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Robert Dunlop and Racing with Fate
With Liam Beckett's book recalling his time at the side of the late motorcycling icon, we ask if the sport's tragedies outweigh its triumphs -
Rinty Monaghan Immortalised in Bronze
Belfast City Council unveil memorial sculpture honouring the Sailortown boxing great -
Sports Personality Awards Preview
As Belfast prepares to host Britain's finest athletes, it's the hard work of our own heroes that shines through the noise around this year's BBC gala -
Northern Ireland's Legacy Under Michael O'Neill
With his side on the cusp of history, the international coach has laid the foundations for a bright footballing future far beyond Euro 2016 -
Frampton v Gonzalez Jr Preview
With Belfast's undefeated world champion expected to breeze through his US debut, fans should be reminded that boxing is full of uncertainty -
Jack Kyle (1926 – 2014)
Padraig Coyle recalls the remarkable achievements of Ireland's greatest ever rugby player -
Rory McIlroy Reborn
The 143rd Open Championship victor from Holywood takes his place in the hall of Northern Irish sporting greats -
Brendan Rodgers' Season
Padraig Coyle appraises the Carnlough man's impressive second campaign as leader of Liverpool FC -
Paralympian Eilish Byrne is Showjumping for Joy
Armagh-based equestrian and her Dutch Warmblood mount Youri aim for a top five finish at the Paralympic Games -
Sally Brown, Sprinting to Victory
The Ballykelly sprinter will be feeling the 'adrenaline rush' at the 2012 Paralympic Games -
Martyn Irvine's Long Road to London 2012
The track cyclist admits to being 'the freak' in his family, but all the training will be worth it for a podium finish -
Judo Expert Lisa Kearney Dreams of Olympic Gold
The 22-year old from west Belfast will make history in London this summer -
Bethany Firth Goes Forth
The 16-year old Seaforde-born swimmer has taken the sport by storm. Up next, the London 2012 Paralympics -
Hannah Craig's White Water Dream
Armoy canoeist holds her breath for London 2012 and argues 'Ireland is a country of water, we should make the most of it' -
Not All Plain Sailing For Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern
Meet the Irish 49er team aiming for Olympic glory -
Table Tennis Star Na Liu, Ireland's Quiet Enforcer
Having made Northern Ireland her home, Na Liu talks China, injuries and competing at London 2012 -
Paddy Barnes Punching His Way to Glory
It's been a long, hard road, but the Belfast boxer is tipped for greatness at the London 2012 Games -
Sporting Greats Of The North West
Author Richie Kelly uncovers weird and wonderful sporting stories from Derry~Londonderry and beyond -
New Northern Ireland Manager Michael O'Neill Wants 'Inclusive' Squad
Listen to the new international manager's first press conference -
James Hamilton, Paralympic Swimmer
The country Antrim swimmer balances school and a love of horticulture with a dream of competing for gold -
Places We Play: Ireland's Sporting Heritage
A new book explains how sport helped to shape Ireland's infrastructure and economy -
Pat McCourt, the Derry Diego
A stunning display against the Faroe Islands hints at greater things to come -
Brendan Rodgers Sings When He's Winning
The Swansea City manager looks forward to the Premiership challenge -
Darren Clarke Wins Open Championship
Will Northern Ireland's golfing success lead to Portrush Open? -
Rory McIlroy, the Celtic Tiger Roars
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus 'likes his moxie', but the Holywood golfer isn't finished yet -
Michael McKillop
The Paralympic gold medalist on breaking records and running well for London 2012 -
Cool Running With Jason Smyth
The double-gold winning Paralympian nicknamed 'the white rabbit' hopes to success in London -
Dream On
Author John Richardson broke par in a year - now he's looking to break Hollywood. Padraig Coyle spoke with the self confessed 'hack' about the journey and the rewards -
Ulster Sports Museum Exhibition
Dame Mary Peters calls for a permanent home for Northern Ireland's sporting artifacts, and takes Padraig Coyle on a tour through the archive -
Willie John McBride
The former Lions rugby team captain recalls his historic South African tour of 1974. Click Play Audio for an extended podcast interview -
Terence McNaughton
One of Antrim's finest hurlers -
Peter Canavan
Winning the Sam Maguire Cup marked the fulfilment of a glittering county career -
Kieran McGeeney
McGeeney has always played hard but fair -
Jarlath Burns
Former Gaelic football star turned TV pundit -
Jimmy Nicholl
Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballing legend -
The Clones Cyclone
Barry McGuigan won the world featherweight boxing title after 15 pulsating rounds -
Darren Clarke
One of the world's top golfers and Ryder Cup star -
Dave 'Boy' McAuley
Former boxer and world flyweight champion -
Cormac McAnallen
The life of the talented Tyrone footballer who died tragically young -
Paddy Hopkirk
The Belfast rally driver who won the Monte Carlo rally in a Mini Cooper -
Joey Dunlop
A remarkable racer and a remarkable man, the boy from County Antrim became a legend in his own lifetime -
Dennis Taylor, Snooker Loopy
Coalisland-born snooker player who famously won the World Snooker Championship in 1985 -
Tony McCoy
Fiercely determined and successful jockey -
Triathlete Aileen Morrison Dreams of Gold
The London 2012 Games represent the pinnacle of her sport, and the Northern Irish athlete is up to the challenge -
Richard Dunwoody
One of a select club of jockeys to have won National Hunt's top three races
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