Paul O'Flynn

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 131st IOC Session in September 2017 (file image)

WADA confident lockdown not doping 'golden opportunity'

The Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency, Olivier Niggli, has told RTÉ News that global lockdowns brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic are not a "golden opportunity" for athletes who want to dope.

Coronavirus • 31 May 20

The Society says its income is drastically reduced from the closure of its 234 shops and the cancellation of collections

SVP: Thousands struggling financially due to Covid-19

The Society of St Vincent de Paul has launched an urgent fundraising appeal, as it expects calls for help to increase in the coming weeks.

Coronavirus • 07 May 20

As the sun rises in Dublin, the city centre remains quiet as people are told to remain at home

Emissions fall, air quality up amid orders to stay home

Carbon dioxide emissions around the world could fall by the largest amount since World War II this year, scientists have said, as the coronavirus outbreak brings economies to a virtual standstill.

Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20

Adults and kids are keeping fit from the comfort of their own homes

No stretch to stay fit with workouts only a click away

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an explosion in the popularity of online gym classes and home workouts and RTÉ's Paul O'Flynn took the plunge from the comfort of his living room.

Coronavirus • 31 Mar 20

Jack Carty will start only his second game for Ireland

Carty gets nod as Schmidt makes four changes for Japan

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has put his faith in Connacht's Jack Carty to start at out-half for Saturday's crucial World Cup clash with Japan.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 19

Peter O'Mahony was replaced during the win over Scotland

Sexton, O'Mahony and Aki on course to face Japan

Ireland have given a positive injury update ahead of next weekend's Rugby World Cup match against Japan.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 23 Sep 19

Rob Kearney will test out his calf during training on Wednesday

Kearney not yet ruled out of Scotland clash

The IRFU has confirmed Rob Kearney is suffering from tightness in his calf and is an injury worry ahead of the opening World Cup match against Scotland in Yokohama.

Rugby • 17 Sep 19

For the second time this decade Madrid hosts the Champions League final

Destination Madrid as day of reckoning finally arrives

It's a case of get there at any cost for some Liverpool and Tottenham fans as they make their way to Madrid for the Champions League final, writes Paul O'Flynn.

Soccer • 01 Jun 19

President Michael D Higgins is on a State visit to the Baltic nations

Higgins to clarify Presidential intentions next month

President Michael D Higgins has said he will clarify his future intentions early in July.

Ireland • 20 Jun 18

President Higgins spent yesterday in Latvia where he met President Raimonds Vejonis in Riga

Higgins urges smaller countries to ensure EU place

President Michael D Higgins has called for smaller European countries to work together to ensure their place at the heart of the EU.

Ireland • 19 Jun 18