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We'll Leave It There So: AllStars Awards night, Dundalk win the title and all today's sport

Conor McGregor also has his next fight confirmed and Luke Fitzgerald returns to Leinster’s starting line-up.

NEED TO CATCH up? TheScore.ie brings you a round-up of today’s sports news…

Michael Murphy, Neil McGee and Paddy McBrearty Doengal footballers Michael Murphy, Neil McGee and Paddy McBrearty at the GAA GPA Awards ceremony. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

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The best thing we shared today

Paul Fennessy brings you 31 first world problems of a modern Irish sports fan including — No 19 missing a big sporting event having made a prior commitment to attend a non-sporting event.

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On the record

Everyone has different ways of defending themselves. In my case, the pressure and tension came out in that way. There are other players who react by breaking someone’s leg, or smashing someone’s nose across their face. What happened with Chiellini is seen as worse. I understand why biting is seen so badly.” - Luis Suarez spoke to The Guardian ahead of what is sure to be a huge weekend for the Uruguayan.

The fixture list

  •  Seven Premier League matches tomorrow starting with West Ham v Manchester City at 12.45pm. Click here for a full list of fixtures
  • In the Donegal SFC semi-final, St Eunan’s play St Michael’s at Ballybofey (8pm).
  • It’s Carrickshock v Rower Inistioge (2pm) in the Kilkenny SHC quarter-final replay while Ballyhale Shamrocks take on Danesfort (4.30pm) in the SHC quarer-final.
  • There are five games in the Champions Cup including Ulster v Toulon (1pm) at Ravenhill.
  • In the Amlin Challenge Cup, Connacht are away to Exeter (3pm) in one of four matches.

Showbiz, Baby!

Bono made Brian O’Driscoll blush live on BBC Radio. Full story here.

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If you see someone dressed as Bosco, ask her is she my sister”

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