Why sports stars always talk about proving their haters wrong Elite sports stars from Michael Jordan to Jude Bellingham have always used media criticism as motivational fuel Sport • 03 Jul 24
Why sports stars always talk about proving their haters wrong Elite sports stars from Michael Jordan to Jude Bellingham have always used media criticism as motivational fuel Sport • 03 Jul 24
Meet Lena Rice, the only Irish woman to ever triumph at Wimbledon The story of the 19th century Tipperary tennis ace and 'dark horse' who won the Wimbledon tournament in 1890 History • 03 Jul 24
Meet Lena Rice, the only Irish woman to ever triumph at Wimbledon The story of the 19th century Tipperary tennis ace and 'dark horse' who won the Wimbledon tournament in 1890 History • 03 Jul 24
The extraordinary story of Coates the Pedestrian in 1830s' Dublin Robert Coates attracted thousands of spectators when he took part in various sporting events in Dublin in 1835 History • 27 Jun 24
The extraordinary story of Coates the Pedestrian in 1830s' Dublin Robert Coates attracted thousands of spectators when he took part in various sporting events in Dublin in 1835 History • 27 Jun 24
Here are 5 team building theories that could decide Euro 2024 A tournament like this allows national teams to show the importance of leadership and teamwork in the quest for success Euro 2024 • 21 Jun 24
Here are 5 team building theories that could decide Euro 2024 A tournament like this allows national teams to show the importance of leadership and teamwork in the quest for success Euro 2024 • 21 Jun 24
Why successful Irish athletes are such a tonic for the nation These positive female role models are likely to inspire a new generation of girls wanting to follow in the footsteps of the medalists Psychology • 13 Jun 24
Why successful Irish athletes are such a tonic for the nation These positive female role models are likely to inspire a new generation of girls wanting to follow in the footsteps of the medalists Psychology • 13 Jun 24
'Hold your nerve': how sports commentators deliver golden moments Sports commentary is an artform which can transform historic sporting achievements into iconic, unforgettable moments Sport • 11 Jun 24
'Hold your nerve': how sports commentators deliver golden moments Sports commentary is an artform which can transform historic sporting achievements into iconic, unforgettable moments Sport • 11 Jun 24
Looking back on the first UEFA competition for women 40 years ago When Ireland's WNT meet Sweden tonight, they are meeting the first ever champions of the European competition in 1984 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 16 Jul 24
Looking back on the first UEFA competition for women 40 years ago When Ireland's WNT meet Sweden tonight, they are meeting the first ever champions of the European competition in 1984 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 16 Jul 24
Can your saliva show if you're at risk of catching a cold? Research on elite sportspeople has found that saliva markers provide a good indicator of susceptibility to falling ill Health • 30 Apr 24
Can your saliva show if you're at risk of catching a cold? Research on elite sportspeople has found that saliva markers provide a good indicator of susceptibility to falling ill Health • 30 Apr 24
The rise and fall of the Tailteann Games They were 'the greatest sporting carnival ever organised in Ireland', but the spectacle and glamour turned out to be short lived History • 17 Apr 24
The rise and fall of the Tailteann Games They were 'the greatest sporting carnival ever organised in Ireland', but the spectacle and glamour turned out to be short lived History • 17 Apr 24
How Dundalk Ladies helped set up the Women's Football Association The Dundalk Ladies were groundbreaking pioneers in the battle for recognition of women's soccer as an official sport Soccer • 09 Apr 24
How Dundalk Ladies helped set up the Women's Football Association The Dundalk Ladies were groundbreaking pioneers in the battle for recognition of women's soccer as an official sport Soccer • 09 Apr 24
What happened when Ireland's WNT first met France in 1973? Footage from that October day in Parc de Princes is so far the earliest surviving footage of Ireland's first women's national football team Soccer • 13 May 24
What happened when Ireland's WNT first met France in 1973? Footage from that October day in Parc de Princes is so far the earliest surviving footage of Ireland's first women's national football team Soccer • 13 May 24
What we've learned from wheelchair basketball for TY students The Wheelchair Basketball4All event sets out to create a positive narrative around disability, but does a whole lot more than that Wheelchair Basketball • 14 Mar 24
What we've learned from wheelchair basketball for TY students The Wheelchair Basketball4All event sets out to create a positive narrative around disability, but does a whole lot more than that Wheelchair Basketball • 14 Mar 24
Battling Siki's Dublin boxing adventure on St Patrick's Day 1923 The first international sporting event held in the Free State was a world light-heavyweight boxing title clash on St Patrick's Day 1923 History • 14 Mar 24
Battling Siki's Dublin boxing adventure on St Patrick's Day 1923 The first international sporting event held in the Free State was a world light-heavyweight boxing title clash on St Patrick's Day 1923 History • 14 Mar 24
The early days of Ireland's pioneering women footballers Irish women's football in the 1970s enjoyed a friendship and rivalry with one of France's leading teams Stade de Reims Soccer • 08 Mar 24
The early days of Ireland's pioneering women footballers Irish women's football in the 1970s enjoyed a friendship and rivalry with one of France's leading teams Stade de Reims Soccer • 08 Mar 24
What's a football tournament got to do with crime prevention? The sense of togetherness that comes with supporting the national side can teach us a thing or two about community and crime prevention Crime • 22 Feb 24
What's a football tournament got to do with crime prevention? The sense of togetherness that comes with supporting the national side can teach us a thing or two about community and crime prevention Crime • 22 Feb 24
Marcus Rashford and the rise, fall and redemption of heroes Rather than holding heroes to unattainable standards, we should acknowledge the humanity of being both brilliant and imperfect Psychology • 22 Feb 24
Marcus Rashford and the rise, fall and redemption of heroes Rather than holding heroes to unattainable standards, we should acknowledge the humanity of being both brilliant and imperfect Psychology • 22 Feb 24
The story of Madame Beajeau, Ireland's first woman of fitness The 19th century fitness instructor championed women's exercise at a time when many objected to anything which would cause women to sweat History • 19 Feb 24
The story of Madame Beajeau, Ireland's first woman of fitness The 19th century fitness instructor championed women's exercise at a time when many objected to anything which would cause women to sweat History • 19 Feb 24
Will big money kill off community ownership in League of Ireland? With just six of the 20 league clubs now owned by supporters, fears are growing of an 'arms race' in private spending Soccer • 16 Feb 24
Will big money kill off community ownership in League of Ireland? With just six of the 20 league clubs now owned by supporters, fears are growing of an 'arms race' in private spending Soccer • 16 Feb 24
The story of the Gaelic football match that lasted 60 hours In May 1986, 14 players took to the pitch in Kilcornan to play some ball, raise some money and set a Guinness World Record GAA • 01 Mar 24
The story of the Gaelic football match that lasted 60 hours In May 1986, 14 players took to the pitch in Kilcornan to play some ball, raise some money and set a Guinness World Record GAA • 01 Mar 24
How Taylor Swift's football romance has won over female fans Taylor Swift's appearances at the Superbowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs' games this season has helped the sport attract more female fans Taylor Swift • 11 Feb 24
How Taylor Swift's football romance has won over female fans Taylor Swift's appearances at the Superbowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs' games this season has helped the sport attract more female fans Taylor Swift • 11 Feb 24
What can we learn from research into psychology in Gaelic games? Almost 100 intercounty and clubs teams are provided with support for psychological aspects of performance Gaelic Games • 30 Jan 24
What can we learn from research into psychology in Gaelic games? Almost 100 intercounty and clubs teams are provided with support for psychological aspects of performance Gaelic Games • 30 Jan 24
Why renaming GAA grounds is such a big deal Selling naming rights to a stadium may be a commercial winner, but such deals have lasting effects on GAA history and heritage. GAA • 31 Jan 24
Why renaming GAA grounds is such a big deal Selling naming rights to a stadium may be a commercial winner, but such deals have lasting effects on GAA history and heritage. GAA • 31 Jan 24
When did Ireland's first gym open? Ireland's first recorded gym owner and operator was a pivotal figure in the nation's fitness history Sport • 09 Jan 24
When did Ireland's first gym open? Ireland's first recorded gym owner and operator was a pivotal figure in the nation's fitness history Sport • 09 Jan 24
'Archaic, old school, controlling': do GAA club rules go too far? A social media leak of strict GAA club rules has raised questions about what should be expected from amateur players GAA • 28 Nov 23
'Archaic, old school, controlling': do GAA club rules go too far? A social media leak of strict GAA club rules has raised questions about what should be expected from amateur players GAA • 28 Nov 23
What Manchester City fans have to say about sportswashing How do fans reconcile the misdeeds of their owners with their identity as Manchester City supporters? Sportwashing • 27 Nov 23
What Manchester City fans have to say about sportswashing How do fans reconcile the misdeeds of their owners with their identity as Manchester City supporters? Sportwashing • 27 Nov 23
