Sport
Denis Hurley on 13 Oct 2021
Stick or twist time as the GAA decides on football’s future
Denis Hurley chats to Kevin McStay about the proposals to restructure the football championship which will come before GAA Congress later this month.
Denis Hurley on 06 Oct 2021
‘You can always get better’
Recently turned professional, John Murphy is a rising star on the golf course and one to watch, writes Denis Hurley following Murphy’s joint-ninth finish at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
Denis Hurley on 29 Sep 2021
Kingdom look to proven stock to reclaim the crown
Denis Hurley looks at the wisdom of returning to the sites of past glory as Jack O’Connor sets out on the journey of delivering Sam Maguire. to the Kingdom again
Denis Hurley on 22 Sep 2021
Putting the miles up in anticipation of a slog
Denis Hurley has been working hard on his bike to prepare for a gruelling challenge.
Contributor on 22 Sep 2021
Musings by Cormac: Olympic gold- hopes, dreams & inspiration
In the first of a new column, Musings, Cormac Troy, pays tribute to one of the greatest athletes to ever grace an Olympic Games. Not only a great runner but a source of inspiring quotes.
Anne O'Donoghue on 15 Sep 2021
Nathalie Lennon talks women and fitness
Nathalie Lennon didn’t believe she could make it in the fitness industry, but now with a bustling fitness and nutrition coaching business, she’s proven herself wrong, writes Anne O’Donoghue.
Denis Hurley on 15 Sep 2021
Tyrone climb the mountain as Mayo fall short once more
Denis Hurley sings the praises of Tyrone after the Red Hands heaped yet more Croke Park misery on Mayo.
Denis Hurley on 08 Sep 2021
Novel pairing set for exciting finale
Denis Hurley spoke to Westmeath footballer John Heslin about how Mayo have rebounded from last year and how Tyrone will be relishing coming in under the radar.
Denis Hurley on 01 Sep 2021
Red Hands’ green flags down the Kingdom
After COVID-19 confusion, delays and threats to forfeit, Tyrone upset the odds to set up an All-Ireland final clash with Mayo. Denis Hurley looks back on Tyrone’s success and where Kerry go from here
on 01 Sep 2021
The sinister side of athleticism
The Olympic Games brought to light the mental health struggles of some of the athletes and the strain that trying to achieve at that level can put on a person. Writes psychotherapist Enda Murphy
Denis Hurley on 25 Aug 2021
Imperious Limerick join pantheon of the greats
Denis Hurley pays tribute to a peerless Limerick side which has built a hurling empire over the past five seasons.
Anne O'Donoghue on 25 Aug 2021
Kellie Harrington, the pride of Portland Row… and beyond
Fresh from her Olympic gold medal fight, Kellie Harrington sits down with Anne O’Donoghue to discuss pride of place, funding for athletes and just how far she has come.
Denis Hurley on 18 Aug 2021
No certainties ahead of this weekend’s action
While Limerick are the favourites heading into this weekend’s All-Ireland final, Éanna Martin still thinks the Rebels can put it up to the Treatymen, writes Denis Hurley.
Anne O'Donoghue on 18 Aug 2021
Paul O’Donovan, the man behind the medal
Olympic gold medallist, Paul O’Donovan, talks to Anne O’Donoghue about growing up on a dairy farm, the strength of Skibbereen Rowing Club and being an introvert
Denis Hurley on 11 Aug 2021
‘Underdog’ Rebels right where they want to be
Denis Hurley was on cloud nine as Cork booked a place in the All-Ireland hurling final for the first time in eight years
Contributor on 04 Aug 2021
Ann Devine: ‘It’s a proper sport like’
Denis gets into trouble at the local after becoming obsessed with the Olympics, writes Colm O’Regan.
Denis Hurley on 04 Aug 2021
The golden moments
Rowing gold for Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy has set the ball rolling on Ireland's Olympics. Denis Hurley assesses the performance of Team Ireland so far.
Contributor on 04 Aug 2021
Man and Ball: the benefits of reverse psychology
Denny Fitz tells us the tale of Clem Healy – the U21 ‘team psychologist’ and the power of positive thinking.
Denis Hurley on 28 Jul 2021
Olympic fever: assuming expertise in every sport going
Denis Hurley has swapped early morning RTÉ Jr viewing for the feast of sporting action that is the Olympics.
Margaret Hawkins on 28 Jul 2021
Health: preventing sport and exercise injuries
Resumption of field sports and exercise following lockdown has led to an increase in tendon, soft tissue and joint injuries. Margaret Hawkins talks to Dr Dualtach Mac Colgáin, about these injuries and how to treat/prevent them.