Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

Maturity propelling U17s to new World Cup heights

Republic of Ireland Under-17 manager Colin O'Brien has been impressed by the maturity and development of his team as they look to get the better of Canada in today's World Cup Round of 32 tie.

Soccer • 14 Nov

Finn Sherlock of Republic of Ireland in action against Mathys De Carvalho

U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Paraguay recap

Already assured of a place in the knockout stages, the Republic of Ireland U17s draw 0-0 with Paraguay qualify as Group J winners.

Soccer • 11 Nov

8 November 2025; Ryan Butler of Republic of Ireland in action against Abdulmalik Anvarov of Uzbekistan during the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Group J match between Republic of Ireland and Uzbekistan at Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar. Photo by Nikola Krstic/Sports

U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan recap

Goals in either half from Grady McDonnell and Michael Noonan seal a comeback 2-1 win over Uzbekistan at U17 World Cup in Qatar as the Boys in Green look set for the knockout stages.

Soccer • 08 Nov

Runners ready to descend on Dublin for 44th marathon

The 44th staging of the Irish Life Dublin marathon has seen 22,500 sign up to make their way around the 26.2 mile course, with over 330,000 spectators and 2,000 volunteers involved on the day.

Athletics • 26 Oct

Republic of Ireland players huddlen Republic of Ireland and Armenia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Player Ratings: Festy and Ferguson shine brightest

Here is how we rated the Boys in Green in the 1-0 victory over Armenia in Dublin.

Soccer • 14 Oct

Premier League recap: Manchester United 2-0 Sunderland

First-half goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko help Manchester United to a badly-needed three points at home to Sunderland. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 04 Oct

August and everything after: Season debate still rages

The split-season debate has moved onto a discussion regarding the condensed inter-county season. What is the GAA's next move with the playing schedule?

Hurling • 28 Sep

Igor Thiago scores Brentford's second goal

Premier League recap: Brentford 3-1 Man United

An Igor Thiago brace and a Mathias Jensen goal in added time helps Brentford to a 3-1 win over Manchester United, with Caoimhín Kelleher denying Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 27 Sep

Trailblazing McPhillips ready for world final stage

It has been a week to remember for Cian McPhillips, lowering the 800m national record and making history by storming into a World Championship final. What can the Longford man hope to achieve at Japan's National Stadium?

Athletics • 20 Sep

Determined Brennan ready to build Boys in Blue back up

New Dublin manager Ger Brennan on his coaching trajectory, his ambitions in the role and why he won't go chasing players to represent their county.

Football • 12 Sep