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

Mary McAleese’s resignation has affected the GAA integration timeline. Is it destined to be kicked down the road once again?

SPORT 16 September 2026

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

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Putting on a show at the Irish Open in Doonbeg

Putting on a show at the Irish Open in Doonbeg

SPORT 9 September 2026

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

SPORT 2 September 2026

Is hurling being overshadowed as football enjoys a boom?

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: 'our athletes are inspiring the next generation'

EDITORIAL 19 August 2026

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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 15 July 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 15 July 2026

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 15 July 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 15 July 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 15 July 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 15 July 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 15 July 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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