English lowers Irish 800m indoor record in Ostrava Mark English has lowered the Irish indoor 800m record for the second time in less than three weeks after a superb run at the Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava. Athletics • 03 Feb
English lowers Irish 800m indoor record in Ostrava Mark English has lowered the Irish indoor 800m record for the second time in less than three weeks after a superb run at the Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava. Athletics • 03 Feb
Coscoran hits World Indoor standard in New York Andrew Coscoran finished in fifth position in the historic Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games in New York with a time of 3:49.54 on Sunday evening. Athletics • 01 Feb
Coscoran hits World Indoor standard in New York Andrew Coscoran finished in fifth position in the historic Wanamaker Mile at the Millrose Games in New York with a time of 3:49.54 on Sunday evening. Athletics • 01 Feb
McElhinney wins 3,000m at Boston University Classic Ireland's Darragh McElhinney won the 3,000m race at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, coming home in in a time of 7:38.96. Athletics • 31 Jan
McElhinney wins 3,000m at Boston University Classic Ireland's Darragh McElhinney won the 3,000m race at the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, coming home in in a time of 7:38.96. Athletics • 31 Jan
Lavin achieves 60m hurdles worlds standard in Paris Sarah Lavin achieved the 60 metres Hurdles World Indoor Championship standard by finishing second to French champion Laeticia Bapte in 7.98 seconds at an indoor meeting in Paris. Athletics • 25 Jan
Lavin achieves 60m hurdles worlds standard in Paris Sarah Lavin achieved the 60 metres Hurdles World Indoor Championship standard by finishing second to French champion Laeticia Bapte in 7.98 seconds at an indoor meeting in Paris. Athletics • 25 Jan
English breaks Irish 800m indoor record in Luxembourg Mark English made a flying start to the year by breaking his own national 800m indoor record in Luxembourg on Sunday. Athletics • 18 Jan
English breaks Irish 800m indoor record in Luxembourg Mark English made a flying start to the year by breaking his own national 800m indoor record in Luxembourg on Sunday. Athletics • 18 Jan
Gidey breaks Irish 10km road record in Valencia Efrem Gidey broke his own national 10km road race record after clocking a time of 27:39 in Valencia this morning. Athletics • 11 Jan
Gidey breaks Irish 10km road record in Valencia Efrem Gidey broke his own national 10km road race record after clocking a time of 27:39 in Valencia this morning. Athletics • 11 Jan
Fay 16th in World Cross Country, Irish pair make top-25 Brian Fay produced a superb display to finish 16th in the men's World Cross Country Championships in Florida, while a strong showing from Niamh Allen and Fiona Everard saw both Irish women finish inside the top-25 in the women's event. Athletics • 10 Jan
Fay 16th in World Cross Country, Irish pair make top-25 Brian Fay produced a superb display to finish 16th in the men's World Cross Country Championships in Florida, while a strong showing from Niamh Allen and Fiona Everard saw both Irish women finish inside the top-25 in the women's event. Athletics • 10 Jan
Mageean grateful for support following chemo treatment Olympian Ciara Mageean has confirmed she has completed 12 rounds of chemotherapy treatment and thanked the public for "kind words of support". Athletics • 08 Jan
Mageean grateful for support following chemo treatment Olympian Ciara Mageean has confirmed she has completed 12 rounds of chemotherapy treatment and thanked the public for "kind words of support". Athletics • 08 Jan
Team Ireland arrive in USA for World Cross Country The Irish team has landed in Florida ahead of Saturday's World Cross Country Championships. Athletics • 08 Jan
Team Ireland arrive in USA for World Cross Country The Irish team has landed in Florida ahead of Saturday's World Cross Country Championships. Athletics • 08 Jan
Pride of Longford McPhillips targeting podium places Longford's Cian McPhillips has had a year to remember but that doesn't mean he can put his feet up over the festive season. The training continues and the focus remains. Leinster • 31 Dec 25
Pride of Longford McPhillips targeting podium places Longford's Cian McPhillips has had a year to remember but that doesn't mean he can put his feet up over the festive season. The training continues and the focus remains. Leinster • 31 Dec 25
The 25 best sporting images of 2025 Following another spectacular year of sport, we share some of the best work from our friends over at Sportsfile and Getty Images. Football • 25 Dec 25
The 25 best sporting images of 2025 Following another spectacular year of sport, we share some of the best work from our friends over at Sportsfile and Getty Images. Football • 25 Dec 25
The most-read sports stories of 2025 As is now tradition, we have captured the top 10 stories on RTÉ.ie and the RTÉ News app for each month, to give you a sense of what made you click this year. 2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25
The most-read sports stories of 2025 As is now tradition, we have captured the top 10 stories on RTÉ.ie and the RTÉ News app for each month, to give you a sense of what made you click this year. 2025 in Review • 28 Dec 25
Sport Ireland athletes bring home record 127-medal haul Irish athletes won 127 major medals in 2025, the most successful year ever for Irish high-performance sport, says Sport Ireland. Athletics • 22 Dec 25
Sport Ireland athletes bring home record 127-medal haul Irish athletes won 127 major medals in 2025, the most successful year ever for Irish high-performance sport, says Sport Ireland. Athletics • 22 Dec 25
O'Connor dreaming of 'doing something special' in LA After a marvellous 2025, Kate O'Connor is not afraid to declare that her biggest ambition is to climb the podium at the LA Olympics in 2028. Athletics • 19 Dec 25
O'Connor dreaming of 'doing something special' in LA After a marvellous 2025, Kate O'Connor is not afraid to declare that her biggest ambition is to climb the podium at the LA Olympics in 2028. Athletics • 19 Dec 25
Ireland name team for World Cross Country Championships Brian Fay, Fiona Everard, Niamh Allen and Noah Harris will represent Ireland at the World Cross Country Championships that take place in Tallahassee, Florida in January. Athletics • 17 Dec 25
Ireland name team for World Cross Country Championships Brian Fay, Fiona Everard, Niamh Allen and Noah Harris will represent Ireland at the World Cross Country Championships that take place in Tallahassee, Florida in January. Athletics • 17 Dec 25
Griggs 'the nearly man' no more Nick Griggs embraced his "full circle" moment after capturing the gold medal in the men's under-23 race at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal on Sunday on a memorable day for Irish athletics. Athletics • 15 Dec 25
Griggs 'the nearly man' no more Nick Griggs embraced his "full circle" moment after capturing the gold medal in the men's under-23 race at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal on Sunday on a memorable day for Irish athletics. Athletics • 15 Dec 25
Silver for Irish men's team in Euro Cross Country event Ireland have won a silver medal in the men's team event at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal, the first time they have finished on the podium in 25 years. Athletics • 14 Dec 25
Silver for Irish men's team in Euro Cross Country event Ireland have won a silver medal in the men's team event at the European Cross Country Championships in Portugal, the first time they have finished on the podium in 25 years. Athletics • 14 Dec 25
Recap: European Cross Country Championships Read back on updates from the European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, Portugal where Ireland secured four medals. Athletics • 14 Dec 25
Recap: European Cross Country Championships Read back on updates from the European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, Portugal where Ireland secured four medals. Athletics • 14 Dec 25
Griggs ready to end silver streak in Lagoa Last year only one medal came home around an Irish neck from the European Cross Country Championships in Antalya. Athletics • 13 Dec 25
Griggs ready to end silver streak in Lagoa Last year only one medal came home around an Irish neck from the European Cross Country Championships in Antalya. Athletics • 13 Dec 25
Event change ahead for Fay as men's team eyes medal Brian Fay is hoping the men's team can return to the podium at the European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, Portugal on Sunday after a 25-year wait. Athletics • 13 Dec 25
Event change ahead for Fay as men's team eyes medal Brian Fay is hoping the men's team can return to the podium at the European Cross Country Championships in Lagoa, Portugal on Sunday after a 25-year wait. Athletics • 13 Dec 25
Adeleke confirms 'hamstring strain' ended Worlds bid Rhasidat Adeleke returned to her former primary school in Tallaght on Friday morning and shared her thoughts on her experiences in 2025 along with her ambitions for next year. Athletics • 12 Dec 25
Adeleke confirms 'hamstring strain' ended Worlds bid Rhasidat Adeleke returned to her former primary school in Tallaght on Friday morning and shared her thoughts on her experiences in 2025 along with her ambitions for next year. Athletics • 12 Dec 25
New and returning runners split Dublin Marathon entries The new general ballot entry system for the Irish Life Dublin City Marathon has delivered a close to equal balance between first-time and returning athletes, as well as an increase the number of women entering, organisers have said. Athletics • 27 Nov 25
New and returning runners split Dublin Marathon entries The new general ballot entry system for the Irish Life Dublin City Marathon has delivered a close to equal balance between first-time and returning athletes, as well as an increase the number of women entering, organisers have said. Athletics • 27 Nov 25
O'Connor takes the athlete of the year award Kate O'Connor has been crowned Athlete of the Year at the National Athletics awards. Athletics • 26 Nov 25
O'Connor takes the athlete of the year award Kate O'Connor has been crowned Athlete of the Year at the National Athletics awards. Athletics • 26 Nov 25
Fay and Everard prevail in Cross Country Championships Brian Fay and Fiona Everard came out on top in extremely challenging conditions of biting wind, rain, and also soft underfoot at the National Cross Country Championships in Derry today. Athletics • 23 Nov 25
Fay and Everard prevail in Cross Country Championships Brian Fay and Fiona Everard came out on top in extremely challenging conditions of biting wind, rain, and also soft underfoot at the National Cross Country Championships in Derry today. Athletics • 23 Nov 25
Patience pays off as Jennings smashes 100-mile mark Caitriona Jennings was delighted to see her plan come to fruition after setting a new 100-mile world record over the weekend. Athletics • 10 Nov 25
Patience pays off as Jennings smashes 100-mile mark Caitriona Jennings was delighted to see her plan come to fruition after setting a new 100-mile world record over the weekend. Athletics • 10 Nov 25
