Three-time All-Star Conor McManus has insisted that Monaghan won’t “disappear into the sunset” as some expect following the end of the Malachy O’Rourke era.

They won the Latvian league-and-cup double in 2018, and continue to lead the league this season - much like Dundalk in the League of Ireland.

Stephen Kenny is at one with the man he will succeed as Irish manager in holding the view that any cap at senior level should be enough to copper-fasten a player’s international future.

Tonie Walsh (58) says he’s been making a show of himself his whole life, but at the Project Arts Centre, Dublin, he’s getting up on stage to do so.

Panama coach Hernan Dario Gomez isn’t in the business of sugarcoating the truth before his team makes history by playing in its first World Cup.

Pep Guardiola claims his “extraordinary” and “exceptional” Manchester City side will not give up in their quest to overturn the odds against Liverpool.

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.

Day Two. Hmm. This doesn’t look appetising. The heaven-hyped Samcro runs, yes, but he’s one for the big hitters only.

Pep Guardiola believes the loss of John Stones will present Manchester City with a tough examination of their title credentials in the coming weeks.

Captain Conor McManus admits the departures of Dick Clerkin and Paul Finlay will affect the Monaghan set-up, but has put it up to his younger team-mates to make up an experience deficit in 2017 and make amends for this year’s disappointment.

In solidarity with all the stressed students out there.

Awh, just around Valentine’s Day and all.

David Silva believes Manchester City have the resilience to overcome the absence of captain Vincent Kompany as they look to maintain their title challenge.

Local boy Billy Twomey delighted the capacity crowd at Millstreet International Horse Show yesterday when winning the €50,000 grand prix.

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Ardscoil Rís have leaned heavily on one left foot en route to this afternoon’s Seat Munster Schools’ Senior Cup final against Rockwell.

Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser have got married.

Manchester City need Vincent Kompany – the “heart” of their team – back in the side in order to catch Chelsea in the Barclays Premier League title race, according to striker Edin Dzeko.

Beat 102-103 is having a big birthday bash today as it celebrates 10 years on air broadcasting to five counties across the South-East.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has made clear to captain Vincent Kompany he expects him to put club before country.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has voiced his anger with Vincent Kompany and Belgium after his captain played in a World Cup qualifier this week.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has hit out at Belgium counterpart Marc Wilmots for selecting captain Vincent Kompany for international duty this week.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini believes he could have prevented a "big problem" by signing another defender in the last transfer window.

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Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany could be out of action for another three weeks, manager Roberto Mancini believes.

Manchester City have held talks with Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus over the possible sale of Mario Balotelli, according to sources close to the club.

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry claims referee Howard Webb told him he did not get a good view of Glenn Whelan’s controversial tackle on Javi Garcia on Saturday.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned captain Vincent Kompany to “pay more attention” when tackling.

Manchester City have appealed against the red card shown to captain Vincent Kompany during Sunday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Arsenal.

Allow Colm Parkinson, if you will, a told-you-so.

Absolutely no qualms about the entertainment value in Turner’s Cross last night in a game which, played in soaking conditions, produced as many spills as thrills, as well as five goals.

Cousin Vinny made a winning return from almost two years on the sidelines in the Festival Free Upgrade Offer Ends Today Hurdle at Punchestown.

MAGGIE CONNOLLY, a mare who clearly hasn’t been easy to train, can land the nap in the Festival Any Day Flexi Ticket Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon.

Cork City manager Tommy Dunne made another addition to his squad yesterday as the signing of Shane O’Connor was confirmed, allowing the focus to now turn to the acquisition of a new striker.

ASSISTANT manager David Platt believes Manchester City can re-establish their title credentials against Wigan at the DW Stadium on Monday after a run of only one win in five games.

Roberto Mancini insisted Glen Johnson’s tackle on Joleon Lescott during last night’s Carling Cup semi-final was worse than the one that landed Vincent Kompany with his four-match ban.

MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini does not believe Liverpool’s Luis Suarez is racist, but feels it was important he apologised for a mistake in the Patrice Evra affair.

Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany will serve a four-match ban after having his appeal against the red card he was shown in Sunday’s FA Cup tie with Manchester United rejected by the Football Association.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini remains convinced it would be a travesty of justice if Vincent Kompany failed to win his appeal against the red card he received in Sunday’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.

Comedian David Walliams is pressing ahead with his attempt to swim the full length of the Thames despite news that half a million cubic metres of sewage has entered the river in the past wee

Comedian David Walliams’ hero status was further cemented today as he helped a pet Labrador while continuing his brave attempt to swim the length of the Thames.

Carlos Tevez will not captain Manchester City this season.