Paul O'Flynn

Katie Taylor, left, and Amanda Serrano with Jake Paul, co-Founder of Most Valuable Promotions, during weigh-ins

Taylor gunning for victory ahead of third Serrano bout

For the third time Katie Taylor stepped onto the scales ahead of a world-title clash with Amanda Serrano. This time is likely to be their last together. If her arms are raised at the end of another bruising battle, it may just be the sweetest victory of all, writes Paul O'Flynn in New York.

Ireland • 11 Jul

42nd time lucky for Liffey Swim winner Ronan Dalton

It was a case of 42nd time lucky for Ronan Dalton who claimed victory in the Liffey Swim in one of the closest races in years.

Dublin • 02 Sep 23

In total Ireland won 24 gold, 22 silver and 29 bronze medals across a diverse range of sports

Special Olympics World Games success for Team Ireland

The Special Olympics World Games in Berlin have come to a close, with a ceremony at the Brandenburg Gate, bringing an end to a spectacularly successful week for Team Ireland.

Ireland • 25 Jun 23

Team Ireland athletes wave to supporters as they arrive into the stadium for the World Special Olympic Games

Special Olympics: 'Best of humanity' at Berlin games

The fireworks fizzed, the Special Olympics' flame flickered and athletes cheered, laughed and danced for hours on end, as the Special Olympic World Games sparkled into life in Berlin over the weekend.

World • 19 Jun 23

Boxing funding to be restored as IABA agree to reforms

Amateur boxing in Ireland is to have funding restored as Minister for Sport Jack Chambers confirmed that Sport Ireland are satisfied with the governance reforms agreed to by the IABA since September.

Boxing • 07 Nov 22

Katie Taylor (L) and Karen Elizabeth Carabajal face off at their weigh-in in London

Taylor parks Croke Park dreams to take care of business

Tomorrow night's world title fight, for now, will serve merely as another appetiser for what Katie Taylor and her camp still hope someday will be a night for the ages in Dublin.

Boxing • 28 Oct 22

Undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor puts her world titles on the line against Amanda Serrano

Katie Taylor: Winning titles and breaking barriers

As Katie Taylor faces her toughest test in the ring against Amanda Serrano in New York this weekend, Paul O'Flynn traces her journey to greatness and what made her the fighter she is today.

Ireland • 29 Apr 22

Olympic Games set to begin amid Covid uncertainty

After much debate, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games begin on Friday, a year late, amid strict Covid-19 prevention measures, writes Paul O'Flynn.

Olympics • 19 Jul 21

Fairyhouse recognised Rachael Blackmore's Aintree achievement

Blackmore still 'floating' after her Aintree heroics

It was back to work for Rachael Blackmore at Fairyhouse, but she told RTÉ Sport that things are a little bit different after she made history by winning the Aintree Grand National on Minella Times on Saturday.

Racing • 13 Apr 21

A punter looks on during the action at Naas

Racing returns to Ireland - just not as we know it

Ireland's first major competitive live sporting action in almost three months took place this afternoon as horse racing returned at Naas. New social distancing and strict health screening measures were enforced in the behind-closed-doors event, writes Paul O'Flynn.

Racing • 08 Jun 20