Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

Enda Smith celebrates a third Connacht title

Roscommon's reinforcements point the way to dreamland

"Dream stuff" was how Enda Smith described Roscommon's come-from-behind Connacht football title at the expense of Galway.

Football • 11 May

Roscommon captain Diarmuid Murtagh celebrates after victory

Special day for the Rossies as Joyce sees bigger picture

The refusal to hit the panic button when Galway built up a sizeable lead in both halves of the Connacht SFC final was crucial to Roscommon's dramatic victory, according to manager Mark Dowd.

Football • 11 May

Roscommon captain Diarmuid Murtagh lifts the Nestor Cup after victory over Galway

Rossies rally to deny Galway and claim Connacht title

Try telling Roscommon supporters that provincial football doesn't matter as the Rossies made it a clean sweep of Connacht football crowns by ending Galway's provincial domination with a dramatic 3-21 to 2-22 victory at Dr Hyde Park.

Football • 11 May

Will Connacht juggernauts face down a Rossies rising?

Roscommon enter today's Connacht final at Dr Hyde Park in rude health, but recent history with Galway, plus the Tribes' domination of the province under Pádraic Joyce, means the visitors will fancy their chances of more silverware.

Football • 10 May

Clare and Limerick players battle for possession during the 2025 Munster round-robin clash at TUS Gaelic Grounds

Munster SHC - Clare v Limerick: All you need to know

The sole hurling fixture this weekend is a tasty one in the Munster Championship as neighbours Limerick and Clare meet for the 64th time as the Banner welcome their neighbours to Ennis.

Hurling • 04 May

Donegal defender Finbarr Roarty, Kobe McDonald of Mayo and Meath's Jordan Morris react after their recent championship defeats

Provincial exit can be blessing but challenges ahead

Strength and conditioning coach Mike McGurn outlines why an early provincial exit could prove to be a long-term blessing in disguise for teams with realistic ambitions of going deep into the championship.

Football • 02 May

David Clifford was speaking at the launch of SuperValu's 'Real Nourishment' campaign

Sportswear icon Clifford doesn't wear his fame lightly

In the bowels of Croke Park this week, SuperValu ambassador David Clifford was one of a number of inter-county footballers speaking to the press but how well we know the best player of the current generation is up for debate.

Football • 29 Apr

O'Donoghue: Mayo fans fully on board despite Rossies loss

Ryan O'Donoghue is convinced Mayo can regroup from their sobering defeat to Roscommon and is looking forward to righting some wrongs of their Connacht semi-final defeat.

Football • 29 Apr

Saturday's Football Championship results and reports

Wins for Cork and Kerry in Munster, Galway advance to a provincial decider while Armagh are too strong for a plucky Fermanagh. Here is how today's action unfolded.

Football • 25 Apr

The Republic of Ireland players during a training session at Aviva Stadium ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier with Poland

Republic of Ireland v Poland: All you need to know

Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland look to complete the double over Poland when they return to Aviva Stadium on Saturday for the World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 17 Apr