Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

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

Euro 2025 qualifier recap: Rep of Ireland 3-1 France

The Republic of Ireland concluded their Euro 2025 qualification campaign with a brilliant 3-1 win over France at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 16 Jul 24

Sharlene Mawdsley pictured at the Team Ireland Paris 2024 team announcement for Athletics

Mawdsley: I'll run as often as I can at Paris Olympics

Sharlene Mawdsley says she will run in every event she possibly can at the Paris Games with the in form 400m runner in demand for both the mixed and women's 4x400m relay teams.

Athletics • 12 Jul 24

Euro 2024 semi-final recap: Spain 2-1 France

Spain march into the Euro 2024 final after a deserved 2-1 victory over France, with a Lamine Yamal wondergoal and an own goal sending France home.

Soccer • 09 Jul 24

Current Galway manager Padraic Joyce in action against Donegal's Michael Murphy during the 2009 SFC qualifier at Markievicz Park

Little to choose from in Donegal - Galway rivalry

Donegal and Galway have only ever met seven times previously in the All-Ireland SFC, and while it's three wins apiece and a draw, the winner has never gone on to lift Sam Maguire.

Football • 10 Jul 24

Cork defender Diarmuid O'Sullivan carries the fight to the Kilkenny forward line in the 2003 All-Ireland final, and right, Tipperary forward Liam McGrath battles for possession against Clare pair Anthony Daly and Ollie Baker in the 1997 decider

Clare-Kilkenny rivalry a break from the norm for both

With Clare and Kilkenny set to meet for the third successive All-Ireland hurling semi-final, we look back at previous rivalries involving both counties.

Hurling • 05 Jul 24

Oisín Gallen has continued in 2023 where he left off last season in a Donegal jersey

Donegal ace Gallen proving to be a cut above

Fully fit and enjoying an injury-free run for Donegal, Oisín Gallen is delivering on his potential as Jim McGuinness plots another lengthy championship journey.

Football • 30 Jun 24

Euro 2024: Georgia claim shock win; Turkey advance

Georgia claim a famous 2-0 win over Portugal to seal a round of 16 clash with Spain, while Turkey advance courtesy of a dramatic 2-1 win over Czechia in a fiery affair.

Euro 2024 • 26 Jun 24

Leading marksmen: Captain Brian Hurley is Cork's top scorer in the championship with 0-18, while Louth skipper and talisman Sam Mulroy has notched 3-33 in six championship games

Mexican stand-off beckons for familiar foes

Louth will be looking to land their second ever championship victory over Cork in the last of the All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals, with little to choose between the sides in the recent past.

Football • 23 Jun 24