Friday 3 May, 2013
David O’Leary is €4 million richer now
The former Republic of Ireland captain has won his contract dispute with Al Ahli.
Knee injury forces Stephen Carr to retire (and this time it’s for real)
Carr, 36, is taking a break from football to pursue his business interests in Spain.
Fenerbahce defender Gokhan Gonul KOd by this flying kick to the head
Have a sore head this morning? So does Gokhan Gonul.
5 things to look out for in this weekend’s Airtricity League
Kicking off the long weekend with some domestic football? Here’s what we’ll be looking out for in the Aitricity League.
Thursday 2 May, 2013
Harrington has nightmare round — but don’t blame it on the belly putter
Padraig Harrington shot a dismal eight-over par on the opening day at Quail Hollow.
Team news: how they’ll line out in the GAA this weekend
Mickey Ned O’Sullivan has named his Kerry minor footballers for Saturday’s meeting with Clare.
Connacht prepare for final curtain against Glasgow
Meanwhile Munster retain just four of the side which lost to Clermont for tomorrow’s trip to Zebre.
O’Driscoll on the bench as Leinster look to seal home semi
Table-toppers Ulster welcome back Johann Muller, John Afoa and Iain Henderson for their final regular season game in the Pro12.
Gareth Bale wins Writers’ Award — but Luis Suarez only gets 2 votes
Bale topped the poll with 53% of the vote, beating Robin van Persie into second place.
Olympic Stadium to host Ireland v Italy at 2015 Rugby World Cup
Ireland will also play in Wembley and Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium at the 2015 tournament.
Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Leinster hope to end coach hunt ‘in the next few days’
Leicester Tigers boss Matt O’Connor could be confirmed as Joe Schmidt’s successor by the end of the week.
Lions manager Andy Irvine didn’t need to use his squad veto
“I’m very confident that there’s not one in that tour that comes close to being a concern.”
How could you take Sergio Aguero seriously in these new boots?
Someone in Puma is having a laugh.
Audley Harrison has retired from losing in the first round of fights
He’ll always be an Olympic champion though.
The new Atlanta Falcons stadium might just be the coolest thing ever
Can we suggest 360 Architecture to look after the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh?
Joe Schmidt knows who wears the pants in the O’Driscoll household
Will BOD keep going for another year? Ask Amy and Sadie, says new Ireland coach Joe Schmidt.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s buy-out clause is how much??
PSG and Man United are sniffing about but Guillem Ballague seems confident that Ronaldo will stay with Madrid.
Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Tim Tebow has already been offered a new job — by the Lingerie Football League
Decisions, decisions.
A baffling penalty decision from the Airtricity League last weekend
Mervue United were on the wrong end of this call against Athlone Town on Friday night.
Setanta Ó hAilpín continued his comeback with another hat-trick
That’s eight goals in two games now for the Cork All-Star.
Horrific injury forces former Ireland international Thompson to retire
John Thompson, part of Ireland’s U16 European Championship-winning squad, announced his retirement today.
10 great products to make more of your garden
Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
New proposals could stop Minors from playing adult GAA games
GAA President Liam O’Neill has outlined new proposals to turn the minor grade into an Under-17s competition.
Celtic’s Player of the Year awards turned into the X Factor
Adam Matthews stole the show with this rendition of Chris Brown’s ‘With You.’
Meet your 2013 British and Irish Lions squad
These 37 need to clear a space for a new red jersey in the wardrobe.
This is what it feels like to be waiting for Lions news
You think Paulie might have stood where he could see the screen, no?
Mane men: the important points from this morning’s Lions announcement
BOD and POC are among the nine Irish to make the cut — but there’s no place for Best, Zebo, O’Mahony or Ryan.
Monday 29 April, 2013
Meet the new boss: the rise and rise of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt
A new era in Irish rugby starts here.
Sunday 28 April, 2013
It’s Sunday so here are 12 great pics from the past 7 days
Gatorade baths, a spot of Murderball and Lewandowski’s awesome foursome.
Saturday 27 April, 2013
The former Limerick hurler 90 minutes away from a historic FAI Cup final
He has three All-Ireland U21 medals on the mantelpiece — now Mark Keane is targeting an Aviva Stadium date with Limerick club Carew Park.
Who will win today’s Premier League games and why…
Can City seal second spot? Who will take control of the race for Europe? Here’s a look-ahead to today’s games.
Friday 26 April, 2013
Hurricanes and headpieces: what you missed at Punchestown today
Did you need another reminder of how awesome Hurricane Fly is? Really?
TL;DR: the important bits from the Luis Suarez bite judgement
Why read the whole thing when you can read this short summary?
5 things to look out for in this weekend’s Airtricity League
Second plays third in the pick of the Premier Division fixtures. Here’s what we will be keeping an eye on in the Airtricity League this weekend.
Thursday 25 April, 2013
Derry school win cup final for team-mate, 16, battling leukaemia
Joe McColgan, 16, was on the sidelines as St Columb’s College of Derry won the Vauxhall Senior Cup yesterday.
St Pat’s fans, here’s the first look at your new jersey sponsor
Clune Construction will be the Saints’ main sponsor for 2013.
Andy Lee lines up May date in Washington DC
Lee is expected to face Detroit southpaw Darryl Cunningham when he returns to the ring next month.
Call me maybe? Joe Schmidt expects Ireland decision soon
Schmidt is widely expected to be confirmed as the next Ireland coach in the coming days.
Elwood shakes it up for Connacht’s Italian job
You didn’t forget about the Pro12, did you? Here’s the team news for Connacht’s trip to the Stadio Monigo.
Some serious whip tekkers from jockey Sam Waley-Cohen at Punchestown
Long Run’s jockey showed excellent reflexes in the closing stage of yesterday’s Punchestown Gold Cup.



























































