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The Republic of Ireland squad fly to France this afteroon

Column: Irish adventure begins in earnest

RTÉ's Dave Kelly reports as the Republic of Ireland begin their European Championship adventure with the trip to France today.

Euro 2016 • 08 Jun 16

Clare will be looking to make a real impact in the back door

Column: Clare can prosper through back door

Despite their loss to Waterford in the Munster SHC semi-final, Clare are still well equipped to have a safe passage through the All-Ireland qualifier series.

GAA • 07 Jun 16

Ireland may come up against Italy's Federico Bernardeschi

Analysis: Ten players to watch at Euro 2016

Ed Leahy gives us ten players to look out for at the upcoming 2016 UEFA European Championship, which kicks off on Friday.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jun 16

John Giles and Eamon Dunphy alogn with Matilda Byrne, 5, Kyle Doyle, 6, and Kyle Mooney

Giles: Belgium look strong, but Spain will win

John Giles says Belgium have the strongest team at Euro 2016 on paper, but he’s tipping defending champions Spain to lift the trophy again.

Euro 2016 • 10 Jun 16

Damien Duff, centre, at the launch of RTÉ's Euro 2016 coverage at the French Ambassador's residence

Duff backs old boss Hodgson to lead England far

Damien Duff believes that England will hang around for a long time at Euro 2016, even if it pains him to say it.

Euro 2016 • 09 Jun 16

Ireland's players surround the referee during the loss to Croatia

Euro 2012 review: The rocky road in Poland

The Republic of Ireland qualified for their first major tournament in ten years when Giovanni Trapattoni led the Boys in Green to Euro 2012, but there was to be no fond memories this time around as the side returned home pointless.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jun 16

Column: Loyal O’Neill sticks with old guard

Martin O’Neill eventually named his Euro 2016 squad just 20 minutes before the UEFA deadline; but once those final 23 names were revealed, the first question that begged to be asked was, why the wait?

Euro 2016 • 07 Jun 16

Roy Keane and Martin O'Neill at squad training at Turner's Cross

Preview: O’Neill must mix loyalty with pragmatism

Decision day has arrived for Martin O’Neill, who will have approximately one hour and twenty minutes from the final whistle at Turner’s Cross to submit a squad of 23 players to represent Ireland at Euro 2016, writes Ed Leahy.

republic of ireland • 01 Jun 16

Connacht fans hail their heroes at the final whistle

Opinion: Connacht style wins hearts and games

Neutral fans always tend to cheer on the underdog, but how did Leinster supporters end up cheering for Connacht, asks Micil Glennon.

Rugby • 04 Jun 16

Martin O'Neill's formation is loosely based on the midfield diamond

ANALYSIS: O’Neill’s squad and system taking shape

Ed Leahy examines how Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland formation performed in the 1-1 draw against the Netherlands on Friday night.

Euro 2016 • 01 Jun 16

Roy Keane takes a training session at Abbotstown yesterday

PREVIEW: O’Neill hoping for answers against Dutch

When these sides met at Lansdowne Road in 2001, the game had barely started when Roy Keane went right through the back of Marc Overmars, which set the tone for a famous victory, writes Ed Leahy.

Soccer • 01 Jun 16

Seamus Coleman in selfie mode at the Aviva

COLUMN: Ireland's defence looking settled

It was open-training day down Lansdowne Road way this morning as the Republic of Ireland squad hosted thousands of screaming children on a school tour of sorts, enjoying the chance to see their heroes in the green jersey being put through their paces.

Soccer • 25 May 16

Martin O'Neill: 'It was very difficult to leave some of these players out.'

COLUMN: O'Neill lauds McGeady as big calls loom

Martin O'Neill has admitted he's facing some "difficult decisions" as he prepares to settle on his final squad of 23 for Euro 2016, but is on a mission to breathe confidence back into Aiden McGeady.

Soccer • 25 May 16

Kilkenny are aiming for a 71st Leinster hurling title this summer

Joe Dooley: Opportunities for many in Leinster

Former Offaly star Joe Dooley casts his eye over what is shaping up to be a competitive Leinster senior hurling championship.

GAA • 12 May 16

'From a neutral point of view, we would love to see the same again in four weeks' time, but it definitely won’t be the case'

Column: Richie Power on Clare v Waterford Part III

Waterford relinquished their league crown last Sunday, but there was plenty to take into a third meeting with Clare in June, writes ex-Kilkenny star Richie Power.

GAA • 15 Feb 17

Ian Nagle will line out in Leinster colours next season

VIDEO: Nagle looking for fresh start with Leinster

Former Munster forward Ian Nagle’s desire for a “fresh start” led to him signing for Leinster after taking a break from the professional game.

Rugby • 10 May 16

Liam Sheedy (L) celebrates with Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly in 2010

VIDEO: Sheedy - Tipp have underachieved since 2010

Liam Sheedy admits Tipperary have failed to live up to expectations since the county lifted its 26th Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2010.

GAA • 10 May 16

'My last race was in July 2012 and it left me battered and bruised, as well as emotionally scarred.'

David Gillick: I faced my fears and I ran at them

David Gillick reflects on his battle to come to terms with retirement, and the courage required to make a tentative return to the sport he loves.

Athletics • 03 May 16

Cormac Costello, Diarmuid Connolly and Paul Flynn celebrate after winning a fourth League title on the bounce

Analysis: GAA must tame Dublin monster they made

Two decades ago or so the GAA sat down to draw up a plan for Dublin. It's time for them to do it again to combat the beast they have created.

GAA • 26 Apr 16

Greg Allen: Golf's Olympic identity crisis

Following Adam Scott's decision not to be involved in golf's return to the Olympics in Rio this summer, RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen is fearful that other leading lights from the sport may follow suit.

Golf • 22 Apr 16

Dublin and Kerry meet for only the third time in a league final

Martin Carney: Dublin to deny Kerry again

RTÉ analyst Martin Carney believes that Dublin will have the wherewithal to match a determined Kerry outfit in this Sunday's Football League final at Croke Park.

GAA • 21 Apr 16

Bernhard Langer struck a blow for the old guard in the penultimate round

Column: All to play for at the Masters

When Jordan Spieth walked off the 18th green after his third round at the Augusta after finishing with a bogey on the 17th and a double-bogey on 18, it was the first time in his Masters career that he looked utterly dejected.

Golf • 10 Apr 16

Rory McIlroy (L) was one of just four men to shoot a 71 at Augusta on Friday

Column: Fascinating duel could settle Masters

RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen believes the one major plus of the swirling Augusta wind is that its inadvertently thrown together the duel all golf fans wanted to see: Spieth versus McIlroy.

Golf • 09 Apr 16

Rory McIlroy began Masters preperations in near perfect conditions

Greg Allen: McIlroy generates early Augusta buzz

A hole-in-one in a practice round three days from the start of the Augusta may be the spark that propels Rory McIlroy onto greater things as he seeks his first win in the Masters, writes RTÉ Sport's Greg Allen.

Golf • 05 Apr 16

Clare and Tipperary clash in the Division 1 National League quarter-finals

Joe Dooley Column: Tipp to lower Banner colours

An intriguing weekend of hurling awaits, with Division 1 quarter-finals down for decision as well as relegation play-offs in the top two tiers.

GAA • 05 Apr 16

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