Declan Whooley

Reporter at RTÉ

Journalist with @rtesport - Dublin via West Cork

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From Paris to polo, Riordan keeping head above water

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

The 'post-Olympic blues' is a well-discussed topic. The anxiety, depression or other mental health issues that athletes can suffer from after the high-stakes competition wraps up is widely acknowledged. Team Ireland were no different to other countries in setting up support structures, with many athletes discussing their own strategies before jetting out to Paris. For former swimmer Erin Riordan, the months leading up to the Games were among the most draining of her life.
Leinster Hurling Championship: Galway v Antrim updates

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

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Irish boxing has 'ambition and potential to do better'

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

A smile breaks across Jon Mackey's face when asked how he has found his role as national performance director for Irish Boxing. "It’s been an eye-opener," he tells RTÉ Sport, acknowledging that given he is less than a month in the position, there has been plenty of meeting and greeting as he plots a way forward. Mackey arrives at a critical juncture for the sweet science. Boxing has been the poster sport for Ireland on the Olympic stage, with 19 of our 42 medals won inside the ring.
Fox control crucial as Longford seek Tailteann jolt

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

He'll be celebrating his 34th birthday next month, but Longford defender Paddy Fox hasn’t as much inter-county mileage on the clock as some of his peers. The Mullinalaghta man was 25 by time he got a first taste of senior action, putting behind him some serious injury misfortune. Having featured at underage level, he was into the senior panel before a cruciate injury cruelly halted his progress. He worked his way back in only to be struck down by the same injury on his other leg.
'Everyone writes London off, but we'll keep improving'

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

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Pearson hopes Harte-factor can lead to Tailteann growth

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

The winds of change are blowing around Offaly football. Mickey Harte didn't hang about in sprinkling the trophy-winning stardust, with the Division 3 title secured with victory over Kildare in March at Croke Park.
Cost-cutting IRFU axe men's Sevens programme

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

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Break serving Wexford well for Tailteann focus

3 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

For the Wexford footballers, it has been either a feast or famine. Due to a rearranged league fixture with Wicklow, they played seven weeks on the trot. Unbeaten for the first five games, things fell apart in the Division 4 final against Limerick. A week later and Laois ended their interest in what proved to be the most open Leinster championship in years.
Fatherhood and perspective fuelling evergreen Healy

4 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

As one of the more experienced players in the Wicklow set-up, that longevity has brought greater perspective for Dean Healy. The 33-year-old starred in the Garden County's gutsy Leinster defeat to Dublin last month, with manager Oisin McConville hailing him a "special" player. In superb form, the St Patrick’s clubman is playing with a freedom that comes from a balanced lifestyle. He enjoys football, but he knows it’s place in the greater scheme of things.
Hurling championship weekend: All You Need to Know

4 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

SATURDAY 10 MAY Munster SHC Clare v Tipperary, Zimmer Biomet Cusack Park, 6pm Leinster SHC Galway v Wexford, Pearse Stadium, 3.15pm Antrim v Dublin, Corrigan Park, 4pm Kilkenny v Offaly, UPMC Nowlan Park, 6pm Joe McDonagh Cup Carlow v Kildare, Netwatch Dr Cullen Park, 2pm Westmeath v Down, TEG Cusack Park, 2.30pm Christy Ring Cup Donegal v London, Letterkenny, 12.30pm Tyrone v Derry, Dungannon, 1pm Wicklow v Meath, Aughrim, 2pm Nickey Rackard Cup Armagh v Louth, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 12pm...