Luis Enrique has confirmed he will stay on as head coach of treble winners Barcelona by signing a contract extension.

Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Real Madrid fans to get behind “key player” Gareth Bale after the Wales international came under fire for going for goal instead of passing during Saturday’s Primera Division win over Espanyol.

Louis van Gaal has confirmed his desire to move to the Premier League after the World Cup.

Louis van Gaal has confirmed his desire to move to the Premier League after the World Cup.

Trying to predict what way a domestic season will unfold is a fool’s errand so let’s buckle up and simply enjoy what the SSE Airtricity League throws at us.

A dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Neil Yadolahi all but secured Bohemians’ Premier Division survival as they came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Dundalk at Dalymount Park last night.

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principal for the transfer of striker David Villa to Atletico Madrid.

Cork 4-12 Laois 2-08

Limerick hurling manager John Allen has hit out at the structure of the Allianz Hurling League ahead of their Division 1B final clash with Dublin on Saturday.

Iker Casillas has played down his controversial omission from Real Madrid’s line-up against Malaga, insisting he must accept coach Jose Mourinho’s decision and focus on regaining his starting berth.

Barcelona boss Tito Vilanova does not believe the Primera Division title is won despite his side opening up a nine-point gap at the top of the table.

Daithí Regan has described Offaly’s match-day operations in Sunday’s Division 1B game against Clare as “p*** poor”.

Real Madrid 3 Real Zaragoza 1

FRANK RIJKAARD was yesterday confirmed as the new coach of Saudi Arabia, signing a three-year deal.

Barcelona 2 Getafe 1

Barcelona’s lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Primera Division is down to five points after they were held 1-1 by Sevilla in a thrilling contest at the Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan this evening.

A SECOND HALF goal from Kerry full forward Darron O’Brien proved to be the crucial score in deciding this Munster Vocational Schools “B” division final at Mallow last night.

AFTER their humiliating 4-0 midweek Champions League defeat by Welsh side TNS, Bohemians must somehow lift their morale for tonight’s Premier Division clash with bottom side Bray Wanderers at Carlisle Grounds (7.45pm).

JOSE MOURINHO has expressed his admiration for England midfield duo Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard as he formulates his plans to get Real Madrid back to winning ways.

Wexford are on the hunt for a double this weekend as they contest both the Division One and Two National Camogie League Finals at Semple Stadium on Saturday afternoon with Kilkenny and Offaly providing the opposition.

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Bohemians 2 Shamrock Rovers 1

Sligo Rovers take on Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds in Saturday’s Premier Division clash, kick-off 8.00pm.

Cobh Ramblers entertain county rivals Cork City in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division derby at St Colman's Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

The 22 eircom League of Ireland clubs will receive €2m in direct contributions and subsidies from the FAI this season, it was announced today.

UCD take on Cork City at Belfield Park in the eircom League Premier Division tonight hoping to continue their impressive defensive run.

Clonakilty 19 Suttonians 12

Sligo Rovers 1 Bohemians 0

UCD are to give a four-match test to the possibility of regular eircom League Premier Division football in Dublin on a Saturday. Their home games against Bray Wanderers (April 8), Shelbourne (April 22), Sligo Rovers (May 6) and Longford Town (May 13) will now all be played on Saturdays with 5.15 pm kick-offs.

Shamrock Rovers 1 Waterford United 2

Waterford United 1 St. Patrick’s Athletic 1

CORK CITY have offered a new contract to George O'Callaghan against the backdrop of a bid for the player by Drogheda United, as the July transfer window opens in the eircom League.

Cork Con 23 Belfast Harlequins 27

Former Shelbourne midfielder Richie Baker has signed for Major League Soccer outfit New England Revolution on a free transfer from the eircom Premier Division champions.

There were wins for Sligo, Cobh and a draw between Dublin City and Kildare in the eircom League First Division tonight.

Vienna Woods Glanmire 70 Dart Killester 62

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Premier Division Half-time

St Patrick's Athletic are being held to a nil-all draw at half-time in the Premier Division match against Bohemians.