Ciarán Gallagher

RTÉ Sport contributor

Paul Murphy celebrates victory over Wexford at Nowlan Park

Second half Cats comeback seals Leinster final date

Kilkenny staged an impressive comeback at Nowlan Park, claiming a one-point win to edge out Wexford and book a Leinster final date with Galway.

GAA • 09 Jun 18

Niall Kennedy fought in the 2013 Irish National Elite super-heavyweight final

Wexford Garda Kennedy shipping up for pro title fight

Garda Niall Kennedy will aim to claim his most high-profile collar when he headlines a Lou DiBella-promoted 'Broadway Boxing card' in the US tonight.

Boxing • 15 Sep 17

Hearn flies Katie Taylor-Holly Holm fight kite

Eddie Hearn is keen to book a 'crossover' bout between Katie Taylor and the UFC's former boxer Holly Holm.

Boxing • 31 Aug 17

Kurt Walker is the first Irish fighter in action at the World Championships

Kurt Walker aims to lay down an early marker in Hamburg

Kurt Walker insists he is eager to get up and running as the first Irishman in action at the World Championships in Hamburg tomorrow.

Boxing • 24 Aug 17

Ryan Burnett was convincing in his victory over Lee Haskins

Ryan Burnett claims IBF title in one-sided bout

Ryan Burnett has become Ireland's only reigning world professional champion with a dominant points victory over Bristol's Lee Haskins in their IBF bantamweight championship clash in Belfast.

Boxing • 10 Jun 17

Conlan eyes Belfast blockbuster with brother Michael

Jamie Conlan hopes to co-headline a big Belfast fight bill with his brother Michael later this year, with the elder Conlan brother on course to challenge for a world title.

Boxing • 03 May 17

Conlan's promoters are finalising details for a May 26 date in Chicago and a July bout Down Under after scrapping plans for a mooted fight in Boston next month.

Michael Conlan touted for Manny Pacquiao undercard

Top Rank president Todd duBoef has admitted he is keen to install Michael Conlan on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao's world-title defence in Australia once the Belfast native comes through his second pro bout next month.

Boxing • 21 Apr 17

Conlan made a victorious bill-topping debut against Tim Ibarra last month

Conlan 'ready for anything' ahead of second pro bout

Michael Conlan claims he is ready for a "step up" in opposition for his second professional bout.

Boxing • 20 Apr 17

Andy Lee is declared winner at Madison Square Garden

Lee makes winning return with unanimous decision

A father to be, Andy Lee hopes to return to the ring by the end of the year, with a home bout being one possibility for the 32-year-old following his comeback on Saturday night in New York.

Boxing • 19 Mar 17

Andy Lee hopes for a good display against KeAndrae Leatherwood to set up a potential title shot

Lee determined to make the most of his final flourish

Andy Lee will contest his 39th professional bout tonight and the Limerick native admits it is likely to be one of his last as he hopes to tee up another world-title shot.

Boxing • 18 Mar 17