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Ireland batter Harry Tector during match three of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England - September 2025

England complete T20 series win against Ireland

Helped by a half-century by Jordan Cox and a fine bowling spell by Jamie Overton, England won the third and final men's T20 international in Malahide by six wickets to win the series 2-0, with last Friday's game abandoned because of rain.

Cricket • 21 Sep

19 September 2025; A view of the big screen after the abandonment of match two of the T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Malahide Cricket Ground in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ireland clash with England abandoned due to weather

Ireland's second T20 international against England in Malahide has been abandoned without play due to rain.

Cricket • 19 Sep

9 April 2025; Katie Taylor during the kick-off press conference for Taylor v Serrano 3 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA.

Taylor on hiatus to deal with 'personal matters'

Katie Taylor has been recognised as 'Champion in Recess' by the World Boxing Council as the undisputed super-lightweight world champion takes time away from the sport.

Boxing • 18 Sep

Mark English of Ireland after finishing third in his men's 800m heat during day four of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.

English primed for big run in 800m semi-final at Worlds

Mark English believes he is in the best shape of his life as he bids to reach the final of the 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (1.45pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).

Athletics • 19 Sep

Andrew Coscoran will likely need a PB to get near the medal conversation

Coscoran aiming for race of his life in 1500m final

Irish eyes will be on Andrew Coscoran later as he competes in the final of 1500m at the World Athletics Championships, and he knows he'll need another 'race of his life' to get into the medal conversation at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

Athletics • 17 Sep

Lack of a killer instinct and small errors cost Ireland

Ireland came agonisingly close to advancing to a World Cup semi-final after losing to France in Exeter. Jonny Holland takes a look back on just where things went wrong for Scott Bemand's side.

Rugby • 16 Sep

Michael Agwi of Ireland, left, and Yi Zhou of China PR shake hands after their singles match on day one of the Davis Cup World Group II match between Ireland and China PR at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Dublin.

Ireland on back foot after singles defeats to China

Peter Buldorini and Michael Agwi lost their singles matches as China took control of the Davis Cup tie against Ireland on day one.

Tennis • 13 Sep

Brennan: Cluxton '100%' won't play for Dublin in 2026

New Dublin manager Ger Brennan has said goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton '100%' won't be playing for the Metropolitans next year, with the curtain seemingly drawn on one of the most decorated careers in the GAA.

Football • 12 Sep

Ireland international Paul Dick in action against Kosovo at the National Basketball Arena in a FIBA Basketball World Cup 2029 Pre-Qualifier in November 2024

Ireland discover their EuroBasket 2029 opponents

Ireland have been drawn against North Macedonia, Luxembourg and Azerbaijan in Group A in the first round of the FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers, following Monday's draw for the competition in Riga.

Basketball • 08 Sep

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy and the Amgen Irish Open Championship trophy after victory in the final round of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club

Rory hails K Club fans and toasts 'a pretty cool year'

Rory McIlroy savoured "a pretty cool year" after adding a second Irish Open title to his Masters win.

Golf • 08 Sep

Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary in action against Matt Doherty of Republic of Ireland during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The opposition view: Stop Szoboszlai to halt Hungary?

Hungarian football journalist Bence Bocsak speaks to Raf Diallo about what the Republic of Ireland can expect from the Magyars and their talismanic captain in Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 03 Sep

FAI set for job cuts as redundancy programme announced

The Football Association of Ireland has announced it will introduce a voluntary redundancy programme and potentially move towards compulsory job losses in what the FAI says is the start of "a significant transformation programme to modernise how football is developed and delivered in Ireland".

Soccer • 27 Aug

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor walks past the Sam Maguire Cup

O'Connor handed two-year extension as Kerry boss

Jack O'Connor is to remain on as Kerry manager for their All-Ireland title defence after extending his term by a further two years.

Football • 25 Aug

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, right, and Danny Mandroiu after the win over Santa Clara in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off, August 2025

Bradley: Win against Santa Clara 'caps off best week'

Coming from behind to beat Santa Clara in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley was quick to heap praise on his side, just a few days after another sweet victory where his son Josh was given the all-clear following prolonged treatment for cancer.

Soccer • 22 Aug

29 July 2025; Charlotte Beggs of Ireland during the women's hockey international match between Ireland and Spain at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Semi spot up for grabs as Ireland take on Germany

Ireland are eyeing a semi-final spot at the EuroHockey Championships in Monchengladbach, however, they will have to overcome the odds to make it through to the final four.

Hockey • 13 Aug

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Misfiring Ireland punished by France at Euros

Ireland paid for their profligacy in front of goal at the EuroHockey Championships in Germany, as France recorded a 1-0 victory over Gareth Grundie's charges, and their hopes of progressing to a first continental semi-final hang by the most frayed of threads.

Hockey • 11 Aug

10 August 2025; Roisin Black, left, and Ailish O’Reilly of Galway with The O'Duffy Cup after the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final match between Cork and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Murray hails incredible and resilient champions

Galway camogie manager Cathal Murray has hailed the work of his "incredible" squad as they spoiled Cork's three-in-a-row bid in Croke Park after a dramatic All-Ireland final yesterday.

Camogie • 11 Aug

Ireland goalkeeper Lizzy Murphy v Netherlands

Ireland hold Dutch to double in EuroHockey opener

Ireland began their EuroHockey Championship campaign with a battling 2-0 defeat to the sport's dominant side Netherlands in Pool A.

Hockey • 10 Aug

8 August 2025; Ireland batter Jane Maguire, right, is congratulated by teammate Rebecca Stokell after hitting the winning runs during match two of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and Pakistan at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin.

Maguire the hero as Ireland beat Pakistan to win series

Jane Maguire came in to hit the final ball for six as Ireland won a dramatic second T20 match against Pakistan by four wickets at Clontarf Cricket Club.

Cricket • 08 Aug

All-Ireland camogie finals: All you need to know

The Senior, Intermediate and Premier Junior All-Ireland finals are down for decision at Croke Park on Sunday.

Camogie • 09 Aug

6 August 2025; Ireland batter Amy Hunter during match one of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and Pakistan at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ireland beat Pakistan in women's T20 series opener

Ireland earned an 11-run victory over Pakistan in the first of their three-match T20 series at Clontarf Cricket Club.

Cricket • 06 Aug

Grundie knows Germany game at Euros could prove pivotal

Ireland head coach Gareth Grundie hopes the weight of expectation on hosts Germany will favour his side when the teams meet in what is expected to turn out a pool decider for second spot at the upcoming EuroHockey Championships in Monchengladbach, which get under way on Friday.

Hockey • 07 Aug

Thurles racecourse closes with immediate effect

Thurles racecourse, Ireland's only privately owned racecourse, has closed with immediate effect.

Racing • 01 Aug

3 June 2025; Louis Rowe of Ireland during the Men's International Hockey match between Ireland and India at Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Ireland hammer hosts Portugal to set up Scotland semi

Ireland showed their quality in front of goal to get their third win from three in the pool stages of the EuroHockey Championship II, thrashing hosts Portugal 9-0 in Lousada.

Hockey • 31 Jul

15 September 2024; Sarah Forbes of Ireland during match two of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and England at Clontarf in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Ireland continue their winning streak against Zimbabwe

Ireland continued their winning streak against Zimbabwe as they beat their opponents by 97 runs in their one-day international at Stormont.

Cricket • 26 Jul