Spider Stacey of The Pogues has revealed how the band had a bust-up with the cops when they were filming the video for ‘Fairytale Of New York’ in Manhattan.

TAVI Gevinson and I are emailing at night: 11pm my time; “free period” at school hers.

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He doesn’t turn 25 until next October and already has three All Stars to his name but Joe Canning still knows how to do self-deprecation.

The fall-out from Lance Armstrong’s expected doping confession is already being considered as the world awaits the broadcast of the disgraced cyclist’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Disgraced US cyclist Lance Armstrong last night apologised to the staff at his Livestrong foundation before heading to an interview in a Texan hotel with Oprah Winfrey.

Chelsea captain John Terry will have a scan in hospital today to determine the extent of a knee injury that saw him stretchered off in agony during yesterday’s draw against Liverpool.

De La Salle manager Derek McGrath was a relieved man at the final whistle in Sixmilebridge, but he could also feel justified.

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When Newmarket-on-Fergus captain Enda Barrett received the Canon Hamilton Cup at the end of the Clare county final he said he was receiving it on behalf of Newmarket teams going back 31 years.

For those who believe that Lar Corbett isn’t committed to his club, Thurles Sars, a read of his superb autobiography All In My Head should shatter any such misconceptions.

Top Irish umpire Carol Metchette has admitted she was forced to retire from international tournaments against her wishes.

How Reading reject Carl McHugh went from also-ran to Wembley with giantkillers Bradford City. By Liam Mackey

If you asked 100 Tyrone supporters to name their first choice team for this year’s championship match against Donegal, you’re likely to get 100 very different answers back.

The EU banking union, intended to save banks from bringing down states, is teetering on the edge as countries battle to save their domestic interests.

Tyrone secretary Dominic McCaughey stoked the flames of the county’s rivalry with Kerry in his annual report.

James McCarthy rounded up his Castlehaven troops in a huddle after the final whistle and told them tocelebrate their county title.

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Monaghan secretary Seán McKenna has hit out at the GAA’s decision to take home advantage off them during the league following what he terms “a scuffle” with Kildare.