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RTÉ News
6 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Ohio heat a concern for both Ireland and USA
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward says the expected heat in Cincinatti, Ohio on Sunday will be a major concern for her and USA counterpart Emma Hayes' teams as they prepare to face off again in a second friendly international. The Girls in Green lost 4-0 to the world number one side in Denver, Colorado in the first friendly on Thursday where the heat and altitude proved a major challenge. Temperatues are expected to be at least in the high 20s Celsius on Sunday in Cincinatti for the second encounter (8pm kick off Irish time, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player) which will again make things difficult for Ireland. "If I sat here and said I wasn't concerned, I'd be lying. I'm obviously very concerned, I think, not just myself, but I think Emma (Hayes) is as well," Ward told RTÉ soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue. "We both understand that this is a difficult time to play. It's a difficult heat to play in. I think you've seen in the Champions Club World Cup even that you know Atletico players have come out, Trent (Alexander-Arnold) has come out, everyone's come out talking about how tough it can be and we have to really, really be careful and look after players. "We have to manage it, we have to make sure there are water breaks, we have to do the best we can to look after players because, look, I'm walking around and we're setting up and you can feel it here, right? "Even in the shade, its's unbearable. So me being me on players first, and we have to do everything we possibly can to make sure they're hydrated. Do we look after them and if that means the good old, send the goalkeeper down just to breathe and get them some water? We absolutely will." Ward had already indicated that Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Campbell would unlikely to be fit for the Cincinatti leg of the friendly double-header, having missed the first game, and the manager said Shamrock Rovers' veteran midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn had also emerged as a doubt. "Ruesha, after the other night, is a huge doubt and probably unlikely to play too many minutes," said Ward. "Erin Healy we're assessing because she had limited minutes the other night, but should be okay for some minutes and then there are a few others that (we) will just have to really carefully manage." As for the benefits of the two games against the USA - with October's Nations League play-off tie versus Belgium to come in October as a consideration - Ward said the squad and coaching staff had plenty of takeaways to learn from. "I think the trip's been so valuable. It really has," she said. "From a culture point of view, from a learning point of view, you know, really deep diving into it, adding the layers what we want to do for October. "That's been really important. I think the first game added a lot of value. Look, I'm not sure about tomorrow, obviously, because it's a completely different kettle of fish. I'll have to answer you that after the game. My priority is getting the players through safely."
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Davy Burke steps down as Roscommon manager
Davy Burke has opted to vacate the Roscommon hot seat after the conclusion of his three-year term as manager of the county's senior inter-county footballers. Burke, who became the youngest inter-county manager in history when he took the reigns at Wicklow as a 31-year-old in 2019, succeeded Anthony Cunningham as Rossies boss in October 2022. Confey native Burke also led his native Kildare to All-Ireland Under-20 glory in 2018. Roscommon bowed out of last year's All-Ireland at the quarter-final stage to eventual champions Armagh and, after sealing promotion from Division 2 in the league, failed to reach the All-Ireland series this year. In a statement released via Roscommon GAA, Burke said: After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as Roscommon senior football manager, bringing an end to my three-year term. "I would like to thank the Roscommon County Board, in particular county chairperson Brian Carroll for his unwavering support and loyalty through the highs and lows over the last three years. I appreciated it more than you will know." Brian Carroll said of the departing Burke: "I have witnessed first hand the effort, dedication and commitment Davy has put in since his appointment in October 2022. "I want to thank Davy most sincerely for everything he has done for Roscommon GAA. "We have had highs and lows over the three years but Davy's ambitions and goals for our players, supporters and our county was always to be the very best we could possibly be." Follow a live blog on the All-Ireland Football Championship quarter-finals on Saturday on and the RTÉ News app. Listen to commentaries on Saturday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1. Watch highlights on The Saturday Game at 9.30pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Watch two All-Ireland Football Championship quarter-finals, Meath v Galway and Armagh v Kerry, from 1.15pm on Sunday on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player. Follow a live blog on and the RTÉ News app. Listen to commentaries on Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1. Watch highlights on The Sunday Game at 10.15pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Fair City sets up a Sunday shock for Carol
Carol is left reeling in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. The drama involves a reference to Billy Meehan, Carol's late gangland husband. Domestic abuser Meehan was clubbed to death by Carol's son Lorcan in November 2001 in a gripping Fair City storyline. On Sunday, Carol introduces Liam to her new love interest, JJ. "No need for introductions," says Liam. "We already know each other." "We used to play football together in St Agnes's Green," Liam continues. "Until you ditched us to hang out with that Meehan guy..." "Billy Meehan?" says a terrified Carol. "That's it! Billy Meehan," replies Liam. Fans can watch what happens next on Sunday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 8:30pm.
Extra.ie
2 days ago
- General
- Extra.ie
Irish phone box siblings search for long-lost brother
Three babies, who were all abandoned in different parts of Ireland, have revealed their hidden connection and why they believe there may be one more person just like them. Each of the babies was discovered in the 1960s by random passersby – two in phone boxes and one in a car – without any identifying information or clue to their origins. A new documentary airing next week on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player has uncovered details about the babies' parents and why they were given up. A newspaper clipping from the 1960s. Pic: RTÉ Fifty years later, as adults, they have discovered their connection to each other and are embarking on an emotional journey to uncover their identities. David McBride, born in 1962, was left in a car in a Belfast driveway. John Dowling, born in 1965, was found in a Drogheda phone box. Helen Ward, born in 1968, was discovered by a lorry driver in a Dundalk phone box. Driver Donal Boyle, who was 26 at the time, recalled: 'I opened the door of the phone box and there was a tartan shopping bag. I saw the bag moving and I said to myself, it's either someone dumped their pups or their kittens. David McBride. Pic: RTÉ 'And I opened the bag and there was the baby girl inside. The bottle was warm and she was well-wrapped up… but I don't know if she would have survived the night or not, it was so cold.' Each baby was adopted and raised in different parts of Ireland. In 2020, David McBride and Helen Ward discovered they were brother and sister through DNA technology and were reunited on the ITV series Long Lost Family. Helen Ward. Pic: RTÉ They were saddened to learn their parents had since died, but to their shock and joy, they subsequently found John Dowling, a third full sibling. They now believe there is a fourth sibling and are hoping this documentary will encourage that person to get in touch. Ms Ward said there were reports of a baby boy found in Newry in 1963, in a phonebox. John Dowling. Pic: RTÉ 'There's that strong possibility that this person could be part of our journey too,' she said. The Phone Box Babies airs on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player next Wednesday, July 2, at 9.35pm.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Fair City welcomes back a friendly face on Friday...
Ger is stunned when enforcer Aidan O'Rourke shows up in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player. Aidan's return to Carrigstown is all part of the drama involving Ger and a now-destroyed SD card that would have put her in the clear with her crime boss. Aidan breezes into McCoy's, smiles, and says: "Hey Ger..." Watch what happens next on Friday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player at 7:30pm.
