunne of Ireland and Rodin Motorsport (15) on track during day two of Formula 2 Testing at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by James Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via

Young Irish drivers to compete in Melbourne next month

Two Irish drivers will be on starting grids in support races to the Australian F1 Grand Prix next month in Melbourne.

Motorsport • 19 Feb

4 December 2025; Ellen Walshe of Ireland on her way to winning silver in the Women's 200m Individual Medley final during day five of the European Short Course Swimming Championships at Lublin in Poland. Photo by Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile

Strong line-up for McCullagh International

Swim Ireland athletes will kickstart their long course season this weekend at the McCullagh International at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre, with the action getting under way on Friday.

Swimming • 18 Feb

11 February 2026; Nathan Ellis of Australia celebrates the wicket of Curtis Campher of Ireland during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup group stage match between Australia and Ireland at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Photo by Viraj Kothalawala/Spor

World Cup hopes diminish following heavy Australia loss

Ireland's chances of qualifying for the second stage of the men's T20 Cricket World Cup hang by a thread after an emphatic 67-run defeat to Australia in Colombo.

Cricket • 13 Feb

8 February 2026; Paul Stirling of Ireland walks of the field after dismissed by Maheeth theekshana of Sri Lanka, not pictured, during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup group stage match between Sri Lanka and Ireland at R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Ireland fall to opening World Cup defeat to Sri Lanka

Ireland lost their opening Group B Men's T20 Cricket World Cup tie against Sri Lanka in Colombo, beaten by twenty runs in game one of four that they will play in the group stages.

Cricket • 08 Feb

Ireland captain Paul Stirling during match one of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin.

Ireland in a good place ahead of T20 World Cup odyssey

Captain Paul Stirling says good preparation and having match-winning quality in the ranks has Ireland believing they can make a real impact at their T20 World Cup, which begins on Sunday against Sri Lanka.

Cricket • 04 Feb