The Irish Football Association will support the roll-out of video assistant referees across key international fixtures having seen Northern Ireland's World Cup dream shattered by a controversial penalty decision.

Sunderland boss Simon Grayson has no issue with Paddy McNair's inclusion in Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off squad, even though he only returned from an 11-month injury lay-off on Saturday.

Northern Ireland's joy at reaching the play-offs was tempered by Chris Brunt's wild own goal in Norway ensuring the likes of Portugal could stand between them and a place in Russia next summer.

Michael O'Neill expects his Northern Ireland players to treat Friday's World Cup qualifier with San Marino as if they were playing Germany.

UEFA has announced it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths for provoking spectators at the end of Friday's Champions League qualifier against Linfield.

Martin O’Neill has indicated that, even if Ireland fail to qualify for Euro 2016, there is a distinct possibility that he and the FAI would agree he should stay on as Ireland manager for the 2018 World Cup campaign.

The head of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup bid team believes they have already secured over 40% of the votes available in the race to secure the 2023 tournament.

There would be almost 200 fewer alcohol-related deaths every year with the introduction of a minimum alcohol price of €1 per unit, Government commissioned research has shown.

Talks between Northern Ireland's Executive and the UK government have been continuing through the night.

It's been banned from being shown on TV before 9pm.

Police will face an Olympic task to ensure IRA diehards do not attempt to dampen the flame of peace when it travels across Ireland in the summer, writes Shawn Pogatchnik

Estonia midfielder Tarmo Kink has warned Ireland they will not have things all their own way as they attempt to book their place at the Euro 2012 finals.

Fulham 4 Crusaders 0 (Fulham win 7-1 on aggregate)

NORTHERN IRISH specialised technology company, First Derivatives has completed the acquisition of Dublin firm, Cognotec for $4.7m (€3.45m).

FIFA officials will discuss the merits of camera-based goal-line technology next month, with changes in the current laws possible depending on the outcome of the meeting in Switzerland.

Shelbourne 4 Glentoran 1 (Shelbourne win 6-2 on aggregate)

FORMER Ireland international Mark McCall is favourite to be appointed Ulster coach when Alan Solomons leaves for Northampton Saints.

Northern Ireland Under-21 manager Roy Millar has named three uncapped players in his squad for the European Championship qualifiers against Armenia on March 28 and Greece on April 1.

The Northern Irish football club Linfield has announced that it is seeking legal advice after Irish international Roy Keane described the team’s supporters as "bigoted".

Northern Ireland delivered nothing but defeat and disappointment after losing 1-0 to Bulgaria in their World Cup Qualifying group three match.

Northern Ireland's squad for the World Cup double-header against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria next month has been ravaged by injury before a ball has even been kicked.

Sammy McIlroy blasted his Northern Ireland side after they lost 4-3 in their World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.

Northern Ireland have pulled back two goals in their World Cup Qualifier against Bulgaria.

Northern Ireland are losing by three goals in their World Cup Qualifier against Bulgaria.

Northern Ireland shot themselves in their well-peppered foot again when they gave away an early goal against Bulgaria.

Aaron Hughes has lost his battle to be fit for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.

Neil Lennon has joined Aaron Hughes on Northern Ireland's casualty list ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier with Bulgaria.