Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

At the launch of the 2023 Irish Life Dublin Marathon is Mary Hickey, the only women to have run every Dublin marathon since 1980, with national marathon champion Courtney McGuire

Reduced entries for 2023 Irish Life Dublin marathon

The 2023 Irish Life Dublin marathon will have reduced entries from last year, while a new category will be introduced for the race to allow athletes to enter as nonbinary as well as male or female.

Athletics • 09 May 23

Can McCarthy propel Clare to a win over All-Ireland champions Limerick this weekend?

Left, right and centre - Clare's Mr Versatility

If Clare are to revive their Munster ambitions and bounce back against All-Ireland champions Limerick on Saturday night, Aidan McCarthy will be central to a Banner upset.

Hurling • 29 Apr 23

The New York players walk in the parade ahead of their historic 1999 Connacht clash with Mayo in Castlebar

Exiles on Main Street: Remembering New York's debut

As New York look to build on their historic first ever championship win when they take on Sligo today for a place in the Connacht final, Declan Whooley looks back at their first foray into the provincials back in 1999.

Football • 22 Apr 23

Mo Salah makes it 4-1 to Liverpool at Elland Road

Premier League recap: Leeds United 1-6 Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool hit the goal trail as Leeds suffer another heavy home defeat to remain just two points above the relegation zone. Here is how the game unfolded at Elland Road.

Soccer • 17 Apr 23

Presenter Jacqui Hurley with panellists Paul Flynn, Sean Cavanagh, Liam Sheedy and Anthony Daly

75 minutes & 11 games: Inside year's first Sunday Game

With the 2023 championship underway, Declan Whooley took a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the first Sunday Game highlights show of the season.

GAA • 10 Apr 23

New York's Gavin O'Brien tries to break clear of Leitrim's Shane Quinn

Connacht SFC recap: New York win penalty shootout

New York create history by defeating Leitrim 2-0 in a penalty shootout at Gaelic Park after the sides finished level 0-15 apiece after extra-time.

Football • 09 Apr 23

Clockwise L-R: Ciarán Whelan (Dublin), Aodán MacGearailt (Kerry), Armagh's Kieran McGeeney and Steven McDonnell enjoy Ulster success, Ronan McCarthy (Cork), Antrim's Kevin Brady celebrates a goal against Derry and Galway's Kevin Walsh

Maniacs of 2000 - When KO football went out with a bang

With counties guaranteed at least four games in the new football format, Declan Whooley looks back on the memorable 2000 championship, the last year of knockout action..

Football • 08 Apr 23

Will Mayo or Galway get their hands on the Division 1 trophy on Sunday?

Allianz Football League finals: All You Need To Know

It's the conclusion of the Allianz Football League with four finals down for decision across Saturday and Sunday at Croke Park.

Football • 31 Mar 23

Comer claimed his first All-Star in Galway's march to last year's All-Ireland final

Comer: Diving has always been part of the game

Galway forward Damien Comer on dealing with rising expectations, the buzz back in Galway football and allaying injury concerns to return to inter-county action.

Football • 29 Mar 23

Mayo's highest-ever scorer in championship football is embarking on his 13th season with the Mayo senior team

O'Connor embracing 'privilege' of another tough summer

Cillian O'Connor is looking forward to a 13th championship campaign with Mayo, but before that, the Ballintubber ace is desperate to prove his fitness ahead of Sunday's Allianz football final against Galway at Croke Park.

Football • 29 Mar 23