Daire Walsh
@dairejwalsh.bsky.social
Freelance sports journalist with a variety of publications.
I spoke to St Ergnat's Moneyglass captain Niamh McIntosh for the attached piece on winning Antrim and Ulster championships this year, the important role her mother has played in the club and the challenge of facing Kilmacud Crokes in an All-Ireland semi-final. www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-f...
Moneyglass captain Niamh McIntosh reflects on the success with her team, that means more to her than most
McIntosh and Moneyglass’ success is about legacy and inspiration as well as hard work and determination
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November 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I spoke to St Ergnat's Moneyglass captain Niamh McIntosh for the attached piece on winning Antrim and Ulster championships this year, the important role her mother has played in the club and the challenge of facing Kilmacud Crokes in an All-Ireland semi-final. www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-f...
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster's Diarmuid Mangan on playing alongside his younger brother Ciaran, looking to take his chance against Dragons this evening in the URC and his recent run-out with the Ireland XV side. www.the42.ie/leinster-dia...
'My parents, my brother and my granddad were all there'
Leinster lock Diarmuid Mangan played alongside his younger brother, Ciarán, last month.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster's Diarmuid Mangan on playing alongside his younger brother Ciaran, looking to take his chance against Dragons this evening in the URC and his recent run-out with the Ireland XV side. www.the42.ie/leinster-dia...
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on placing his focus on the province's United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons this Friday, the potential return of Joe McCarthy and the imminent arrival of Rieko Ioane. www.the42.ie/leo-cullen-o...
'I’m just fixated on Dragons. I’m not so fixated on what happened at the weekend'
Leo Cullen is more than happy to work with the players at his disposal despite Leinster having to deal injuries ahead of Friday’s encounter.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on placing his focus on the province's United Rugby Championship clash against Dragons this Friday, the potential return of Joe McCarthy and the imminent arrival of Rieko Ioane. www.the42.ie/leo-cullen-o...
My piece for @irishtimes.com with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Dragons at Rodney Parade this Friday. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
Leo Cullen looking forward to seeing Rieko Ioane’s impact at Leinster
Irish province suffer several injuries from international games
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November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
My piece for @irishtimes.com with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Dragons at Rodney Parade this Friday. www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/...
I spoke to Holloway Gaels captain Emma Mulhern ahead of their All-Ireland intermediate club football championship quarter-final against St Fechin's of Louth tomorrow on her lengthy spell in London, the growth of the club and their strong connection to North London Shamrocks GFC.
'It’s very much a club run by players and a few volunteers' - The London side in All-Ireland action
Former inter-county footballers and hockey international aiming for All-Ireland intermediate semi-final spot with Holloway Gaels.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I spoke to Holloway Gaels captain Emma Mulhern ahead of their All-Ireland intermediate club football championship quarter-final against St Fechin's of Louth tomorrow on her lengthy spell in London, the growth of the club and their strong connection to North London Shamrocks GFC.
My piece for @the42.ie with South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe on the Springboks maintaining motivation, looking to beat Ireland in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and dealing with the Irish weather. www.the42.ie/cheslin-kolb...
'The culture that the coaches and players have bought into has been unbelievable'
Cheslin Kolbe and the current crop of South African players continue to find ways to keep themselves motivated.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
My piece for @the42.ie with South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe on the Springboks maintaining motivation, looking to beat Ireland in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and dealing with the Irish weather. www.the42.ie/cheslin-kolb...
My piece for @the42.ie with South African prop Thomas du Toit on the challenge Ireland will pose at the Aviva Stadium this weekend and playing at Bath with former Ireland international Quinn Roux and ex-Leinster lock Ross Molony. www.the42.ie/south-africa...
South Africa's Du Toit denies Ireland game a grudge match
A last-gasp drop goal from Ciaran Frawley earned his side a win against the Springboks by the slenderest of margins in 2024.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with South African prop Thomas du Toit on the challenge Ireland will pose at the Aviva Stadium this weekend and playing at Bath with former Ireland international Quinn Roux and ex-Leinster lock Ross Molony. www.the42.ie/south-africa...
My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with South African international Eben Etzebeth on the strong Irish connection in their squad ahead of a clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium this weekend, including the return of Felix Jones to the coaching staff. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
'When I heard he was coming back, it put a big smile on my face' - Eben Etzebeth on return of Felix Jones
“We play in a good spirit, we’ve never talked bad about other teams. We always try and play in a good spirit, and hopefully things can just be between the four lines. Are we treated fairly? I don’t th...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with South African international Eben Etzebeth on the strong Irish connection in their squad ahead of a clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium this weekend, including the return of Felix Jones to the coaching staff. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
I spoke to Caltra Cuans footballer Emma Reaney for the attached piece on winning the Galway and Connacht intermediate club championships this year and trying to reach an All-Ireland club decider, like she did with Ahascragh/Caltra in camogie last year. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...
Dual star Reaney eyes football glory with Caltra Cuans
Emma Reaney is relishing chasing glory in the AIB All-Ireland intermediate club football championship after making the final last year with the camoges.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
I spoke to Caltra Cuans footballer Emma Reaney for the attached piece on winning the Galway and Connacht intermediate club championships this year and trying to reach an All-Ireland club decider, like she did with Ahascragh/Caltra in camogie last year. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...
My piece for @the42.ie with Australian captain Harry Wilson on the challenge that awaits them against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening. www.the42.ie/australia-ru...
'That’s a real big match point for us': Wilson highlights back-row battle as key to Australia's chances
Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight and Harry Wilson will go up against Ryan Baird, Caelan Doris and Jack Conan.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Australian captain Harry Wilson on the challenge that awaits them against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening. www.the42.ie/australia-ru...
My piece for @the42.ie with Australian centre Len Ikitau on Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of Saturday's game against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. www.the42.ie/joe-schmidt-...
'Joe has been massive for us... He has saved a couple of the boys’ careers'
The man who enjoyed 43 games as a head coach at the Aviva with either Leinster or Ireland returns there this weekend.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Australian centre Len Ikitau on Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of Saturday's game against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. www.the42.ie/joe-schmidt-...
My piece for @the42.ie with Australian international prop Angus Bell on the prospect of facing his future Ulster team-mates in Saturday's international against Ireland and on his upcoming move to the Irish province. www.the42.ie/angus-bell-a...
'I know it's colder than Australia': Wallabies prop Bell ready to write new chapter in Belfast
Wallabies lock Will Skelton has been ruled out of Saturday’s Aviva Stadium Test with an ankle injury.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Australian international prop Angus Bell on the prospect of facing his future Ulster team-mates in Saturday's international against Ireland and on his upcoming move to the Irish province. www.the42.ie/angus-bell-a...
I spoke to Abby Curran of Roscommon and St Brigid’s for the below piece about reaching a Connacht senior championship final with her club, the challenge of facing Kilkerrin-Clonberne in a provincial decider tomorrow and the influence of her father Shane. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...
Curran excited to write her own chapter at St Brigid's
"Myself and my sister Lauren, I think we nearly went to every training session that year down in St Brigid's. We have some great memories of Dad playing football and running out onto the pitch after m...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I spoke to Abby Curran of Roscommon and St Brigid’s for the below piece about reaching a Connacht senior championship final with her club, the challenge of facing Kilkerrin-Clonberne in a provincial decider tomorrow and the influence of her father Shane. www.rte.ie/sport/womens...
I spoke to Tullylish's Healthy Club Officer Shauna Corbett for the below piece on the County Down club's involvement in the LGFA TALK Project - a programme that aims to increase the awareness of positive mental health in young members between the ages of 13 and 18. www.gaeliclife.com/news/its-goo...
It's good to talk: The Tullylish story of promoting positive mental health - Gaelic Life
By Daire Walsh WHILE their initial involvement with the programme has reached a conclusion, Shauna Corbett has said County Down club Tullylish are using their recent experience as part of the LGFA TALK Project as a starting point. Originally launched by the association back in 2020, the LGFA TALK Project is a six-week club-based initiative […]
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November 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I spoke to Tullylish's Healthy Club Officer Shauna Corbett for the below piece on the County Down club's involvement in the LGFA TALK Project - a programme that aims to increase the awareness of positive mental health in young members between the ages of 13 and 18. www.gaeliclife.com/news/its-goo...
My print report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's win over Zebre at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, including the thoughts of head coach Leo Cullen. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
Leinster must 'pause and review' after mixed opening to URC defence
Due to the presence of 22 players from their senior squad in the Irish set-up for their upcoming November internationals, there was a largely experimental look to the Leinster side for this game.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
My print report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's win over Zebre at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, including the thoughts of head coach Leo Cullen. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
My reaction piece for @the42.ie with Leo Cullen following Leinster's win over Zebre at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. www.the42.ie/leo-cullen-6...
'We have two wins from five games - That’s not what we set out to achieve'
Leo Cullen says Leinster will take some time to reflect on their opening block of URC fixtures.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
My reaction piece for @the42.ie with Leo Cullen following Leinster's win over Zebre at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. www.the42.ie/leo-cullen-6...
I spoke to Meath footballer Niamh Gallogly for the attached piece on winning a third successive senior county championship with Dunshaughlin & Royal Gaels, beginning the Leinster club championship this weekend, her year with Meath and new county boss Wayne Freeman. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...
‘Getting three-in-a-row is just amazing’ – Meath’s Niamh Gallogly hopeful Dunshaughlin can push on in Leinster championship
Having previously achieved remarkable success with her native Meath at inter-county level, Niamh Gallogly is now enjoying being part of a memorable period in the history of the Dunshaughlin & Roya...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I spoke to Meath footballer Niamh Gallogly for the attached piece on winning a third successive senior county championship with Dunshaughlin & Royal Gaels, beginning the Leinster club championship this weekend, her year with Meath and new county boss Wayne Freeman. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...
My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Rabah Slimani on his future at Leinster, his surprise return to international rugby earlier this year and his leadership in a week when the province have a large bulk of players in the Ireland squad. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
Future uncertain but Slimani would be happy to extend stay at Leinster
The French star's present contract is set to expire next June.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Rabah Slimani on his future at Leinster, his surprise return to international rugby earlier this year and his leadership in a week when the province have a large bulk of players in the Ireland squad. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
My piece for @independent.ie with Charlie Tector on the influence Jordie Barrett had as he looked to learn his trade at inside centre in Leinster.
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Charlie Tector hoping lessons from Jordie Barrett can help him make most of chance in Blue
He might be back in his homeland after a brief sabbatical, but Jordie Barrett’s time at Leinster has left a lasting impression on one of his former teammates in the province.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
My piece for @independent.ie with Charlie Tector on the influence Jordie Barrett had as he looked to learn his trade at inside centre in Leinster.
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My piece for @the42.ie with Charlie Tector, where he speaks about playing a different Leinster v Munster game on Saturday and making the switch to inside centre after previously plying his trade as an out-half. www.the42.ie/charlie-tect...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Charlie Tector, where he speaks about playing a different Leinster v Munster game on Saturday and making the switch to inside centre after previously plying his trade as an out-half. www.the42.ie/charlie-tect...
My reaction piece for @the42.ie with Leo Cullen and Harry Byrne following Leinster's victory against the Sharks at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. www.the42.ie/jamie-osborn...
'Jamie's amazing because he's got great versatility' - Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne
Leinster’s head coach was pleased to see his side earn a first win of the URC campaign on Saturday.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
My reaction piece for @the42.ie with Leo Cullen and Harry Byrne following Leinster's victory against the Sharks at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. www.the42.ie/jamie-osborn...
My print report for today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's triumph over the Sharks in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne as Leinster get off the mark to claim first win of season
Following back-to-back reversals at the hands of the Stormers and the Bulls on a recent mini tour of South Africa, the URC’s defending champions secured a first victory of the 2025/26 campaign.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
My print report for today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's triumph over the Sharks in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
My report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's victory against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship at the Aviva Stadium this evening. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
Early tries kickstart Leinster on way to first URC victory of campaign
Having picked up just one point in total from their recent two-game mini tour of South Africa, Leinster registered a convincing bonus-point triumph over the Sharks.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
My report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's victory against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship at the Aviva Stadium this evening. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
My report for @the42.ie on Leinster's triumph against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship this evening. www.the42.ie/leinster-sha...
Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season
The province crossed for five tries at Aviva Stadium.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
My report for @the42.ie on Leinster's triumph against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship this evening. www.the42.ie/leinster-sha...
I spoke to Kerry midfielder Mary O’Connell for the attached piece ahead of appearing for Na Gaeil in their first Kerry senior football championship final against Southern Gaels. She also spoke about the year with Kerry and winning an All-Ireland title in 2024. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...
Mary O’Connell and Na Gaeil bidding to break new ground in Kerry decider
A few weeks on from their male counterparts competing in a first top-tier decider in Kerry, Mary O’Connell and the ladies footballers of Na Gaeil are also set to break new ground in Killarney this wee...
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October 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I spoke to Kerry midfielder Mary O’Connell for the attached piece ahead of appearing for Na Gaeil in their first Kerry senior football championship final against Southern Gaels. She also spoke about the year with Kerry and winning an All-Ireland title in 2024. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...