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An alternative date will be sought for the 2025 Galway International Rally

Galway Rally postponed due to Storm Éowyn damage

The Galway Motor Club has announced the postponement of the 2025 Galway International Rally which was due to take place this weekend due to damage cused by Storm Éowyn.

Motorsport • 27 Jan 25

Parnells GAA has been in existence for over 130 years

Continuing financial woes see Parnells liquidated

It has been reported that Dublin GAA club Parnells has been wound up, with a liquidator appointed.

GAA • 10 Jan 25

It'll be a first Connacht Rugby game in Mayo during the professional era

Home of Mayo GAA to host Connacht-Munster URC Interpro

Connacht Rugby are set to play at the home of Mayo GAA next year, in what will be their first senior competitive game in the county during the professional era.

Rugby • 23 Dec 24

The Spring Half Marathon will cater for the increasing demand of those wishing to run over the 13.1-mile distance

New Dublin City Half Marathon race announced for 2025

A new event on the running calendar, the Dublin City Half Marathon, will take place next year on Sunday, 30 March.

Athletics • 19 Dec 24

The Irish dodgeballers will be on home ground for the European Championships

Limerick to host 2025 European Dodgeball Championships

Limerick has been selected as the host city for the 2025 European Dodgeball Championships.

other sport • 10 Dec 24

Mayo are not in a position to sign off on its accounts for 2024

Mayo GAA in engagement with Revenue over accounts

Mayo GAA has acknowledged that it is not in a position to sign off on its accounts for 2024 due to ongoing engagement with the Revenue Commissioners.

Football • 06 Dec 24

Dublin GAA club surrenders clubhouse and pitches

Dublin GAA club Parnells have confirmed that their clubhouses and pitches have been handed over to the Marist Order.

Football • 28 Nov 24

Fans watch R&A Amateur champion James Sugrue line up a putt at Portmarnock Golf Club in 2019

Government will support Portmarnock bid to host Open

The prospect of the Open Golf Championship being staged at Portmarnock Golf Club in north County Dublin moved a significant step closer today with the announcement by the Irish government that it will support the hosting of The Open and also the AIG Women's Open at the famous north Dublin links.

Golf • 22 Oct 24

'Axel's name is always there and always will be'

Anthony 'Axel' Foley remains firmly in Munster thoughts eight years after the former Ireland player's passing, says Mike Prendergast.

United Rugby Championship • 17 Oct 24

A view of the proposed external redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena

Green light for National Basketball Arena redevelopment

South Dublin County Council has granted Basketball Ireland planning permission for a €38m redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght.

Basketball • 13 Sep 24

The potential redevelopment of Casement Park has been delayed for years

Decision on Casement Park funding expected this week

RTÉ Sport understands that a final funding programme for the long-delayed Casement Park project must be confirmed before 16 September in order to meet timelines, set down by UEFA, for Euro 2028.

Football • 09 Sep 24

2023 Donegal International Rally winners Callum Devine and Noel O'Sullivan (Pic: D Harrigan Images)

Donegal Rally set to bring big interest this weekend

Ireland's biggest rally, the Donegal International, takes place this weekend as three days and 20 magnificent stages await the title contenders.

Motorsport • 20 Jun 24

'His exploits on the pitch are remembered by many supporters whenever the history of the club is spoken about'

Athlone Town lead tributes to Eugene Davis

Former Athlone Town, St Patrick's Athletic, Bray Wanderers and Shamrock Rovers player Eugene Davis has died.

Soccer • 15 Jun 24

The final cost of building the stadium is set to exceed £300m, according to some estimates

Ulster GAA want urgent action on Casement Park delay

Ulster GAA officials want the Northern Ireland Executive members to urgently focus their attention on the stagnated Casement Park redevelopment.

Football • 13 Jun 24

Euro 2028 had been due to come to Northern Ireland

GAA president admits Casement unlikely for Euro 2028

GAA president Jarlath Burns had admitted Casement Park is unlikely to be ready to host Euro 2028 matches, describing his outlook as 'pessimistic'.

Football • 12 Jun 24

St Vincent's win second Water Polo Championship in a row

St Vincent's from Dublin have won their second consecutive All Ireland Water Polo Championships when they beat Cathal Brugha from Belfast for a second consecutive year this evening.

Sport • 11 May 24

Finn Park to be sold to help Harps deliver stadium

Finn Harps are set to sell their current home Finn Park to help finish a new stadium due to a current €1.5m shortfall that is preventing building in Stranolar recommencing.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Henning Solberg driving his Ford Focus in Fermanagh when the WRC came to Ireland in 2009

Ireland misses out on chance to host World Rally events

Motorsport Ireland has announced that Ireland is no longer being considered to host a round of the FIA World Rally Championship in 2025.

Motorsport • 16 Apr 24

This October will see the 45th staging of the race

Dublin Marathon city centre start and finish to remain

Despite concerns over the impact the Dublin Marathon has on traffic in the city centre, this year's race will again start and finish in the centre of the capital.

Athletics • 10 Apr 24

Connacht Air Dome a sanctuary and a beacon for the GAA

With its full-size pitch and ability to transform into a venue for exhibitions, concerts and conferences, the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome has become a beacon of light for the GAA.

Football • 28 Mar 24

Weavers Park, formerly known as United Park, is under Drogheda United ownership

Drogheda United buy stadium from FAI

Drogheda United have completed the purchase of Weavers Park from the FAI, ending a 35-year period of not owning their own home.

Soccer • 04 Mar 24

Cork stadium name approved, Munster final rota created

Club delegates to the Cork County Board have voted unanimously to support the renaming of Páirc Uí Chaoimh under a new 10-year sponsorship deal with SuperValu.

Football • 01 Feb 24

No decision reached on Páirc Uí Chaoimh naming rights

Cork county board confirmed that no final decision has been taken regarding the naming rights for the stadium that has been known throughout its history as Páirc Uí Chaoimh, following a behind-closed-doors meeting of delegates on Tuesday evening.

Football • 17 Jan 24

The proposed new National Basketball Arena

€35m redevelopment of National Basketball Arena planned

Basketball Ireland has announced plans for a €35m redevelopment of the National Basketball Arena in Dublin.

Basketball • 19 Dec 23

Tyrone will hold their county convention tonight

Tyrone GAA hit out as streaming revenues hit by piracy

Tyrone GAA believe organised crime gangs are behind a pirating operation that has reduced revenue from their live streaming services.

Football • 12 Dec 23

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