Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

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

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