John Kenny

Sport Reporter

Drita players celebrate Alamir Ajzeraj's goal against Shelbourne

10-man Shels go down fighting as knockout hopes fade

Ten-man Shelbourne fell to their second defeat of the UEFA Conference League group stages, losing to a deflected 57th-minute goal from Kosovo side FC Drita which landed a killer blow to their hopes of reaching the knockout phase.

Soccer • 2 hrs

29 October 2025; Shamrock Rovers players and staff celebrate winning the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division title after the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by St

Rovers wrap up title with narrow win over Galway United

Shamrock Rovers have won the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division title after a 1-0 victory over Galway United.

Soccer • 29 Oct

St Patrick's Athletic players after Simon Power, hidden, scored their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park in Dublin.

Power stunner ensures Hoops' title wait drags on

Shamrock Rovers will have to wait for their 22nd league title as a combination of their 1-0 loss to St Patrick's Athletic and Derry Cty's come-from-behind win against Waterford at the RSC, meant that the Hoops are still waiting to completely wrap things up.

Soccer • 17 Oct

21 September 2025; Ireland players before match three of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Four new faces as Ireland name squads for Bangladesh

Cricket Ireland selectors have named two 15-player squads for the upcoming tour to Bangladesh in November.

Cricket • 07 Oct

5 October 2025; Michael Noonan of Shamrock Rovers, left, celebrates with teammate Graham Burke after scoring their side's third goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup semi-final match between Shamrock Rovers and Kerry FC at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Shamrock Rovers demolish Kerry to maintain double hopes

Shamrock Rovers eased their way into the Sports Direct FAI Cup final by beating a plucky but outclassed Kerry FC at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Oct

Danny Mandroiu of Shamrock Rovers (r) celebrates with team-mate Danny Grant after scoring against Bohemians - Premier Division, September 2025

Hoops on brink of title after derby win over Bohs

Shamrock Rovers stand on the cusp of winning their fifth SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division title in six years after beating Dublin derby rivals Bohemians 2-1 at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Sep

Ireland batter Harry Tector during match three of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England - September 2025

England complete T20 series win against Ireland

Helped by a half-century by Jordan Cox and a fine bowling spell by Jamie Overton, England won the third and final men's T20 international in Malahide by six wickets to win the series 2-0, with last Friday's game abandoned because of rain.

Cricket • 21 Sep

Bowler Harry Tector, centre, and Ireland team-mates during match one of the T20 internationals against England

Ireland go down fighting in opening T20 against England

Helped by an 89 off just 46 deliveries by opener Phil Salt, England won the opening T20 international beating Ireland by four wickets in Malahide.

Cricket • 17 Sep

Shortt through to 50m backstroke final at World Juniors

A day after claiming gold in the 100m backstroke at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships, John Shortt was back in the pool in the 50m backstroke, where he advanced to the final.

Swimming • 21 Aug

Shortt strikes gold in 100m backstroke at World Juniors

Ireland's John Shortt has claimed the gold medal in the 100m backstroke at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania.

Swimming • 20 Aug