The story of how soccer took off in late 19th century Dublin An analysis of who first played soccer in the city reveals dividing lines in the capital which have sometimes been overlooked History • 28 Sep
You're not singing any more: where do soccer chants come from? The chants sung by fans have their origins in hymns, opera, folksong, advertising jingles and nursery rhymes Soccer • 08 Sep
Why referees are quitting Gaelic games 94% of match officials have experienced verbal abuse during their career and 23% have experienced some form of physical abuse Gaelic Games • 01 Sep
The forgotten history of stone lifting in Ireland Ireland has a rich history of stone lifting as a rite of passage, but tracing the stories of these feats of strength is very difficult History • 24 Aug
How Alice Milliat brought women into the Olympics The Frenchwoman played a huge role in establishing the first Women's World Games 100 years ago this month Sport • 19 Aug
How ladies' football went from carnival sideshow to Croke Park The sport has come a long way from being promoted alongside tug-of-war competitions and dancers at carnivals and fairs Sport • 26 Jul
From rebel to camogie star, the extraordinary life of Mollie Gill Meet Máire "Mollie" Gill, War of Independence revolutionary, cultural activist and All Ireland winning camogie captain Sport • 25 Jul
Radio GAA GAA: the Irish abroad and Gaelic games on the radio Listening to Gaelic games on the radio is a way for many of the Irish diaspora to maintain their sense of Irishness GAA • 11 Jul
How GAA managers have changed the landscape of the game The role and turnover of hurling and football managers has changed enormously over the last few decades GAA • 11 Jul
What's the ideal body composition for a successful GAA player? Research shows some players accumulate up to 5kg of abdominal fat in the off-season and return to training with a weight handicap GAA • 18 Jul
The science of winning an All-Ireland final 100 years ago Are there lessons for Galway and Kerry in how Limerick trainer Jim D'Alton prepared his All Ireland winners in 1919? Sport • 18 Jul
Just how far and fast do Gaelic football referees run in a match? Referees cover an average distance of 9.6km during Championship games at top speeds of up to 28.9km per hour Sport • 18 Jul
How can Irish sport deal with the toxic side of social media? The abusive social media commentary which occurs when fanaticism becomes toxic is causing huge problems for all sports Sport • 05 Jul
Has marketing women's sport moved on from Ladyball? How women's sport is sold often reduces it to a 'pinkified' pursuit which is inferior to and less serious than men's sport marketing • 17 Jun
The pioneering Irish woman golfer you've never heard of before The many challenges Eitnne Pentony faced in the 1930s did not stop her becoming a successful golfer at home and abroad History • 15 Jun
What's behind American college football's fondness for Dublin? American college teams and thousands of their fans have been travelling to Dublin for football games since 1988 American Football • 14 Jun
'A little bit superstitious': GAA players and pre-match routines Are sporting superstitions psychological mechanisms against the fear of defeat - or just plain old nonsense? GAA • 09 Jun
Liverpool vs Real Madrid: the economic tactics off the pitch The economic tactics that drive the Champions League finalists are as much a part of this fixture as the players Soccer • 27 May
Are the best penalty takers the ones with a Quiet Eye? If you're a coach or player working on kicking, striking or shooting, it may be time to ask yourself if you've got a Quiet Eye Sport • 13 May
Why all sporting dynasties must eventually come to an end Supporters don't like teams who dominate a sport year after year, but we do know that these reigns won't last forever Sport • 11 May
The story behind hurling's new yellow sliotar The new digitised yellow sliotar has come through a rigorous set of tests over the last few years Hurling • 10 May
Who is the greatest snooker player of all time? Researchers have crunched 53 years of data from 47,710 matches to find out the answer. Snooker • 28 Apr
'Pride of place': GAA clubs and the community around them The identity, traditions and heritage around GAA clubs often allows the local community feel a true sense of belonging Society • 26 Apr
How can Irish soccer develop the next Caoimhín Kelleher? Developing talented young players is a complex process, especially in a country with such a diverse sporting culture Soccer • 25 Mar
How family can be crucial to the development of athletes in sport The supportive role of parents and siblings goes far beyond the provision of finance, travel and food Sport • 24 Mar
