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Railway Union’s Cliodhna Moloney and Alex White of Old Belvedere in action. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Railway Union seeks committee inclusion ‘to influence women’s rugby’
  • Rugby
  • October 28, 2017, 07:00

Club wants bylaw on senior status to be amended to include women’s AIL

Emily Nash tees off during the Central Massachusetts Division 3 boys’ golf tournament. Photograph: Christine Peterson/AP Girl wins boys golf tournament, denied trophy because she’s a girl
  • Golf
  • October 27, 2017, 08:45

Emily Nash also denied the chance to play at the state high school golf championships

Katie Taylor and Anahi Esther Sanchez at a press conference ahead of their hotly anticipated lightweight fight which the Irish boxer has been tipped to win. Photograph: Lawrence Lustig/Inpho Katie Taylor ready for ‘biggest fight of her career’
  • Other Sports
  • Ciarán Gallagher
  • October 27, 2017, 06:00

Lightweight champion says it will be ‘a dark and rainy night’ in Cardiff for the Bray native

Railway Union accuses Leinster Branch of gender discrimination
  • Rugby
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • October 27, 2017, 06:00

Women’s club seeking senior status, only granted to clubs with male teams in league

Laura Graham crosses the finish line to win the ladies race in the 2017 Belfast City Marathon last May. Photograph: Stephen Hamilton/Presseye ‘Accidental runner’ Laura Graham has eyes on title defence
  • Other Sports
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 27, 2017, 06:00

Mother of four who started running at 31 is favourite for Sunday’s Dublin Marathon

Ireland’s Katie-George Dunlevy and her pilot Eve McCrystal after winning gold during the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro where they won two medals. Photograph: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile via Getty Images Ireland’s para-cycling world champions honoured in China
  • Other Sports
  • October 26, 2017, 10:30

Katie George-Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal received awards at the UCI Cycling Gala

Sonia O’Sullivan on her way to finishing second in the 1500m at the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Sonia O’Sullivan: It’s not about the medals any more
  • Other Sports
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • October 26, 2017, 07:00

Latest revelation of Chinese athletes doping confirms I was the best in the world in 1993

Tess Arbez competes in the Women’s Slalom during the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Switzerland. She one of Ireland’s two Winter Olympics hopefuls. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Irish skiers in peak condition as they seek Olympics qualification
  • Sport
  • Amy O'Connor
  • October 26, 2017, 01:00

Tess Arbez and Emma Ryan hope to represent Ireland at the 2018 Winter Games

McKayla Maroney pulls “that face” after receiving her silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Photo: Thomas Coex/Getty Images America at Large: Maroney casts new light on sexual abuse in US gymnastics
  • Other Sports
  • Dave Hannigan
  • October 25, 2017, 18:00

Olympic silver medalist was abused by USA team doctor Larry Nassar from the age of 13

Annalise Murphy on board Turn the Tide on Plastic during Stage One  of the Volvo Ocean Race from Alicante to Lisbon. Photograph: Jen Edney/Volvo Ocean Race Volvo Ocean Race diary part one: Already we're salt-encrusted
  • Other Sports
  • Annalise Murphy
  • October 25, 2017, 01:00

When the boat is fully powered up in 30 knots of wind on the Atlantic it’s pretty amazing

A view of a ‘Legacy?’ wristband worn by players during Old Belvedere’s match with Blackrock on Sunday. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho IRFU steering group will review strategy for women’s game
  • Rugby
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • October 24, 2017, 20:16

Group will make recommendations about strategies for development and growth

Ireland’s Denise O’Sullivan scored against Slovakia on Tuesday. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Ireland women’s team make it two from two with Slovakia win
  • Soccer
  • October 24, 2017, 18:22

With Netherlands and Norway in their World Cup qualifying group this win was crucial

Republic of Ireland Women’s squad during training ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Slovakia. Photograph:  Ryan Byrne/Inpho No margin for error as Ireland Women brace for Slovakia in World Cup qualifier
  • Soccer
  • John Fallon
  • October 24, 2017, 01:00

With tougher clashes against Netherlands and Norway ahead, a win in Senec is crucial

Sonia O’Sullivan on her way to finishing second in the 1500m at the 1993 World Championships. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Wada to investigate if Sonia O’Sullivan was denied gold by dopers
  • Other Sports
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • October 23, 2017, 19:42

Wada are taking the matter seriously having reviewed documentary aired on German TV

 A view of a ‘Legacy?’ wristband worn by players during Old Belvedere’s match with  Blackrock on Sunday. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho Players’ union to represent women’s squad in IRFU talks
  • International
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • October 23, 2017, 19:14

RPI were previously only linked to female amateur players on a support basis

Railway Union’s Niamh Byrne carries during a Women’s AIL clash with Old Belvedere. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Senator regrets ‘ill-informed’ comments on women’s rugby
  • Rugby
  • October 23, 2017, 12:54

Fianna Fáil’s Terry Leyden said sport was bad for women’s ‘health and wellbeing’

 “Legacy” wristbands:  Players are insistent that the World Cup, hosted in UCD and Belfast, showed the importance of filling the currently vacant position with a highly qualified, full-time professional coach. Photograph: Oisín Keniry/Inpho Women’s rugby protests IRFU’s move to seek part-time head coach
  • International
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • October 23, 2017, 06:30

‘Legacy’ wristband campaign aimed at highlighting union’s ‘kick in the teeth’

 Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing tackles steep and angry seas as they pass East Cape, the eastern-most point of New Zealand in 2015. Photograph: Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race via Getty Image Annalise Murphy: Racing headlong to the edge of the world and back
  • Other Sports
  • Johnny Watterson
  • October 21, 2017, 06:00

"It’s terrifying. It’s so hard it’s going to make the Olympics the easiest thing in the world”

Sultan Kakar of Munster and Shane Curran of Connacht during the M Donnelly wheelchair hurling interprovincial All-Ireland finals at IT Blanchardstown in 2016. Photograph:  Paul Mohan/Sportsfile Joanne O’Riordan: Embracing disability sport – without the pity
  • Gaelic Games
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • October 12, 2017, 07:00

The GAA has shown how serious it is about wheelchair hurling and let's hope others follow

Cork captain Rena Buckley lifts the O’Duffy Cup after the All-Ireland camogie win over Kilkenny. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Rena Buckley and Sinead Aherne joint winners of sportswoman award
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • October 12, 2017, 06:00

All-Ireland captains share ‘The Irish Times’/Sport Ireland award for September

Anna O’Flanagan has a burning ambition to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games. Photograph: Getty Images Irish hockey star Anna O’Flanagan enjoying Dutch adventure
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • October 12, 2017, 06:00

Goalscorer getting up to speed with Bloemendaal after putting legal career on hold

Sinead Finnegan: “Ladies football is still kind of a young enough sport. There’s so much learning for us all to do.” Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Sinead Finnegan plays down holiday controversy
  • Gaelic Football
  • Amy O'Connor
  • October 6, 2017, 07:00

Dublin star pleased with the progress and increasing popularity of women’s GAA

Richmond Tigers celebrate with the the AFL Premiership Cup after winning the 2017 AFL Grand Final against the Adelaide Crows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Photograph: Scott Barbour/AFL Media/Getty Sonia O’Sullivan: Nothing beats a home victory, even when it’s so far away
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • October 5, 2017, 07:30

Success of Irish rowers now reminds me of our athletes’ inspirational feats in the 80s

Barcelona taking on Las Palmas in front of a deserted Camp Nou. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters  Joanne O’Riordan: Spain’s violence just fanned Catalan fire
  • Soccer
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • October 5, 2017, 07:00

Silence of an empty Camp Nou as Barcelona played a poignant sign of disturbing crisis

Dublin celebrate with The Brendan Martin Cup after beating Mayo. Photograph: Inpho Dublin ladies lead the way with 12 All Star nominations
  • Gaelic Football
  • October 2, 2017, 15:10

Cora Staunton among six Mayo nominees, she could pick up her 11th All Star award

Sanita Puspure after finishing fourth at the World Championships. Photograph: Detlev Seyb/Inpho Sanita Puspure blown off course in final
  • Other Sports
  • Liam Gorman
  • October 1, 2017, 18:59

Choppy waters in Florida dont’ help Puspure’s pursuit of world medal

Cork Harlequins inflict a rare defeat on UCD
  • Other Sports
  • Mary Hannigan
  • October 1, 2017, 11:38

Defending champions beaten on the first day of the Hockey League season

Mayo’s  Sarah Rowe  is challenged by Dublin’s  Lauren Magee and Martha Byrne. The speed, the skill, the passion of the game thrilled the 46,286 fans in Croke Park.  Photograph:  Cody Glenn/Sportsfile Sonia O'Sullivan: Inspirational women’s football final an example to other sports
  • Other Sports
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • September 28, 2017, 06:30

Dublin and Mayo produced a great occasion at Croke Park in front of a huge crowd

Rehana Maniar in action at the World Powerlifting Championships. Photograph: Malcolm McGettigan Power and the glory for Ireland’s Warrior Princess
  • Other Sports
  • Ciaran Gallagher
  • September 25, 2017, 13:33

A relative newcomer, Rehana Maniar has made a big impression in powerlifting

 Cork’s Brid Stack and Dublin’s Sinéad Aherne  in the  2014 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Final. Dublin were 10 points up with 16 minutes to go but Cork came back to win it.  Photograph: Alan Betson Sinéad Aherne looking to erase Dublin’s painful past
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • September 21, 2017, 06:00

After number of heartbreaking finals, captain is keen to triumph over Mayo on Sunday

 The Liffey swim always brings ripples of excitement to the male and female swimmers who come from all over Ireland and overseas to compete. Photograph Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times Taking the plunge with my first Liffey Swim
  • Other Sports
  • Anne-Marie Healy
  • September 14, 2017, 13:53

Open water swimming . . . ‘don’t come last, don’t come last, don’t come last’

New OCI president Sarah Keane. She can influence positive changes through athlete support and improved results.   Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho Sonia O’Sullivan: Ross doesn’t understand athletes’ reliance on funding
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • September 14, 2017, 07:00

Athletes left to fend for themselves may just lose heart, faith and confidence in the OCI

Cork’s Rena Buckley lifting the  O’Duffy Cup. There are certain things in life like taxes and death, but you can add  Buckley winning an All-Ireland medal to that list.  Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho Joanne O’Riordan: No words to describe the one and only Rena Buckley
  • Hurling
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • September 14, 2017, 06:00

Psychologists want to know what makes her tick, but people who know her say ‘that’s just Rena’

Ireland’s Katie-George Dunlevy and her pilot Eve McCrystal in action during the Paralympic Games  in Rio de Janeiro where they won two medals. Photograph: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile via Getty Images Katie-George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal share Sportswoman of the Month award
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • September 14, 2017, 01:00

Para-cycling pair follow up Rio success with two golds at World Championships

Katie Taylor will fight in Cardiff at the end of October. Photograph: Inpho Katie Taylor still waiting to find out who she will fight next
  • Other Sports
  • Johnny Watterson
  • September 8, 2017, 18:39

Taylor’s promoter hoping to announce an opponent for world title shot next week

Mayo’s Cora Staunton celebrates the victory over Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final at  Kingspan Breffni Park. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Novel Dublin-Mayo double bill would be something to savour
  • Sport
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • September 7, 2017, 06:30

Joanne O'Riordan: Too radical a step to put the women’s final on with the men’s?

The walk towards Bull Island in Clontarf. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien Sonia O’Sullivan: Finding fresh motivation along the Bull Wall
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • September 7, 2017, 06:30

The marker for me has always been running, because it affects so many decisions in my life

Kilkenny captain Anna Farrell:  “You accept that once you win the All-Ireland, you’re the team to beat.” Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Passion for Kilkenny a family affair for the Farrells of Thomastown
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • September 7, 2017, 06:00

Anna will captain the holders against Cork while three more sisters are on the panel

McGregor versus Mayweather  was a white elephant that somehow grabbed the attention of the public, even of those who claimed to have no interest.  Photograph:  Ethan Miller/Getty Images Sonia O’Sullivan: True sport can be found in Croke Park – not Las Vegas
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • August 31, 2017, 08:05

Big difference between pure sport and the exploitation of sport and fans for money 

Irish team Sunday’s Well Rebels and the winners, Selección Argentina de Mixed Ability Rugby (Rugby Inclusivo), after the final of the mixed ability rugby World Cup. Photograph: Twitter Joanne O’Riordan: Mixed Ability Model yielding great results
  • Rugby
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • August 31, 2017, 07:00

Ireland’s only mixed ability rugby team defended their world title in this rising sport

Maria Sharapova reacts after beating Simona Halep in her opening game of the US Open at Flushing Meadows, New York. Photo: Elsa/Getty Images Maria Sharapova knocks out Simona Halep in US Open return
  • Other Sports
  • Kevin Mitchell
  • August 29, 2017, 07:36

Russian granted a wildcard into the tournament and looks like she means busines

Martina Navratilova gets a hug from Chris Evert  after beating her in the final of the ladies’ singles at Wimbledon in 1978. Photograph: Rob Taggart/Central Press/Getty Images US Open: Women’s game crying out for a rivalry
  • Other Sports
  • Mitch Rustand
  • August 28, 2017, 09:59

Inconsistency at the top of the women’s game remains a problem for the sport

The women’s Gaelic football and Camogie All-Ireland finals have been designated as “events of major importance to Irish society” and added to the list of sporting events that must be shown on free-to-air television. At the announcement on Wednesday  were Minister for Communications Denis Naughten, Camogie Association president Catherine Neary, Kilkenny’s Miriam Fribsy, Mayo’s Sarah Rowe, and Ladies Gaelic Football Association president Marie Hickey. Joanne O'Riordan: Women’s sport needs to build on high-profile summer
  • Sport
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • August 24, 2017, 09:00

Responsibility lies with all to make sure women’s sports are thought about all year and every year

Shelbourne’s Pearl Slattery in action against Wexford Youths  at the Aviva Stadium. “My life is just football, it’s absolutely everything.”  Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Football much more than a game for Pearl Slattery
  • Soccer
  • Mary Hannigan
  • August 24, 2017, 07:00

Shelbourne captain back in thick of Champions League action following a health scare

France’s Julie Annery is tackled by England’s Sarah Bern. Annery crosses the line but the try is disallowed. Photograph: Getty Images England see off France to set up New Zealand decider
  • Rugby
  • Gavin Cummiskey
  • August 22, 2017, 21:48

USA test New Zealand but come up short, as England grind French into submission

Cork’s Orla Cotter celebrates scoring a goal. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Cork get over the line against Galway
  • Hurling
  • Daragh Ó Conchúir
  • August 20, 2017, 00:21

Rebelettes score only three points in second half but do just enough to reach All-Ireland final

 Kilkenny’s Shelly Farrell is tackled by Dublin’s Hannah Hegarty. Photograph: Oisin Keniry/Inpho Kilkenny keep Dublin at arms length
  • Hurling
  • Daragh Ó Conchúir
  • August 19, 2017, 19:31

Ann Downey’s side book their place in All-Ireland final

 Donegal’s Katy Herron tries to block Sarah Rowe of Mayo. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Mayo advance to meet Cork in last four
  • Gaelic Football
  • Jackie Cahill
  • August 19, 2017, 16:32

Donegal fall at the quarter-final stage again as Mayo win by six points

 Cork’s Roisin Phelan with Deirdre Brennan and Megan Glynn of Galway. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Cork cut loose against Galway to lay down a marker
  • Gaelic Football
  • Jackie Cahill
  • August 19, 2017, 14:34

Defending champions remain on course for seven-in-a-row

A dejected Ciara Mageean after she finished 13th in her heat at the World Championships in London. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho Sonia O’Sullivan: Irish athletes not helped by the non-wearing of the green
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • August 17, 2017, 07:45

It makes no sense to accept something less than perfect when representing your country

Grigory Rodchenkov and Brian Fogel in the Netflix documentary Icarus. Joanne O’Riordan: Will giants of doping fly too close to the sun?
  • Other Sports
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • August 17, 2017, 07:00

Netflix documentary 'Icarus' an eye-opener on drugs in sport

Jockey Mary Bacon   in 1978.  The rise and fall of Mary Bacon, the ‘Klansman’s Jane Fonda’
  • Racing
  • Dave Hannigan
  • August 16, 2017, 19:00

Pioneering jockey’s career fell apart after her appearance at a Ku Klux Klan rally

Leona Maguire: “To win it once was one thing, but to win it three times is quite a humbling feeling.” Photograph:  Matthew Lewis/Getty Images Leona Maguire wins a third McCormack medal
  • Golf
  • August 16, 2017, 14:32

Irish star remains the dominant player in women’s amateur golf

 Dublin’s Lauren Magee receives an elbow from Katie Murray of Waterford. Photo: Tom Beary/Inpho Dublin able to up the ante against plucky Waterford
  • Gaelic Football
  • Jackie Cahill
  • August 12, 2017, 18:54

Sinéad Aherne and Nicole Owens do most of the damage for Sky Blues

I was left in disbelief when Botswana runner Isaac Makwala was denied  the chance to line up in the 400m final. Photograph: John Walton/PA Wire. Sonia O'Sullivan: Athletes need to make big decisions themselves
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • August 10, 2017, 06:00

IAAF call not to allow Isaac Makwala compete in the 400m final defied belief

Just two professional teams will compete at the Women’s Rugby World Cup with 10 amateur teams. Photo: Paul Faith/Getty Images Joanne O’Riordan: Women’s Rugby World Cup can restore your faith in sport
  • International
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • August 9, 2017, 11:52

Comradery and pride are clear to see after meeting the Australian women’s rugby team

Katie Taylor of Ireland celebrates winning her bout against Sofya Ochigava of Russia. Photograph:  Scott Heavey/Getty Images Irish Sportswomen: Top 50 Memorable Moments - Top 10
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • August 5, 2017, 12:25

Mary Hannigan selects the top 10 highlights in women’s sport from the last 30 years

Katie Walsh and Seabass in the Aintree Grand National in 2012. Photograph: Paul Ellis/Getty Images Irish Sportswomen: Top 50 Memorable Moments Part Four - 20 to 11
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • August 4, 2017, 09:00

In part four of five, Mary Hannigan continues her look at highlights in Irish women’s sport

Amateur Leona Maguire of Ireland tees off on the second hole during the first round of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Kingsbarns Golf Link. Photo: David Cannon/Getty Images Leona Maguire makes strong start to Women’s British Open
  • Golf
  • Ruaidhrí Croke
  • August 3, 2017, 18:53

Michelle Wie the woman to catch at the top of the leaderboard after an opening round of 64

Dr Hyde Park has the backdrop of a graveyard. Photo: Inpho GAA’s steady path from amateur tradition to capitalist commodity
  • Gaelic Games
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • August 3, 2017, 15:24

Joanne O’Riordan: Sky deal is just the latest factor in the GAA moving away from its roots

 Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo look on as Stephanie Roche arrives for the 2014 Fifa Ballon d’Or Gala. Photograph:  Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Irish Sportswomen: Top 50 Memorable Moments Part Three - 30 to 21
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • August 3, 2017, 08:55

Every day this week, Mary Hannigan looks at some of the highlights in women’s sport from the last 30 years. Part three looks at 30 to 21

Sonia O’Sullivan on her way to taking silver in the 1500m at the World Championships in Stuttgart in 1993. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho Sonia O’Sullivan: Medal upgrades come too late for me
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • August 3, 2017, 07:00

It’s good news that a number of athletes will be upgraded before World Championships

Ellen Keane on her way to bronze in the women's 100m breaststroke final at the Paralympics in Rio. Photograph: Al Tielemans/Getty Irish Sportswomen: Top 50 Memorable Moments Part Two - 40 to 31
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • August 2, 2017, 10:57

Every day this week, Mary Hannigan looks at some of the highlights in women’s sport from the last 30 years. Part two looks at 40 to 31

Lindsay Peat scores Ireland's opening try against Wales in this year's Six Nations. Photograph: Ian Cook/Inpho Irish Sportswomen: Top 50 Memorable Moments - 50 to 41
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • August 1, 2017, 09:00

Every day this week, Mary Hannigan looks at some of the highlights in women’s sport from the last 30 years. Part one looks at 50 to 41

Aileen Wall’s late goal secured an All-Ireland quarter-final for Waterford. File photograph: Ken Sutton/Inpho Ladies’ SFC: Waterford and Armagh claim quarter-final slots
  • Gaelic Football
  • Jackie Cahill
  • July 29, 2017, 17:21

Aileen Wall’s late goal breaks Cavan’s hearts; Armagh edge high-scoring clash with Westmeath

 Medalists John Fitzsimons (bronze in the men’s 800m)  Gina Akpe-Moses (gold in women’s 100m) and Michaela Walsh (bronze in the Hammer) at the homecoming of the Irish team from the European Athletics Under-20 Championships in Italy. Photograph: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Sonia O’Sullivan: Next generation of Irish athletes growing up fast
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • July 27, 2017, 07:00

Likes of John Fitzsimons, Gina Apke-Moses and Michaela Walsh on the right track

Helen Shields, president of Fitzwilliam Tennis Club. She is the first female president of the club in its long history. Photograph: Aidan Crawley Leadership mantle resting easily on Helen Shields’ shoulders
  • Other Sports
  • Cliona Foley
  • July 27, 2017, 06:00

First female president of Fitzwilliam welcomes revival of Irish Women’s Open after 12-year gap

Hannah Tyrrell, Ireland coach Tom Tierney, team  captain Niamh Briggs and Lindsay Peat at the Ireland squad announcement for the Women’s Rugby World Cup at UCD. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho Joanne O’Riordan: Chances are she’s got game but not fame
  • Sport
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • July 27, 2017, 01:00

The lack of identifiable characters in women’s sport proves a major drawback

Sky’s the limit for versatile Paralympian Niamh McCarthy
  • Other Sports
  • Sinead Farrell
  • July 20, 2017, 06:00

Carrigaline woman combines parachute jumping with passion for discus-throwing

Serena Williams: has she been properly recognised for her amazing tally of 23 Grand Slam wins? Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images Joanne O’Riordan: Is Serena Williams’ genius appreciated?
  • Other Sports
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • July 20, 2017, 06:00

Exceptional women’s player will never get the credit accorded to, say, Roger Federer

 Sonia O’Sullivan in second place behind Shalene Flanagan in the women’s  3, 000 metres in 2005.  Photograph:  Neil Danton/Inpho Sonia O’Sullivan: You still can’t beat the intimacy of live sport
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • July 13, 2017, 07:00

Events like the Cork City Sports are a chance to get trackside and close to the action

The 2,000 plus who attend created an atmosphere in Turners Cross as addictive as the temple of the Camp Nou. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Joanne O’Riordan: I love Barça but Cork City are my little secret
  • Soccer
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • July 13, 2017, 06:30

John Delaney’s problematic children have become my problematic favourites

Heather Watson misses her return against Belarus’s Victoria Azarenka during their women’s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. Photo: Glyn Kirk/Getty Images Wimbledon: Heather Watson crashes out while Venus Williams advances
  • Other Sports
  • Jacob Steinberg
  • July 7, 2017, 21:27

Meanwhile, Simona Halep will face Victoria Azarenka in the next round at SW19

South Africa’s Caster Semenya continues to dominate the world of women’s 800 metre running. Photograph:  Karim Jaafar/AFP/Getty Images Sonia O’Sullivan: Women’s 800m running is not a fair race
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • July 6, 2017, 07:45

CAS must make decision in light of study on women with high testosterone levels

Ireland’s Hannah Matthews in action against Spain last year. Player  will earn her 81st international cap on Saturday. Photograph: Rowland White/Inpho Much at stake as Ireland women’s hockey team enters semi-finals
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • July 6, 2017, 05:30

Triumph over Japan in Johannesburg would keep their World Cup 2018 dream alive

Kate Kelly: A veritable giant has left the pitch but not the game. She was a player who looked small but always, always, pulled big. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Model talent – Kate Kelly reflects on a 21-year career with Wexford
  • Gaelic Games
  • Cliona Foley
  • June 29, 2017, 12:43

Four All-Irelands and 9 All Stars bear testimony to one of the great camogie careers

Joyous Cork fans celebrate a score during the county’s Munster senior hurling semi-final victory over Waterford at Semple Stadium. Photograph: Oisín Keniry/Inpho  Following our sporting dream the perfect escape from reality
  • Sport
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • June 28, 2017, 22:00

Normally sober and sane folk can get carried away when it comes to their chosen team

Sinead Aherne: Dublin’s captain scored 3-4 against Laois in the Leinster SFC semi-final.  Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Dublin women cruise into another Leinster football final
  • Gaelic Football
  • June 25, 2017, 20:40

Mick Bohan’s side register a 28-pt victory over outclassed Laois

Paudie Murray: “The group stage is really about getting results and we’ve two from two,” said the pleased  Cork manager. Photograph: Cathal Noonan/Inpho Camogie: Cork avenge Munster final defeat to Limerick
  • Gaelic Games
  • June 25, 2017, 20:26

Rebel County prevail by 19 points while Wexford see off Offaly challenge

Paula Grant (Lisburn) with the Irish Women’s Close trophy following her victory at Mullingar GC. Paula Grant bags second Irish Women’s Close title
  • Golf
  • June 25, 2017, 20:17

Strong comeback secures a 3&1 victory over Ciara Casey at Mullingar

Women’s sports need to be marketed better. Why are Republic of Ireland women’s international soccer games kicking off  on a Thursday afternoon at 3pm? Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Joanne O’Riordan: Why not have an Irish women’s sports week?
  • Sport
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • June 22, 2017, 06:00

A celebration of Ireland’s talented sports women could help the next generation

Claire McCarthy running the Women’s Half Marathon at the 2016 European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam. Her selection for London was confirmed last month. Photograph: Karel Delvoije/Inpho Claire McCarthy: staying up and running after motherhood
  • Other Sports
  • Ian O'Riordan
  • June 22, 2017, 06:00

Returning to distance running after giving birth is not child’s play, but has real benefits

Seeing Cork beat Waterford made home feel that bit closer. Photo: Oisin Keniry/Inpho Sonia O’Sullivan: Bringing a taste of the new normal home to Ireland
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • June 22, 2017, 06:00

No matter how often you do it, the journey between Australia and Ireland gets no easier

 Sonia O’’Sullivan of Ireland celebrates winning the mile run in 2004 at the IAAF/Mobil Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway. Photograph:  Mike Hewit/llsport Sonia O'Sullivan: Summer is the track and field season
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • June 15, 2017, 07:45

It’s good to see Irish athletes like Ciara Mageean putting some marks on the board

Dermot Connolly: Branagan stood and watched as Connolly  was being dragged, pulled and hammered by Carlow players with  his hands out in a “do you see this?” fashion. Joanne O'Riordan: Uproar over Diarmuid Connolly is laughable
  • Gaelic Football
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • June 15, 2017, 07:32

Will those on moral high horses now demand a similar punishment for Cork’s Paul Kerrigan?

The Clipper Round the World yachts return to London in a victory parade in 2014 after sailing 40,000 nautical miles in the world’s longest ocean race. Photograph by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images) Hands on deck as Roseann McGlinchey closes in on dream
  • Sport
  • Mary Hannigan
  • June 15, 2017, 06:00

Donegal woman ready to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Brazil’s Formiga has been playing football for the last 22 years, making her World Cup debut in 1995 at the age of 17. Photograph: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Joanne O'Riordan: Formiga up there with the greats of all time
  • Soccer
  • Joanne O'Riordan
  • June 8, 2017, 07:32

Brazilian midfielder has overcome adversity and scaled the heights during an epic career

Síofra Cléirigh Büttner: this  will be the third year she  will represent Villanova at the prestigious NCAA championships. Photograph: Karen Delvoije/Inpho Sonia O’Sullivan: US scholarships still best path for Irish athletes
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • June 8, 2017, 07:15

Síofra Cléirigh Büttner bidding to make outdoor final at NCAA Championships

Sligo footballer Etna Flanagan, her husband Conor Flanagan and Children, Cria (12) Sadhbh (8) and Odhran (3) at their home in Coolaney, Co. Sligo. Photo: James Connolly Etna Flanagan still loving the game that brought her smile back
  • Gaelic Football
  • Cliona Foley
  • June 8, 2017, 06:00

‘Once you’re able to and enjoy it, why not? If I can still play when I’m 50 I’ll be there’

Kate Kerr-Horan with her horse Arlande and her mother Pam Kerr at Broomfield Equestrian Centre,  Tinahely, Co Wicklow. Photograph Nick Bradshaw Overcoming challenges comes naturally to Kate Kerr-Horan
  • Other Sports
  • Cliona Foley
  • June 1, 2017, 13:13

Life-changing accident as a child didn’t prevent her pursuing her equestrian dream

There is no greater feeling than the one you get when you return home after a run. Sonia O’Sullivan: The pleasure of learning to run all over again
  • Sport
  • Sonia O'Sullivan
  • June 1, 2017, 05:58

Cycling and swimming are satisfying but they don’t quite reach that runners’ ‘high’

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