Author: Tadhg Peavoy

  • At a glance: Ireland’s Rugby World Cup

    The wait is very nearly over. Ireland will start their 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign against Canada on Saturday. Here is everything you need to know condensed into one article. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/2015/0910/726993-at-a-glance-irelands-rugby-world-cup-campaign/ TP

  • Johnny Sexton

    As the 2015 Rugby World Cup draws ever nearer, I spoke to Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton about his preparation for this autumn’s tournament and the lessons learned from quarter-final defeat last time out in 2011. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2015/0820/722495-sexton-warns-against-irish-complacency/ TP

  • A weekend in Donegal for RTÉ Travel

    It had been 20 years since I visited beautiful and wild Donegal on Ireland’s north-west coast, so I decided it was time for a return visit with RTÉ Travel. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0807/719768-donegal/ TP

  • 48 Hours: In Iceland

    I love the Nordic countries. Beautiful, cool and unique. Iceland is all of those and then some. I spent 48 hours there for RTÉ Travel. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0723/716802-48-hours-in-iceland/ Let me know your experiences of the country on Twitter or in the comments. Tadhg

  • Ireland versus the Barbarians

    Ireland and the Baa-Baas clash at Thomond Park this Thusday evening with the guests looking to record only a second-ever victory over the invitational side. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2015/0527/704140-preview-ireland-face-the-barbarian-hordes/ TP

  • Pro12 semi-final preview: Glasgow v Ulster

    With Glasgow unbeaten in 19 matches at home, Ulster face a massive task overcoming their Scottish rivals to reach the Pro12 final. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2015/0522/702934-preview-glasgow-ulster/ TP

  • Five days in Puglia – the heel of Italy

    If you want to see the real Italy – authentic, hospitable and full of charm and warmth – then Puglia is the place for you. I went there in April for RTÉ Travel. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0520/702559-five-days-in-puglia-the-heel-of-italy/ TP

  • Discovering Gothenburg

    Cool, calm and collected, Gothenburg is a city that had me enthralled from the get-go. And one that I would recommend to anyone looking for great food, urban chic and rural beauty. http://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/travel/features/2015/0422/695947-gothenburg/ TP

  • 2015 Six Nations team of the championship

    I’ve gone with six Irish, five English, two Welsh, and a French and Italian apiece. Have I got it right? http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0323/689090-six-nations-team-of-the-tounament/ TP

  • Conor O’Shea

    In Conor’s final Six Nations column he looks back at arguably the greatest day in the history of Test rugby. http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/2015/0323/689021-column/ TP