Dave Kelly

RTÉ Sport Reporter

Niamh O'Mahony's election to the FAI Board was confirmed, lifting female representation to 25%

O'Mahony elected to FAI Board at resumed AGM

Packie Bonner and Robert Watt were ratified for a further two years on the FAI Board, though there was surprise as SFAI representative Tom Browne was not endorsed at today's Annual General Meeting in Dublin.

Soccer • 21 Jan 23

Pele gallops forward in the 1970 World Cup final

Pele: The life and times of football's first world star

RTÉ's Dave Kelly recalls the remarkable life of the man born Edson Arantes do Nascimento.

Soccer • 29 Dec 22

Ta'Qali National Stadium hosts Malta v the Republic of Ireland

Kenny seeks Maltese comfort to end year on positive

The Republic of Ireland had one of their most important ever days in Malta back in 1989. The stakes may be lower on Sunday, but Stephen Kenny could still do with a win to ensure a tough 2022 ends on a positive note.

Soccer • 19 Nov 22

Two wrestlers grapple at today's Irish Open

Irish Open taps growing interest in wrestling

The Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships showcased some potential future Olympians in what is a growing sport.

other sport • 15 Oct 22

Mark English was welcomed home at Dublin Airport by his aunt Bernadette (L) and sister Michelle (R)

'More aggressive' approach pays off for English

Mark English believes a new approach was key to his bronze-medal success at the European Athletics Championships.

Athletics • 22 Aug 22

Dundalk trio (L to R) Jamie McGrath, Daniel Kelly and Seán Gannon in Baku ahead of tonight's game against Qarabag

A spot of bother in Baku, but Dundalk are ready to rock

Dundalk's preparations in Baku took an unexpected turn on a roasting Tuesday afternoon, writes Dave Kelly. But now it's full steam ahead for a huge Champions League mission.

Soccer • 31 Jul 19

Dundalk players, from left, Patrick Hoban, Michael Duffy arrive at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku

Dundalk arrive in Baku - but Benson stays behind

The Dundalk squad are settling into their Baku base ahead of Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Qarabag.

Soccer • 29 Jul 19

Patrick's Hoban's goal kept Dundalk in the tie

Dundalk travel to Baku for Champions League decider

Dundalk travel to Baku this morning ahead of Wednesday's Champions League second qualifying round second leg with Azerbaijan side Qarabag.

Soccer • 29 Jul 19

The Aviva Stadium will host Arsenal and Chelsea on 1 August in the International Champions Cup

Aviva to host Arsenal and Chelsea pre-season clash

Arsenal and Chelsea will meet at the Aviva Stadium for a friendly on 1 August it has been confirmed.

Soccer • 13 Jun 18

Italy have made a flying start to Euro 2016

Column: History demands Italian challenge

Despite low expectations Italy have emerged as real contenders at Euro 2016, writes RTÉ Sport's Dave Kelly.

Euro 2016 • 21 Jun 16