John Kenny

Sport Reporter

Dunne stock stays on rise with McLaren F1 test drive

Ireland's Alex Dunne, who claimed his first victory in the FIA Formula Two series in Bahrain last month, has been testing a McLaren Formula One car at the Zandvoort seaside circuit in the Netherlands.

Motorsport • 08 May

Keith Cronin in his Citroen C3 Rally2 during the opening stage of the West Cork Rally

Previous winners to go again in Rally of the Lakes

This May Bank Holiday weekend sees the Assess Ireland Killarney International Rally of the Lakes, round three of the NAPA Auto Parts Irish Tarmac Rally Championship (ITRC) with the two previous winners - Keith Cronin and Callum Devine - to go head-to-head once again in the Kingdom.

Motorsport • 01 May

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Matt Healy celebrates after scoring against Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium

Shamrock Rovers and Shels share the spoils in Tallaght

A third Dublin derby in a week for Shamrock Rovers ended all square as, for the third game in a row, Shelbourne drew a league match 2-2 on a night of real passion in Tallaght.

Soccer • 25 Apr

The Irish duo have competed in three events so far

McErlean hopeful of high finish in Rally Islas Canarias

Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy driver Josh McErlean will take another step in his World Rally Championship (WRC) career this weekend as he heads to Rally Islas Canarias which marks his first full asphalt outing in the M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1.

Motorsport • 23 Apr

Rhys Brennan scored an unlikely winner for Bohemians in the final moments

Bohs come back from brink to shock Hoops in Tallaght

Bohemians scored three times in the last 20 minutes against Shamrock Rovers to record a second victory over their rivals with 18-year-old Rhys Brennan netting a memorable winner in injury-time.

Soccer • 21 Apr

Nathan Wiffen, left, and Daniel Wiffen will compete in Wednesday's 1500m freestyle final at the Irish Open

Wiffen twins ease into 1500m final, Walshe shows class

Twin brothers Daniel and Nathan Wiffen will lead the qualifiers for Wednesday's 1500m freestyle final after the duo eased through the heats on the penultimate day of competition at the Irish Open Swimming Championships at the NAC in Dublin.

Swimming • 15 Apr

Daniel Wiffen getting ready for action on day 3 at the NAC

Wiffen secures 400m gold at Irish Open in Dublin

Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen doubled up by winning gold in the men's 400m freestyle final on day three of the Irish Open Swimming Championships at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre (NAC) in Dublin.

Swimming • 15 Apr

Daniel Wiffen has a world record on his mind at the Irish Open Swimming Championships this week

Wiffen advances with ease to final at Irish Open

Daniel Wiffen, the reigning Olympic 800m freestyle champion and short-course world record holder, eased his way into Sunday's final of the event at the Irish Open Swimming Championships at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin.

Swimming • 12 Apr

Lee Grace of Shamrock Rovers, left, celebrates

Ruthless Rovers far too strong for Waterford

Having won three of their first four league games, Waterford have now lost their last five as they succumbed to 2-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght, with the home side never under any serious threat.

Soccer • 11 Apr

Mona McSharry only returned to training three months ago

Nothing ruled in or out as McSharry returns from break

Olympic bronze medallist Mona McSharry says her break from competitive swimming will allow her continue in the sport for another "two or three years".

Swimming • 09 Apr