As Bea Johnson gets ready to speak in Cork, she reflects on how her blog about living with less and cutting down on packaging became part of a global movement, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

This week, we’re getting our packing done. Just like a holidayer on their way to somewhere exotic, we must ensure we have enough to get us through the duration of our trip.

Last night, Cristiano Ronaldo bagged himself a brace against Champions League opponents Malmo.

A rough week for Chelsea fans has taken another turn for the worse.

After a series of serious setbacks Dundalk Football Club was on the brink of extinction in 2012. With the community in a crisis, “The Town” video series tells the story of how the people of Dundalk pulled together to save their beloved club, and the rousing redemption story behind their unprecedented League winning campaign of 2014.

Meet marathon man Alex O’ Shea from Ballineen, Cork. Alex is not your normal long-distance runner.

As we look forward to the All-Ireland final on Sunday, we reminisce about some great ones gone by. Here we take a look at how Clare found Liam McCarthy after 81 years.

Every time we hear news of a sports person signing a new contract or sponsorship deal, we marvel at the amount of money they command.

Instagram is loved by celebrities and superstars across the world with people like the Kardashians and Taylor Swift are regular users.

Ireland’s win against Wales last weekend proved something very important. The golden generation was not a once off, writes Steve Neville.

The Premier League gets under way tomorrow and our panel discuss the big issues for the top teams in a new weekly show entitled #ExaminerFC.

Three games were played at Thurles last weekend, two of those set the talking points for the week and one county led the discussion, writes Steve Neville.

Saga after saga, rumour after rumour – the never ending transfer drama (or lack of) will continue to rumble on until September.

"I would marry you like a shot if you were a slip of a girl."

Steve Neville believes it is time for a change to the GAA Championship structure.

Xavi’s brief consoling of Pirlo at the end of the Champions League final was a much-needed reminder, in the wake of the FIFA scandal, that the game can still be beautiful, writes Ciarán O’Connor.

With the Premier League right around the corner, Steve Neville gives one line predictions on how each team will do this season.

The League of Ireland is improving year on year and Steve Neville thinks it deserves to be seen by more people.

Every week, Steve Neville will be looking at the positives in the world in sport. This week he looks at AFC Bournemouth and how they went from near financial ruin to a chance of playing in the Premier League.

Thierry tried out one of his favourite old tricks in the Steven Gerrard charity match today.

Brazilian assistant referee Tatiane Sacilotti runs her line with fear.

Personal reflections from Irish Examiner sports writers, with some 2015 wishes and predictions to boot.

Ciarán O’Connor analyses the performances of David De Gea and examines the role played by Sir Alex Ferguson in propelling the young Spaniard to the prominent position of number one for both club and country.

With Raul’s Champions League goal record firmly in-sight, Ronaldo is not just breaking records but also barriers. Ciarán O’Connor takes a look at how Ronaldo’s performance against Liverpool in Anfield on Wednesday broke the barrier between the fiercest of foes as he was applauded off.

Soccer writer, Ger McCarthy, highlights the three Georgian players he feels will deserve some special attention from the Irish players.

Peter O’Mahony’s targeted return to action from two shoulder reconstructions suggests the Six Nations-winning back row has his eye on Ireland’s November Tests but the Munster captain insists provincial obligations are his number one priority.

As thrilling as it was to watch Rory McIlroy dig deep into his well of determination to clinch the US PGA Championship, as exciting to see him resist the challenge of America’s old stager and latest bright young thing there was an unmistakable feeling that someone had been lost in the gathering gloom at Valhalla.

Ger McCarthy outlines where a selection of Premier League clubs need to strengthen ahead of the new season and before the transfer window slams shut.

For the first time in the history of Gaelic Games in Korea we had a higher turnout for hurling training last weekend than we did for Gaelic Football.

There has been a lot written about Rory McIlroy in the days since he won the Open Championship.

It’s been four months since our GAA season began here in Seoul, Korea and we have reached the midway point in our season.

As the clock approached 1am on Sunday morning celebrations were well under way back at "the local". Players, friends and well-wishers had packed the place out to the extent that one could not move without bumping into someone as they did.

On Saturday we had our final training session in the run up to the North Asia Games. As has been common, this year, we trained on the US military base in central Seoul, this time the ladies going first for two hours followed by a two hour session for the men.

Preparations for the North Asian Games have been picking up pace recently. We have just one training session left before the competition and less than ten days left to iron out the finer details of the event.

As usual, Seoul Station was the meeting point early Saturday morning as we prepared to make the two and a half hour train trip to Ulsan for the second round of the Korean league.

Week 11 (June 11th, 2014)

With his confidence boosted by a series of accolades from a glittering junior career, Michael Conlan arrived at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi four years ago convinced he was ready to claim senior gold.

Week 10 (June 4th, 2014) On Saturday morning at about 9.40am local time the China Eastern Airlines Boeing Jet from Seoul to Shanghai had just touched down at Pudong International Airport.

World Cup 2014 kicks off in nine days so Ger McCarthy looks at how some of the contenders and outsiders are shaping up ahead of their final friendlies before boarding the plane to Brazil.

Martin O’Neill, the FAI and the Irish players are awaiting clarity on Roy Keane’s next move. Not to mention an Irish public whose fascination with the Cork man showing little sign of dimming.

Professional golfers quite rightly dedicate plenty of time to practice in the lead up to majors but as the US Open approaches they would be advised to have a quick refresh of the local rules.

Week 9 (May 28th, 2014) When I started playing GAA at under nines and under tens game day, for me, meant a thirty minute trip in the back of my parents’ Honda Civic into Waterford City, a short spin to one of the nearby parishes or a stroll over to the local field at Dunhill GAA Club.