Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

Jospehine Healion is a bronze medallist from 2022 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships

Healion aiming to absorb it all on learning curve

It was during her college days that Josephine Healion, along with her sister, joined their local club, Tullamore Cycling and Touring Club.

Paralympics • 28 Aug 24

Mary Fitzgerald: 'Everyone says the Paralympics is the biggest thing in your life. I think it's not until you get there and fully immerse yourself in that build-up that you understand that'

Online training paves the way for big shot Fitzgerald

A huge PB in May sees Irish shot putter Mary Fitzgerald enter her F40 category ranked second in the competition, and the Kilkenny woman is determined to build on her sixth-place finish in Tokyo.

Paralympics • 06 Sep 24

Britney Arendse qualified for the Paralympic Games with a lift of 128kg

Para powerlifter Arendse ready for lift-off in Paris

The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games was a debut to remember for powerlifter Britney Arendse, but the 24-year-old is determined to make even greater inroads this time around in Paris.

Paralympics • 22 Aug 24

Richael Timothy will compete in four cycling events in Paris, two in the velodrome and two on the road

Paris 2024: Cycling is my job - I do it for my family

Cyclist Richael Timothy is getting ready for her second Paralympic Games, and a different perspective and an appreciation of her brain injury means she feels better prepared than Tokyo three years ago.

Paralympics • 28 Aug 24

Rhasidat Adeleke is the first Irish woman to qualify for an Olympic sprint final, and is bidding to become just the seventh Irish athlete to medal in athletics at an Olympic Games

Paris 2024: Podium-seeking Adeleke on cusp of history

Rhasidat Adeleke has broken new ground by becoming the first Irish woman to make an Olympic sprint final. Can she dare to dream of a podium finish?

Paris 2024 • 09 Aug 24

All-Ireland LGFA final recap: Kerry 3-14 Galway 0-11

Kerry women land a first All-Ireland senior title since 1993 with a ruthless display at Croke Park, with three goals helping the Kingdom to a 12-point win over Galway.

GAA • 04 Aug 24

Mona McSharry reacts after claiming bronze in the women's 100m breaststroke final

Paris 2024: Bronze for McSharry - Day 3 recap

It's day three of the Olympic Games where Mona McSharry has claimed Ireland's first medal in Paris in the women's 100m breaststroke final.

Paris 2024 • 30 Jul 24

Galway and Armagh meet for the seventh time in championship football on Sunday for the right to be crowned 2024 All-Ireland football champions

All-Ireland football final: All You Need To Know

This year's All-Ireland football final sees Galway bidding for a 10th title, while Armagh look to add to their sole Sam Maguire success from 2002.

Football • 26 Jul 24

Orla Comerford: 'The time for quitting was so long ago. I have not come this far just to come this far'

Comerford looks to add her own unique colour in Paris

As Orla Comerford gears up for her third Paralympic Games, the Raheny Shamrock sprinter reflects on the setbacks that have helped shape her as both an athlete and a person.

Orla Comerford • 19 Jul 24

Brothers Eoin, left, and Rob Downey pictured during the All-Ireland semi-final parade

Rebels double Downey on brothers to shore up defence

This weekend the Downey brothers, Rob and Eoin, look set to become the latest siblings to feature together in the hurling showpiece when they are likely to occupy central positions in the Cork defence.

Hurling • 20 Jul 24