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World Champion

'I'm going to be easy to find now that I have a belt. They're all going to come crawling out'

Aaron McKenna, Ireland’s fourth-ever middleweight world champion, fulfilled a 21-year dream in Dublin last night.

Gavan Casey

Reports from the 3Arena

9 Aug

Heritage

Road Bowling seeks Unesco status so its elite players get respect they deserve

9 Aug

2

Analysistrilogy

With one scalp each, Galway and Cork prepare for round three of All-Ireland final rivalry

Cork were champions after their 2024 battle while Galway prevailed last year. Who will win this time around?

9 Aug

10

Swimming

'The ultimate focus isn't trying to win as many medals as possible'

9 Aug

Guide

Meet the Irish team set for the European Athletics Championships

9 Aug

2

ColumnRIP

Liam O'Neill was a man truly befitting of the GAA role he served and the legacy he left

Micheál Clifford

9 Aug

2

elite

Masterful Aaron McKenna crowned middleweight world champion in Dublin

The Monaghan man outclassed Etinosa Oliha to become Ireland’s fourth-ever world champion in the division.

Gavan Casey

Reports from the 3Arena

8 Aug

5

Captain

Springboks win in Argentina but Kolisi injury a concern

8 Aug

4

Boxing

Callum Walsh eases past Tyler Denny, while Joe Ward regains momentum with career-best victory

8 Aug

1

top of the table

Leaders Athlone wear down Wexford to hit three second-half goals

8 Aug

4

women's interpros

Four-star Buttimer guides Munster to opening interpro win against Leinster

Updated 8 Aug

4

Golf

Strong finish leaves Áine Donegan third at London Championship

8 Aug

Impact

Brian Barry-Murphy excited by what match-winner Jack Moylan brings to Cardiff

8 Aug

8

In Demand

Craig McLeish: I’ll get Killian Phillips the best move he can possibly get

8 Aug

Voll Speed Ahead

'I can't tell you how much I suffered': Demi Vollering snatches TDF lead ahead of Sunday's finale

8 Aug

3

Irish Eye

Ireland's Killian Phillips on target again as St Mirren maintain unbeaten start

8 Aug

Horse Racing

'Over hurdles, he was invincible': Superstar racehorse Big Buck’s dies aged 23

8 Aug

2

First Kiss

Australia open the Les Kiss era with nail-biting win against Japan

8 Aug

2

Done Deal

Arsenal complete €87 million signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães

8 Aug

13

PGA Tour

Seamus Power's FedEx Cup chance over as he misses cut at Wyndham Championship

8 Aug

Under Pressure

Uefa confirms making ‘departure payment’ to alleged lover of Gianni Infantino

8 Aug

AnalysisCollision Course

Co-headliners Aaron McKenna and Callum Walsh face tricky obstacles on road to Irish super-fight

Monaghan’s McKenna fights for the IBF middleweight world title on Saturday, while Walsh faces a career-biggest test.

Gavan Casey

8 Aug

2

European Championships

Jack O'Leary: 'I was born to be a jockey, but ended up being the horse'

8 Aug

ExclusiveBorn to Run

Post-Olympic struggles, a new health diagnosis, and reliving a viral moment as a new life awaits

The 42 sits down with Phil Healy to reflect on a brilliant career in athletics.

Sinead Farrell

8 Aug

7

fiery

Afolabi hits winner against Dundalk to send Rovers 10 points clear

7 Aug

6

Stalemate

Late penalty miss ensures Galway and Drogheda share the spoils

7 Aug

3

LOI

Cotter and O'Reilly on target as Derry City start Connolly interim spell with victory

7 Aug

5

first night on tour

All Blacks strike late to secure opening win against Stormers

7 Aug

9

Cricket

Afghanistan too strong for Ireland in Wilson's first game in charge

7 Aug

2

The Selection

Galway name unchanged team for All-Ireland final showdown with Cork

7 Aug

Dublin Horse Show

Ireland finish as runners-up as USA win Aga Khan on historic 100th anniversary

7 Aug

3

Summer Sales

Man City reject Barcelona's cut-price opening bid for Rodri

7 Aug

2

ain't no mountain high enough

Niewiadoma Phinney seizes Tour de France lead after thrilling Ventoux stage

7 Aug

Athletics

'Down, not out': Hamstring tear forces in-form Mawdsley out of European Championships

7 Aug

1

Test your knowledge

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely were you paying attention to this week’s sporting headlines?

7 Aug

Team news

Ashling Thompson fit to start camogie final for Cork against Galway

7 Aug

1

ladies european tour

Áine Donegan shares clubhouse lead at lucrative London Championship

7 Aug

Boxing

Aaron McKenna and Etinosa Oliha on weight for middleweight world-title bout at 3Arena

7 Aug

2

On The Mend

Martin O’Neill out of hospital and in ‘good form’

7 Aug

New Beginnings

Kobe McDonald begins AFL journey at St Kilda

7 Aug

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