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Cork v Waterford - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
S Anthony Daly: What Cork’s dominant win says about Ben O’Connor’s early influence
Cork’s electric league opener thrilled Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but sterner tests will define Ben O’Connor’s early progress

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

parkrun Ireland and Healthy Ireland Celebrate their ‘Step into Winter’ Campaign at Malahide parkrun
S Colin Sheridan: If you didn't tell Strava, did you even go for a run? 
Strava tells a story. And more importantly, it lets other people watch that story unfold, kilometre by kilometre, in real time or painful replay.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Clare v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
S Christy O'Connor: Eoghan O’Donnell return offsets Dublin’s disappointment 
Of the five Clare players Eoghan O'Donnell directly came up against on Sunday, he only conceded two shots.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Cork v Cavan - Allianz Football League Division 2
Sherlock caps Cork return with two-point winner after late surge
The St Finbarr’s star marked his return to competitive inter-county action with a pair of orange flags off the bench

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

RUGBYU-EUR-CUP-LA ROCHELLE-HARLEQUINS
S Ronan O'Gara: Punched in the nose, left sitting on our backsides
Champions Cup exits, leadership questions and fine margins leave La Rochelle and Munster facing uncomfortable truths and a long road back

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Paul Geaney celebrates 18/1/2026
S Paul Rouse: The building blocks of Dingle's incredible success
The margins between victory and defeat are so fine that logic can easily be scrambled: It may be that not even the people involved in this success can fully understand or fully explain why it has happened

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

TG4’s Laochra Gael Season 24 Launch
Mother’s tears of pride as Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh honoured for Kerry career
“We saw a bit of the promo there and I looked over at Mom, and she had tears in her eyes,” said Ní Mhuircheartaigh, one of Kerry’s outstanding footballers of the last two decades.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

The Irish Examiner Gaelic Football Show prediction contest 2026 
S The Irish Examiner Gaelic Football Show prediction contest 2026 
Can you do better than our experts this year?

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final
S Fogarty Forum: What now for National Leagues after the goldrush of 2025?
It would help if the start of the football and hurling leagues were staggered, as they were previously in 2024.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Dingle v St Brigid's - AIB GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final
S When the aliens come, show them Dingle's epic with St Brigid’s in the All-Ireland club final
From a distance, the outsider might understand the All-Ireland club finals even better than we do; that this is not about sport at all, but about people gathering to remind themselves who they are

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Ruby Walsh: Cobden tackles early Jonbon job but can Henderson work his magic?
S Ruby Walsh: Cobden tackles early Jonbon job but can Henderson work his magic?
Form suggests that Clarence House chase is there for Il Etait Temps to lose rather than win, bu the Thistle Ask and Jonbon camps will be looking to spoil his party.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

Paul Rouse: From empire to modern Marrakesh, golf's long game in Africa
S Paul Rouse: From empire to modern Marrakesh, golf's long game in Africa
The history of the Royal Club de Marrakech tells the story of golf in Africa and Morocco itself. 

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Limerick Sport Huskies players celebrate after the game 3/1/2026
S 'If they can't see, they can't be it' - why Limerick's senior women provide pathway that matters
Huskies operate out of the LETS school, including their national league team for games. Lions then work out of St Clement’s College, which is so accessible most of the players walk or cycle to it. 

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-LA ROCHELLE-TOULON
S Ronan O'Gara: Drawing a line after humiliation against Toulouse and preparing for Leinster
We are starting a new, thrilling project with young exciting talent in La Rochelle but it will take some time. Is there the patience to wait? Have we got that time? Have I got that time? 

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Paul Rouse: The unique colour and noise of a night at the Africa Cup of Nations
S Paul Rouse: The unique colour and noise of a night at the Africa Cup of Nations
An evening in Marrakech watching CĂ´te d'Ivoire play Burkina Faso in a knockout game offers a unique experience.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Jean-Marc Bosman
S Jack Anderson: Three decades on, profound effects of Bosman still being felt
Thirty years ago, one of the most unlikely upsets in football occurred not on the field of play but in the then European Court of Justice

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Conor Geaney and Paul Geaney celebrates at full time 7/12/2025
S Kieran Shannon: The family three — Geaneys don't want annus mirabilis to finish yet 
“The joy and relief after we won the county final was nothing like I’ve experienced in my life.”

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Senan Kilbride 30/11/2025
S GAA talking points: Senan Kilbride's remarkable journey gives him chance to join elite crew 
Kilbride is now trying to do something that only Shane Curran has managed, certainly in the last 40 years – win an All-Ireland club medal on the field of play over the age of 40.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

John Dowling 6/1/2024
Kieran Shannon: Tralee basketball's growth gospel...according to John
The Warriors are supposed to be in transition after losing a pair of their leading lights. Except no one told head coach John Dowling and his young side

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship
Munster v Leinster at Thomond Park could define the early direction of Clayton McMillan’s reign
Clayton McMillan’s Munster side welcome Leinster to Thomond Park seeking proof they are building something lasting

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

Clare v Laois - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2
In memoriam: Remembering some of the greats we lost in 2025
Every year teaches us something about absence. 2025 was such a year, and we remember the greats who are no longer with us

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

RUGBYU-HKG-ATHLETICS-USA-JOHNSON
S Cathal Dennehy: A bold idea, an unforgiving sport - Grand Slam Track's uphill fight for survival
Its founder, Michael Johnson, said he’s refusing to “give up on the mission of Grand Slam Track and the future we are building together.”

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

FBL-ENG-PR-ARSENAL-NOTTINGHAM FOREST
S Colin Sheridan: Small wins, big questions - Arsenal's marathon continues
A legend returns, wins immediately, and dares the world to follow her down the mountain. And really, who among us won’t watch?

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Kilcoo v Scotstown - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final
S Christy O'Connor's talking points: Distance is never an issue when will matches commitment
Kilerrin-Clonberne are a team apart but they have also largely followed the pattern of All-Ireland winners since Ballymacarbry’s dominance - when a dominant team arrives, they hang around.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor
S Paul Rouse: Much has changed in 10 years of this column but sport's importance is a constant
Ten years ago this week the sports editor of the Irish Examiner, Tony Leen, rang me. He said he had a space for a column in the paper.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025

Grangenovlin v Barcelona - AIB Leinster GAA Football Junior Club Championship Semi-Final
GAA warns of match cancellations as referee shortage and abuse crisis worsens
County boards across Ireland warn that rising abuse and declining referee numbers risk widespread fixture disruption unless clubs urgently step up

Thu, 11 Dec, 2025

Barrs only have themselves to blame for Dingle defeat, says top ref Maurice Deegan
Barrs only have themselves to blame for Dingle defeat, says top ref Maurice Deegan
The Cork side were penalised for breaching the dissent rule in the final moment's of Sunday's Munster decider

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Ballygunner v Éire Óg Ennis - AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Final
S Anthony Daly: Ballygunner clearly found the edge they needed
Dessie Hutchinson's comments post-match underlined how they were clearly only looking for an angle when the bookies were more or less telling everybody that the Gunners only had to show up.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

123.ie National Athletics Awards
S 'It never felt like a challenge. It felt like an opportunity' - Derval O'Rourke on the mindset that made her
"Sitting in an RTÉ studio all those years since, you realise how special medals are. I’m really grateful for every medal I have."

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Live in-play betting app
S Paul Rouse: Where is the modern rise in gambling leading?
By 2028, it is estimated that around $700bn will be gambled per year.

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Australia - Quilter Nations Series 2025
S Donal Lenihan: The man with different boots colouring Ireland's autumn
By all accounts, Farrell’s calm and relaxed demeanour in front of the media this week has been in marked contrast to his approach behind doors

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Clonmel Commercials v St Finbarr's - AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final
Jimmy Barry-Murphy lauds character and composure of St Finbarr's
The Tipperary champions led as late as the 58th minute, only for the Barrs to land the final four points to swing a 1-17 to 2-11 victory.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

2018 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse
S Ruby Walsh: Cheltenham is a monster because it deserves to be
I have never stood alone and appreciated the venue. I have experienced all its magic, heartbreak, devastation, and elation, but I have never stopped and thought about what it represents.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Australia - IRFU 150 Test Match
S Kieran Shannon: Many Irish rugby relationships eventually strained. Not Farrell and Schmidt.
The host of new rugby books released in the last year tell us plenty about the dynamic between Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

2025 World Rowing Cup - Saturday
S Tyrant or tough taskmaster: Where's the line for coaches and can results justify means?
Reports of the culture at Rowing Ireland have put high performance coaching under the spotlight here.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Ireland v Japan - Quilter Nations Series 2025
S Ronan O'Gara: They smile at Ireland in that pat-on-the-head sort of way
I come around to asking the same question – are the IRFU digging deep enough on this conundrum? It warrants a serious deep dive into how our World Cup cycles can be better. It hasn’t worked so far.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

2025 Annual General Meeting of the Football Association of Ireland
Colin Sheridan: Almost right on Israel, the FAI fail to stand its ground
Even when Ireland gets it right, it fears being seen to do so. That’s the Irish condition, really.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Carlow v Westmeath - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
S Christy O'Connor: Tom Mullally hopes to make local knowledge count
Tom Mullally has become well accustomed to having plenty of inside knowledge on certain teams

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

A Fox Hunt Gets Underway In Kent
S Paul Rouse: Debate on foxhunting still hasn't cut to the chase
A new bill proposes to ban foxhunting in Ireland. It has passed the first stage, but the debate has some distance to run 

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Rhys Shelly and Robert Doyle celebrate 6/7/2025
S Anthony Daly: I felt a little like an imposter when I won my first All-Star
All that has to be decided now is the Hurler-of-the-Year and Young Hurler-of-the-Year. My choice would be John McGrath and Robert Doyle. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jake Morris won the HOTY but I would be if Robert Doyle didn’t win YHOTY.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match
S Tommy Martin: Rugby still chasing the dollar but America is a hard place to change
Rugby has money but it stretches only so far. You see it whenever the sport tries to reach beyond its limits.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Kieran Shannon: 22 years and counting - Neptune still searching for their old spark
S Kieran Shannon: 22 years and counting - Neptune still searching for their old spark
Such homegrown and stay-home leaders are harder to mould and find than before. But it’s Neptune’s job and challenge to identify and mould them and keep them as it is to find a coach who won’t be as quick to bite the dust.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

RUGBYU-FRA-TRAINING
S Ronan O'Gara: Where rivals have options, we have age-old old-age questions
Irish rugby needs new dreams and inspiration. It needs a new version of itself. We’ve done the No 1-ranked thing. We’ve failed dismally and consistently when it matters. Staleness is an unavoidable consequence of sameness

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

New Zealand perform the haka 16/7/2022
S Mick Cleary: Five reasons why the All Blacks fixture is still rugby’s draw card
It still does it for me even though there are many who find that the pre-match ritual has become overblown and unnecessary. Ignore them. They are just making a song and dance about a song and dance.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

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