Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

Kerry's Joe O'Connor has a shot blocked by Clare goalkeeper Stephen Ryan

Munster SFC final recap: Clare 1-13 Kerry 0-23

It wasn't a convincing display by Kerry, but Jack O'Connor's side have seven points to spare against a dogged Clare side in collecting their 85th provincial title.

Football • 05 May 24

Aimee Mackin (right) celebrates with team-mate Louise Kenny after Armagh's Division 1 final victory over Kerry earlier this month

Mackin says history-making Armagh ready for next step

Aimee Mackin says that after their groundbreaking Division 1 title, Armagh are keen to push on to the next level ahead of their latest Ulster football final date with Donegal.

GAA • 01 May 24

Eoin McEvoy on his 2024 form: 'It comes down to how well the team is doing. Once the team is connected, the individuals can flourish'

McEvoy: Donegal defeat hasn't dented Derry's Sam hopes

Eoin McEvoy doesn't see Derry making major changes to their sweeper-keeper approach and insists the Donegal defeat hasn't derailed their All-Ireland ambitions.

Football • 01 May 24

Sharlene Mawdsley: 'I go on to the track now believing I deserve to be there, whereas that wasn't the case before'

New-found belief pushing Mawdsley to fresh heights

Sharlene Mawdsley could be forgiven for being somewhat wary as two Irish teams go in search of Olympic qualification at the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas next week.

Athletics • 25 Apr 24

Clare's John Conlon attempts to block down Kilkenny forward Eoin Cody during last year's All-Ireland hurling semi-final

Allianz Hurling League final: All You Need to Know

Clare and Kilkenny will battle it out in Thurles on Saturday evening for the right to be crowned league champions. The Cats are bidding for a record 20th crown, with the Banner eyeing just a fifth title.

Hurling • 06 Apr 24

Clockwise from top left: Raymond Galligan, Rory Beggan, Darren McDonnell and Gary O'Rourke

Changing of goalkeeping guard as Ulster foes collide

A Monaghan v Cavan fixture without Raymond Galligan and Rory Beggan at opposite ends of the pitch may take getting used to, but others are ready to fill the void.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Sharlene Mawdsley: 'It was something special being able to go out and I ran with my heart'

'I ran with my heart' – Mawdsley back on track

No stranger to adversity, Sharlene Mawdsley says dealing with setbacks has given her a different perspective as she bids to become an Olympian.

Athletics • 21 Mar 24

The Westmeath team ahead of the victorious 2022 Tailteann Cup final

Unbeaten Down coming to town as Westmeath plot out 2024

Taliteann Cup success in 2022 was followed by an impressive showing in last year's All-Ireland series. With Westmeath unbeaten in the league and a favourable provincial draw, the county can look to build on recent progress.

Football • 17 Mar 24

Rhasidat Adeleke will begin her outdoor season at the end of March as everything now builds to the Paris Olympics

Irish relay team a force to be reckoned with - Adeleke

Rhasidat Adeleke on keeping tabs on the women's relay team in Glasgow, why she decided against competing there and her plan for the reast of the season as the Paris Games come into view.

Athletics • 21 Mar 24

Harry Kane celebrates his first-half goal

Champions League Round of 16 recap: Bayern 3-0 Lazio

Bayern Munich prove too strong for Lazio at the Allianz Arena to seal their place in the last 8, where they will be joined by Paris Saint-Germain after they saw off Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24