Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

August and everything after: Season debate still rages

The split-season debate has moved onto a discussion regarding the condensed inter-county season. What is the GAA's next move with the playing schedule?

Hurling • 28 Sep 25

Igor Thiago scores Brentford's second goal

Premier League recap: Brentford 3-1 Man United

An Igor Thiago brace and a Mathias Jensen goal in added time helps Brentford to a 3-1 win over Manchester United, with Caoimhín Kelleher denying Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 27 Sep 25

Trailblazing McPhillips ready for world final stage

It has been a week to remember for Cian McPhillips, lowering the 800m national record and making history by storming into a World Championship final. What can the Longford man hope to achieve at Japan's National Stadium?

Athletics • 20 Sep 25

Determined Brennan ready to build Boys in Blue back up

New Dublin manager Ger Brennan on his coaching trajectory, his ambitions in the role and why he won't go chasing players to represent their county.

Football • 12 Sep 25

Brennan: Cluxton '100%' won't play for Dublin in 2026

New Dublin manager Ger Brennan has said goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton '100%' won't be playing for the Metropolitans next year, with the curtain seemingly drawn on one of the most decorated careers in the GAA.

Football • 12 Sep 25

Dublin's Leah Caffrey wins possession in front of Meath forward Vikki Wall during last month's All-Ireland football final

Caffrey continues to lead in Dublin defensive 'unit'

Twelve years on from her debut, All-Star nominee Leah Caffrey continues to be a key part of the Dublin defence.

GAA • 10 Sep 25

Premier tyros fuelling Forde's Tipperary belief

Tipperary forward Jason Forde admits that the 2025 All-Ireland success was "the stuff of dreams".

Hurling • 10 Sep 25

Patient O'Connor reaping Kerry rewards

Kerry's Joe O'Connor has had to bide his time with Kerry, but a stellar 2025 is a nod to both hard work and resilience.

Football • 09 Sep 25

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher denies Hungary's Roland Sallai

Ireland player ratings: Kelleher stars in dramatic draw

Caoimhín Kelleher was the standout performer for Ireland, while Ryan Manning and substitute Chiedozie Ogbene also caught the eye.

Soccer • 07 Sep 25

Harnessing group power to tackle the marathon

Olympian and performance psychologist Jessie Barr on how the marathon has evolved from a solitary sport into a powerful community-driven experience.

Athletics • 25 Aug 25