Person: Paul Little

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Young guns make the most of Ireland learning curve

While almost all of the pre-match focus zeroed in on the three men Martin O’Neill would be deploying in his retooled and reshaped rearguard, there wasn’t nearly as much thought given to who would line up in front of them.

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Seamus Coleman can’t wait to lend support to squad

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Chris Fagan equaliser rocks Shamrock Rovers and gives St Pat’s a lift

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Zinedine Zidane gives nothing away about Gareth Bale as he looks forward to an 'open game'

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Goalkeeping legend Gianluigi Buffon on brink of adding missing medal to his collection

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No weekend switch for Champions League

Republic of Ireland v Oman - Three International Friendly

Cyrus Christie takes inspiration from uncle Errol

The quickest glance at Cyrus Christie’s social media feed tells you that the Ireland defender has athletic interests outside his own discipline.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2017

Richard Dunne keeps son away from ‘factory’ system

Should Tayo Dunne emulate his father Richard by developing into an Ireland international, then his grounding within the learning environment at Monaco will be key.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2017

Podcast: Champions League final about much more than defence v attack

European football writers Paul Little, Dermot Corrigan and Emanuele Giulianelli preview the Champions League final.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

UEFA will 'fight' for Europe to host 2030 World Cup

UEFA will "fight" for a European nation to host the 2030 World Cup amid fears that China could launch a bid to stage the tournament.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

PODCAST: Champions League final about much more than defence v attack

European football writers Paul Little, Dermot Corrigan and Emanuele Giulianelli preview the Champions League final.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

Research questions effectiveness of steam inhalation for sinus congestion

Steam inhalation is not effective in relieving symptoms of chronic sinus congestion, according to new research.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Klopp must counter cultural legacy to free Benteke potential

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp seems perplexed about what to do with striker Christian Benteke. Paul Little believes a little pragmatism would be a start.

Fri, 22 Jan, 2016

Thursday's TV tips

What's on telly tonight.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2015

Selling gaelic games to the right buyers

It must be 15 years now since sportswriter Paul Little, noting a general disenchantment with the state of Gaelic football, compassionately pointed out a handful of small but significant tweaks that would fix the game overnight.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

England's European ambassadors get away with too much, too often

Paris Saint Germain's Champions League win over Chelsea indicates that sterling work in England no longer converts into strong European currency.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Why has the Russian football advance stalled?

The odd eye-catching European result aside, the march of Russian football has been stopped in its tracks. Paul Little investigates the reasons.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

Taoiseach stresses role of health sector forum

THE Taoiseach yesterday said the best way to face the health service’s “complex challenges” was through the Health Sector Forum — but health professionals said he must primarily accept the failures of the HSE.

Sat, 17 May, 2008

Tralee continue superleague unbeaten run

Tralee Tigers continued their unbeaten run in the ESB Men's Superleague, defeating Waterford Crystal at home, 86-68.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2003

Demons host Neptune in Mardyke derby duel

MARDYKE UCC Demons and Neptune cross swords in a Cork derby game at the Mardyke Arena tonight (8.15pm) and a full house is almost guaranteed.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2003