Person: Joanne Cantwell

Cantwell hoping to banish age of resistance and ‘locked doors’ to the past

Ireland rugby Grand Slam winner Lynne Cantwell has been appointed to lead a major new drive to break down the barriers to women in sport.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2019

What impact would changing the colour of the sliotar have?

Had Donal Óg Cusack a good case when he argued last Saturday night, speaking live on RTÉ, that the GAA need to change the colour of the sliotar?

Wed, 20 Feb, 2019

Republic of Ireland v Denmark - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier Play-off 2nd leg

Taylor, Lynch, and McClean unwilling to follow crowd and sing Milgram 37

It’s not that it’s easy to go with the flow and go with the crowd. It’s just that it’s common, writes Kieran Shannon 

Wed, 07 Nov, 2018

Taylor, Lynch, and McClean unwilling to follow crowd and sing Milgram 37

It’s not that it’s easy to go with the flow and go with the crowd. It’s just that it’s common, writes Kieran Shannon

Wed, 07 Nov, 2018

The season in guff

TWO MINDS: Chris Kamara made the most of a rare seat on the ‘Soccer Saturday’ panel:

Mon, 14 May, 2018

‘Women’s sport must be judged on its own merits’

Joy Neville’s success in rugby refereeing shows it is time for other women to be given similar opportunities in non-playing and governance roles, according to Ireland’s Six Nations-winning captain Fiona Coghlan.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2018

Joanne Cantwell and Dara Ó Cinnéide on shortlist to replace Sunday Game's Michael Lyster

Lyster yesterday confirmed he will be stepping down from the anchor position upon reaching the age of 65 early next year.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2018

BULLETIN: The 8th Amendment - what happens now; Cork woman dies following road accident

Your lunchtime news bulletin.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2018

Joanne Cantwell and Dara Ó Cinnéide on shortlist to replace Sunday Game's Michael Lyster

Joanne Cantwell and Dara Ó Cinnéide are believed to be on the shortlist to replace Michael Lyster as presenter of RTÉ’s Sunday Game Live.

Tue, 30 Jan, 2018

The year in guff: “If you take away the top seven, they're top.”

Do you remember who said: “That five years as an electrician probably just grounded myself”?

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Cork energy serves culture shock to McGrath’s Déise

The concern in Cork prior to Sunday’s game was that Waterford, unlike Tipp, would adopt a tough, tight approach, cutting down Rebel space up front, strangling the game.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2017

Joanne Cantwell Q&A: 'The biggest challenge is providing balance'

Journalist and presenter Joanne Cantwell has been one of the TV and radio success stories for RTÉ Sport this year, anchoring Olympic and Paralympic Games coverage in an authoritative and no-nonsense style that has become her trademark.

Sun, 18 Dec, 2016

For Kerry's prospects, it’s crucial Éamonn Fitzmaurice remains at the helm

For all the plaudits — dangerous ones before a final — swirling around Peter Keane’s Kerry minors, few in the Kingdom were looking to teenagers for succour yesterday.

Tue, 30 Aug, 2016

Irish Paralympic chiefs have confidence in Zika protocols

Ireland’s team leader for the 2016 Paralympics says none of its female athletes or staff has expressed any reservations about travelling to Rio in September, despite growing fears about the Zika virus.

Tue, 31 May, 2016

David Collins: 'Taking Johnny Glynn down is like taking a crane down’

David Collins wasn’t surprised by Jonathan Glynn’s frank remarks in the aftermath of Galway’s sensational quarter-final win over Cork.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

Conor Neville: The maligned ‘system’ due a break for one week

The traditional lethargy of the losing provincial finalist was on full display on Saturday evening.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2015

VIDEO: Jonathan Glynn had a few words for Galway’s critics after beating Cork

Galway forward Jonathan Glynn played a staring role in his sides win over Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter Final.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2015

Conor Neville: Let’s not dive overboard in the war on sledging

What constitutes sledging? The buzzword-in-chief of the 2015 championship made an unexpected intrusion into Newstalk’s build-up to the weekend’s hurling.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2015

Michael Lyster still in serious condition in hospital

Michael Lyster is still in a serious condition after being rushed to the Mater Hospital in Dublin on Friday.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2015

Friday’s TV tips

Your spoiler free guide to what's on the TV tonight.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

Wet beaks, wet feet but no damp squib

For what Joe Brolly considered a phoney war, yesterday’s first game produced its share of mean hits and collateral damage. Nearly all of it in the studio.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2014

Dub collective feeds on drive of individuals

For over 100 years, ‘the bench’ was sport’s version of purgatory. A transition point between oblivion and opportunity. Dublin have done their utmost to change that perception and promote a squad ethos, but a reputation earned isn’t easy shed.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

TV view: ‘Half-time and nothing on yellow ticker but Cyril was ticking alright’

At half-time, nobody had expected this contest to be so one-sided.

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Something different about Joe, and Mayo

The hows and whys of Mayo’s success in a moment – something to do with being able to sort things out as you go along, basically – but first, the headline news from Croke Park yesterday: Joe Brolly failed to detonate.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2013

RTÉ launch plans for over 140 hours of live GAA coverage

RTÉ YESTERDAY launched their most ambitious broadcast plans for the GAA Championships.

Sat, 08 May, 2010

The man with his eye on the ball

BUSY times for the RTÉ sports department in Montrose. Crucial times too. The Premiership is back in its stride, the World Athletics Championships begin in Osaka on Friday, while the hurling and football championships begin to reach their annual crescendo.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2007

Picture Perfect

Michael Lyster and Sideline Girls Joanne Cantwell and Evanne Ní Chuilinn play a central part in RTÉ’s coverage of the upcoming hurling and football championship.

Fri, 11 May, 2007

Brennan wants balanced TV GAA analysis

GAA President Nickey Brennan has helped launch RTE's coverage of the 2007 Championships.

Thu, 03 May, 2007