John Kenny

Sport Reporter

Ireland batter Louise Little in action against the West Indies

Ireland edge out West Indies in rain-hit T20I clash

Ireland beat the West Indies on the DLS method as rain called a halt to proceedings with the hosts chasing 142 for victory, on 99 for five after 14.1 overs in the Women's Tri-Nations encounter in Clontarf.

Cricket • 01 Jun

Ireland batters Amy Hunter, left, and Rebecca Stokell during the Evara T20 International Tri-Series match between Ireland and Pakistan at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ireland women beat Pakistan by seven wickets

Ireland Women beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their third game in the T20 International Tri-Series in Clontarf, aided by half centuries from Amy Hunter and Rebecca Stokell.

Cricket • 31 May

25 May 2026; Enda Stevens of Shamrock Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Hoops nab late winner to claim derby spoils at Bohemians

Enda Stevens scored deep into added time as Shamrock Rovers beat Bohemians 2-1 in the League of Ireland Premier Division at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 25 May

From left, Gareth McElroy, Will Fitzgerald, and manager John Russell after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Sligo sucker punch floors Shamrock Rovers late on

A goal by substitute Carl McHugh in the seventh minute of injury time gave Sligo Rovers a remarkable come-from-behind win to take all three points at Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers lost for the second game in succession.

Soccer • 22 May

Ireland name squad for Test match with New Zealand

The Irish men's Test squad to face New Zealand at Stormont in Belfast on Wednesday is missing the experienced Paul Stirling and Barry McCarthy.

Cricket • 25 May

Gaby Lewis of Ireland during the 2nd Women's T20I between South Africa and Ireland at Boland Park on December 07, 2025 in Paarl, South Africa.

Irish squad for World Cup named as caution taken on Lewis

The Ireland women's squad for the T20 Cricket World Cup finals, to be held in England next month, has been named.

Cricket • 20 May

15 May 2026; Daniel Kelly of Shelbourne celebrates with supporters after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kelly the hero as Shelbourne down St Pats at Richmond

Having lost 3-2 in their opening game to St Pats at Tolka Park, Shelbourne gained a measure of revenge as a goal from sub Daniel Kelly gave the Reds a much-needed win.

Soccer • 15 May

Zack Elbouzedi of St Patrick's Athletic, front, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Waterford at Richmond Park in Dublin.

Saints turn on style to deepen Waterford's blues

A brace from Zack Elbouzedi, a Chris Forrester penalty just before half-time and a 77th-minute goal from Ryan Edmondson gave St Pat's a come-from-behind win against Waterford at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 08 May

1 May 2026; Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Waterford at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Shamrock Rovers do just about enough to edge Waterford

Shamrock Rovers went back top of the League of Ireland Premier Division courtesy of a hard fought 1-0 win against a game Waterford FC, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table.

Soccer • 02 May

Third placed Alexander Dunne of Ireland and Rodin Motorsport (15) looks on during the Round 1 Melbourne Sprint race of the Formula 2 Championship at Albert Park Circuit on March 07, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

New Miami horizons for Dunne but season not 'do or die'

Offaly driver Alex Dunne returns to FIA Formula 2 action this weekend at the Miami Grand Prix, following the cancellation of rounds two and three of the series which were due to take place in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

Motorsport • 29 Apr