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Fintan McCarthy reveals 'kick up the ass' after rare World Championships setback

‘Kick in the ass’ has come at an ideal time for Skibbereen Irish rower Fintan McCarthy as he deals with weight-division change.

SPORT 30 September 2026

Fintan McCarthy reveals 'kick up the ass' after rare World Championships setback

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Athlone Town Ladies ‘do us proud every week’, says CEO Steven Gray

Athlone Town Ladies ‘do us proud every week’, says CEO Steven Gray

SPORT 23 September 2026

A decade after Liam O'Neill's call, integration remains out of reach

A decade after Liam O'Neill's call, integration remains out of reach

SPORT 16 September 2026

The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

The Book Corner: McManus delves into the hearts of Ireland

BOOKS 16 September 2026

Putting on a show at the Irish Open in Doonbeg

Putting on a show at the Irish Open in Doonbeg

Putting on a show at the Irish Open in Doonbeg

SPORT 9 September 2026

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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 5 August 2026

Is hurling being overshadowed as football enjoys a boom?

Is hurling being overshadowed as football enjoys a boom?

Gaelic football is enjoying strong momentum but questions emerge over hurling’s summer profile.

SPORT 5 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

Training on the hills of the west has helped prepare the Mayo runner for the World Mountain Running Championships in Romania.

SPORT 5 August 2026

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

Dáithí Ó Sé: 'There’s no place to hide on The Rose of Tralee stage’

Ahead of The Rose of Tralee 2026, Dáithí Ó Sé reflects on his first show in the Dome, memorable moments from 15 years on stage and co-hosting with long-time pal Kathryn Thomas, writes Claire Murrihy.

FEATURES 5 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

Nora Stapleton discusses Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport project and how targeted investment is helping increase opportunities for women and girls.

SPORT 5 August 2026

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

From great hair and circus magic to poetry, Diarmuid Nugent, Audrey Kane and Deirdre Verney share some of the things catching our eye.

AROUND THE COUNTRY 5 August 2026

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

The Book Corner: Donal Ryan, the king of rural fiction returns with new novel

Donal Ryan’s latest novel, Where Are The Kings? is a powerful and poignant portrait of rural Ireland.

BOOKS 5 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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