For feck's sake, Ireland. The first day of real, proper, scientific summer is rubbish.

THE FAI have been urged to sue FIFA for negligence and loss of earnings after Thierry Henry’s handball denied Ireland a place in next summer’s World Cup.

Scotland's best-selling lager, Tennent's, was today snapped up by C&C in a deal worth £180m (€204.4m).

With the draw for the European Championship qualifiers and a match with Sweden looming, Steve Staunton will have to learn fast, writes Liam Mackey.

The organisers of the Athens Olympics have ruled out ticket discounts or giveaways in a bid to boost attendances.