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Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
# preview - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s international action
The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.
World Cup the focus as England, Italy meet again
It might feel like a lifetime ago but it’s just 52 days since Roy Hodgson’s side were dumped out of the Euros on penalties. Simpler times.
# preview - Monday 13 August, 2012
Preview: Saints return to domestic action with trip to Cork
St Patrick’s Athletic play their first Airtricity League game in three weeks at Turner’s Cross this evening.
# preview - Sunday 12 August, 2012
Community Shield: City, Chelsea and the game that nobody wanted
1.30pm? In Villa Park? Is today’s Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea the least anticipated in history?
# preview - Saturday 11 August, 2012
Olympic Breakfast: John Joe Nevin awaits moment of destiny
Check out all you need to know about Day 15 of the Olympics, including proof that Ireland are topping the only medal table that counts (sort of).
# preview - Friday 10 August, 2012
Dublin v Clare – All-Ireland MHC semi-final match guide
The first finalist in this year’s All-Ireland minor hurling decider will be know on Sunday when Dublin and Clare clash.
Cork v Galway – All-Ireland SHC semi-final match guide
Will it be Cork who reach their first All-Ireland senior hurling final since 2006 or Galway who qualify for their first decider in 2005? Sunday’s clash will reveal all.
# preview - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Bradley in top form for PGA defence
The 26-year-old American triumphed by a stroke at last week’s WGC-Bridgestone Invitational to head into tomorrow’s opening round of the 2012 PGA Championship, the year’s final major, with winning form.
Clare v Tipperary – Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC final match guide
There is a huge crowd expected in Ennis tonight for the all-ticket clash between Clare and Tipperary with provincial U21 hurling honors up for grabs.
Olympic Breakfast: Taylor hungry for more success
It’s another day in which the boxers dominate the Olympics coverage on these shores, with Paddy Barnes also in action
# preview - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Olympic Breakfast: Conlan seeks to continue Irish success in the ring
There’s also athletics, football, basketball and much more.
# preview - Monday 6 August, 2012
Olympic Breakfast: The moment we’ve all been waiting for
It’s a crucial day for Ireland, with both Annalise Murphy and Katie Taylor close to securing a medal.
# preview - Sunday 5 August, 2012
Ailis McSweeney: Bolt will claim gold, provided he is fully fit
The 100m Final takes place this evening, and our columnist is tipping the 25-year-old to retain his title.
# preview - Saturday 4 August, 2012
Kerry v Donegal – All-Ireland SFC quarter-final match guide
They have never clashed in the All-Ireland senior championship before but the meeting of Kerry and Donegal is eagerly awaited.
Cork v Kildare – All-Ireland SFC quarter-final match guide
It’s the Rebels against the Lilywhites in the first of tomorrow’s eagerly awaited All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. Here’s how Ewan MacKenna believes it will all pan out.
Ailis McSweeney: Track action out of the blocks quickly… and there’s no let up today
Ireland’s 100m record-holder looks forward to another packed slate at Olympic Park. With the Irish hoping to improve on yesterday’s fare.
# preview - Friday 3 August, 2012
Mayo v Down – All-Ireland SFC quarter-final match guide
Mayo are the Connacht champions, Down are smarting from an Ulster final defeat and they will both be bidding to become the first side to book a place in this year’s All-Ireland semi-finals when they clash tomorrow afternoon.
Olympic Breakfast: Sail on, Sailors
Several Irish athletes including Fionnuala Britton, Annalaise Murphy and Adam Nolan are in action today.
# preview - Wednesday 1 August, 2012
Preview: Wiggins’ confidence ‘sky high’ ahead of bid for seventh medal
A podium finish in today’s time-trial would make the Tour de France winner Britain’s greatest Olympian.
# preview - Tuesday 31 July, 2012
Sound the bell: It’s another round of Phelps v Lochte
Just don’t discount Ryosuke Irie.
# preview - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Cork v Waterford – All-Ireland SHC quarter-final match guide
It’s been one of the most enduring hurling rivalries over the last decade and the latest chapter of Cork and Waterford takes place tomorrow afternoon.
Kilkenny v Limerick – All-Ireland SHC quarter-final match guide
All eyes will be on Kilkenny tomorrow afternoon to see how they bounce back after their shock Leinster hurling final defeat. Limerick stand in their way in Thurles.
Preview: Stormers primed for battle with battle weary Sharks
The South African sides will battle it out this afternoon for the right to meet the Chiefs in the Super Rugby final.
# preview - Friday 27 July, 2012
Clare v Kerry – All-Ireland SFC qualifier round four match guide
20 years ago Clare football enjoyed a momentous triumph against in the Gaelic Grounds but Ewan MacKenna cannot see a repeat happening tomorrow evening.
Kildare v Sligo – All-Ireland SFC qualifier round four match guide
Kildare were forced to sweat before staving off the challenge of Limerick after extra-time last week. Next up is another test against Sligo tomorrow evening.
Tipperary v Down – All-Ireland SFC qualifier round four match guide
Tipperary are 70 minutes away from a first ever All-Ireland senior football quarter-final appearance but a Down side overturned in last week’s Ulster final stand in their way.
Laois v Meath — All-Ireland SFC qualifier round four match guide
Last Sunday they lost the Leinster final to Dublin but Meath must pick themselves back up quickly for tomorrow’s qualifier battle with Laois.
# preview - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Champions League preview: Rovers look to cast off domestic woes
With Anderlecht awaiting in the next round, the Hoops are in Lithuania for tonight’s Champions League second leg against FK Ekranas.
# preview - Saturday 21 July, 2012
Dublin v Meath – Leinster SFC final match guide
The age old rivals come face to face in Croke Park tomorrow with a Leinster senior football title at stake.
# preview - Friday 20 July, 2012
Tipperary v Antrim – All-Ireland SFC qualifier round three match guide
They claimed famous qualifier victories last week. Now the footballers of Tipperary and Antrim aim to replicate those feats when they meet in round three tomorrow.
Kerry v Tyrone – All-Ireland SFC qualifier round three match guide
Has there ever been a All-Ireland football round three qualifier clash to whet the appetite as much as the meeting of Kerry and Tyrone tomorrow? Here’s the lowdown on a fascinating clash.
# preview - Thursday 19 July, 2012
Europa League previews: Testing away encounters for St Pat’s and Sligo
The Saints find themselves in Bosnia and looking to keep up a good European run while Rovers face Spartak Trnava of Slovakia.
Clare v Waterford – Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC semi-final match guide
Tipperary qualified for the provincial U21 hurling final last night and tonight either Clare or Waterford will join them in that decider.
# preview - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Limerick v Tipperary – Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC semi-final match guide
The first of this year’s Munster U21 hurling semi-finals takes place tonight in the Gaelic Grounds as Limerick and Tipperary come face to face.
# preview - Sunday 15 July, 2012
Peloton set to tackle Tour’s ‘unraced’ climb
The last time the Mur de Peguere featured on the race was in 1973 when the entire peloton opted not to descend for fear of crashing.
# preview - Saturday 14 July, 2012
Relentless: Waterford need Mullane at full throttle to overcome Tipp
Shane Stapleton sizes up the titans set to meet in tomorrow’s Munster final.
GAA throw-in: here’s your guide to Sunday’s football qualifiers
The focus is on events in Cavan town but there are two other All-Ireland football round two qualifiers as well on tomorrow afternoon.
Sligo v Mayo – Connacht SFC final match guide
Mayo are bidding to retain their Connacht title tomorrow afternoon but Sligo will be an awkward obstacle to overcome.
Clare v Limerick – All-Ireland SHC phase three qualifier match guide
Once again Clare and Limerick cross paths in a hurling clash tonight but the stakes are raised considerably for this All-Ireland qualifier tie.
# preview - Friday 13 July, 2012
Cork v Wexford – All-Ireland SHC phase three qualifier match guide
It’s been eight years since Cork and Wexford crossed paths in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship but tomorrow they face off in Thurles.



























































