Anthony Pyne

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Rhys McClenaghan will go for gold in the pommel horse

Ireland's biggest medal hopes at Paris Olympics

We take a look at the Irishmen and women who arrive at the Paris Games with strong hopes of achieving glory.

Paris 2024 • 25 Jul 24

Paris 2024: Rugby sevens - Ireland start with two wins

Ireland men's rugby sevens team kicked off their Olympics with wins against South Africa and Japan at Stade de France. Read back on how it happened.

Paris 2024 • 24 Jul 24

The late starters aiming to write fairytales in Paris

Not all of Ireland's representatives have specialised in their chosen fields since they were barely out of the crib. Some have come to their sports in their late teens or even 20s, all possessing the common trait of outstanding natural sporting ability that's allowed them to adapt and excel quickly.

Olympics • 24 Jul 24

It's on to the play-offs for the Girls in Green

Ireland to face Georgia in Euros play-off semi-final

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn to face Georgia in the Women's Euro 2025 play-off semi-finals.

Soccer • 19 Jul 24

Anna Patten (L) poses for a selfie with fans at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Patten driven by family ties and personal ambitions

Anna Patten said family bonds made Tuesday evening's 3-1 win against France all the sweeter as she targeted more glory days on the mission to make Euro 2025.

Soccer • 18 Jul 24

Denise O'Sullivan: 'I'm absolutely buzzing'

O'Sullivan wants more games in Cork after 'special' win

Denise O'Sullivan has called for more Republic of Ireland matches to be played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh after an electric atmosphere powered the Girls in Green past France on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Eileen Gleeson celebrates a sweet win with her players

Gleeson hungry to bring Cork vibes into play-offs

Eileen Gleeson urged her Republic of Ireland team to build on their impressive defeat of France as she toasted the best night of her reign to date.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Julie-Ann Russell is mobbed by team-mates after her goal

Girls in Green sweep past France to rock the Páirc

The Republic of Ireland ended their Euro 2025 qualification campaign with a terrific 3-1 win over world No 2-ranked France that rubber-stamped their status as a seeded team for the autumn's play-offs.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

The Republic of Ireland had a sweet win in Cork

Who can the Girls in Green get in the play-offs?

The Republic of Ireland signed off their Euro 2025 qualifier campaign with a stirring 3-1 win against France on Tuesday evening. Here's how things could pan out at Friday's draw for the play-offs.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Eileen Gleeson (R) in Republic of Ireland training ahead of Tuesday night's game against France

Gleeson insists seeds being sown for Irish improvement

Eileen Gleeson is convinced her Republic of Ireland team have evolved and improved throughout an unforgivingly tough Euro 2025 qualifier campaign as they look to sign off on a high against France in Cork.

Soccer • 15 Jul 24