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‘Katie Taylor is a great Irish brand and role model’, says Boxing Ireland chief

Katie Taylor's sold-out Croke Park showdown will be a fitting send-off for one of Ireland's greatest sporting icons, according to Boxing Ireland chief executive Gary Stewart.

SPORT 2 September 2026

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Is hurling being overshadowed as football enjoys a boom?

Is hurling being overshadowed as football enjoys a boom?

SPORT 26 August 2026

Editorial: 'our athletes are inspiring the next generation'

Editorial: 'our athletes are inspiring the next generation'

EDITORIAL 19 August 2026

From Mayo to Romania: Paula Donnellan Walsh takes on the world mountain stage

From Mayo to Romania: Paula Donnellan Walsh takes on the world mountain stage

From Mayo to Romania: Paula Donnellan Walsh takes on the world mountain stage

SPORT 19 August 2026

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

‘Things have progressed but it’s definitely not 100% there’ - Nora Stapleton

SPORT 12 August 2026

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Why padel is winning over Irish communities

Why padel is winning over Irish communities

It’s one of the fastest-growing sports globally, with over 35 million players, but what is it about padel that has made it so popular in Ireland?, writes Claire Murrihy.

FEATURES 24 June 2026

‘Sport played a big part in our holiday... cheering from the sidelines'

‘Sport played a big part in our holiday... cheering from the sidelines'

Katherine O’Leary discovers that taking part isn't the only way sport brings people together – cheering from the sidelines can be just as valuable.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 24 June 2026

'We've a squad good enough for senior football' - Fermanagh chairperson

'We've a squad good enough for senior football' - Fermanagh chairperson

Fermanagh will bid to reach senior level for the first time this weekend.

SPORT 24 June 2026

Love crosses county lines, but who will have the final say in the race for Sam?

Love crosses county lines, but who will have the final say in the race for Sam?

As Kerry chase a 40th All-Ireland title and Mayo seek to end their 75-year wait, loyalties are divided on Geraldine and Michael Gill’s farm.

SPORT 24 June 2026

Hayes family divided as Liam MacCarthy Cup goes on the line

Hayes family divided as Liam MacCarthy Cup goes on the line

In hurling stronghold Clarinbridge, the usually united Hayes family find themselves on opposite sides as Ray and Anita prepare to face off ahead of the All-Ireland Final.

SPORT 24 June 2026

Valerie Wheeler: ‘I love being out pitchside’

Valerie Wheeler: ‘I love being out pitchside’

High season for GAA means little rest for Valerie Wheeler, but it's just the way she likes it.

SPORT 24 June 2026

Tracy Piggott takes on eight-hour underwater charity swim for charity

Tracy Piggott takes on eight-hour underwater charity swim for charity

Former jockey and broadcaster Tracy Piggott discusses her passion for sport, her latest endurance challenge and saying goodbye to her father.

FEATURES 24 June 2026

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