John Kenny

Sport Reporter

Garry Jennings competing at the 2019 Donegal International Rally

Rallying could resume in Ireland by 'late August'

Rallying in Ireland could resume after an absence of 18 months, "in mid to late August" according to John Naylor, the President of Motorsport Ireland.

Motorsport • 20 May 21

McSharry and Wiffen qualify for Olympics

A remarkable first morning at the Swim Ireland National Team Trials at the NAC in Dublin saw both Larne's Daniel Wiffen and Tennessee-based Mona McSharry dip under the Olympic qualifying time for the men's 800m freestyle and the women's 100m breaststroke.

Swimming • 20 Apr 21

Mondello Park are hoping that racing will return to the venue with a two-day meeting on 12 and 13 June

Mondello Park to host Irish Circuit Racing C'ships

Mondello Park has reached an agreement with Motorsport Ireland for the organisation and promotion of the Irish Circuit Racing Championships for an initial five-year period, commencing with the 2021 season.

Motorsport • 09 Apr 21

A view of the the diving platform and swimming pool at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre

Diving World Cup cancelled because of Covid concerns

This month's Diving World Cup in Tokyo, a qualifier for July's Olympic Games, has been cancelled by the sport's international governing body FINA because the organisers' planned Covid-19 precautions "will not properly ensure" athletes' safety.

Olympics • 02 Apr 21

Cian Carey will race a prototype LMP3 car

Cian Carey set for Le Mans Cup after signing pro deal

Former Irish young motor racing driver of the year Cian Carey has signed his first professional contract to compete in the Michelin Le Mans Cup with Italian outfit TS Corse.

Motorsport • 01 Apr 21

Breen is due to compete in five more events this season

Breen battles to take fourth place in Arctic Rally

Irelands Craig Breen and his co-driver Paul Nagle held off the challenge of the Toyota Yaris of Welsh driver Elfin Evans to take 4th place on Arctic Rally Finland, the second round of the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Motorsport • 28 Feb 21

Craig Breen has slipped to fourth in the Arctic Rally Finland

Breen slips to fourth in Finland after frustrating day

Ireland's Craig Breen and Paul Nagle lie in 4th place after a frustrating Day 2 in their Hyundai i20 in the Arctic Rally Finland, the second round of the World Rally Championship.

Motorsport • 27 Feb 21

Ireland's driver Craig Breen and his co-driver Ireland's Paul Nagle steer their Hyundai i20

Breen and Nagle sit second in Arctic Rally Finland

Ireland's Craig Breen and Paul Nagle have made a good start to the Arctic Rally Finland, the second round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) and after opening two stages in the winter snow event, the Irish crew lie in second place.

Motorsport • 26 Feb 21

Breen disappointed more can't be done for ITRC

Waterford's Craig Breen has expressed his disappointment at the cancellation of the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship (ITRC) for the second year running, ahead of his return to the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Finland this weekend.

Motorsport • 25 Feb 21

The trials will run at the National Aquatic Centre

Swim Ireland confirms April meet for Tokyo trials

Swim Ireland has announced details of their Elite Irish National Team Trials for the 2021 International Summer Meets, which will serve as a qualifier for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Swimming • 17 Feb 21