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Bernard Flynn: "Some TV station should pick up the mantle and show more teams"
Longford GAA
It's a shame to see so many so-called minnows getting such sparse air time of late
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Bernard Flynn: Referees body must guard against the awful decisions that spoil our game
Cork GAA
There was one standout incident that left a sour taste and, of course, it’s the penalty awarded to Kerry by referee Padraig Hughes
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DJ Carey: "Tipp proving too strong"
Sport
Waterford keep proving everyone wrong but I have to fancy Tipperary to end their unbeaten run in the Munster final
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DJ Carey: 'Goal' award for Limerick was unacceptable
Limerick GAA
I’m completely baffled by the decision to award Paul Browne’s ‘goal’ in Sunday’s Westmeath-Limerick qualifier game
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DJ Carey: TJ Reid is emerging from Henry Shefflin's long shadow
Kilkenny GAA
The wing forward has now taken over the mantle from Henry Shefflin as the main forward on the Kilkenny team
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Cathal Pendred: I'm in the shape of my life...the storm is coming!
Sport Opinion
We’re cut off from everyone else in the McMansion and it has been nice to soak up the atmosphere among like-minded athletes
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Stuart Byrne: One of a footballer's biggest fears is making the wrong decision
League of Ireland
A footballer's career is short and one wrong decision can cost you big time
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This Liverpool side have done nothing - yet the arrogant complacency of old remains
Sport Opinion
Everyone connected to the club should be looking at themselves this morning and accepting that this is just not good enough, writes Jim Boardman
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Bryan Cooper: Strongest ever Gigginstown team heading to Cheltenham with high hopes of big-race success
Cheltenham Festival
Road To Riches will be my first Betfred Gold Cup ride on Friday and I’m really excited to be riding a horse with such a realistic chance
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Gary Murphy: Brace yourself for a fascinating FedEx Cup shoot-out this week
Ryder Cup
In years to come we may reflect on the summer of 2014 as a watershed period where McIlroy obtained the belief system to propel him to heights other players can only dream of
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Gary Murphy on Paul McGinley’s selection headache ahead of next month's Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup
Scottish player Marc Warren will be hoping to gatecrash McGinley’s thoughts with a victory in Italy this weekend
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Bernard Flynn: Brilliant Mayo display was one of their most heroic performances yet
Mayo GAA
The game had been very tactical early on and it almost backfired on Mayo as their half-back line played far too deep and struggled to get up in support
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Gary Murphy: I fully expect Rory to continue his rich vein of form at The Barclays
Rory McIlroy
No golfer is immune to setbacks, but Rory’s recent form has been hugely impressive
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Gary Murphy on why Rory McIlroy can be the best of all time if he wants to
Rory McIlroy
Technically, the Holywood man has achieved the Holy Grail of golf
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Bernard Flynn: Donegal will need to park a fleet of buses to stand a chance of beating Dublin
All-Ireland Football championship
I saw Donegal train the week before last and they got every man behind the ball as quickly as they could
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5 things we learned from Arsenal's Emirates Cup defeat by AS Monaco
Sport Opinion
Arsene Wenger's men went down to a Radamel Falcao header as they wrapped up their pre-season - and Alex Richards says improvement is needed
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Top jump jockey Bryan Cooper gives his take on this year's Galway Races
Galway Races
Cooper fancies Willie Mullins' Balnaslow in the Plate
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Gary Murphy on why it will be tough for Tiger to repeat his 2006 heroics
The Open Championship
England's Justin Rose is being tipped to have a big week in Liverpool
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We should all mourn the death of a great character
Iain McGregor
Caddie Iain McGregor was popular, highly respected and also a great friend
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The Major's view of Punchestown: On Day 3 there is a weakening of the spirit abroad
The Major
In times such as these I am known to turn to my favourite philosopher the late great Marion Morrison
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The Major's view of Punchestown: Contrition all the way on Day 2
Armed Forces
I see now that even if the Tubber Bullet had won, my victory would have been a hollow one.
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The Major's view of Punchestown: Expect what is expected on Day 1
The Major
My philosophy as always is to stick with the acknowledged masters of the turf
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The Major's view of Punchestown: The Major and the Little People
The Major
When Punchestown comes around we are all hoping for “more than a wee bit of magical shenanigans!“
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You've Scott to hand it to Tiger, nobody can reach the level he did in final rounds
Tiger Woods
No-one believed Woods, whose game suffered post sex scandal in 2009, would scale the heights of previous seasons, yet they were wrong
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Republic of Ireland Soccer TeamFormer Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen KennyKenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign
The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI
Republic of Ireland national football team
The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved
Manchester United legend Steve Bruce on the Ireland role and potential link-up with Roy Keane
Republic of Ireland national football team
Steve Bruce would love to hear from the FAI once the manager's position is free
Next Ireland manager betting odds as Stephen Kenny set for last game as boss
Republic of Ireland national football team
Kenny looks destined to depart the Ireland hot seat after tonight's international friendly against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium
Olympic hero Sonia O’Sullivan tells of the toll athletics took on her body
Sonia O'Sullivan
Her Olympic silver medal in 2000 capped a string of successes for the star
Katie Taylor v Chantelle CameronChantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fightThomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight
The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included
GAA
We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"
Munster are a 'big target' now as Leinster want revenge, says Ireland star
Munster Rugby
Jeremy Loughman also speaks about his reunion with new Reds signing Oli Jager - who has won Super Rugby titles with Crusaders after the duo won a Leinster Senior Cup together at Blackrock College
'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind
Republic of Ireland national football team
Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.
Andy ready to go - why Ireland's Omobamidele won't stay patient for Forest debut
Premier League
"Personally I think the boys have been amazing, I feel like the group has shifted the culture of how it was back then," said Omobamidele of the Stephen Kenny era, which ended tonight. "Like, I grew up watching Ireland teams. "The manager's been massive. That point where he had the faith to bring me on against Portugal, that lit the fire in my early career stage, that's when everything started to fall into place for me. I owe him a massive debt for that"
GalwayWoman wins 'biggest ever' prize in Irish radio history live on air as kids steal showThe sweet moment was heard live on air and brought about wide smiles in the studio
Woman declares brother 'dead to me' after husband's horror killing
Kilkenny
In an exclusive interview with this paper, mother-of-seven Elizabeth Cash said she can never forgive her brother Andy - after he was found guilty of her husband John Cash’s killing earlier this week.
Former Ireland stars deliver parting shots at Stephen Kenny
Republic of Ireland Soccer Team
Kenny's time in charge of the Boys in Green looks destined to come to an end as his contract expires after a dire Euro 2024 qualifying campaign
The greatest Republic of Ireland XI of all-time according to AI
Republic of Ireland national football team
The likes of Roy Keane, Paul McGrath and Liam Brady are all involved
Lottie Ryan opens up on pain of seeing her brother forced to emigrate
Lottie Ryan
"Now, Elliott is in the position that so many people in the country are in, he's like, 'Housing is just too expensive'."
RTEIrish mum's joy as deaf son Eoghan, 9, has his first day at schoolThe mother-of-three opens up in a new RTE documentary Deaf Not Dumb about the struggle to get him into school
Chantelle Cameron v Katie Taylor 2 public workout interrupted by TikToker challenging Thomas Carty to fight
Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron
Thomas Carty was confronted by a man on an escalator shouting abuse in his direction and challenging him to a fight
Ireland weather: First 'relatively widespread frost' of season on Friday before temperatures rise
Weather
Temperatures are set to drop to between -3C and +2C on Friday before they shoot up again for Saturday
The greatest Gaelic football team of all-time according to AI with David Clifford not included
GAA
We asked AI to name the "greatest Gaelic football team of all time based on players in all positions"
'It’s a great job now – an absolutely great job now' - Stephen Kenny on the job he leaves behind
Republic of Ireland national football team
Stephen Kenny's ambition ultimately brought him to a dark place, but it has offered a glimmer of light for the future of Irish football.