Waterford FC 2 Dundalk 1: Not even the best of script writers could have written the story as Waterford FC’s dream start to life back in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division continued as they moved to joint top of the table with a deserved 2-1 success over Dundalk in front of a massive 3,508 attendance at the RSC last night.

Bohemians 0 Waterford 1

Sub Ismahil Akinade scored the winning penalty as Waterford advanced to the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup with victory over Cork City at the RSC on Monday night.

An early Ryan Brennan goal was sufficient in the end for St Patrick’s Athletic to deservedly avenge a defeat at the RSC back in February as Waterford finished with nine men at Richmond Park.

The absence of Stanley Aborah and Bastien Hery didn’t help Waterford United’s cause at the Brandywell, as Derry City extended their unbeaten run at the Brandywell.

Limerick FC 0 Waterford FC 2... Waterford FC chalked up their sixth win of the season after striking either side of the break at Markets Field last night.

Waterford FC 2 Shamrock Rovers 1... Courtney Duffus netted a brace in front of an attendance of 3, 010 as Waterford FC won against ten-man Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as the Blues picked up a massive win to move into second spot in the table.

Dundalk 1 - Waterford Utd 0: A 94th minute own goal from Garry Comerford sent Dundalk soaring above Waterford into second place in the table after a dramatic finish at Oriel Park last night.

Neymar has been pictured storming out of Barcelona training following an angry confrontation with new team-mate Nelson Semedo as speculation over the Brazilian’s future intensifies.

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been accused of jeopardising peace in the North, after reaching a £1bn deal with the DUP to prop up her minority Government.

Latest: Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has hit out at the deal between the DUP and the Conservatives - saying it’s a "blank cheque for a Tory Brexit".

A couple has been awarded over €30,000 in damages against a neighbour who defamed them on Facebook.

British Airways has apologised to passengers for delays after an IT glitch hit check-in systems.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero was last night charged by the Football Association after appearing to elbow West Ham’s Winston Reid.

Fatherhood can improve your health, wealth, and happiness, says Jonathan deBurca Butler

A barrister who dodged paying almost £20,000 (€27,000) in rail fares for more than two and a half years has been spared a trip to prison.

Kevin Grealish, father of Jack Grealish, has denied reports his son has opted to declare for England instead of Ireland.

With a week to go to the annual extravaganza in Stradbally, Ed Power selects the top 10 acts he’s most looking forward to catching.

Not for the first time in his almost two seasons at Real Madrid, Gareth Bale goes into tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg with debate raging over his talents.

"Why does my kids' school need a tank?" some parents have asked. Why indeed.

From Pet Shop Boys to Portishead, the impressive bill of fare at this year’s Electric Picnic caters for all musical tastes. Ed Power recommends some choice cuts.

Ireland U19 1 Serbia U19 3

A former garda who perverted the course of justice on two occasions and admitted having cocaine for sale or supply has been remanded in custody for sentencing at a later date.

A judge has said what the men behind the glass do in their speed camera vans has long been shrouded in mystery, with people wondering if they spend their time reading the Beano or the Dandy.

Manchester City 1 Wigan 2

Two special council meetings have been scheduled for today to strip Toronto’s crack-smoking mayor of his powers after explosive new allegations surfaced that he also snorted cocaine and partied with a possible prostitute.

Teeming with common lodging houses, and home to a criminal underworld of murderers, pornographers and child gangs, TV show Ripper Street is back tonight for a second series.

Manchester United 2 Wigan Athletic 0

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Gareth Bale’s agent would be “honoured” to speak to Real Madrid over a potential move for his client to the Bernabeu.

Frank Lampard may equal Bobby Tambling’s Chelsea scoring record today, but the bond between the Stamford Bridge legends will always be stronger than stats. Kieran Shannon spoke to the Cork-based striker about Lampard, Jimmy Greaves and the swinging sixties in West London.

Goalkeeper Mark Bunn returns to the Norwich squad against Swansea after serving his one-match suspension for being sent off against Sunderland.

Norwich manager Chris Hughton describes midfielders Anthony Pilkington and Alex Tettey as “touch and go” for tomorrow’s match against Fulham.

Norwich 0 Luton 1

Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina missed the visit of Norwich with a thigh strain while Martin Skrtel was dropped as veteran centre-back Jamie Carragher to make his first Barclays Premier League start since November.

Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson has recovered from the illness which kept him out of the Newcastle game last weekend.

Alan Pardew named Fabricio Coloccini in Newcastle’s starting line-up at Norwich despite the fact the defender has asked to leave the club.

Declan Rudd is set to get his chance in goal as Norwich manager Chris Hughton prepares to ring the changes in the FA Cup third-round tie with Peterborough.

Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson will serve a one-match ban for the Barclays Premier League trip to West Ham on New Year’s Day after collecting a fifth yellow card.

Grant Holt is back in training after overcoming a hamstring injury and is set for a return to the Norwich side for their St Stephen's Day clash with Chelsea.