Dave Kelly

RTÉ Sport Reporter

Conor Purcell with the trophy after winning the Hangzhou Open

'I've earned my stripes' - Purcell eyeing up next level

After gaining his DP World Tour card, Conor Purcell is eyeing a place in major fields and competing on the PGA Tour.

Golf • 31 Dec 24

Sport Ireland CEO Dr Úna May spoke at the publication of the report in Dublin

Sport participation levels in Ireland reach record high

Sport participation in Ireland has reached its highest level since records began, a study has shown today.

other sport • 29 May 24

Only one anti-doping violation from record test numbers

A record number of anti-doping tests were carried out by Sport Ireland in 2023, producing only one anti-doping rule violation.

Olympics • 09 Apr 24

The FAI board met at the FAI's HQ on Wednesday

FAI insist new manager announcement on track for April

Football Association of Ireland president Paul Cooke has reiterated that the FAI expect to appoint a new senior men's team head coach next month.

Soccer • 28 Mar 24

The report states that visibility is critical to fostering greater inclusion in sport

Inclusivity report recommends more women's sport on TV

A report on inclusion in sport has been launched by the joint committee on Tourism Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, with public service media called on to commit to broadcasting women's sport on an equal basis to men's sport.

other sport • 27 Feb 24

Katie McCabe has four goals in three games thus far

Promotion a matter of time as Ireland arrive in Albania

The Republic of Ireland squad arrived in Shkoder yesterday evening for a second Nations League meeting with Albania in five days.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

There are likely to be 11 games played on the island of Ireland

Questions still as Ireland to be confirmed as Euro host

With the UK and Ireland now the sole bidder to host the 2028 European Championships, formal ratification will come on Tuesday morning at UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

Soccer • 09 Oct 23

Courtney Brosnan enjoying the quiet surrounds of Hidegkuti Nandor Stadion in Budapest

After the Aviva Roar comes relative calm of Budapest

At best the 5,000 capacity Hidegkuti Nandor Stadion in Budapest is likely to be around 25% full, a stark contrast to the record crowd at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon for the 3-0 win over Northern Ireland.

Soccer • 25 Sep 23

The IABA will be staying affiliated with the IOC after special resolution fails

IABA to remain with IBA following heated debate

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) will be staying aligned to the International Boxing Association (IBA) after a special resolution to amend its current constitution was defeated at a tempestuous EGM in the National Stadium in Dublin today.

Boxing • 26 Aug 23

Dublin's National Stadium plays host to tomorrow's vital vote

IABA poised for vote on World Boxing membership

The future pathway for Irish boxing is set to be decided at tomorrow's Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) Extraordinary General Meeting in Dublin.

Boxing • 25 Aug 23