Peter Branigan

RTÉ Sport journalist

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 15: Mark Allen of Northern Ireland in action during his quarter final match against Judd Trump of England on day five of the Johnstone's Paint Masters at Alexandra Palace on January 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Warren L

Allen looking to finally win the one that's got away

The 50th staging of the World Snooker Championship gets under way this morning, with Irish interesting centring around Mark Allen.

Snooker • 18 Apr

HONG KONG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 3: Aaron Hill of Ireland play a shot during the round one matches of the WST World Grand Prix 2026 against Mark Selby of England at Kai Tak Arena on February 3, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Euras

Hill one win away from achieving Crucible dream

Aaron Hill is the last Irishman standing in the World Snooker Championship qualifiers, and the Cork native will be looking to reach the biggest tournament in the game for the first time ever in Tuesday's final qualifier.

Snooker • 14 Apr

13 April 2026; Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland women's training session at Polsat Plus Arena in Gdansk, Poland. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

All you need to know: Poland v Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland will head to Gdansk tomorrow without a point from their opening two games in this World Cup qualifying campaign. Peter Branigan has you covered ahead of their clash with Poland.

Soccer • 13 Apr

12 April 2026; Róisín Black of Galway meets Keeley Corbett Barry of Waterford with a shoulder during the Centra National Camogie League Division 1A final match between Waterford and Galway at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sports

Camogie League final recap: Galway 0-13 Waterford 0-11

Galway added the league crown to their All-Ireland title last summer after finishing strongly to see off Waterford - relive the action here.

Camogie • 12 Apr

7 July 2024; Shane Barrett of Cork is tackled by Declan Hannon of Limerick during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Limerick and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Hannon: League final means more for Limerick this year

Limerick and Cork will do battle in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, with both having a point to prove. But would it mean more to Limerick this year? We spoke to five-time All-Ireland winning captain with the Treaty Men, Declan Hannon, to find out.

Hurling • 02 Apr

Donegal players and management celebrate with the Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh

Allianz Football League finals recap

A second-half masterclass from Donegal paves the way for a 13-point win over Kerry in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final, while Meath overcome Cork in the Division 2 decider.

Football • 30 Mar

27 July 2025; David Clifford of Kerry in action against Donegal players, from left, Finnbarr Roarty, Dáire Ó Baoill and Brendan McCole during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. P

NFL final preview: More of the same in All-Ireland repeat

When the two best counties from the previous summer meet in the following spring's league final, it means that little bit more, writes Peter Branigan.

Football • 29 Mar

22 March 2026; Players tussle at half-time during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Dublin at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

The action as it unfolded in the final round of the 2026 Allianz Football League

Football • 22 Mar

15 March 2026; Robert Finnerty of Galway reacts after kicking a two point score during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Galway at Grattan Park in Inniskeen, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Roscommon secure their place in Division 1 for 2027, and keep their hopes of a spot in the final alive. But Monaghan are heading down to Division 2 after defeat to Galway. Relive the action here.

Football • 15 Mar

13 March 2026; Aaron Greene of Shamrock Rovers has a shot on goal despite the attention of Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Sam Sargeant, left, and Gareth McElroy of Sligo Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Shamr

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

Leaders Bohs leave it late to beat Galway, while St Pat's, Shamrock Roves, Shelbourne and Dundalk all picked up wins. Relive the action here.

Soccer • 13 Mar