
Different Strokes: Irishman helps Harris English end his drought
- Golf
- January 12, 2021, 06:00
Harrington to open season in Dubai; Word of Mouth; On This Day, Twitter Twaddle and more

Different Strokes: European trio looking for early Ryder Cup boost in Hawaii
- Golf
- January 5, 2021, 06:00
Rahm makes Callaway switch; By the Numbers; On this Day; Know the Rules

Sports Review 2020: Year like no other serves up unforgettable moments
- Sport
- December 31, 2020, 06:00
From Katie Taylor to Bryson DeChambeau there were plenty of memories made

Maradona and Jack Charlton among the sporting greats we lost in 2020
- Soccer
- December 29, 2020, 06:00
Pat Smullen, Kobe Bryant, Úna O’Connor, Harry Gregg, Kieran O’Connor all passed

Different Strokes: Jin Young Ko clubs together to buy a house in Texas
- Golf
- December 21, 2020, 16:20
Staying put pays off for Westwood . . . Word of Mouth . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . By the Numbers . . . In the Bag . . . Know the R(...)

Sinéad Aherne praises ‘huge leadership’ as Dublin make it four in a row
- Gaelic Games
- December 21, 2020, 06:00
Captain sat out second-half but came back on with seconds left to share historic moment

Four in a row for Dublin ladies after dominant win over Cork
- Gaelic Football
- December 20, 2020, 19:13
Rebelettes started strongly but Dublin’s power, speed and skill proved too much

Different Strokes: Sorenstam’s influence continues to grow
- Golf
- December 15, 2020, 06:00
All eyes will be on Tiger Woods and 11-year-old son Charlie in PNC Challenge

Golfers can travel across county boundaries as Level 3 guidance is changed
- Golf
- December 6, 2020, 12:12
Sport Expert Group has made the change to allow members participate at their clubs

Rafa Cabrera Bello and Colin Byrne end caddie-player relationship
- Golf
- November 30, 2020, 18:57
Spaniard won 2017 Scottish Open and reached a career-high world ranking of 16th

Lahinch’s €1.3m loss highlights toll of coronavirus on Ireland’s top courses
- Golf
- November 26, 2020, 06:00
Co Clare club were forced to use cash reserves and cut costs as revenue collapsed

Successful year for Stephanie Meadow takes her to LPGA event
- Golf
- November 24, 2020, 06:00
Northern Irish golfer jumps 62 places in the updated world rankings – up to 126th spot

NI golfer Stephanie Meadow takes third place in Florida finale
- Golf
- November 22, 2020, 21:59
Well-crafted final round showcases 28-year-olds potential at LPGA event

Philip Reid: Augusta 2021 in Shane Lowry’s line of sight
- Golf
- November 17, 2020, 06:00
‘I don’t show up in tournaments just to finish 10th or fifth. I show up to put on my best’

US Masters: Dustin Johnson shatters scoring record to win green jacket
- Golf
- November 15, 2020, 21:30
World number one held off Sungjae Im and Cameron Smith by five shots at Augusta

Tiger Woods takes a 10 on the 12th as Masters defence unravels
- Golf
- November 15, 2020, 17:47
15-time Major winner records the highest single-hole score of his career on Sunday

Johnson and Thomas lead the way as Masters starts to bubble
- Golf
- November 13, 2020, 22:33
Ancer and Smith join the party on nine under as Augusta gets ready to bare its teeth

Resurgent Rory McIlroy rekindles Masters fire with a 66
- Golf
- November 13, 2020, 22:13
Grand Slam dream is still alive after opening 75 is atoned for with stunning second round

US Masters: Paul Casey leads the way as play is suspended
- Golf
- November 12, 2020, 23:18
Rory McIlroy among those who will have to complete first rounds on Friday morning

US Masters: Tiger Woods settles back into his domain as Shane Lowry struggles
- Golf
- November 12, 2020, 21:50
Defending champion looked comfortable in familiar surroundings as he signed for a 68

US Masters: World’s best ready to do battle with eerie Augusta
- Golf
- November 12, 2020, 05:00
All eyes on Bryson DeChambeau but power is not the only ingredient needed to win

James Sugrue ready to savour every moment of Masters dream
- Golf
- November 12, 2020, 01:00
Amateur keeps his calm in front of Tiger Woods during practice ahead of tournament

Masters Digest: Quiet Augusta a new experience for all
- Golf
- November 11, 2020, 20:34
Hatton commits to Horan; Immelman heads for TV; are the numbers aligning for McIlroy?

US Masters: Four players to watch at Augusta National
- Golf
- November 11, 2020, 15:39
Dustin Johnson’s impressive form makes him a Major contender this week

McIlroy tuning up for Masters redemption song
- Golf
- November 10, 2020, 21:40
Northern Irishman coming in under the radar at Augusta National

Lowry looking to buck Masters trends
- Golf
- November 10, 2020, 16:04
Irish golfer has poor record at Augusta National

McGinley says McIlroy would be a ‘surprise winner’ of Masters
- Golf
- November 10, 2020, 06:00
Different Strokes: Irishman’s form post-lockdown not inspiring confidence

Shane Lowry falters after fast start as Ortiz wins in Houston
- Golf
- November 8, 2020, 21:43
Offaly golfer carded four birdies in a row on front nine and he now heads for Augusta

The Masters is unique, and this year more than ever
- Golf
- November 7, 2020, 06:00
Graeme McDowell preparing for that Christmas Day feeling at Augusta

Sarah Stirk: From pro tennis dreams to the face of Sky Sports Golf
- Golf
- November 7, 2020, 05:00
Welshwoman has been passionate about sport and journalism from an early age

Shane Lowry in the mix after battling 69 in Houston
- Golf
- November 6, 2020, 23:00
Sam Burns shot to the top of the leaderboard on Friday with a second round of 65

US Masters 2020: TV times and all you need to know
- Golf
- November 6, 2020, 14:00
It’s Augusta like we’ve never seen it before as autumn leaves replace the spring azaleas

Graeme McDowell heads to Houston ‘moving in the right direction’
- Golf
- November 5, 2020, 06:00
Northern Irish golfer looking to put poor run behind him ahead of the Masters

Different Strokes: Darren Clarke ends long drought with Champions Tour breakthrough
- Golf
- November 3, 2020, 06:00
Golf Ireland welcome government support . . . Word of Mouth . . . In the Bag . . . On this day

Lowry and McDowell look to sharpen their games for Augusta at Houston Open
- Golf
- November 2, 2020, 19:00
Rory McIlroy among those to have decided against competitive play before the Masters

Brian Cody relieved as Kilkenny scrape over the line
- Gaelic Football
- November 2, 2020, 01:00
‘A big lead can be a dangerous thing’ says veteran manager as Cats survive Dublin comeback

Dublin return from the dead to give Kilkenny a scare in Croke Park thriller
- Hurling
- October 31, 2020, 18:57
Cats eventually squeezed through but only after a blistering comeback from the Dubs

Pádraig Harrington hot out of the blocks in Bermuda
- Golf
- October 29, 2020, 18:46
Dubliner admits game is in good shape in first of two PGA Tour events

Different Strokes: Is Tiger Woods left hoping Augusta return will flick a switch?
- Racing
- October 27, 2020, 06:00
Defending champion has had just one top-10 finish in eight tournaments in 2020

Rory McIlroy’s sole focus is on Masters and another Grand Slam opportunity
- Golf
- October 27, 2020, 06:00
World No 5 planning a number of practice rounds to prepare for wintertime staging

Division Four round-up: Wicklow lay down Leinster marker against Wexford
- Gaelic Football
- October 26, 2020, 06:00
Limerick seal title and promotion into Division Three after Sligo win

Division Two round-up: Roscommon seal title as Cavan go down
- Gaelic Football
- October 26, 2020, 06:00
Armagh promoted after Clare win, Kildare miss out despite victory over Westmeath

Disappointment and frustration par for the courses as golf goes into lockdown
- Golf
- October 22, 2020, 18:59
Clubs struggling to see logic of golf closing down for six weeks

Philip Reid: Hard to find the sense in closing golf clubs
- Golf
- October 22, 2020, 06:00
Sport had demonstrated that it could be played safely and in a socially distanced way

Philip Reid’s lowdown: ZOZO Championship and Italian Open
- Golf
- October 21, 2020, 19:29
All you need to know ahead of this week’s PGA Tour and European Tour stops

Golf in Level 5 Covid restrictions: Clubs still waiting to hear if they can remain open
- Golf
- October 20, 2020, 18:55
GUI and ILGU say they are in consultation with Sport Ireland about new restrictions

Different Strokes: ILGU conveyor belt churning out talent
- Golf
- October 20, 2020, 06:30
More injury woes for Day, Kokrak hits jackpot in Vegas, word of mouth and more

Philip Reid’s Lowdown: The CJ Cup and Scottish Championship
- Golf
- October 14, 2020, 18:00
All you need to know ahead of this week’s PGA Tour and European Tour events

Rory McIlroy takes to the desert to warm up for Augusta
- Golf
- October 13, 2020, 06:00
World number four will be joined by Shane Lowry at this week’s CJ Cup at Shadow Creek

Different Strokes: DeChambeau planning to bulk up some more ahead of Masters
- Golf
- October 13, 2020, 06:00
Cyprus format change . . . World of Mouth . . . In the Bag . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . On this Day

Hope is for Irish Open to regain Rolex Series status
- Golf
- September 27, 2020, 20:37
John Catlin’s winning cheque of less than €200,000 significantly down on recent years

John Catlin clinches Irish Open title with final round 64
- Golf
- September 27, 2020, 20:30
American beat Aaron Rai to claim second win with impressive final round at Galgorm

Aaron Rai keeps the heat on as Irish big names frozen out at Galgorm Castle
- Golf
- September 25, 2020, 20:47
Major winner Shane Lowry and Pádriag Harrington both miss the cut at Irish Open

Mark Power finds his driving form in the nick of time to make the weekend
- Golf
- September 25, 2020, 19:42
Kilkenny amateur praises caddie Dermot Byrne for keeping him focused after double-bogey

Irish Open: Galgorm Castle proves tough nut to crack in opening skirmishes
- Golf
- September 24, 2020, 20:48
Burmester, Smith and Rai lead on five under as Lowry fails to fire on homecoming

Amateur James Sugrue makes the most of late invite to lead Irish challenge
- Golf
- September 24, 2020, 19:41
Cork golfer showed no sign of US Open hangover with opening 67 at Galgorm Castle

Irish Open 2020: Galgorm Castle hole-by-hole guide
- Golf
- September 24, 2020, 06:00
Galgorm Castle resort outside Ballymena in Co Antrim to play host this week

Irish Open 2020: Four players to watch out for
- Golf
- September 24, 2020, 06:00
Talented Thai Jazz Janewattananond aiming to make an impression on European Tour

Shane Lowry swaps bubbles and hopes for less trouble at Galgorm Castle
- Golf
- September 24, 2020, 06:00
Ballymena course could provide its own problems for the 144-strong field this week

Different Strokes: Bryson DeChambeau wants to go further
- Golf
- September 22, 2020, 06:00
McIlroy and Rose set to take on Woods and Thomas, what’s in Bryson’s US Open bag

Shane Lowry brings the X-Factor to an Irish Open like no other
- Golf
- September 22, 2020, 06:00
British Open winner the only player in the world’s top-50 lining up at Galgorm Castle

Bryson DeChambeau powers his way to stunning US Open win
- Golf
- September 20, 2020, 23:29
Rory McIlroy never got going on the final day but nobody was catching the eventual winner
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Lowry sets sights on Ballymena ahead of Irish Open at Galgorm Castle
- Golf
- September 20, 2020, 19:18
‘I’m going to go out there and give it my best when it comes to it’, says Irish golfer

Rory McIlroy battles to stay in mix as Patrick Reed leads US Open
- Golf
- September 19, 2020, 00:24
Winged Foot bit back with a vengeance on Friday as the world’s best struggled in second round

Justin Thomas tames Winged Foot to lead US Open
- Golf
- September 17, 2020, 23:45
Soft greens no wind made conditions more scoreable than expected on the opening day

US Open: Rory McIlroy gets the fast start he wanted at Winged Foot
- Golf
- September 17, 2020, 18:57
Three-under-par 67 leaves McIlroy two behind early clubhouse leader Justin Thomas

US Open: Winged Foot ready to test the mental mettle of the best
- Golf
- September 17, 2020, 06:00
Johnson boasts the most impressive form as he bids to win his second Major

US Open: Philip Reid’s guide to the West Course at Winged Foot
- Golf
- September 17, 2020, 06:00
The A W Tillinghast design will prove a true test for the world’s best golfers

US Open Take 5: Golfers set to impress this week at Winged Foot
- Golf
- September 17, 2020, 06:00
Philip Reid looks through the field and picks his ones to watch

Rory McIlroy hoping for take-off at Winged Foot in US Open
- Golf
- September 15, 2020, 21:26
‘It’s a tough track and I’m still learning it as I go, but I loved what I saw and I’m excited’

Different Strokes: Scheffler test shows fragility of Tour bubble
- Golf
- September 15, 2020, 06:00
Kevin Kisner is forced into an apology, Leona Maguire goes from strength to strength

Phil Mickelson battling his swing as US Open looms
- Golf
- September 14, 2020, 16:26
The 50-year-old will attempt to win elusive title for the first ever time this week

Brutal Winged Foot can show its teeth again, just like 2006
- Golf
- September 12, 2020, 06:30
Difficult 18th hole ensured 2006 US Open became the one that got away for many

Morikawa leads golf’s next generation of Major contenders
- Golf
- September 12, 2020, 05:00
A group of early-20s golfers have made exciting starts to their professional careers

Graeme McDowell pulls out of Irish Open to defend Mexico title
- Golf
- September 10, 2020, 22:49
Northern Ireland golfer outlines ‘very difficult decision’ to skip Galgorm Castle event

Shane Lowry makes excellent start with 68 at Safeway Open
- Golf
- September 10, 2020, 21:56
Irish golfer puts new clubs to good use to trail first round leader Russell Knox by five shots

Leona Maguire suffers costly late bogeys as things hot up in the desert
- Golf
- September 10, 2020, 21:31
Irish golfer cards one-over-par in first round of the ANA Inspiration

Sporting Upsets: From 500/1 long shot to British Open champion
- Golf
- September 10, 2020, 06:00
Remembering Ben Curtis’s most unlikely of Major wins at Royal St George’s in 2003

Shane Lowry commits to playing Irish Open
- Golf
- September 8, 2020, 17:04
Former champion will be the headline act at Galgorm Castle

Different Strokes: Stephanie Meadow hoping to go jump in a lake at ANA Inspiration
- Golf
- September 8, 2020, 06:00
Fahy goes top of order of merit; In Numbers; Word of Mouth; In the Bag; On this Day; Know the Rules

O’Rourke ready to throw off the shackles
- Golf
- September 4, 2020, 19:19
Irish golfer five off the halfway lead at Galgorm Castle

Simon Thornton hits fine 35-footer to deny Colm Moriarty at the death
- Golf
- September 3, 2020, 23:15
Irish PGA Championship: Both men finished level to set up dramatic sudden-death finale

Philip Reid’s Lowdown: Andalucia Masters and Northern Ireland Open
- Golf
- September 2, 2020, 13:30
All you need to know ahead of this week’s European Tour and Challenge Tour events

Moriarty and Jenkinson share lead at Irish PGA Championship
- Golf
- September 1, 2020, 18:42
Duo card three-under 68s at Roganstown as scoring proves tough on day one

Michael Hoey not afraid to do the heavy lifting when required
- Golf
- September 1, 2020, 17:45
Five-time European Tour winner happy to be back playing tournament golf after a stint in the real world

Different Strokes: Galgorm Castle and Roganstown take centre stage
- Golf
- September 1, 2020, 06:00
European Tour schedule changes, Adam Scott’s big breakthrough, Twitter Twaddle and more. . .

Jon Rahm gives some mystical insight into his monster playoff putt
- Golf
- August 31, 2020, 15:41
Big Spaniard invokes spirit of Bagger Vance in making 66-feet putt to beat Dustin Johnson

Woods and McIlroy in search of form ahead of BMW Championship
- Golf
- August 26, 2020, 19:06
Woods has played little since PGA return, while McIlroy is failing to find intensity

Philip Reid’s Lowdown: BMW and UK Championships
- Golf
- August 26, 2020, 13:09
All you need to know ahead of second FedEx Cup playoff, and latest European Tour event

Rory McIlroy striving for intensity as he goes through the motions
- Golf
- August 25, 2020, 06:00
World number four has failed to mount a serious challenge as he struggles off the tee

McIlroy and Woods look to step it up a gear at BMW after early finish in Boston
- Golf
- August 23, 2020, 18:58
Roman Langasque takes Wales Open; Germany’s Sophia Popov wins Women’s British Open

TV View: Socially distanced trio left reeling as star attraction limps off
- Pro14
- August 23, 2020, 15:00
Tommy Bowe, Gordon D’Arcy and Peter Stringer full of excitement as rugby returns

Rookie Scottie Scheffler shoots 59 as McIlroy squeezes into the weekend
- Golf
- August 21, 2020, 21:36
Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell both miss cut as Dustin Johnson leads in Boston

Stephanie Meadow holds her ground in high winds to survive the cut
- Golf
- August 21, 2020, 21:25
Back-to-back bogeys prove costly for Leona Maguire and Olivia Mehaffey also misses out

Connor Syme leading the field at Wales Open going into weekend
- Golf
- August 21, 2020, 20:52
Cormac Sharvin, Paul Dunne and Jonathan Caldwell would survive the midway cut to progress

Rory McIlroy shows fighting spirit as he looks to go up a gear
- Golf
- August 20, 2020, 21:51
Tiger Woods at home on the greens after reverting to his ‘Old Faithful’ putter in Massachusetts

Strong wind adds bite to opening round of Wales Open
- Golf
- August 20, 2020, 21:03
In-form Scottish player Connor Syme and Englishman Jordan Smith shoot 66 to share the lead

Irish trio struggle as Olson sets the pace in Women’s British Open
- Golf
- August 20, 2020, 20:55
Meadow shoots a 75 while Maguire and Mehaffey face a battle to make the cut after registering opening 77s

Shane Lowry will need to sort out driving issues to reach BMW
- Golf
- August 18, 2020, 06:00
Irish golfer goes into first FedEx playoffs event in 122nd position out of 125 in the standings