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Setting the pace for a bright future in sport

Athletics Ireland is looking to the future after a great year of achievements, writes Denis Hurley.

18 December 2024
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Yes we Clann! Making a difference in sport

A social finance organisation is providing a helping hand for clubs and groups across Ireland who are planning to expand their facilities, writes Denis Hurley.

11 December 2024
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Sport: ‘With golf you can hit your prime at any age’

After a tough couple of years, golfer John Murphy has a new structure, writes Denis Hurley.

4 December 2024
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Game on: some of the best sport books

Getting a read on things – it’s a busy time for sporting literature and there is a strong field of books vying for the Christmas lists this year, writes Denis Hurley.

27 November 2024
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Sport: Thomastown on top

Following intermediate glory with a historic senior title, the Kilkenny club wants to keep the momentum going and not rest on its laurels, writes Denis Hurley.

13 November 2024
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Careers: Katie makes the big jump from racecourse to college course

Professional jockey Katie O’Farrell is leading groundbreaking research on the mental health and coping strategies of jockeys, writes Sarah McIntosh.

13 November 2024
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Sport: captain Caelan to step up

The autumn internationals (or beyond) will see the Mayo man lead Ireland as the youngest skipper, writes Denis Hurley.

6 November 2024
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Sport: Bandon AC on track for brand-new facility

A funding boost means that, as it celebrates 60 years, the club is on the home straight for completion of a state-of-the-art amenity, writes Denis Hurley.

30 October 2024
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A growing gulf between the provinces

The gap between Leinster and Munster seems to be widening further, writes Denis Hurley.

16 October 2024
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