MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT Shane Ross says he disagrees with the proposal to impose cuts to state funding on sporting bodies who do not adhere to a 30% gender quota. The initiative, which was announced by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport Patrick O’Donovan, triggered a mixed reaction, with some sporting organisations saying that … Continue reading "Minister Shane Ross voices disagreement with gender quotas"

RTÉ SPORT CAME in for criticism recently following the announcement of their shortlist for Sportsperson of the Year. Many were left puzzled by the inclusion of Olympic silver medalist and gold medalist at the World Championships Paul O’Donovan, and the omission of his brother Gary who was his rowing partner in Rio. Others questioned whether national … Continue reading "‘That got me frustrated’: Ryle Nugent hits back at RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year dissenters"

THE SHORTLIST FOR RTÉ Sports Person of the Year contains a host of athletes who excelled this year. In another remarkable year for Jim Gavin and the Dublin Gaelic football team, Niall Kelly looks at the man who shone brightest in a team of stars. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO You’d have to presume that Brian Fenton … Continue reading "Sports Person of the Year 2016: Why Brian Fenton deserves to be on the shortlist"

THE KERRY HURLERS now have a new manager after Fintan O’Connor was appointed earlier today. O’Connor, who previously worked under Derek McGrath as part of the Waterford hurling management team, succeeds Ciarán Carey on an initial two-year deal with the option of a third year. Carey stepped down from his position earlier this month, citing “increased … Continue reading "The search for a new Kerry hurling manager is over"

Updated at 23.43 Name the Galway player who scored a goal from the throw-in against Monaghan in the first round of the National League? LadiesFootballTV Tracey Leonard Roisin Leonard Edel Concannon Nicola Ward What was the name of the bizarre campaign about Ladies football which later turned out to be a hoax? ©INPHO/James Crombie  … Continue reading "How well do you remember the 2016 Ladies football season?"

1. SO THIS IS how 2016 draws to a close. A quiet room in a city centre hotel, a table set for lunch and a tape rolling all the while. Around the table, four unique voices when it comes to women and sport. Natalya Coyle, the modern pentathlete who finished seventh at the Olympics. Sarah Rowe, … Continue reading "When Michael Owen ruled the world, the legend of Francesco Totti and all the week’s best sportswriting"

Donal Monaghan (Donegal) Legendary Donegal footballer Monaghan, who passed away in January of this year, won two Ulster titles during his time with the county’s senior footballers, in 1972 and 1974. Monaghan was named man of the match in the 1974 provincial final replay win against Down and later won an All-Star that year. His … Continue reading "25 people the GAA world lost in 2016"

Dublin's only defeat of 2016 came in the O'Byrne Cup but which team got the better of them? Meath Longford DCU Louth How many goals did Mayo score in the U21 All-Ireland final against Cork? 3 4 5 6 Which current inter-county manager guided Ballyboden St Enda's to All-Ireland club glory on St Patrick's Day? … Continue reading "Quiz: How well do you remember the 2016 Gaelic football year?"

Conlan has been fined for his Rio outburst. Home The FAI have been fined €5,000 because of the use of a logo to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. Michael Conlan has also been hit with a fine by the IABA for his on-air rant after his controversial Olympic defeat. Dave Kearney faces … Continue reading "We’ll Leave It There So: FAI and Michael Conlan fined and all of today’s sport"

NEW KERRY SENIOR hurling manager Fintan O’Connor has confirmed that Tipperary legend Brendan Cummins is returning to the Kingdom as goalkeeping coach. Cummins worked with Kerry under former manager Eamonn Kelly, before linking up with Seamus ‘Cheddar’ Plunkett during his tenure as Laois manager. Cummins departed the Laois set-up when Plunkett stepped aside but is … Continue reading "Tipp All-Ireland winner Cummins is heading back for a role with the Kerry hurlers"