Hundreds of mourners, including stars from the world of boxing paid their respects at the removal of boxing champion Kevin Sheehy in Limerick this evening.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for champion boxer Kevin Sheehy who gardaí allege was murdered, in his native Limerick city, last Monday.

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court in Limerick charged with the murder of boxer Kevin Sheehy.

A teenager related to a leading Limerick feud family was believed to be in a black Mitsubishi Shogun SUV when it struck and killed Limerick boxer Kevin Sheehy yesterday .

Garda sources said that, as part of several lines of inquiry, they were investigating if Kevin Sheehy, (20), from John Carew Park, Limerick, was specifically targeted.

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With three years to run before the Tokyo Olympics, patience is the watchword as the line-up of Irish sailors in formation start their arduous journey of training and competition against a backdrop of Annalise Murphy’s silver medal success in Rio.

American sports executive Charlie Stillitano believes only a "crazy action" by Donald Trump could prevent the United States from winning the right to stage the 2026 World Cup.

The co-president of the Paris Olympic committee has revealed that esports may feature as a competitive sport in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris should the committee win the bid.

Chris Froome savoured his fourth Tour de France title as Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen won stage 21 of the race in Paris.

Former Olympic sprint star Frankie Fredericks has been provisionally suspended from athletics pending an investigation into alleged corruption.

Paris was plunged into panic when soldiers guarding the Louvre Museum shot an attacker who lunged at them with two machetes as the historic landmark went into lockdown.

Brendan O’Brien reveals how Donald Trump could affect sport in the US over the next four years.

Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi has rejected the Italian city’s bid for the 2024 Olympics, effectively dooming the capital’s candidacy for the second time in four years.

RTÉ has yet to decide if it will broadcast the 2020 and 2024 Olympics after US-based media giant Discovery Communications secured the European broadcast rights for four Olympics through 2024 in a landmark deal worth €1.3bn.

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Ana Botella, the mayor of Madrid, says the city will not be in the running to host the 2024 Olympics.