Daire Walsh

Byrne hopes 2021 heroics can inspire Meath again Former Meath player Orla Byrne recalls their shock All-Ireland final win over five-in-a-row chasing Dublin in 2021.

I spoke to former Meath footballer Orla Byrne for the below piece on winning a breakthrough All-Ireland senior title against Dublin in 2021 and the clash between the same counties in tomorrow's Brendan Martin Cup decider at Croke Park. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...

‘2019 was a very, very special year’ – Louth’s Eimear Byrne hopes for more All-Ireland glory to write another glorious family chapter From the three previous TG4 All-Ireland junior football championship finals that Louth’s Eimear Byrne has played in up to this point, there is one that stands out.

I spoke to Louth’s Eimear Byrne for the attached piece on facing Antrim in her fourth All-Ireland junior football final next weekend and a whirlwind summer that has seen her brothers Ciaran and Declan being part of big successes with the county. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...

‘Back in action’ - The Big Interview with Galway's Bronagh Quinn | GalwayBayFM Having watched on from the stands for their headline-grabbing victory over the same opposition in 2024, Bronagh Quinn is now set to play an active role in Galwa...

I spoke to Galway defender Bronagh Quinn for the below piece on returning to the Galway panel this year and facing Dublin in the All-Ireland semi-final this weekend after missing out on their quarter-final win over the same opposition in 2024. www.galwaybayfm.ie/sports/back-...

There'd certainly be some fun this time around seeing as Fine Gael are nominating the former presenter of Celebrity Farm!

YouTube video by ddnturkey Dustin wants to be the Irish Football Manager

Hopefully it's more successful than his bid to become Ireland manager back in 2003. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAOr...

The Echo: Cork news and sport - Echolive The Echo: Cork news and sport - Echolive

My piece for The Echo newspaper in Cork with Deirbhile Nic a Bháird as she finds herself back in an Ireland training squad ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup later this summer. www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...

Long-awaited Croke Park final within reach again for Sinéad Regan and Sligo It is close to two decades since Sligo last appeared in an All-Ireland ladies football final, but team captain Sinéad Regan is optimistic this could change sooner rather than later.

I spoke to Sligo captain Sinead Regan for the below piece ahead of their All-Ireland junior football championship semi-final clash against Antrim tomorrow. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...

Finn Harps find the going too tough away to UCD and remain seventh in standings UCD 3 Finn Harps 1

My report on tonight's League Of Ireland First Division clash between UCD and Finn Harps. www.donegallive.ie/news/soccer/...

'It is really anyone’s opportunity to take' - Cork hope to push on in 'unpredictable' championship Máire O’Callaghan relishing All-Ireland quarter-final battle with old foes Dublin.

I spoke to Cork midfielder Maire O'Callaghan for the attached piece ahead of their All-Ireland senior football championship quarter-final against Dublin later on today. www.the42.ie/maire-ocalla...

“But it does put me in a damn awkward position, vis-a-vis my progeny.”

I actually could see him in a role that was kind of like Bob Odenkirk in Nobody.

The brother and sister hoping Murphy’s law can reign supreme for Kerry and Westmeath Tomorrow is set to be a hectic day for the Murphys of Rathmore in Kerry with two members of the family expected to see action in venues that are just under 90 minutes apart – for two different countie...

I spoke to Westmeath footballer Sarah Murphy for the attached piece on playing for the Lake County this year after previously representing her native Kerry, for whom her brother Paul has been a stalwart on their men's team for a number of years. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...

Why thank you! Hoffman had another film, The Savages, that came out only two weeks after that.

What's fascinating is that was Lumet's final film and it came out the same day in the UK and Ireland as Mick Nichols' final film, Charlie Wilson's War. Both of which starred Philip Seymour Hoffman.

City City fall just short to Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght Battling performance from the Rebel Army didn't yield a reward

My report for The Echo newspaper on Shamrock Rovers’ 2-1 win over Cork City in the Women’s Premier Division. www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...

McCoy hoping Armagh's rising tide can push them on Aoife McCoy is hoping the success of the county's men team in securing Sam Maguire last year can inspire the Armagh women to achieve something similar in the weeks ahead.

I spoke to Armagh footballer Aoife McCoy for the attached piece ahead of their senior championship group stage game at home to Kildare later on today. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...

“It’s like people only do things because they get paid. And that’s just really sad!”

I used to work in that Tesco on the ground floor of the Jervis Centre and Johnny Knoxville randomly dropped in there one night.

Family connection makes Lions call all the sweeter for James Ryan The Leinster and Ireland lock is looking forward to seeing some familiar faces in Australia.

My piece for @the42.ie with James Ryan on how his family connection will make this year's Lions Tour to Australia extra special, his recent return from injury and how the South African teams have made the URC a tougher competition to win. www.the42.ie/james-ryan-a...

Sarah Leahy: Cork can put Munster exit behind them as they target All-Ireland series Rebels were beaten by Kerry and Waterford in the provincial championship but their priority was always the All-Ireland

My piece for The Echo newspaper with Cork captain Sarah Leahy ahead of their All-Ireland senior football championship group stage campaign, which will see them facing Kerry and Mayo. www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...

'Not one ounce of energy put into thinking about the Champions Cup semi-final is going to change anything' Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber says Northampton Saints defeat ‘water under the bridge’ from his own perspective.

My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber on the Champions Cup being water under the bridge from his own point of view and the fitness of key duo Josh van der Flier and Tadhg Furlong. www.the42.ie/jacques-nien...

Jennifer Duffy: Monaghan's player for all occasions - Gaelic Life Jennifer Duffy has played in a range of positions for Monaghan and she’ll be a vital cog as the Farney County step into the All-Ireland race on Sunday. Daire Walsh writes… WHILE most footballers are e...

I spoke to Monaghan's Jennifer Duffy for the attached piece on her early days with the panel, being deployed in attack after previous spells in defence and midfield, their derby encounter against Cavan tomorrow and her former schoolteacher and team-mate Nicola Fahy www.gaeliclife.com/news/jennife...

Another difficult night for Finn Harps as they lose away to Bray Wanderers Bray Wanderers 3 Finn Harps 1

My report on tonight's First Division clash between Bray Wanderers and Finn Harps at the Carlisle Grounds. www.donegallive.ie/news/soccer/...

Rónan Kelleher is looking forward to enjoying the full Lions experience in Australia While he is one of those in the squad with previous touring experience to call upon, Rónan Kelleher has acknowledged his forthcoming sojourn to Australia with the Lions will have a fresh feel to it.

My piece for @independent.ie with Leinster's Ronan Kelleher ahead of their United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Scarlets in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/...

'It was good because you got to know everyone, but it wasn’t really touring' Ronan Kelleher keen to make most of Lions call after Covid-19 experience.

My piece for @the42.ie with Ronan Kelleher on how he is hoping for a different experience on his second Lions tour, his former Ireland U20s head coach Noel McNamara and the challenge of Scarlets in a URC quarter-final tomorrow afternoon. www.the42.ie/ronan-kelleh...

'I've got enough pain in my life' - James Lowe on not watching the Champions Cup final The Leinster star prioritised a trip to the zoo with his young family.

My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster winger James Lowe on his decision not to watch last weekend's Champions Cup final and wanting to win a URC title for the province's departing players. www.the42.ie/leinsters-ja...

James Lowe seeking solace in URC as he continues to deal with Leinster’s European pain While it was the main attraction in the world of rugby last weekend, Leinster winger James Lowe opted against watching Saturday’s Champions Cup final between Bordeaux Begles and Northampton Saints at ...

My piece for @independent.ie with Leinster winger James Lowe on his decision not to watch last weekend's Champions Cup final and wanting to finish the current season on a high. www.independent.ie/sport/united...

Clodagh McCambridge: Armagh men giving the women inspiration as they get ready for All-Ireland bid The Orchard side begin their campaign on Saturday week away to Meath, before hosting Kildare at home two weeks later

My piece for @irishnews.com with Armagh LGFA captain Clodagh McCambridge from yesterday's All-Ireland championship launch in Croke Park. www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-f...

I spoke recently to Clare footballer Megan Downes for the attached piece on becoming a regular starter for her county in 2025, tomorrow's Munster Senior B final against Limerick, operating her own business and the connection that Paul Mescal has to her club Cooraclare. munster.gaa.ie/2025/05/norm...

City boss Frank Kelleher pleased to get a point on the board City boss Frank Kelleher pleased to get a point on the board

My reaction piece for The Echo newspaper with Cork City manager Frank Kelleher following his side's 1-1 draw against DLR Waves in the Women's Premier Division last Saturday. www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...