Ciarán Gallagher

RTÉ Sport contributor

Katie Taylor and Monica Gentili pictured during their weigh-in at the O2

Katie Taylor - You wouldn't like her when she's hungry

She may be widely viewed as the nation's golden girl, but Katie Taylor claims that weight struggles have been a 'nightmare' in recent years, with Ireland's 2012 Olympic champion claiming she 'wasn't a nice person to be around' in her 15-year effort to boil down to 132lbs (60kg).

Boxing • 03 Mar 17

Gary McCabe celebrates scoring Bray's second goal with Dylan Connolly

Flood & McCabe fire Bray to opening victory

Bray Wanderers' league debutants Anthony Flood and Gary McCabe were both on target as Harry Kenny's side claimed a 2-1 opening night win over hosts St Patrick's Atheltic at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 24 Feb 17

Joe Ward (L) was beaten in Rio by Carlos Andres Mina

Joe Ward: I stayed amateur to lead Irish revival

Joe Ward claims he is 'buzzing' ahead of his first national final in three years, having decided against turning professional in the hope that he can bring Irish boxing "back to where it should be".

Boxing • 16 Feb 17

Katie Taylor - 'A win is a win, I suppose'

Katie Taylor has described her latest performance as "flat", despite recording her second professional win.

Boxing • 11 Dec 16

Katie Taylor is ready and eager for her second find in two weeks

Taylor delighted to get 'incredible opportunity'

Katie Taylor insists she is not struggling for motivation ahead of her second professional bout in the space of just two weeks.

Boxing • 10 Dec 16

Katie Taylor looked in control throughout

Facile start to Katie Taylor's pro career

Katie Taylor was ruthless when recording a winning start to her professional career, with the former Olympic champion stopping Poland's Korina Kopinska less than a minute into the third round at Wembley Arena, London.

Boxing • 27 Nov 16

Katie Taylor makes her professional debut on Saturday

Taylor not letting build-up distract from debut

Katie Taylor has insisted that the intense media build-up to her professional debut in London on Saturday will not distract her from performing on fight night.

Boxing • 24 Nov 16

Kurtis Byrne celebrates scoring for Bohs at Dalymount Park

Bohs beat struggling Longford in dull encounter

Bohemians recorded a 1-0 win over Longford Town after a tame Premier Division affair at Dalymount Park on Friday night.

Soccer • 23 Sep 16

Michael Conlan will fight in Ireland at least once a year, according to Matthew Macklin

Conlan passes up Pacquiao-card fight for NY debut

Michael Conlan passed up the chance to box on Manny Pacquiao’s comeback undercard in order to prepare for a huge professional debut date at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Boxing • 20 Sep 16

Brendan Irvine had the misfortune to run into Shakhobidin Zhoiroz - who went in to win gold - on his Olympic debut

Belfast boxer Irvine to eschew switch to pro game

Brendan Irvine will opt against joining the exodus of Irish amateur boxers joining the professional ranks, while fellow Rio Olympian David Oliver Joyce is weighing up his future.

Boxing • 29 Aug 16