John Kenny

Sport Reporter

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

Ireland captain Gaby Lewis before match two of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and Pakistan at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin

Lewis full of pride in T20 World Cup-bound Ireland

Ireland women's cricket captain Gaby Lewis heaped praise on her players after her squad qualified for this summer's T20 World Cup thanks to a 62-run victory against Thailand in Nepal.

Cricket • 02 Feb

21 June 2025; Callum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan compete in their Skoda Fabia RS during day two of the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally at Letterkenny in Donegal. Photo by Philip Fitzpatrick/Sportsfile

Irish Tarmac Rally Championship to kick off in Galway

It will come as a massive sigh of relief for the Irish Tarmac Rally Organisers (TROA) that having been cancelled last year due to the effects of Storm Eowyn, the 2026 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally will take place this weekend.

Motorsport • 28 Jan

First phase looming large for new Irish cricket stadium

The first sod on Ireland's international cricket stadium will be turned at the National Sports Campus in March as Cricket Ireland prepare to co-host the ICC T20 World Cup in 2030 alongside England and Scotland.

Cricket • 04 Jan

Danny Grant celebrates with Shamrock Rovers team-mate Victor Ozhianvuna, centre, and Rory Gaffney, right, after scoring his side's second goal

Rovers ease past Spartans to bow out with victory

Shamrock Rovers enjoyed their first win of the UEFA Conference League with goals from Graham Burke, Danny Grant and substitute John McGovern giving the Hoops victory over Maltese champions Hamrun Spartans.

Soccer • 18 Dec 25