Seán Kelly

Fine Gael MEP for Ireland South Sean Kelly

When do the clocks go back in Ireland? All you need to know and what Coldplay have to do with it

The controversial clock change is considered outdated and unhealthy by some, but will take place this year nonetheless

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 15:33

Don’t write off Gráinne Seoige. The original celebrity candidate was Jack Lynch

Lynch is a prime example of the problem with lazy monikers and a label that lumps all candidates with name recognition, but wildly varying backgrounds, together

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 06:00

European election results: Who is still in line for a seat and where will the transfers flow?

Slow race towards European Parliament restarts this morning as counts in Dublin, Midlands-North-West and Ireland South resume

Tue Jun 11 2024 - 10:48

GAA championship previews: Not a lot to separate Donegal and Armagh

Galway will have to overcome problems with Mayo’s physical power

Sat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00

Sam Bennett can blame it all on simple twist of fate

He has not won a race since Tavira last year but his next victory is surely pending

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00

Wintering waterbird species decline sharply as climate changes - survey

BirdWatch Ireland finds 20 species wintering in lakes, rivers and estuaries have decreased in number

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 13:40

Five Irish MEPs sign motion calling for all EU ports to close to Russian vessels

Motion addressed to Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel signed by 207 MEPs

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 16:30

Diarmuid Murtagh’s final flourish seals title for Roscommon in full-on encounter

Galway had come back from five points down in the final quarter of Division Two decider

Sun Apr 03 2022 - 19:31

Peloton suffers a curious cycle of withdrawals

There is no hardier athlete than the pro cyclist, which is what makes this more mysterious

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 01:00

Miriam Lord’s Week: Virus surge sees Cabinet isolated in Covid Castle

Elsewhere, we were doing time on Bernard’s watch, and saw some political engagement

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 01:00

Ciarán Murphy: Galway among a number of counties that can dare to dream just now

With no giant bestriding this championship there’s no harm in a flight of fancy

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 06:00

Waterford braced for fresh battle with old tormentors Kilkenny

Cats historically dominant but in recent years the balance has tilted the Deise’s way

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 01:05

Scramble to avoid dreaded Tailteann trapdoor hots up in Division 2

The bottom four teams have only five points between them after four rounds

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 06:00

Pádraic Joyce far from happy as ‘very sluggish’ Galway see off Offaly

Home side fail to build on a blistering start in Salthill

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 17:24

‘We are paying the price of freedom,’ says Zelenskiy

Standing ovation at extraordinary European Parliament session but West rules out no-fly zone

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 20:25

New football championship format gets 95% backing at congress

Concerns were raised over possibility of dead rubbers in group stages

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 14:16

GPA chief Tom Parsons expects ‘unanimous support’ for integration motion at Congress

Recent poll of GPA’s intercounty players showed 97 cent agreement

Mon Feb 21 2022 - 19:24

MEPs hopeful of diplomatic breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine crisis

European Parliament president Roberta Metsola expresses solidarity with Ukraine

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 17:52

First amendment ‘as Gaeilge’ proposed for EU legislation

Irish language has a newly enhanced status in the European Union since January 1st

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 18:40

Green proposal for football championship reform likely to get green light

Proposal includes round-robin that protects importance of provincial championship

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:55

Seán Moran: Development funding topic surely worthy of debate

Issue has been causing concern for a number of years and deserves a hearing at congress

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 07:00

‘There’s a whole different buzz’: No tickets cancelled so far – Cork panto director

Everyman Theatre will host full capacity shows but ask adults to show Covid certs and wear masks

Tue Nov 30 2021 - 16:19

The family firm: How to survive and thrive when mixing business and family

From separating from personal feelings to planning succession, family can be a tricky business

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 06:01

Irish cycling’s new kids on the block provide hope after Roche and Martin bow out

Women’s cycling scene making rapid progress in previously neglected wing of sport

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 07:00

Ian O’Riordan: UCI must listen to the likes of Martin and Roche as they bow out

There is difference between suffering on the bike and fearing for your life

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 08:00

Patrick Lefevere’s extraordinary comments about Sam Bennett have no place in sport

Cyclist’s ex-manager known to kiss his riders when they’re up and kick them when they’re down

Sat Sept 11 2021 - 06:01

Dan Martin to end career in style before chasing ‘exciting new challenges’ in life

One of the best Irish riders ever, he won a rare hat-trick in the three Grand Tours

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 14:43

Mixed emotions as Troubles survivors win 13-year pension battle

Thousands of people badly injured in North’s violence can now apply for scheme

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 01:00

Mayo tear up the script and add another page to their Connacht roll of honour

James Horan’s side claim 48th JJ Nestor Cup after turning things around against Galway

Sun Jul 25 2021 - 18:15

Ian O’Riordan: Mark Cavendish again producing least expected days

Frustration for Sam Bennett as veteran’s two stage wins secure him Tour’s green jersey

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 01:00

TV View: It takes two to tango, but watch out for the hairy goats

Seán Kelly lost for words as Tour de France starts with a bang

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 16:48

The agony of missing the Tour: Seán Kelly knows how Sam Bennett feels

Five contenders for the yellow jersey ahead of 2021 Tour, and the five key stages

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Galway brush Roscommon aside to get back on track

Pádraic Joyce’s side needed a response after Kerry mauling and got one in Salthill

Sun May 23 2021 - 17:14

‘Somebody is going home tonight’: Roche v Visentini at the Giro revisited

Irishman had to overcome Italian team-mate and defy the baying home crowd

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00