Father of three Gareth left his role in Classic Hits FM on September 1, last year after receiving a diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a neurodegenerative illness.

If David McGoldrick ever fancied piggy-backing on The Tall Boy’s literary success, he could do worse than title his own memoir, I Was Peter Crouch’s Boot Boy.

Peter O'Mahony says no player can afford to give less than 100% in Ireland's World Cup warm-up games – despite Joey Carbery's injury scare against Italy.

Green was the colour this week as a talented team of architects scooped enviable prizes for energy efficiency and innovation.

A fantastic first-half strike from former Cork City striker Mark O’Sullivan proved the difference as Avondale United lifted the FAI Intermediate Cup for the seventh time in 14 years.

Popular author and broadcaster Gareth O’Callaghan is busy writing his next book and is staying positive despite being diagnosed with a rare life-changing and incurable disease.

In Wales, the party will continue for some time.

Gareth Bale was once again feeling the heat

Ulster have signed Ireland eligible prop Gareth Milasinovich from Worcester Warriors.

Despite being diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease, broadcaster Gareth O’Callaghan is determined to make the new year the “greatest year of his life so far”.

Facebook has said it is expanding its Irish investment after it acquired a long-term lease on the Bank Centre in Ballsbridge.

Carrick on Suir Motor Club’s kindness and generosity shows little sign of abating.

Ryan Giggs has challenged his Wales youngsters to prove people wrong in the absence of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey.

The Atlantic storms name list is out. This year could be a turning point. A sea-change, if you will.

Legend of the Irish airwaves Gareth O’Callaghan gave listeners to his final show on Classic Hits 4FM an emotional send-off yesterday.

Broadcaster and former 2FM DJ Gareth O’Callaghan has said he is not afraid to die, despite being diagnosed with an incurable neurodegenerative disease.

As the world of football is trying to digest the breaking news that Spain have only gone and sacked their gaffer on the very eve of the World Cup, a few of us happen to find ourselves sitting in the affable company of a man who also famously missed out on the Mundial, but for a very different reason.

A State witness, who was given immunity from prosecution, has been giving evidence at the trial of three people accused of murdering Gareth Hutch.

Gareth Southgate has decided against selecting Joe Hart or Jack Wilshere.

Stoke manager Paul Lambert has refused to comment on reports on-loan Paris St Germain forward Jese has failed to report for training.

Ryan Giggs defended Gareth Bale’s contribution after he suffered his first defeat as Wales manager to Uruguay in the China Cup final.

One of Ireland’s best known radio broadcasters has revealed he has Parkinson’s Disease.

A conference at Trinity College in Dublin today will shine a spotlight on ethics in sport.

Wales teenager Ben Woodburn has been backed to “thrive” and fill the huge void left by Gareth Bale’s World Cup absence.

Martin O’Neill has fresh injury concerns to contend with while Chris Coleman is sweating on the availability of Gareth Bale, as Ireland and Wales prepare for the concluding two group games of World Cup qualifying.

Tony Pulis accused Arsenal's "cheating" Alexis Sanchez of diving and believes West Brom should have been awarded a penalty during their 2-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

Zinedine Zidane insists every member of his Real Madrid squad will have a part to play in any success this season.

Gareth Bale returns to the Wales squad for the 2018 World Cup qualifying double-header against Austria and Moldova.

Wayne Rooney, England’s all-time top scorer, has announced his immediate retirement from international football.

From a Munster Schools Senior Cup winning back row to a Waikato Premier A front row, Jack Dineen admits his life in rugby has taken the road less travelled.

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill saw Liam Boyce go from last summer's odd man out to this June's headline act.

At the FAI Football Awards ceremony last Sunday, John Hartson made all the right kind of respectful noises towards his Irish hosts after being named International Personality of the Year.

No injuries, no panic.

If the Irish players handle Gareth Bale on Friday the way Roy Keane handled questions about the Welsh superstar yesterday, they’ll do pretty good.

Few rugby players can simply be identified by their first names. Gareth, Sonny Bill, Zinzan, Jonny, and Jonah are some of the few whose deeds and skills have given them that particular status. And Joost.

Two minutes of slight discomfort saved the life of Esther Hope when a routine smear test for cervical cancer came back with an abnormal result.

Arsenal 1, WestBrom 0: Relief. It’s lucky Arsenal have a hold over West Brom, having only lost once in 12 previous meetings with the Baggies.

A role in the new Star Wars instalment is the latest step up the acting ladder for Felicity Jones, writes Gemma Dunn