Declan Whooley

RTÉ Sport Online Journalist

Nations League recap: England 5-0 Republic of Ireland

After a resolute opening 45 minutes in frustrating England, the second-half dismissal of Liam Scales opened the floodgates as the hosts ran out convincing winners at Wembley.

Soccer • 17 Nov 24

Nations League recap: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Finland

Caoimhin Kelleher saves a second-half penalty as Evan Ferguson's header secures the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 win over Finland in the Nations League.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Noel McGrath will look to spearhead Loughmore-Castleiney's bid to reach a Munster final on Sunday

Tipp's double agents on the hunt for more success

Loughmore-Castleiney are looking to end Ballygunner's four-in-a-row bid in Munster on Sunday, before the majority of the panel return to provincial action in Gaelic football a week later.

Hurling • 17 Nov 24

'NextGen' is now in it's second year as a Paralympics Ireland programme

Generation Next - Unearthing future Para athletes

Programmes are in place to broaden Para sport participation in Ireland, which will then hopefully funnel into a stronger Team Ireland going forward.

Paralympics • 14 Nov 24

The 2024 Irish Life Dublin Marathon medal

Dublin's rocky road to marathon success

The Dublin marathon has had a rocky road since its inception in 1980. Declan Whooley looks back on some perilous moments for race organisers.

Athletics • 27 Oct 24

Anwar Ali on competing in his first marathon: 'I just want to enjoy the new experience and get to the finish line'

Yemeni refugee taking on marathon after epic journey

Anwar Ali is one of 25 runners in this year's Irish Life Dublin marathon seeking international protection or refugee status.

Athletics • 20 Oct 24

URC: Munster 35-33 Connacht recap

Munster come out the right side of a try-fest at Thomond Park to edge out Connacht 35-33 at an action-packed contest on the opening round of the new URC season.

Rugby • 21 Sep 24

Champions League: AC Milan 1 - 3 Liverpool recap

It's a resounding win for Liverpool in their Champions League opener as goals from Konate, Van Dijk and Szoboszlai ensure they leave San Siro with all three points against a sluggish AC Milan outfit.

Soccer • 17 Sep 24

U21 qualifying: Republic of Ireland 2-2 Latvia recap

It's a huge blow for Ireland's 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification hopes as they are held to a 2-2 draw by Latvia at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Sep 24

Katie-George Dunlevy, right, and pilot Linda Kelly of Ireland celebrate with their gold medals

Paris 2024: Ireland short of golden moments

The plotting for the Paris Games began back in 2019 when Sport Ireland and Paralympics Ireland put together their strategic plan.

Paralympics • 09 Sep 24