Daire Walsh
@dairejwalsh.bsky.social
Freelance sports journalist with a variety of publications.
My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Tadhg Furlong on the impact that current Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster had during his time at Leinster. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
Tadhg Furlong believes Stuart Lancaster laid foundations that still drive Leinster
Lancaster has since returned to the Irish system to take over at Connacht and his current charges will find themselves in the Aviva Stadium this Saturday to face his former employers in their opening ...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Tadhg Furlong on the impact that current Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster had during his time at Leinster. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on the departure of Ciaran Frawley to Connacht from next season on a two-year deal. www.the42.ie/leo-cullen-c...
'We tried to keep Ciarán here, but he's made a decision' - Cullen on Frawley's Connacht move
Ciarán Frawley will be leaving Leinster to join Connacht from next season onwards on a two-year deal.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on the departure of Ciaran Frawley to Connacht from next season on a two-year deal. www.the42.ie/leo-cullen-c...
My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on Ciaran Frawley's decision to join Connacht from next season onwards. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
Cullen and Leinster 'understand' Frawley's reasons for Connacht switch
A week after it was first reported a move out west was in the pipeline, Connacht confirmed yesterday morning that Frawley will be joining them from next season onwards on a two-year deal.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on Ciaran Frawley's decision to join Connacht from next season onwards. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
My piece for @the42.ie with Ronan Kelleher on Leinster looking to make amends for their defeat to Munster at Croke Park when the two sides meet again in Thomond Park this Saturday. www.the42.ie/ronan-kelleh...
'It was a bit of an eye-opener for us' - Ronan Kelleher vows to right wrongs against Munster
Munster have already won the first showdown between these two at Croke Park.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Ronan Kelleher on Leinster looking to make amends for their defeat to Munster at Croke Park when the two sides meet again in Thomond Park this Saturday. www.the42.ie/ronan-kelleh...
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber on Ciaran Frawley, who has been heavily linked with a move to interprovincial rivals Connacht. www.the42.ie/jacques-nien...
Jacques Nienaber hails 'important' and 'outstanding' Ciarán Frawley as Leinster exit looms
Senior coach admitted the Skerries native has been an influential figure for him both on and off the pitch.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber on Ciaran Frawley, who has been heavily linked with a move to interprovincial rivals Connacht. www.the42.ie/jacques-nien...
I spoke to Aoife Horisk of Tyrone and Errigal Ciaran about achieving All-Ireland intermediate glory at inter-county level in 2025 after losing out narrowly 12 months earlier and also winning a senior county championship on the club scene. www.gaeliclife.com/news/defeat-...
Defeat to glory: Aoife Horisk looks back at a memorable season for Tyrone - Gaelic Life
By Daire Walsh FOLLOWING the heartbreak of their defeat to Leitrim in the previous year’s final, Aoife Horisk and Tyrone were highly motivated coming into the 2025 edition of the TG4 All-Ireland inter...
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December 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I spoke to Aoife Horisk of Tyrone and Errigal Ciaran about achieving All-Ireland intermediate glory at inter-county level in 2025 after losing out narrowly 12 months earlier and also winning a senior county championship on the club scene. www.gaeliclife.com/news/defeat-...
My piece for @the42.ie with James Lowe on Leinster's clash with rivals Ulster at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow in the Aviva Stadium. www.the42.ie/james-lowe-l...
'It's Christmas time. Everyone gets to go to the pub and have pints and watch us bate the head off each other'
Leinster’s James Lowe embraces “respectful” rivalry with Ulster as festive interpros set to kick-off at Aviva Stadium.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
My piece for @the42.ie with James Lowe on Leinster's clash with rivals Ulster at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow in the Aviva Stadium. www.the42.ie/james-lowe-l...
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster's James Ryan on his sending off for Ireland against South Africa in November and the upcoming interprovincial schedule in the URC. www.the42.ie/james-ryan-l...
'I felt like I let the lads down' - 'Devastated' James Ryan reflects on South Africa red card
Ireland star admits disappointment after being sent off at crucial time against Springboks last month.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster's James Ryan on his sending off for Ireland against South Africa in November and the upcoming interprovincial schedule in the URC. www.the42.ie/james-ryan-l...
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Ulster at the Aviva Stadium this Friday. www.the42.ie/leinster-uls...
'I would expect them to come here fully loaded' - Leinster gearing up for Ulster showdown
The Irish provinces will do battle at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
My piece for @the42.ie with Leinster assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash with Ulster at the Aviva Stadium this Friday. www.the42.ie/leinster-uls...
My report for the print edition of @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's win over Harlequins on Saturday in the European Champions Cup, including the thoughts of Leo Cullen and Caelan Doris. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
Cullen keen to build on Leinster's strong start
The eastern province over-powered Harlequins in D4 on Saturday.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My report for the print edition of @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's win over Harlequins on Saturday in the European Champions Cup, including the thoughts of Leo Cullen and Caelan Doris. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
My reaction piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Leo Cullen following Leinster's win over Harlequins in the European Champions Cup at the Aviva Stadium this evening. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
Larmour and Snyman injuries the chief concern for Cullen and Leinster
Leo Cullen was generally satisfied with how his side went about their business against Harlequins in the European Champions Cup
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December 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
My reaction piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Leo Cullen following Leinster's win over Harlequins in the European Champions Cup at the Aviva Stadium this evening. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
My report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's win over Harlequins this evening in the European Champions Cup pool stages. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
Leinster post seven tries in opening day win over understrength Quins
Comfortable for Leinster though not quite the romp when these sides met last season
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December 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
My report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's win over Harlequins this evening in the European Champions Cup pool stages. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
I spoke to former Louth attacker Kate Flood for the attached piece on signing off on her inter-county career with a third All-Ireland junior football championship title and being crowned Junior Players' Player of the Year (also for a third time) in 2025. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
'I definitely won't miss pre-season' - Louth stalwart Flood content to walk away on a high
After securing a third TG4 Junior Players’ Player of the Year, Flood has savoured a season of swansongs
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December 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I spoke to former Louth attacker Kate Flood for the attached piece on signing off on her inter-county career with a third All-Ireland junior football championship title and being crowned Junior Players' Player of the Year (also for a third time) in 2025. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/ar...
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...