Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

Kilkenny's Jackie Tyrrell appeals to referee Barry Kelly after a free was given against him for overcarrying in the 2011 All-Ireland semi-final

Overcarrying - A step too far for the GAA?

Is the four-step rule still fit for purpose? How much of an issue is it in the current game? Declan Whooley spoke to referees, current and past, for their take on the issue of overcarrying in Gaelic games.

Football • 03 Mar 24

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scores a second-half French try at Murrayfield

Six Nations recap: Scotland 16-20 France

France squeeze past Scotland to get their Six Nations campaign back on track, where all the drama came in the final play of the game with TMO involvement to deny the Scots a match-winning try.

Rugby • 10 Feb 24

Diarmaid Byrnes: 'If you can't take seven days of the year to go away and enjoy yourself, I think there is something wrong'

Byrnes having fun as Treaty set out stall for 2024

Diarmaid Byrnes reflects on his preparations for the new season, pride in Patrickswell over Hurler-of-the-Year awards, and keeping a lid on the 'drive for five' talk.

GAA • 01 Feb 24

Richie Reid has eyes on team and personal silverware in 2024

'New lease of life' - Reid's scenic route to defence

He's taken the scenic route on the pitch to reach the centre-back position for club and county, but Richie Reid says it feels like a new lease of life to be settled in the number six jersey.

GAA • 31 Jan 24

Rodrigo Bentancur celebrates his goal at Old Trafford

Premier League recap: Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham

In a lively encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Tottenham share four goals in a 2-2 draw. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 14 Jan 24

Antoine Dupont scores Toulouse's fourth try against Ulster

Champions Cup recap: Ulster 24-48 Toulouse

Seven-try Toulouse lay down a Champions Cup marker with a resounding 48-24 victory over Ulster at Kingspan Stadium. Here is how the game unfolded.

Rugby • 13 Jan 24

Clockwise from top left: New managers Raymond Galligan (Cavan), Jim McGuinness (Donegal) and Ger Brennan (Louth)

Division 2 preview: New managers facing high stakes

With three new managers in place - including the returning Jim McGuinness - there will be plenty of interest in the division with arguably the greatest significance ahead of the championship.

Football • 26 Jan 24

Kerry talisman David Clifford and Dublin's two-time Footballer of the Year Brian Fenton

Times change but Dublin-Kerry dominance endures

In 1979, Kerry football manager Mick O'Dwyer lamented the lack of competition in the football championship. More than 40 years later, as the Kerry-Dublin rivalry goes from strength to strength, matters have not improved.

Football • 27 Dec 23

Rhasidat Adeleke enjoyed a spectacular 2023

Paris looms as Adeleke seeks further improvements

With 2023 drawing to a close, Irish running sensation Rhasidat Adeleke has finally allowed herself the time to reflect on her performances on the track over the last 12 months.

Athletics • 20 Dec 23

Champions League recap: Man United 0-1 Bayern Munich

Kingsley Coman scores the only goal of the game at Old Trafford as not only do Man United bow out of the Champions League, they fail to even make the Europa League as they finish bottom of Group A.

Soccer • 12 Dec 23