https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 01:30:57 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41799464.htmlBree confident Ireland can bounce back after rough EuroBasket qualification start2026-02-24T16:14:00+00:002026-02-24T16:14:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/CJ Fulton has been made available by the Iowa Wolves, of the NBA G League, to play these games.CJ Fulton has been made available by the Iowa Wolves, of the NBA G League, to play these games.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41799155.htmlScoil Mhuire take on Crescent in Munster Schoolgirls Hockey Cup final2026-02-24T09:10:00+00:002026-02-24T09:10:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/More than a 1,000 people are expected at Garryduff.More than a 1,000 people are expected at Garryduff.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41799161.htmlFloyd Mayweather to come out of retirement for rematch with Manny Pacquiao2026-02-23T22:10:00+00:002026-02-23T22:10:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Netflix will broadcast the second instalment of their rivalry.Netflix will broadcast the second instalment of their rivalry.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41798591.htmlCork's Maeve O'Neill breaks Irish indoor 800m record in Boston2026-02-23T10:02:00+00:002026-02-23T10:02:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/It smashed her previous best and is also an outright Irish U-23 record, bettering Nadia Power’s outdoor mark of 2:01.01 from 2020.It smashed her previous best and is also an outright Irish U-23 record, bettering Nadia Power’s outdoor mark of 2:01.01 from 2020.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41798414.htmlConor Meany: Neptune slip deeper into relegation trouble2026-02-23T08:37:00+00:002026-02-23T08:37:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/With two full games, and three quarters of an unfinished match against Eanna to play, Neptune's survival is no longer in their own handsWith two full games, and three quarters of an unfinished match against Eanna to play, Neptune's survival is no longer in their own handsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41798330.htmlDuffy and Hughes take National Navigation Trial Championship spoils with event to spare2026-02-22T18:09:00+00:002026-02-22T18:09:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/For Drumlish native Duffy, it was a fourth title and a fifth crown for Ballybay born Hughes.For Drumlish native Duffy, it was a fourth title and a fifth crown for Ballybay born Hughes.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41797817.htmlMaloney Westgaard survives 'suffering' with impressive finish in Olympic 50km 2026-02-21T14:43:00+00:002026-02-21T14:43:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Norway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo notches a fifth gold of Milano-Cortina Games as Irishman finishes 23rdNorway's Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo notches a fifth gold of Milano-Cortina Games as Irishman finishes 23rdExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41797763.htmlUnited States and Canada set for politically-charged gold medal clash2026-02-21T10:32:00+00:002026-02-21T10:32:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/US president Donald Trump is reported in some quarters to be considering jetting in for the fixture, and potentially making a fleeting appearance at Sunday’s closing ceremony in Verona.US president Donald Trump is reported in some quarters to be considering jetting in for the fixture, and potentially making a fleeting appearance at Sunday’s closing ceremony in Verona.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41797712.htmlHard work pays off for Ben Lynch as he finishes eighth in Olympic final2026-02-20T23:01:00+00:002026-02-20T23:01:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/"I've had my eyes on the Olympics and I had a very strict plan to get myself to be prepared, and I think that's what prepared me so well.""I've had my eyes on the Olympics and I had a very strict plan to get myself to be prepared, and I think that's what prepared me so well."Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41797256.htmlBen Lynch makes history by clinching Winter Olympics final spot2026-02-20T12:22:00+00:002026-02-20T12:22:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The final takes place later today in Livigno. The final takes place later today in Livigno. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41797052.htmlCoscoran breaks Irish indoor 1500m record in Liévin2026-02-19T22:03:00+00:002026-02-19T22:03:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Coscoran attacked the race in aggressive fashion, slotting in behind Nader as they passed 800m in around 1:52Coscoran attacked the race in aggressive fashion, slotting in behind Nader as they passed 800m in around 1:52Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41797046.htmlBallincollig finish strong to beat Cork rivals UCC Demons in Men's Super League thriller2026-02-19T21:56:00+00:002026-02-19T21:56:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Demons will rue an opportunity to topple the cup champions as they had a 12 point cushion before going into a total meltdown with turnovers coming back to haunt them when the game hung in the balanceDemons will rue an opportunity to topple the cup champions as they had a 12 point cushion before going into a total meltdown with turnovers coming back to haunt them when the game hung in the balanceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41796968.htmlBon Viveur earns surprise win as Mullins and Townend enjoy Thurles double2026-02-19T17:49:00+00:002026-02-19T17:49:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/“When you’re riding for Willie, every day you have a chance going out, whatever (price) it is,” Townend said in reference to the market drift.“When you’re riding for Willie, every day you have a chance going out, whatever (price) it is,” Townend said in reference to the market drift.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41796668.html'Michael gave it the profile it wouldn't have had otherwise': Tributes paid to late producer and director O'Carroll2026-02-19T13:56:00+00:002026-02-19T13:56:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/From rallying to car racing, he was the master of telling the story and his voiceovers, in his own distinctive and informative manner, were the templates that stood the test of time.From rallying to car racing, he was the master of telling the story and his voiceovers, in his own distinctive and informative manner, were the templates that stood the test of time.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41796137.htmlJosh Rock blames Antwerp struggles on pre-match toilet visit2026-02-18T16:10:00+00:002026-02-18T16:10:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Irishman lost 6-2 to Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-final.The Irishman lost 6-2 to Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-final.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41796062.html'It’s all been insanely amazing' - Team Ireland history maker Anabelle Zurbay reflects on Olympic debut2026-02-18T15:45:00+00:002026-02-18T15:45:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 17-year-old finished 48th in the Women's Slalom with a combined time of 1:58.50 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.The 17-year-old finished 48th in the Women's Slalom with a combined time of 1:58.50 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41795870.htmlIreland's top swimmers to compete at first major long-course competition of season2026-02-18T12:05:00+00:002026-02-18T12:05:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Some of the talent competing include Ellen Walshe, John Shortt, Olympians Conor Ferguson, Danielle Hill, Tom Fannon, and Grace DavisonSome of the talent competing include Ellen Walshe, John Shortt, Olympians Conor Ferguson, Danielle Hill, Tom Fannon, and Grace DavisonExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41795639.htmlWilmot keeps Parkes at bay to claim victory in Willie Whelton Cup encounter2026-02-18T06:16:00+00:002026-02-18T06:16:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Wilmot put the score firmly to bed with a big shot up the rising road and the curtain came down at Barry’s wall.Wilmot put the score firmly to bed with a big shot up the rising road and the curtain came down at Barry’s wall.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41794961.htmlTyson Fury says Anthony Joshua car crash prompted his return to ring2026-02-16T20:20:00+00:002026-02-16T20:20:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/ury will step back into the ring on April 11 after a 15-month absence to face Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which will be broadcast live on Netflixury will step back into the ring on April 11 after a 15-month absence to face Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which will be broadcast live on NetflixExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41794955.html'Bittersweet' day for Cormac Comerford as he survives slalom chaos2026-02-16T18:10:00+00:002026-02-16T18:10:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The slalom was the fourth event Cormac Comerford has competed in at the Winter Olympics, adding to solid performances in the downhill, super-G, and giant slalomThe slalom was the fourth event Cormac Comerford has competed in at the Winter Olympics, adding to solid performances in the downhill, super-G, and giant slalomExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41794430.htmlSport Ireland launch survey exploring behaviours toward sports officials2026-02-16T10:42:00+00:002026-02-16T10:42:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Players, coaches and spectators who have encountered a sports official at a competition/game over the past season are invited to take part in the survey.Players, coaches and spectators who have encountered a sports official at a competition/game over the past season are invited to take part in the survey.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41794262.htmlIrish victory closes out second FIH Hockey Pro League stage with a bang2026-02-15T20:14:00+00:002026-02-15T20:14:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Having gone a goal behind, Ireland fought back to record a comprehensive win, with Ellen Curran, Katie Mullan, Sarah Hawkshaw and Hannah McLoughlin all on the scoresheet.Having gone a goal behind, Ireland fought back to record a comprehensive win, with Ellen Curran, Katie Mullan, Sarah Hawkshaw and Hannah McLoughlin all on the scoresheet.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41794205.htmlConor Meany on basketball: Still no joy for Neptune, Beckom return strengthens Demons2026-02-15T18:51:00+00:002026-02-15T18:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Conor Meany talks us through the weekend's basketball. Conor Meany talks us through the weekend's basketball. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41794193.htmlMotorsport: Irish crews secure point-scoring positions in Sweden 2026-02-15T18:18:00+00:002026-02-15T18:18:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/After retiring from the opening round in Rally Monte-Carlo, it was crucial that both finished Rally Sweden - another specialised event - as they head to next month's Safari Rally Kenya with a renewed sense of optimism. After retiring from the opening round in Rally Monte-Carlo, it was crucial that both finished Rally Sweden - another specialised event - as they head to next month's Safari Rally Kenya with a renewed sense of optimism. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41794187.htmlAnabelle Zurbay makes history with Team Ireland at the Winter Games2026-02-15T18:17:00+00:002026-02-15T18:17:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 17-year-old finished 48th in the Women’s Giant Slalom in a time of 2:31.70, delivering a composed performance on the Olympic stage in Cortina d’Ampezzo.The 17-year-old finished 48th in the Women’s Giant Slalom in a time of 2:31.70, delivering a composed performance on the Olympic stage in Cortina d’Ampezzo.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41793836.htmlAthletics: Rhasidat Adeleke breaks Irish 300m record2026-02-14T21:29:00+00:002026-02-14T21:29:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Dubliner clocked 36.30 seconds to finish second to Stacey Ann Williams of Jamaica.The Dubliner clocked 36.30 seconds to finish second to Stacey Ann Williams of Jamaica.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41793695.htmlCormac Comerford finishes 42nd in Giant Slalom at Winter Olympics2026-02-14T15:38:00+00:002026-02-14T15:38:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Comerford now switches his focus to his final event next Monday, the Slalom, his preferred event of the Games,Comerford now switches his focus to his final event next Monday, the Slalom, his preferred event of the Games,Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41793632.htmlIreland claim first World Cup points with comprehensive win over Oman2026-02-14T12:00:00+00:002026-02-14T12:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Having lost the toss at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Ireland had to consolidate with the bat after the wickets of Tim Tector, Ross Adair and Harry Tector inside the powerplayHaving lost the toss at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Ireland had to consolidate with the bat after the wickets of Tim Tector, Ross Adair and Harry Tector inside the powerplayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41793521.htmlBallincollig come good late on after Warriors gut check in Men's Super League2026-02-13T22:42:00+00:002026-02-13T22:42:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The win moves Ballincollig into second, one win behind Belfast Star who have a game less playedThe win moves Ballincollig into second, one win behind Belfast Star who have a game less playedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41793413.htmlDeflations cost McErlean dearly in Rally Sweden as Katsuta and Johnston hold slender lead2026-02-13T19:31:00+00:002026-02-13T19:31:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Meanwhile, Jon Armstrong/Shane Byrne (Ford Puma Rally1) lead the Irish and M-Sport Ford challenge in eighth place.Meanwhile, Jon Armstrong/Shane Byrne (Ford Puma Rally1) lead the Irish and M-Sport Ford challenge in eighth place.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41792351.htmlMotorsport: Rally Sweden offers chance of early redemption for Irish crews2026-02-12T13:50:00+00:002026-02-12T13:50:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/All are upbeat ahead of the 18-stage rally that begins on Friday and know their task.All are upbeat ahead of the 18-stage rally that begins on Friday and know their task.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41792048.htmlBori Akinola smashes Irish 60m record in Belgrade2026-02-11T18:51:00+00:002026-02-11T18:51:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 24-year-old UCD athlete took three hundredths of a second off the record set by Israel Olatunde in 2023The 24-year-old UCD athlete took three hundredths of a second off the record set by Israel Olatunde in 2023Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41791988.htmlEddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to fight again but offers no guarantees2026-02-11T17:44:00+00:002026-02-11T17:44:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria on December 29 which killed his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele.Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria on December 29 which killed his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41791829.htmlIreland overpowered by Australia in T20 World Cup clash in Colombo2026-02-11T15:34:00+00:002026-02-11T15:34:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ireland were dealt a blow as skipper Paul Stirling pulled up injured taking a single off the first ball and was unable to retake the field.Ireland were dealt a blow as skipper Paul Stirling pulled up injured taking a single off the first ball and was unable to retake the field.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41791814.htmlTwo Munster and Leinster sides to clash in Men's Irish Senior Cup first round2026-02-11T15:24:00+00:002026-02-11T15:24:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In the Women’s AIG Irish Senior Cup, reigning champions Railway Union host Ulster Elks in their first tie of the campaign.In the Women’s AIG Irish Senior Cup, reigning champions Railway Union host Ulster Elks in their first tie of the campaign.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/