Declan Whooley

Reporter at RTÉ

Journalist with @rtesport - Dublin via West Cork

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Luxembourg v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

International FriendlyLuxembourg v Republic of Ireland, Stade de LuxembourgWhenTuesday 9 June, kick-off 7.45pmTV/PlayerWatch live build-up and coverage of the match on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 7.30pmRadioThere is no live coverage of the gameOnlineThere will be a live blog on rte.ie/sport, the RTÉ News app, as well as updates and goals on RTÉ Sport on X, Instagram and Facebook. WeatherA warm day in the Luxembourg capital, with temperatures reaching a high of 21 degrees.
Joe McDonagh Cup final: Kildare v Laois updates

2 weeks ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

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From Paris to polo, Riordan keeping head above water

1 month 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

1 month ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

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Irish boxing has 'ambition and potential to do better'

1 month 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

1 month 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'

1 month ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

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Pearson hopes Harte-factor can lead to Tailteann growth

1 month 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

1 month ago | rte.ie | Declan Whooley

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Break serving Wexford well for Tailteann focus

1 month 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.