And so we begin the second golden age of the Premier League. Only this time, resistance may be futile.

Ballyhale Shamrocks weren’t exactly listing dangerously when Henry Shefflin took control of the bridge.

There had been severe doubts in many quarters about City’s ability to stage an apt Premier League coronation after the gross mishap in midweek when they had shot their Champions League feet off with the ceremonial cannons.

A couple in England have lost their legal fight to keep their "lovely" pet dog in their penthouse apartment.

Vinnie Goes To Vegas by Stephen Walsh and Marita O’Donovan (O’Brien, €8.99)

Here are the top three films you don’t want to miss this week, writes Declan Burke.

This ‘Home of the Year’ contender in West Cork is in ship-shape for a lively buyer, writes Tommy Barker.

Federici proved himself on course for next week’s Punchestown Festival when coasting to an emphatic victory in the Next racing At Fairyhouse June 2nd Handicap Hurdle in Fairyhouse yesterday.

Cheltenham Gold Cup winning connections, jockey Bryan Cooper, trainer Gordon Elliott and owners Gigginstown Stud, combined to take the feature at the matinee meeting in Clonmel, the Suir Valley Chase, with Bright New Dawn.

Minella Rocco showed stamina in abundance to run out a gutsy winner of the 146th Year Of The National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup over four miles and 25 fences at Cheltenham.

Colin Bowe was thrilled to saddle his first winner at Cheltenham as Shantou Flyer lunged late to land the Ryman Stationery Cheltenham Business Club Novices’ Chase yesterday.

Bowe was thrilled to saddle his first winner at Cheltenham as Shantou Flyer lunged late to win.

Tommy Quigley hugged his sons and team-mates Stephen and Shane as Thurles celebrated their first AIG Pierce Purcell Shield win for 18 years.

The crew is back together again and with Vinnie directing his first movie things are going to get complicated.

Name: Helen Murphy

Former Wimbledon striker John Fashanu is unapologetic for using intimidating behaviour during his career and insists modern-day football has become too soft.

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As the Curragh prepares to stage the 100th running of the Palmerstown House Estate Irish St Leger, one famous horse can enjoy some down-time with his legacy secure for many more years to come.

Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser have got married.

Four-year-old Indian Icon, winner of his maiden hurdle in Killarney last month, captured the featured Carmel Fay Memorial Handicap Hurdle in Kilbeggan last night under a well-judged ride by Mark Enright.

Tune in to RTE One at 10.15pm tonight for Des Bishop: Breaking China. Des moves to China for a year, aiming to perform a one-man stand up comedy show for a Chinese audience.

Just weeks after 'Family Guy' killed off Brian, there has been more death-related news for the Griffin family.

The Tim Townend-owned/trained Dr Patmassini lit up yesterday’s 10th annual Clonmult/Dungourney point-to-point meeting at Avaune by readily putting his rivals to the sword in the winners of two.

Family Guy killed off a major character last night. A really major character. We did not expect it to be *SPOILERS*

Check out today’s horse racing tips from courses around Ireland and the UK.

Charles Byrnes has the Leopardstown Christmas Festival as the first major target of the season for his World Hurdle hero Solwhit.

I must start this week by telling you about my first ever trip to Japan last weekend.

Alexis Bledel and her 'Mad Men' co-star Vincent Kartheiser are to marry.

Jenny Frost has given birth to twin girls.

Our Vinnie displayed his customary stamina and toughness to land the Grade 3 Liberty Insurance Novice Hurdle narrowly in Limerick yesterday.

Manchester City have no concerns over the fitness of captain Vincent Kompany ahead of tonight’s trip to Wigan.

Dessie Hughes’ Raz De Maree followed his recent success in the Munster National at Limerick by adding the Paddy Power Cork Grand National at Cork yesterday.

50 Cent has joined the cast of 'The Tomb'.

Manchester City fear losing Vincent Kompany for at least two weeks after their influential captain was injured in last night’s Europa League loss at Sporting Lisbon.

BIG ZEB showed he is far from being a back number when powering away with the Grade 1 Paddy Power Dial-A-Bet Chase at Leopardstown yesterday.

THE Pat Hennerty Sales Irish Laurels is the centrepiece of a magnificent card at Curraheen Park on Saturday night.

AS Dublin hurling has sought to climb up the national ladder, they have looked to outside experts for guidance.

Kieren Fallon pledged to concentrate every effort into securing a seventh jockeys’ title after riding his 100th winner of the season at Lingfield today.

SPILL THE BEANS, who had hit the bar on a couple of occasions previously, got off the mark when landing the opening maiden hurdle at Tramore yesterday.

RUBI LIGHT, a morning gamble and backed from 7/4 to 5/4 on track, made a successful start over Irish fences when making all to land the Martin Reilly Hyundai Chase at Sligo yesterday, highlight of a superb treble for Barry Geraghty.

HE was a courageous editor, ultra-competitive and above all had a commitment to core values.

Taoiseach Brian Cowen tonight led tributes to Vincent Doyle, the former editor of the Irish Independent who died today.

Northern Foods today said sales were lower after it pulled out of low-margin contracts and reduced promotional spending during the World Cup.