Declan Rooney

RTÉ Sport contributor

'I took the year out last year because I was injured. I have had some lower back problems that I've had over the years'

Training regime keeping Archibold motivated for return

Westmeath's Leona Archibold is back in the panel and keeping busy during the lockdown after an injury hit 2019.

Nicola Ward (R) in action against Fiona Doherty of Mayo

Galway's Ward back from injury & straight into nursing

Last Monday was huge for Galway star Nicola Ward, as she started running for the first time since injuring her knee last year, while it was also her first day at work in Crumlin Children's Hospital.

GAA • 23 Apr 20

Maggie Farrelly speaks to captains Doireann O'Sullivan of Cork (L) and Dublin's Sinéad Aherne ahead of last year's TG4 All-Ireland ladies senior football final

The sacrifice and commitment of an inter-county referee

With experience of refereeing in both ladies and men's inter-county football, Maggie Farrelly is among the most versatile sportspeople in the county, but her sporting talents are even broader than patrolling the big ball game.

GAA • 18 Apr 20

Rowe: Family on frontline puts lockdown in perspective

Carla Rowe's life of structure and routine has been hugely affected because of the coronavirus outbreak - and with her Dad playing a key role as a front-line healthcare professional, she is well versed on the realities several people face.

GAA • 16 Apr 20

Róisín Byrne (R) has urged the public to keep playing their part

Carlow's Róisín Byrne leading the fight on front line

It was at the frontline of the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic that Carlow footballer and nurse Róisín Byrne celebrated a vital win this week. Now, she's urging people to do their part during a crucial period.

GAA • 09 Apr 20

'We are not looking at this as a development year. We do have ambitions for the Munster championship'

McCarthy and Tipp bullish about step-up to senior ranks

Tipperary midfielder Aisling McCarthy says there is a fierce ambition among the county's ladies footballers to be a force in this year's TG4 Senior championship.

GAA • 25 Mar 20

Leonard is an outpatient nurse in University College Hospital Galway

Tracey Leonard: From forward line to Covid-19 frontline

An outpatient nurse in normal times, Galway's All-Star forward has been seconded into a role as a tester in University College Hospital Galway's drive-through coronavirus clinic

GAA • 21 Mar 20

Mick Bohan's Dublin had four points to spare over Waterford

Bohan hails 'grit' after difficult winter

Galway manager Tim Rabbitt praised his side's back-to-back wins over Dublin and Tipperary as they closed in on a spot in the Lidl National Football League Division 1 Final.

GAA • 09 Mar 20

McKay taking nothing for granted after bright start

An unbeaten start to their Lidl National Football League season has Down sitting proud on top of Division 3, but more than anyone Kate McKay knows how precarious the balance between success and failure can be.

GAA • 07 Mar 20

Melissa Duggan: 'It was lovely that all the hard work and dedication that you put in paid off'

Cork's Duggan looking forward to another exciting year

It was a year that featured several thousands of miles on the road, delivered memorable individual, club, inter-county and provincial victories, and Rebel defender Melissa Duggan would do 2019 all again.

GAA • 29 Feb 20