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Tuesday 3 October 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Ones to watch

This year
2023
The young footballers to watch in the 2023 Allianz League
Here’s six rising stars to keep an eye on.
Ones to watch (and hear!): 5 Irish musical acts to include in your 2023 playlists
Infectious 80s-inspired synth-pop from Donegal and powerful post-punk coming out of Dublin; A guide to Ireland’s emerging musical talent.
Last year
2022
Dublin football decider, All-Ireland winners on show in Kerry, last four in Mayo
Plenty storylines to keep an eye on in this weekend’s club GAA action.
All-Ireland winners and All-Stars - 8 players to watch at this weekend's O'Connor Cup
Some of the country’s brightest talent will be in colleges’ action in Dublin.
9 young footballers to watch in the 2022 GAA season
We take a look at the youngsters that might shine at senior level this year.
9 young hurlers to watch in the 2022 GAA season
These talented hotshots could be in for a big year.
All time
Expert view: 6 of Henry de Bromhead's best for Cheltenham
Donn McClean runs the rule over the Knockeen trainer’s festival prospects.
12 young Dubs who could make a breakthrough under Dessie Farrell in 2020
Dessie Farrell will take charge of his first game as Dublin boss this weekend.
8 players who could light up tomorrow's All-Ireland semi-finals in Croke Park
Fierce rivalries will be renewed as Dublin face Cork and Mayo meet Galway.
'A little Jack Russell' and other stars who should light up the Women's World Cup
Irish internationals Louise Quinn, Stephanie Roche and Megan Campbell tell us who to keep an eye on.
8 exciting talents who'll lead the way in this year's Women's National League
We go again, with Wexford Youths eyeing three in-a-row in 2019.
Lighting up the ladies football scene: Six young players to watch in 2019
You’ll be hearing a lot about these rising stars in the coming months.
Salah and Neymar will shine in Russia — Coutinho
Mohamed Salah and Neymar could elevate themselves to the top of the game during the World Cup, according to Philippe Coutinho.
These are the Irish films we'll be talking about in 2018
The Breadwinner, Kissing Candice. A Mother Brings Her Son To Be Shot, and more.
On our radar! 12 young Ladies football and camogie stars who truly emerged in 2017
Dublin, Cork, Tipperary and Mayo are among the counties with representatives.
Exciting talents in Dublin, Donegal, Galway and Kerry scoop U21 Player of the Province awards
Aaron Byrne, Michael Langan, Michael Daly and Andrew Barry were the winners of the inaugural EirGrid awards.
5 players to watch in Sunday's WFAI Cup final
The latest chapter of Shelbourne v Wexford Youths promises to be an exciting affair.
29 young Irish players on the books at Premier League clubs for you to look out for
Martin O’Neill will be keeping tabs on this lot over the next couple of years too.
5 players to watch for the rest of this year's All-Ireland hurling championship
From young guns to old hands, here’s who to keep an eye on.
6 players who could play their way into a big-money move this summer
Featuring Ireland’s Robbie Brady.
7 of the best young ladies footballers to look out for this summer
Often in the shadows of established names like Cora Staunton, the ladies championship showcases some fine younger talent.
12 players who will make a trip to the K Club worthwhile
No Day or Spieth but the field still packs a punch.
6 players to watch in today's Division 1 Ladies Football final
The latest chapter of Cork v Mayo promises to be an exciting affair full of talented players.
4 groups to follow for the opening rounds at Augusta
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will have some pretty interesting company for the first two days.
The next generation - 5 Ireland stars to keep an eye on during the U20 Six Nations
Nigel Carolan’s squad is bursting with talent.
5 players set to light up this year's Six Nations
Keep an eye on these players over the next few weeks.
6 players to watch in Sunday's Leinster club hurling final
As both sides chase their first provincial crown, these are some of the players to keep an eye on.
20 Irish players to watch out for in the Football League this season
We’ve picked out a select few who we feel will make an impression throughout the course of the year.
'The industry is coming to Ireland in a big way': Bright future for Irish film with these talented graduates
Ireland’s future film-makers hope to stay in Ireland as the industry grows.
6 players to watch in this year's All-Ireland Camogie championship
The All-Ireland Camogie championship kicks off this weekend.
6 key players in the Cork and Waterford Munster U21 hurling battle
The sides clash in Páirc Uí Rinn at 7.30pm at the quarter-final stage tomorrow night.
Here are 3 players that should get you excited about tonight's Europa League final
We don’t care who’s on Britain’s Got Talent. This will be better.
6 key PS Chorca Dhuibhne and Roscommon CBS players in the Hogan Cup final
Throw-in at Croke Park today is 3.15pm.
8 players to watch in this weekend's Fitzgibbon Cup
We’ve picked some of the best young players from Waterford IT, Cork IT, UL and Limerick IT.
It's not just Stephanie Roche: 6 more Women's National League stars you should know
There’s no shortage of talent in our domestic league.
5 players to watch in the minor semi-final between Kerry and Mayo
Keep an eye out for these five hugely exciting prospects on Sunday.
6 talking points before this weekend's Allianz football league action
Friday night lights, Kerry’s home comforts and more…
The young stars ready to take world sport by storm in 2014
(Or: five names to drop in the pub when you want to impress your friends)
Smith, Luatua and Retallick: 3 All Blacks to watch out for
Beyond Richie McCaw, Ma’a Nonu and Kieran Read; here are a trio of top quality Kiwis.