Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

O'Shea: Donegal's sweeper-keeper hurt Kerry

Seán O'Shea admits the 13-point margin of defeat to Donegal in the Division 1 football final flattered the Kingdom after Jim McGuinness' side posed tougher questions than in last summer's All-Ireland final clash.

Football • 01 Apr

Donegal players and management celebrate with the Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh

Allianz Football League finals recap

A second-half masterclass from Donegal paves the way for a 13-point win over Kerry in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final, while Meath overcome Cork in the Division 2 decider.

Football • 30 Mar

28 March 2026; Dylan Furlong of Wexford in action against Callum Rogers, right, and Adam Crimmins of Down during the Allianz Football League Division 3 final match between Down and Wexford at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Allianz Football League finals results and reports

Carlow and Down claim the Division 4 and 3 titles respectively after extra-time battles at Croke Park.

Football • 28 Mar

Model dreams: 'Imagine Kerry coming to Wexford Park'

With a second successive promotion already assured, Wexford go into their Allianz Division 3 final against Down with genuine Sam Maguire ambitions.

Football • 28 Mar

28 February 2026; Áine O'Neill of Waterford is tackled by Aine O'Sullivan of Cork during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 7 match between Cork and Waterford at Páirc Uí Rinn in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Rules revolution rejuvenating women's football

Last week two of Cork's most decorated footballers took time out from busy family life to drop into Pairc Uí Rinn see how the current crop of Rebels.

GAA • 08 Mar

GAA must weather storm until AFLW depth grows

Cavan's Aishling Sheridan and decorated former Cork footballer Bríd Stack, who have both sampled life in the AFLW, believe the mass exodus of talent could slow down as the league establishes itself further.

GAA • 05 Mar

World Cup qualifier recap: Rep of Ireland 1-2 France

Substitute Melvine Malard struck twice in the second half after Katie McCabe's opener gave Ireland a 1-0 interval lead over France in Tallaght. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 04 Mar

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Catch up on the action from all four divisions in the National Football League.

Football • 01 Mar

Carlow manager Joe Murphy, far left, ahead of his first game in charge of Carlow last year, a 14-point Leinster SFC defeat to Meath

Carlow rising once more as Murphy lays down the law

A Carlow victory away to Longford today would maintain their 100% record in Division 4 and take a big step towards a league final, but manager Joe Murphy is keeping a longer-term perspective on things.

Football • 01 Mar

Meath players Jordan Morris, left, and Keith Curtis

Saturday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Meath enjoy a big win over Kildare, while elsewhere in Division 2 there were victories for Tyrone and Louth.

Football • 28 Feb