Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Mark English celebrates after winning bronze

English claims bronze in 800m at European Championships

Mark English has won a bronze medal in the final of the 800m at the European Athletics Championships in Munich.

Ciara Mageean savours her moment on the podium after collecting silver in the women's 1500m final

Silver lining for Mageean after recent rocky road

By dealing with the setbacks over the last 12 months, Ciara Mageean believes she is in a better place to truly appreciate her European Championships silver medal.

Athletics • 20 Aug 22

The Ireland team of Sharlene Mawdsley, Sophie Becker, Phil Healy and Rhasidat Adeleke have enjoyed a memorable championships

Ireland 4x400m team sixth, Shanahan eighth in 800m

Ireland finished sixth in the women's 4x400m relay at the European Athletic Championships, while Louise Shanahan recorded an eighth-place finish in a testing 800m final in Munich.

Athletics • 21 Aug 22

Ciara Mageean pushed Laura Muir all the way in the 1500m final

Mageean sets sights higher after medalling in Munich

An emotional Ciara Mageean celebrated her silver medal success at the European Championships and warned gold medallist Laura Muir that she has her in her sights.

Athletics • 19 Aug 22

Ciara Mageean celebrates her silver medal

Mageean wins silver in 1500m at European Championships

Ireland's Ciara Mageean has secured a silver medal in the 1500m final at the European Championships in Munich.

Athletics • 19 Aug 22

Rhys McClenaghan couldn't replicate his gold-medal performance of four years ago

McClenaghan misses out on European final spot

Rhys McClenaghan has missed out on a place in the men's pommel horse final at the European Championships in Munich.

other sport • 18 Aug 22

Egan-Simmons and O'Leary progress to canoeing semis

Jenny Egan-Simmons and Patrick O'Leary both progressed to semi-finals on the opening day of the Canoe Sprint European Championships in Munich.

other sport • 18 Aug 22

Andrew Coscoran congratulates Jakob Ingebrigtsen (R) of Norway after his gold-medal win

Coscoran ninth, English and Shanahan advance, Barr out

Michelle Finn advances to the final of the 3000m steeplechase, Mark English and Louise Shanahan secure places in their respective 800m semi-finals while Thomas Barr makes a semi-final exit in the 400m hurdles.

Athletics • 21 Aug 22

Israel Olatunde and Rhasidat Adeleke flying the Irish tricolour after their respective final runs at the European Championships

Tallaght pride for track stars Olatunde and Adeleke

It has been a special few days for Irish athletics, but nowhere is that pride more evident than within Tallaght Athletics Club.

Athletics • 18 Aug 22

Rhasidat Adeleke on her way to a fifth-place finish and a new national record in the women's 400m at the European Championships in Munich

Adeleke: Screen glance a costly distraction

Rhasidat Adeleke says a glance at the large screen during her 400m final impacted her momentum on her way to a fifth-place finish and a new national record

Athletics • 18 Aug 22

Ben Healy sixth in European Championship time trial

Ireland's Ben Healy claimed an impressive sixth place finish in the time trial event at the European Championships in Germany.

Cycling • 17 Aug 22

Olatunde set a new Irish mark of 10.17 seconds

Israel Olatunde eyes sub-10 dream after making history

Israel Olatunde has his sights set on becoming the first Irish athlete to breach the sub-10 second barrier after establishing himself as the new national 100m record holder, while Paul Hession who set the previous mark in 2007 is tipping the sprinter for further success.

Athletics • 17 Aug 22

Israel Olatunde celebrates after setting a new Irish 100m record

History-maker Olatunde sets new Irish 100m record

Israel Olatunde ran a new national record to finish sixth in the first ever appearance by an Irishman in the 100m final at a European Athletics Championships.

Athletics • 16 Aug 22

Bennett optimistic after claiming fifth in road race

Sam Bennett just missed out on the medal places after earning a fifth-place finish in the men's road race at the European Championships in Munich.

Cycling • 14 Aug 22

Kelly Murphy held her own against world champion Lisa Brennauer

Updated Murphy sets national record at track cycling Euros

Kelly Murphy set a new Irish record as she finished sixth in the individual pursuit at the European Track Cycling Championships in Munich.

Cycling • 13 Aug 22

The Irish quartet on the track in Munich

Sixth place for the women's team pursuit in Munich

The Irish women's team pursuit squad of Lara Gillespie, Kelly Murphy, Mia Griffin and Alice Sharpe defeated Poland at the European Championships in Munich to finish sixth overall.

Cycling • 12 Aug 22

Aoife Casey had over four seconds to spare when winning her heat

Ireland in three rowing finals, illness forces duo out

Three Irish boats have sealed final places at the European Championships in Munich, while Sanita Puspure and Zoe Hyde had to withdraw from their events because of illness.

Rowing • 13 Aug 22

Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy are through to their final of the men's lightweight double sculls

O'Donovan and McCarthy win heat to cruise into A final

Olympic gold medal duo Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy cruised into the final of the men's lightweight double sculls, while the women's four also advanced to their final with a dominant display at the European Championships in Munich.

Rowing • 11 Aug 22

Max McCusker couldn't better his morning swim in the semi-finals

McCusker exits 50m butterfly at semi stage at Euros

Max McCusker and Darragh Greene both failed to advance from their semi-finals at the European Championships in Rome this evening.

Swimming • 11 Aug 22

Competing in the men's 200 metre heats in Tokyo

Marcus Lawler comfortable in 200m skin as Munich looms

Marcus Lawler has a change of coach and a fresh outlook as he embarks on his third European Athletics Championships campaign.

Athletics • 11 Aug 22

Israel Olatunde: I've only lost one outdoor race all season and I have raced against some fast guys

Olatunde bidding to become Ireland's fastest ever man

Sprinter Israel Olatunde heads to Munich for his first senior championships with plenty of goals in a career that has progressed rapidly. He spoke to Declan Whooley ahead of competing in the 100m and relay events in Munich.

Athletics • 14 Aug 22

Katie-George Dunlevy (R), Linda Kelly (L) and Ronan Grimes with their Paracycling European Championship gold medals

Double gold for Ireland at Euro Paracycling Champs

Paralympic champion Katie-George Dunlevy and pilot Linda Kelly proved fastest in the tandem time trial while Ronan Grimes claimed his first international victory by winning the MC4 time trial.

Paralympics • 28 May 22

Jack Marley was unable to continue after a clash of heads

Defeat for three Irish boxers at European Championships

There was disappointment for the Irish boxers in action at the European Championships in Armenia today, with all three failing to advance from the last 16.

Boxing • 26 May 22

Mageean: 'This year, as tricky as it was, will give me even fuel on the fire for the years to come'

Mageean's 2021 lows to fuel the fire on next chapter

Ciara Mageean spoke to RTÉ Sport about coming to terms with her Olympic disappointment and how it can motivate her in the next chapter of her racing career.

Athletics • 17 Dec 21

Watkins: 'We're here to qualify for the World Cup and that's the most important thing'

Watkins looks at bigger picture on World Cup road

With two wins to date in the World Cup qualifiers, Ireland know two more will seal a place at the 15th edition of the Women's World Cup next July in Spain and the Netherlands.

Hockey • 21 Oct 21