Muireann Duffy

Muireann Duffy is a sports journalist with The Irish Times

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Republic of Ireland 1 Poland 0: Marissa Sheva first-half goal earns victory at the Aviva – as it happened

Ireland go level with France in Group A2

Sat Apr 18 2026 - 17:25

‘Athlone was unbelievable for my development’: New York-born Kelly Brady aiming for first Irish cap

The forward scored a hat-trick in the FAI Cup final for Athlone Town before her move to Crystal Palace

Thu Apr 16 2026 - 06:00

Republic of Ireland 3 Poland 2: Ireland earn first points of World Cup qualifier campaign – as it happened

Murphy, McCabe and Sheva on target in Gdansk

Tue Apr 14 2026 - 19:42

Ellen Walshe claims fifth national title to close out Irish Open Championships

Daniel Wiffen wins 800m freestyle for third title of the week in Bangor

Sun Apr 12 2026 - 20:27

Daniel Wiffen wins 400m title at Irish Open in Bangor

John Shortt sets Irish record in 200m backstroke

Sat Apr 11 2026 - 22:08

Leinster 43 Sale Sharks 13: Strong second half sees Leinster into Champions Cup semis – as it happened

Leinster to face Toulon in final four

Sat Apr 11 2026 - 20:39

Ulster sign outhalf Jamie Benson from Harlequins on two-year deal

Irish-qualified 23-year-old to join Richie Murphy’s side this summer

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 16:50

Uncapped Maria Reynolds among Ireland additions for World Cup qualifiers against Poland

Carla Ward’s side face Poland in Gdansk before return fixture at the Aviva

Tue Apr 07 2026 - 15:22

How Munster opportunity knocked for Scottish swimming coach John Szaranek

The Swim Ireland National Centre head coach has been at the coalface of efforts to bring Irish swimming along

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 06:00

Sammie Szmodics ‘on the mend’ after being discharged from hospital

Republic of Ireland attacker sustained a head injury during Thursday’s World Cup playoff semi-final in Prague

Fri Mar 27 2026 - 14:35

Peak audience of 1.6m tunes in for Ireland World Cup playoff defeat to Czech Republic

Game in Prague drew an average audience of 1.37 million

Fri Mar 27 2026 - 13:47

Ireland v Czech Republic: Squad updates, TV details and more

Everything you need to know before Thursday’s World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague

Wed Mar 25 2026 - 13:55

Thirty years of highs and lows: The most memorable moments from Ireland’s playoff history

Thirty years of highs and lows, including a farewell at Anfield, a melee in Turkey, joy in Iran and scandal in Paris

Wed Mar 25 2026 - 12:59

Leinster Schools Senior Cup: St Mary’s end 24-year title wait with win over Blackrock – as it happened

St Mary’s College claim first Senior Cup title since 2002 with 25-22 win at Energia Park

Mon Mar 23 2026 - 16:59

Ireland World Cup playoffs squad: Heimir Hallgrímsson signs extension to Euro 2028, Harvey Vale included in 25-man squad – as it happened

Ireland to face Czech Republic in World Cup playoff semi-final next Thursday

Thu Mar 19 2026 - 13:24