Ciarán Gallagher

RTÉ Sport contributor

Zaur Antia looks set to stick with Ireland

Zaur Antia has hinted that he will stay in his role as Irish head coach, despite interest in his services from a number of international boxing federations.

Boxing • 25 Aug 16

Donegal's Kieran Gallagher with Sean Raftery of Galway

Galway account for Donegal to make minor decider

Robert Finnerty was Galway’s shooting star as the young Tribesmen held firm to book their place in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor football final on 18 September.

GAA • 21 Aug 16

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody was happy enough to get through to the final

Kilkenny deny Déise in thriller to book final spot

All-Ireland champions Kilkenny are through to their third final in a row after a two-point replay win over Waterford at Semple Stadium.

GAA • 13 Aug 16

Patrick Hyland in action against Oskar Fiko

Hyland ready for make-or-break Warrington fight

Patrick Hyland admits that Saturday night’s showdown with Josh Warrington is a make-or-break bout and that a loss may lead to his retirement.

Boxing • 29 Jul 16

Ray Moylette is unlikely to get a reprieve

IABA considering Moylette appeal

Ray Moylette looks unlikely to get a second shot at qualification for the Olympics, despite questions emerging over the criteria set by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) for the final Rio 2016 qualifier in Vargas, Venezuela.

Boxing • 07 Jul 16

O'Neill (L) and Gardiner must win their weight classes to qualify for Rio

Preview: O'Neill faces daunting final shot at Rio

Darren O’Neill could faces five fights in Baku as he battles to secure his place at a second Olympic Games.

Boxing • 16 Jun 16

Dean Walsh was in the bad books with the Ireland coaching team

Antia watching O'Reilly and Walsh after apologies

World and European medallists Michael O’Reilly and Dean Walsh were set to be cut from the Irish Elite senior squad before receiving a reprieve but their futures are not certain, Irish head coach Zaur Antia has revealed.

Boxing • 04 Jun 16

Ricky Hatton: 'It’s nice to see that Ireland has a conveyor belt that has talent that can end up where Carl [Frampton] is.'

Hatton: I'll be eyeing up Irish talent in Rio

Ricky Hatton claims he will be chasing any Irish Olympians eager to turn professional following this summer’s Rio Games.

Boxing • 23 May 16

Patrick Hyland is floored at Foxwoods Resort Casin

Hyland's title challenge falls flat in Connecticut

Patrick Hyland’s world-title dream was crushed in less than five minutes by champion Gary Russell Jr at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut on Saturday night.

Boxing • 17 Apr 16

Patrick Hyland is ready for the biggest fight of his career

Patrick Hyland ready to dig deep for WBC title

Patrick Hyland believes he will have the spirit of his late father and trainer, Paddy, in his corner when he challenges Gary Russell Jr for the WBC world featherweight championship on Saturday night.

Boxing • 16 Apr 16