John Kenny

Sport Reporter

Ryan had set a national record in the heats

Ryan falls short in men's 50m freestyle European final

Shane Ryan finished a disapointing eighth in the final of the men's 50m freestyle at the European Swimming Championships in Belgrade in 22.17 seconds, slower than the Irish record time he set in the heats.

Swimming • 23 Jun 24

Danielle Hill secures a second medal at the European Championships in the 100m backstroke final, finishing second.

Stunning second medal for Hill

Danielle Hill has claimed a stunning silver medal in the European Championships, this time in the 100m backstroke.

Swimming • 26 Jun 24

2023 Donegal International Rally winners Callum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan (Pic: D Harrigan Images)

Donegal Rally set to bring big interest this weekend

Ireland's biggest rally, the Donegal International, takes place this weekend as three days and 20 magnificent stages await the title contenders.

Motorsport • 20 Jun 24

Ellen Walshe was the star of the show securing a second Olympic qualifying time in the 400m individual medley.

Walshe doubles up for Paris with required 400 IM time

Ellen Walshe starred on the final day of competition at the Irish Open Championships and Olympic Trials as the Templeogue swimmer secured a second Olympic qualification time in the 400m Individual Medley.

Swimming • 27 May 24

Danielle Hill's successful Irish Open continued on Saturday night

Hill and Ryan set new Irish records at Irish Open

The penultimate morning of Swim Ireland's Irish Open Championships and Olympic Trials saw Danielle Hill blaze through the NAC pool to cement her status as Ireland's fastest ever woman while Shane Ryan and Evan Bailey set new standards in the 100m Freestyle.

Swimming • 25 May 24

Shortt breaks record but misses out on Olympic time

John Shortt and Calum Bain were among those who just missed out securing their places at the Paris Olympics on day three of the Irish Open and Olympic trials at the National Aquatic Centre.

Swimming • 24 May 24

Fannon secures 50m Olympic qualifying time

Ireland now has five individual swimmers qualified for the Paris Olympics as 26-year-old Tom Fannon dipped under the qualifying time for the 50 metre freestyle at the Irish Open and Olympic trials at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin.

Swimming • 23 May 24

Danielle Hill will appear at her second consecutive Olympic Games this summer

Hill achieves Olympic qualification in Irish Open win

Danielle Hill qualified for her second Olympic Games after taking down her own Irish record in the 100m backstroke on day one of the Irish open at the NAC in Dublin.

Swimming • 22 May 24

Exclusive Ireland teams agree new contracts with Cricket Ireland

Ireland's cricketers have accepted new contract offers from the sport's governing body Cricket Ireland.

Cricket • 16 May 24

Captain Babar Azam inspired Pakistan to victory

Pakistan dominate Ireland to clinch T20 series

Pakistan wrapped up a 2-1 T20 international men's series win against Ireland in front of a sell-out crowd at Clontarf, easing to victory by six wickets with 18 balls remaining.

Cricket • 14 May 24