Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

Premier League recap: Man United 0-2 Newcastle United

Manchester United are condemned to a fifth league defeat in a calendar month for the first time since 1962 as Newcastle move to fith with a comfortable 2-0 win at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 30 Dec 24

Buoyant Ní Riain building on positive Paris

After an incredible 2024, swimmer Róisín Ní Riain reflects on medal glory in Paris, juggling college life and motivation for 2025.

other sport • 23 Dec 24

Buoyant Ní Riain building on positive Paris

After an incredible 2024, swimmer Róisín Ní Riain reflects on medal glory in Paris, juggling college life and motivation for 2025.

other sport • 17 Dec 24

Lauren Magee will be a key figure for Kilmacud Crokes as they chase a maiden All-Ireland senior women's title this weekend

Magee looking to continue family Crokes tradition

Lauren Magee is looking to add to a rich family history within Kilmacud Crokes as the women's side seek to dethrone holders Kilkerrin-Clonberne in Saturday's All-Ireland senior football final.

GAA • 11 Dec 24

Kilkerrin-Clonberne players celebrate the semi-final victory over Clann Éireann

Galway giants looking to cement place in history

Kilkerrin-Clonberne are bidding to go where no senior team in Galway GAA history have ever gone before this Saturday as they bid for an unprecedented fourth successive All-Ireland title.

Womens Football • 10 Dec 24

FIFA president Giovanni Infantino and President of the Saudi Federation Yasser Al-Meshal

Saudi World Cup latest blot on stained FIFA copybook

Around the time of the 2026 World Cup bidding process, with FIFA's reputation in shreds following major scandals, there were green shoots that the organisation could change.

Soccer • 07 Dec 24

Premier League: Arsenal 2-0 Man United recap

Arsenal put Man United to the sword from corner kicks to reduce Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier LEague table. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 04 Dec 24

Power: New rules could lead to club chaos in 2025

Former Tipperary football manager David Power believes the Football Review Committee's (FRC) new rules are "brilliant" for the game but feels they should only operate at inter-county level for 2025.

Football • 28 Nov 24

Premier League: Ipswich Town 1-1 Man United recap

Ruben Amorim had to settle for a point on his debut as Manchester United head coach after Omari Hutchinson cancelled out Marcus Rashford's second-minute opener at Portman Road.

Soccer • 24 Nov 24

Castletown Geoghegan players celebrate after defeating Thomastown last weekend

Westmeath underdogs Castletown continue to dream big

After sensationally dumping Kilkenny champions Thomastown out of the championship, Westmeath's Castletown Geoghegan are once again massive underdogs this Sunday as they bid for a place in the Leinster hurling final.

Hurling • 24 Nov 24