Where are the hurling and football strongholds in Ireland? Examining the number of county final wins for every club can show the strengths of hurling and football throughout the country GAA • 1 hr
How a 'magical' 1978 night at Tolka Park went down in WNT history Ireland's 1978 match against France on home soil stands out for many former WNT players as a highlight of their days in a green jersey UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 16 Jul
The weird and wonderful diets of Olympic athletes Athletes' diets are usually highly tailored and guided by sports nutritionists and dieticians, but this hasn't always been the case Olympic Games • 16 Jul
A Croke Park murder mystery: who shot top hurler Séan Ó Glaimín? When a player is shot dead in the middle of a match, there's only one lad to turn to for answers and that's detective Réics … GAA • 14 Jul
Are there patterns to the decisions made by hurling referees? 3 research findings suggest referees might display a compensating tendency when it comes to awarding frees in matches Referees • 14 Jul
'Face the flag': a history of the national anthem & Gaelic games The rules and rituals around Amhrán na bhFiann at matches have lead to controversy, resistance and protests Gaelic Games • 14 Jul
The roots of hurling, the greatest game on earth The story of the origins of hurling is one where history bleeds away into myth and legend Hurling • 14 Jul
What will the hurley of the future look like? Ireland's native ash tree is on the brink of extinction and that means the hurley may have to change GAA • 14 Jul
Why do supporters follow GAA games so obsessively? Being a GAA supporter means being part of a strange yet powerful phenomenon where you're bound by an attachment to your local area GAA • 14 Jul
Anybody but England: why we find it hard to shout for the English There are a myriad of reasons from disidentification to marginalisation why so many of us want to see England lose on Sunday Sport • 12 Jul
The story of the Irish WNT's first meeting with England in 1978 A snowstorm delayed Ireland's first ever clash against England, but the message nearly didn't reach the team UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 12 Jul
Can footballers & hurlers be trained to make the right decision? A number of methods to enhance a player's decision-making skills have already been investigated and actually work Coaching • 10 Jul
How Cúl camps became an Irish phenomenon The GAA camps have been the staple of Irish summers for thousands of children since the 1980s Cúl Camps • 08 Jul
The bizarre story of Ireland's bid for the 1940 Olympic Games Blueshirts' leader Eoin O'Duffy believed Dublin could be entrusted with the Olympics, but his plans were vague, unrealistic and unworkable History • 02 Jul
Why sports stars always talk about proving their haters wrong Elite sports stars from Michael Jordan to Jude Bellingham have always used media criticism as motivational fuel Sport • 03 Jul
Meet Lena Rice, the only Irish woman to ever triumph at Wimbledon The story of the 19th century Tipperary tennis ace and 'dark horse' who won the Wimbledon tournament in 1890 History • 03 Jul
The extraordinary story of Coates the Pedestrian in 1830s' Dublin Robert Coates attracted thousands of spectators when he took part in various sporting events in Dublin in 1835 History • 27 Jun
How playing off left and right doubles your options in football Without bilateral skills on the pitch you're going to be "left in the shop window" GAA • 25 Jun
Here are 5 team building theories that could decide Euro 2024 A tournament like this allows national teams to show the importance of leadership and teamwork in the quest for success Euro 2024 • 21 Jun
Why successful Irish athletes are such a tonic for the nation These positive female role models are likely to inspire a new generation of girls wanting to follow in the footsteps of the medalists Psychology • 13 Jun
The story of the 1943 All-Ireland football rescued from a fire This football is a treasured piece of GAA history, even more so because it has survived extraordinary circumstances A History of the GAA in 100 Objects • 11 Jun
'Hold your nerve': how sports commentators deliver golden moments Sports commentary is an artform which can transform historic sporting achievements into iconic, unforgettable moments Sport • 11 Jun
The story behind Croke Park's rodeo extravaganza in 1924 The stadium hosted Tex Austin's travelling rodeo featuring bronc riding, calf roping and other Wild West entertainments History • 07 Jun
Looking back on the first UEFA competition for women 40 years ago When Ireland's WNT meet Sweden tonight, they are meeting the first ever champions of the European competition in 1984 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 16 Jul
Meet Anne O'Brien, the legendary soccer star from Inchicore A 'wizard on the ball', O'Brien became one of the first Irish women to play the game at an international level 50 years ago Soccer • 15 May
