John Kenny

Sport Reporter

'Relief & excitement' as Irish swimmers return to pool

After almost three months of lockdown, the NAC took its first tentative steps towards reopening by welcoming five of Ireland's elite swimmers back to training.

Swimming • 08 Jun 20

Ireland's cricketers are hoping to be back in action this summer

Cricket clubs get provisional green light to resume

Cricket Ireland has received provisional approval for club cricket to resume activity under phase two of reopening in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Cricket • 04 Jun 20

Craig Breen in action at Rally Finland last year

Craig Breen ready to make rally return in Rome

Ireland's Craig Breen has marked down a return to action in the rescheduled European Rally Championship at the Rally Di Roma Capitale in Italy next month.

Motorsport • 02 Jun 20

The NAC will host the Irish Open in April or June 2021, which is set to double as the Olympic trial meet

Swim Ireland awaiting Government green light to return

Having released a revised plan for a return to action in 2020-2021, Swim Ireland are hopeful of getting the all-clear to welcome their elite swimmers back to training at the National Aquatic Centre (NAC) in Dublin.

Swimming • 28 May 20

Ireland could face England in Southampton

Cricket Ireland still holding out hope for England ODIs

Cricket Ireland remain hopeful that the three men's One Day International games against England will go ahead at the end of July, with the matches most likely to be held at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.

Cricket • 27 May 20

Mondello hopes to return to car-racing action in two months

Mondello outlines protocols before proposed July return

Racing may resume in Mondello Park before the end of July, with the Kildare track in the advanced stages of planning for a return to circuit racing.

Motorsport • 18 May 20

Ireland may still get to play England later in the summer or in early autumn

Cricket Ireland still hopeful of facing England

Cricket Ireland has postponed the Ireland men's home series against New Zealand and the two proposed men's home T20 matches against Pakistan, but discussions are actively under way to play three one day internationals (ODIs) against England later this year.

Cricket • 14 May 20

The former Irish keeper is staying active during these challenging times

Given: Kenny has a structure that can benefit Ireland

Shay Given says the FAI got it wrong when it came to the management succession plan, but the former Republic of Ireland keeper is looking forward to seeing what Stephen Kenny can deliver as the new man at the helm.

Soccer • 11 May 20

It will be July at the earliest before motorsport resumes in Ireland

Motorsport Ireland extend suspension until July

Motorsport Ireland have extended the suspension of all events until 20 July.

Motorsport • 06 May 20

Roe ready to roll after pandemic stalls American dream

Motorsport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year James Roe is due to race in the American Formula 3 championship as he continues toward his goal of racing in the Indycar series in the USA.

Motorsport • 06 May 20