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Michael Moynihan: It was 30 years ago (if you can believe it)

Every sportswriter is a trader in nostalgia. It comes with the territory: Instant memories. Even if you file a match report on the whistle it’s already fading into the past — “matches previously played” was Christopher Hitchens’ phrase.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Take to the slopes: The best ski destinations ahead of Christmas season

Catherine Murphy brings you her top ski picks for the season ahead

Sat, 03 Nov, 2018

<p>NOT HAPPY: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp chats to referee Stuart Attwell in the wake of their 1-1 draw at Brighton. Klopp vented his frustrations after the game in a tv interview with BT Sport's Des Kelly</p>

Klopp v Kelly: 'You’re firing at the wrong target, Jurgen'. So who was right in tv high noon debate?

The Liverpool boss and BT Sport interviewer Kelly had an intriguing debate about the role of tv companies in scheduling Premier League games.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2020

<p>PINCER MOVEMENT: Clare attacker Ryan Taylor meets the full force of Limerick’s ferocity via William O’Donoghue and Kyle Hayes in Sunday’s Munster SHC final at the Gaelic Grounds. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo</p>

S Anthony Daly: Clare may still have a say but Limerick will make you pay

Clare might argue some of the biggest mistakes were made by the referee. How anyone could say that one of those two late challenges were not frees is delusional

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

<p> Cuan Ó Connachtáin, GS Uí Riordáin going past Caoilfhoinn Ó Conaill, GS Mhainistir na Corann during their DH1 Allianz Sciath na Scol final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.</p>

Sciath na Scol finals: Double delight for Ballincollig's Gaelscoil Ui Riordáin, Dripsey and Balllinora victorious too

Sciath na Scol DH1 final: Gaelscoil Ui Riordáin 1-13 GS Mhainistir na Corann 3-6. It was a hurling treat at Pairc Ui Chaoimh as Ballincollig's Gaelscoil Ui Riordáin completed a double with victory in the huriing DH1 final.

Tue, 23 May, 2023

Referees deserve the appliance of science - and so does football

“I got to the age of 29 and got sent off, because a player kicked me and I kicked him back. I tried to get the referee to rescind the decision. The referee stopped me before I could go any further and said ‘if you think you can do any better, have a go yourself’.”

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Ciara Jordan’s journey from site work to interior designer

Rita de Brun talks to former tiler, now interior designer, Ciara Jordan of Amour Design about life on building sites and her transition to the soft end of the business.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

South Africa v Ireland - Castle Lager Incoming Series 3rd Test

So many wins to be quarried from series disappointment

The immediate response on the final whistle at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was one of acute disappointment given Ireland finished this gruelling series camped on the South African line after a 19-phase onslaught in search of what could have been a winning score and a series clincher. It was that tight.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2016

The magic is as good as gone

We hear much about the magic of sport, but after a week like this might it be worth reflecting on what has become of that other great sport of magic?

Sat, 20 Jul, 2013

Mighty Clermont pack a deadly punch as Irish rugby gets a dose of reality

After the high of the autumn international series and the feel good factor attaching to the confirmation during the week that Ireland will bid to host a World Cup in 2023, it was inevitable that Irish rugby would be dealt a dose of reality some time soon, writes Donal Lenihan.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2014

Cats no longer possess the resources for a 20-man game

Of all the things that will exercise Brian Cody ahead of the All-Ireland hurling final replay, few will grate more than the thought that Anthony Cunningham has his measure.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2012

<p>UP AND RUNNING: Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland on his way to scoring his side's first try. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

As it happened: Ireland v England, Six Nations minute-by-minute

Simon Easterby will hope his side can begin their tournament with a home win against the old enemy on Saturday afternoon.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2025

<p>Robert Smith of The Cure on stage in the early 1980s. Picture: Gie Knaeps/Getty Images.</p>

'Gardaí clash with punk rockers': When the Cure caused a riot in Cork

Paul McDermott looks back to that headline-grabbing incident near the Arcadia in the 1980s, and other connections with Ireland for Robert Smith and co

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

<p>The Beara peninsula provides the setting for The Summer Visitor, by Eibhlís Carcione.</p>

Laethanta Saoire: The Summer Visitor, a tale of Beara by Eibhlís Carcione

In the latest of our series of summer-themed reads, Cork-based author Eibhlís Carcione offers a tale of strange goings-on in the far west of the county

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

<p> Cork hurling fan Michael John Murphy, who got the words 'Cork All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions 2025' on his arm ahead of the game against Tipperary on Sunday, said he would be keeping the tattoo. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

S Jennifer Horgan: I may as well be an alien when it comes to sport, but the emotions fascinate me

The anger and vitriol levelled against the Cork hurling team after last Sunday's All-Ireland final speaks to a deeper kind of social discontent. Namely — if something goes wrong in sport, or in life — somebody must be blamed

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

<p>'The fact remains that a large percentage of Irish people show allegiance, however strained or halfhearted, to Catholicism. File picture: Pexels</p>

Letters to the Editor: Church must do more to tackle racism

I urge those within the Church who have a say in these matters to prioritise racism in Ireland

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

<p>Gaelic football's new rules are made for a player like Steven Sherlock. Pic: ©INPHO/James Lawlor</p>

S Kieran Shannon: Thurles epic deserved better ending than referee playing God

For 62 and a half minutes, the Munster final was a credit to everyone involved.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Celtic earn slim victory at Partick

Celtic were not at their best but still proved too good for Partick Thistle in a 1-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win at Firhill.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017

Former stars return to help Spurs mark end of White Hart Lane in style

Goals from Victor Wanyama and Harry Kane ensured a happy farewell to the club's 118-year-old home.

Mon, 15 May, 2017

Goalkeeper error gives Man Utd win at Benfica

Manchester United increased their chances of making the Champions League knock-out phase as Benfica's Mile Svilar, the competition's youngest-ever goalkeeper, was embarrassed by a Marcus Rashford free-kick.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017