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Flooding on Carrigrohane Road and the Lee Fields area in Cork following the heavy rainfall in 2009. Picture: Denis Minihane.

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ESB may face huge damages bill as Supreme Court finds it negligent over 2009 UCC flooding

UCC's action over the damage is among about 400 sets of proceedings initiated against the ESB arising from the flooding.

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Delfine Persoon staying mum on Katie Taylor rematch

soccer

Ray Barrett says FAI will decide on rule changes

soccer

Premier Clubs Alliance demands FAI probe into relegation move

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Cork referees may have to take charge of four games per weekend

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GAA open to trialling electronic whistle as coronavirus precaution

GAA referees will have to travel separately from umpires

GAA referees will have to travel alone to officiate club championship games unless their umpires are family members, it has been confirmed.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Top four asked to contribute European cash to League of Ireland fund

A return of the League of Ireland remains in doubt after it emerged yesterday that the FAI’s financial package, believed to total €1.7m, included as well as scheduled Uefa solidarity payments, a proposal that last year’s top four finishers — Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and Derry — would contribute €100,000 each from their European prize money.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

FAI governance issues under the spotlight again as delegates seek answers

Corporate governance at the FAI is back in the spotlight as two high-profile League of Ireland delegates on senior council continue to seek answers around the Association’s finances and reform agenda.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2020

FAI row: 'The GAA wouldn’t get away with being run by people without knowledge of the sport'

FAI council member John O’Regan has echoed the concerns of colleague Nixon Morton by insisting only intervention by Fifa will prevent civil war erupting at committee level.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

FAI vow to engage with dissenters offering 'constructive input'

Speaking following last night’s board meeting, and amid a letter of complaint sent last week to Fifa and Uefa by senior council member Nixon Morton, the Association reiterated their commitment to “constitutional reform”.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

FAI board set to discuss critical email sent by council member Nixon Morton

The FAI board will today review a letter sent by a member of their council to Fifa and Uefa expressing fears that Irish football faces “losing it sovereignty” if proposed reforms linked to a State bailout are implemented.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Inter-county and club teams training in pods

Croke Park have insisted their pitches will remain closed until July 20 but players can train on sports fields not owned by the GAA, such as public parks, secondary schools, and third-level institutions.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Ireland striker Barrett has been tested four times ahead of Bundesliga return

Ireland and FC Koln striker Amber Barrett has already been tested four times for Covid-19 ahead of the resumption of the Frauen-Bundesliga this week.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

When Ireland's sweetest sixteens took the European Championship

They were Ireland’s sweet 16s, the little team that could and did, bucking all the odds and overcoming three of the game’s traditional superpowers along the way, to lift the European Championship trophy in Scotland on this day in 1998.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Junior tourism minister favours 0% VAT rate for cafés, bars and hotels

The hospitality sector needs a 0% VAT rate to give them a "fighting chance" of survival, the Junior Minister for Tourism has admitted.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

ESRI chief: Government faces 'huge call' over the €350-a-week Covid-19 jobs payment

The Government faces "a huge judgment call" over maintaining the €350 a week pandemic payment as it juggles the long-term demands on the public purse and the desire to maintain household incomes for as long as possible during the Covid-19 crisis, the head of the Economic and Social Research has said.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Sinn Féin: 'doors are still open' to parties to form progressive government

Sinn Féin says that "doors are still open" to other parties despite formal negotiations for government between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens kicking off this week.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Liquidator confirmed to Co Meath construction and plant hire business

Mr Justice Max Barrett today said he was satisfied to appoint Chartered Accountant Mr Anthony Fitzpatrick as official liquidation to Brandon Plant Hire Ltd

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

VIDEO: McCarthy 'hugely disappointed' but 'fully supports' FAI decision

“I said in December 2018 when I took the job that I’d be leaving on July 31 2020 come what may and that’s still the case, albeit of course it’s been brought forward because of what’s happening worldwide,” he said.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

New hotels to be reduced and delayed by Covid-19

The delivery of new hotels in Ireland will fall by almost a third due to the impact of Covid-19, property advisor Savills has said.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Judge dismisses claim man living in Cork was maliciously prosecuted over Shell to Sea protest

Mr Justice Max Barrett said the prosecution of Raymond Hanrahan "was not run as well as it could have been" but there was no evidence of malice, "none at all".

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Ireland internationals donate to emergency fund supporting League of Ireland players

James McClean, Enda Stevens, and Kevin Long are behind the initiative.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Montenegro ‘wall’ must be broken down, says Vera Pauw

The Republic of Ireland’s women team are immune to distractions as they prepare for today’s crucial European 2021 Qualifier away to Group I minnows, Montenegro, this afternoon.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Scott says mindset right to avoid potential ‘banana skin’

There might not be too many travelling supporters in the Stadion Pod Malim Brdom in Petrovac tomorrow to see Ireland take on Montenegro but, with RTE 2 showing the match live, Harriet Scott knows there will be an unseen green army roaring on the visitors.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Referee chief defends Hughes call to play six added minutes

Referees chief Willie Barrett believes match officials can no longer be accused of playing for draws.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Anthony Daly: Refixtures tip the power balance in league gameshow

Before Dublin played Waterford in the last round of the 2012 league, we already knew our fate and that, whatever the result, we’d be facing into a relegation final the following week. The only thing we didn’t know was who we’d be meeting when we got there.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Caldwell keeps Ireland firmly in mix for Euros

A first-half Diane Caldwell goal was enough to give Ireland a deserved victory over Greece in Tallaght and keep their Euro 2021 qualification hopes firmly on track.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Barrett's red, 'frightening' Powter, and Cork's forwards: The weekend’s GAA talking points

Our writers chat through the main talking points from the weekend’s Allianz League action.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

Three see red as Tipp see off wasteful Waterford

Tipperary limped to their second successive win of their Division 1, Group A campaign and remain in the running for a knock-out place.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2020

Pink Floyd's Nick Mason: over the moon

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is thrilled to be playing the band’s older material in a new group that he’s bringing to Ireland. But what chances of a final reunion, asks Richard Purden.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Tipperary trounce Westmeath to get first League win

At the third time of asking, Tipperary recorded their first win of the Allianz Hurling League as they put Westmeath to the sword at Semple Stadium.

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020

Plans for new €320 million urban quarter in Galway unveiled

Plans for a new €320m urban quarter in Galway City centre have been revealed .

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Dublin win out over stubborn Carlow

Dublin hurlers, having led by two points at half time, took second control of this NHL Division lB third round tie at Netwatch Cullen Park, Mattie Kenny’s side outscoring hosts Carlow by 0-14 to 0-5 in that second period.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020

'I wish he’d gone to Charlton': Troy Parrott staying at Spurs not good for Ireland, says Mick McCarthy

“I’m not bothered what length of contract he’s got, it’s about playing football, and he was deprived of that because of his age.”

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

Shane Ross seeking clear out of FAI old guard

A frank FAI board meeting on Tuesday is expected after sports minister Shane Ross confirmed he wants a clearout of veteran council members by July.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2020

'I’ve no doubt that I’m good enough' for Bundesliga says Ireland's Amber Barrett

Amber Barrett doesn’t miss a beat when asked how realistic it really is for the Irish women’ team to think of taking a point or points off Germany in their quest to qualify for the 2021 European Championship finals.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2020

Security risk focus at IoT conference

The security of the billions of new devices that will connect to the internet over the coming years was the focus of the first day of the Beyond IoT conference, at the Nimbus Research Centre in Cork Institute of Technology, yesterday.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2020

Government and Uefa agreed 'in principle' to share burden of solving FAI's huge debt

Sports Minister Shane Ross has given the strongest indication yet that the government and Uefa are willing to jointly bail out the FAI from their parlous €60m-plus debt.

Mon, 20 Jan, 2020

Two for McGuinness as Ireland Under-16s ease past Kosovo

Two goals from Dara McGuinness – his first goals for Ireland – along with finishes from Thomas Lonergan and Jamie Mullins gave Paul Osam’s side a comprehensive win.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2020

Cork City’s Harry Nevin scores the winner on Ireland U16 debut

Nevin netted the only goal of the game in the 76th minute as Paul Osam’s side began the tournament in the perfect fashion.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2020

Limerick United promise 'a new era for football' in the city

Limerick United will provide a “bottom up” reboot of football in the region according to interim Chairman of the new club and former CEO of Limerick and City Council, Conn Murray.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

Cork Co Co to save €18m over 20 years switching street lights to energy-efficient bulbs

Cork County Council hopes to save €18 million over the next 20 years by replacing all existing street lighting with energy-efficient bulbs.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2020

Cork centre Barrett races away for 80m try on European debut

Eoghan Barrett made an instant impact on his professional debut with Pau.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2020

All-Ireland JFC Semi-Final: Extra-time win for Na Gaeil

Na Gaeil needed extra-time to beat Mayo side Kilmaine.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2020

Cork centre set to make European debut with French club

Cork's Eoghan Barrett is set for his European rugby debut with French club Pau.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2020

Quinn: FAI crisis makes Euros qualification more essential

In the depths of Irish football’s winter of discontent, Niall Quinn allowed himself to briefly dream of a glorious summer.