Irish Examiner Sport

Ahead of the opening ceremony in Paris, Brendan O'Brien and Cathal Dennehy reflect on a disappointing night at the Stade de France for the Ireland men's sevens team, discuss the boxers' draw and look forward to a night by the Seine.

On the eve of the official start of the action in Paris, we're delighted to introduce our daily podcast from the Games: Good Morning Olympics.Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Brosnan and Cathal Dennehy will update us on the drama they witness in the French capital over the coming weeks while marking our card ahead of each day's busy schedule.Today, in a special draft-style preview we pick out the main storylines and identify the competitors to watch over the next two and a half weeks.

On the day we lost Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh, Irish Examiner sports editor, Tony Leen speaks to one of the people who knew him best. Dara Ó Cinnéide shares his memories of the legendary Gaelic games broadcaster in this special podcast conversation.

As Ireland prepares to induct Pádraig Harrington into the World Golf Hall of Fame - where he will join exceptional Irish legends such as Joe Carr and Christy O’Connor - another name with strong Irish connections has emerged from the golfing annals. Shane O'Donoghue goes on a voyage to learn about Johnny Farrell.

Gary O'Brien is joined by the most successful jockey ever at the Cheltenham Festival, Ruby Walsh, as well as Irish Examiner racing correspondent Tommy Lyons to preview the biggest week in racing.

Ahead of the debate about hurling development on Allianz League Sunday this weekend, Anthony Daly promised listeners of Dalo’s Hurling Show that we’d repost our recent interview with Longford senior hurling manager Adrian Moran. Here’s that conversion about hurling in the county, how to grow the game more widely and much more.

Join Brendan O'Brien and his co-host Simon Lewis, each week throughout the Rugby World Cup tournament, for all the latest, news, views, and debate with their panel of expert guests including, Donal Lenihan, Ronan O'Gara, Craig Ray, David Barnes, Mick Cleary, Ciara Griffin and James Harrington. Expect in-depth analysis with insight into the Irish camp and beyond, throughout the Rugby World Cup. Exclusively available as part of an Irish Examiner subscription. 

Gary O'Donnell, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan review the Gaelic football weekend with Paul Rouse.In partnership with Renault Ireland.

Derek McGrath, TJ Ryan and Mark Landers preview the hurling championship with Anthony Daly.