People would cycle from the remotest parts of Munster to watch the two greatest hurlers of their era take to a playing field. In an extract from his new book, Arthur James O'Dea explains how Mackey's Limerick shaped the first hurling boom.
HSI staff claim that the future of the insolvent State’s equestrian governing body hinges on the minister for agriculture's signature on the recently procured National Breeding Services contract.
The commercial semi-state has appointed an independent third-party to investigate cases that led to a loss of €60,000 at three racecourses. It also made two legal settlements worth over €830,000 in 2025.
Tony McDonnell spent 15 years playing for UCD while building a career in financial services. Now a senior HSBC executive, he believes footballers need more help preparing for the day their playing careers end.
The company brought legitimacy to a business once dominated by scalpers. Now it’s facing complaints of lengthy fights to get money back; stranded outside a World Cup game, writes Hanna Krueger, The Wall Street Journal.
From territory and phase count to scrum dominance and red-zone efficiency, the season's numbers reveal the strengths, weaknesses and winning formula for both URC finalists.
After an unprecedented war between a participating country and the host nation, Iran opened its campaign in a charged atmosphere with adoring fans, banned flags and players speaking out, writes Andrew Beaton, The Wall Street Journal.
The Paralympic gold medallist shares how years of relentless pressure damaged her mental health, and why creating environments where people can admit they are struggling is essential in both sport and business.
The game has exploded from a pub pastime into a global sport as it grows in broadcast reach and finds a younger fanbase. Ireland’s amateur game is growing too and a volunteer-led movement is battling to secure State funding to keep darts growing at the grassroots level.
Arsenal and Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke, ‘Silent Stan,’ explains in a rare interview why his teams can’t stop winning, write Andrew Beaton and Joshua Robinson, The Wall Street Journal.
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