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International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons delivers a speech during the Paralympic Flame Lighting Ceremony at the State Guest House Akasaka Palace in Tokyo on 20 August

Parsons: Tokyo Covid spike not related to Paralympics

Speaking to RTÉ Sport, the International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has dismissed suggestions that the presence of the Olympic and Paralympic Games is related to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in Tokyo.

Paralympics • 24 Aug 21

Team Ireland before their departure for Tokyo

Paralympians driven by a sheer will to be at the Games

Ahead of covering his third Paralympic Games, RTÉ Sport's Darren Frehill hails the infectious spirit within the Team Ireland camp.

Paralympics • 24 Aug 21

John Cooney hitting one between the posts for Ireland

Cooney: 'It's easy to think you are quite self-aware'

As part of a new interview series 'My Hero' on RTÉ Radio's Sunday Sport, Ulster' and Ireland's John Cooney spoke to Darren Frehill about the importance of mental well-being and how he feels his career has now blossomed.

Rugby • 31 May 20

Favourite Sporting Moment: Collins reigns in Millstreet

As part of the Morning Ireland sporting moment series, we've been looking back on some of the best moments in Irish sport. Today it's a memorable night for Steve Collins in 1995.

Boxing • 11 May 20

Roy Keane's famous interview with RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman makes a cameo

Sporting Moment: Roy Keane and Saipan

Each week on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, we will be delving into the archives to relive the nation's favourite sporting memories. Today it's the turn of Saipan!

Soccer • 01 May 20

'As a camogie dad, I have always wondered why can't my girls have the same access as my son to all the benefits of being members of the GAA'

WGPA survey can spark seismic change in camogie

Players calling for a change to the rules around physical contact may be just the start of a revolutionary process for camogie, writes Darren Frehill.

GAA • 25 Apr 19

Philip Mahony of Waterford hand passes the ball away from Cork's Seamus Harnedy

'A number of hurling handpasses are not legal'

Referees Development Chairperson, Willie Barrett has called on his officials to be vigilant in ensuring that there is a clear striking of the ball in the hurling handpass.

GAA • 22 Jan 19

Jacqui Hurley and Darren Frehill will host The Dressing Room live from The Croke Park Hootel

Warm up for All-Ireland final with 'The Dressing Room'

Dublin and Tyrone collide in the All-Ireland SFC final this Sunday and RTÉ will be warming up early for a huge day of coverage from Croke Park.

GAA • 31 Aug 18

Darren Frehill