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Smyth craves big prize with TU Dublin in O'Connor Cup Meath inter-county star Ciara Smyth on her strong desire to win the O'Connor Cup for TU Dublin.

I spoke to Meath footballer Ciara Smyth for the attached piece ahead of featuring for TU Dublin in their first O’Connor Cup final this afternoon against defending champions DCU Dóchas Éireann on their home turf. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...

Ireland U20s following in senior team's footsteps with Six Nations revival Connacht’s Daniel Ryan details side’s growth as they bid for Triple Crown success against Scotland.

My piece for @the42.ie with Ireland U20s player Daniel Ryan ahead of their Six Nations Championship final round game against Scotland this Sunday. www.the42.ie/ireland-u20s...

I believe they refer to this as ‘Norbiting’ your chances of winning an Oscar (though she probably will still win).

Coen loving life on the front foot for Galway Now into her ninth season as a senior inter-county footballer, Leanne Coen is enjoying life as part of a Galway full-forward line that are currently making waves in Division 1 of the Lidl National Foo...

I spoke to Galway footballer Leanne Coen for the below piece on playing alongside Roisin Leonard and Andrea Trill as part of an in-form full-forward line, the challenge of facing Kerry in a National Football League clash tomorrow and her early days on the Galway panel. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...

Scott Penny welcomes return of household names to Leinster fold Marked absent since being withdrawn with a knee issue just 34 minutes into the province’s European Champions Cup pool stage bout against Bayonne on January 17, Ireland international Robbie Henshaw has...

My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Leinster's Scott Penny on the return of some experienced faces for their trip to Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow evening and the challenge of the Welsh side. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

'Tommy was outstanding' - Cullen praises Leinster star's Ireland impact The coach was also frustrated to see James Lowe forced off with a groin injury.

My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on Tommy O'Brien's performance for Ireland against England, the return of some key figures for Friday's game with Cardiff in the URC and the progress of Hugo Keenan and Ryan Baird from their respective injuries. www.the42.ie/tommy-was-ou...

‘We’re probably just now trying to look towards this year’ – Tyrone captain Aoibhinn McHugh aims to follow up All-Ireland intermediate glory She might be in her fourth season in the role, but Aghyaran St Davog’s star Aoibhinn McHugh has insisted it remains a massive honour to be captain of the Tyrone ladies football team.

I spoke to Tyrone midfielder Aoibhinn McHugh on being captain of her county for the fourth season in succession, lifting the All-Ireland intermediate championship title in 2025, playing in this year's senior championship and the challenges in Division 2 of the NFL. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...

Yes he was brilliant in that amongst a generally outstanding cast.

Was great and believably creepy in Last Action Hero.

Magic eight points from Con O’Callaghan earn Dublin their first league win under Ger Brennan Con O’Callaghan kicked eight points at a blustery Croke Park as Dublin recorded their first victory in Division 1 of the National Football League with a hard-earned success over a winless Monaghan.

My report for @independent.ie on Dublin's win over Monaghan in the National Football League this evening. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...

Corkery chuffed for former teammates who ended UCC wait Corkery suffered defeat in three O’Connor Cup football finals with her alma mater so she was thrilled to see Ashbourne Cup camogie glory secured.

I spoke to Cork defender Rosie Corkery for the attached piece on the importance of playing college football during her time in UCC, balancing working as a dentist with her sporting commitments and Cork's current National Football League Division One campaign. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...

Excellent first half sees Michael's book semi-final spot at Roscrea's expense St Michael's led 21-3 against Roscrea at half-time in their Leinster Schools Senior Cup quarter-final. The Dublin side did not score again but it was enough took book a last-four place

My report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on a victory for St Michael's College over Cistercian College Roscrea in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup earlier today. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

'Ireland have never and will never cope with that amount of talent taken out of their team' Ronan O’Gara believes Andy Farrell’s men face a tough upcoming match against an ‘underappreciated’ Italy team.

My piece for @the42.ie with Ronan O'Gara on the importance of Ireland's upcoming game against Italy and the players that are currently not available to Andy Farrell. www.the42.ie/ronan-ogara-...

UCC beat UCD to land 33rd Ashbourne Cup camogie title and first since 2003 Sarah O'Brien hit 2-2 but the College dominated this final as they atoned for last season's defeat

www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar... My report for The Echo newspaper on UCC’s victory over UCD in the Ashbourne Cup Final earlier today.

‘I’ve a whole new sort of hunger for it now’ – Fermanagh’s Brenda Bannon ready to rock after a year away travelling After missing out on the majority of last year’s inter-county season, Fermanagh's Brenda Bannon has come into 2026 with a renewed appetite and an added layer of responsibility.

I spoke to Fermanagh vice-captain Brenda Bannon for the attached piece on her renewed hunger after travelling overseas for much of 2025, her county's league campaign to date and her transition to strength and conditioning coaching off the field. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...

Fly Away by Lenny Kravitz seems like something he might pick.

McGrath happy Leinster continue to find a way Including Saturday’s encounter, Leinster have been in arrears at the midway stage in eight of the 15 games they have played across the URC and the European Champions Cup

My report in the print edition of @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's win over Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday, featuring the thoughts of Luke McGrath. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

Scott Penny grabs hat-trick as experimental Leinster beat Edinburgh Impressive bonus point win for Leinster in Dublin despite missing Irish international contingent

My report for @irishtimes.com on Leinster's triumph against Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship this evening. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...

Scott Penny hat-trick inspires Leinster's defeat of Edinburgh The Blues were without their sizable international contingent.

My report for @the42.ie on Leinster's win against Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship this evening. www.the42.ie/scott-penny-...

Scott Penny’s hat-trick helps Leinster to bonus-point URC win over battling Edinburgh The impressive Scott Penny grabbed a hat-trick of tries at the Aviva Stadium this evening as an experimental Leinster side moved to second in the United Rugby Championship table with a hard-earned bon...

My report for @independent.ie on Leinster's bonus point victory against Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship this evening. www.independent.ie/sport/united...

Scott Penny hat tricks earns Leinster bonus point win over Edinburgh Whereas the Blues were without their sizable international contingent Edinburgh were bolstered by the release of Duhan van der Merwe, Freddy Douglas and Magnus Bradbury from Scotland’s Six Nations squ...

My report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's win over Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship this evening. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

'Our uncle Maurice would have played with Dad' - continuing a football dynasty in Kerry Rachel Dwyer’s father Denis is a two-time All-Ireland winner with Kerry along with Kingdom legend Maurice Fitzgerald.

I spoke to Kerry footballer Rachel Dwyer for the attached piece on her father, uncle and aunt being past All-Ireland winners with the Kingdom, her own time with Kerry to date and their upcoming league clash against Waterford on Monday. www.the42.ie/rachel-dwyer...

Cahir sure pro opportunity would knock, but not at Leinster It wasn’t until last September at the age of 25 that Cahir started to ply his club trade beyond the amateur ranks of the game.

My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Leinster's Jerry Cahir on his journey to becoming a professional rugby player after featuring for several clubs in the All-Ireland League. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

Leinster face tall task against Edinburgh without international contingent Eleven of Leinster’s matchday 23 have fewer than 10 caps

My piece for @irishtimes.com on Leinster's game against Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship at the Aviva Stadium this evening. www.irishtimes.com/sport/2026/0...

Ireland U20s captain Sami Bishti inspired by Tadhg Furlong and Thomas Clarkson Given he was the skipper when Blackrock won the Leinster Schools Senior Cup , it appears to be a solid choice on behalf of head coach Andrew Browne to select Bishti as Irish captain for the forthcomin...

My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Ireland U20s captain Sami Bishti on Tadhg Furlong, Thomas Clarkson and previously representing Ireland in a different sport. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

McBryde hails Tipperary native Cahir's step up to the Leinster ranks “Jerry is another one who is great and his attitude is brilliant," said Leinster coach Robyn McBryde. "He doesn’t take anything for granted."

My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde on the injury to Jack Boyle and the impact Jerry Cahir has made since joining the province. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

Opportunity knocks for Leinster props to stake claim for selection amid injury crisis Jerry Cahir and Alex Usanov in contention after Jack Boyle got injured against Connacht

My piece for @irishtimes.com with Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh this Saturday. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...

Gallogly relishing 'massive honour' of Meath captaincy She has played alongside some notable figures during her time as part of the panel, but now Niamh Gallogly has been charged with leading Meath into battle for the 2026 inter-county season.

I spoke to Meath football captain Niamh Gallogly for the below piece on taking on a key leadership position within the county set-up, the desire to secure their Division One status in the NFL and her new role as an ambassador for the Glenveagh Homes Gaelic4Girls programme. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...

Or if (then) West Germany hadn’t equalised at the end of normal time in said final, who would have been the next to do it and have a penalty named after him 🤔

Munster's Tom Wood wants to be 'more of a leader on and off the pitch' for Ireland U20s Wood said his father Keith — the former Ireland international — likes his sons to figure out the game on their own

My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Ireland U20s international Tom Wood on his second season with the side and his father Keith. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...