The Brogan family are undoubtedly a football-mad household and Bernard junior, fresh from his two-goal tally in yesterday's All-Ireland final win, is already targeting a third Celtic Cross medal to match his dad's haul.

You wouldn't see this kind of thing that that auld 'Premier League'.

All-Ireland winning manager Jim Gavin was thrilled to see his Dublin team grind out a narrow victory over Mayo despite shipping a number of injuries during the game.

West Brom 3 Sunderland 0

Celtic recovered from their midweek European frustration with a 2-1 Scottish Premiership victory over St Johnstone at Parkhead which should have been more comprehensive.

For the second successive year, James McGrath from Westmeath has been chosen to referee an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final replay.

Southampton 0 West Ham 0

Clare and Kerry claimed Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling titles at Semple Stadium this afternoon.

Giovanni Trapattoni has urged his Republic of Ireland players to believe as they head into a potentially decisive World Cup double-header.

Arsenal 1 Tottenham 0

Alan Pardew ordered Arsenal to put up or shut up over their pursuit of Yohan Cabaye after seeing Newcastle snatch a dramatic victory over Fulham.

Man City 2 Hull 0

Dundee UTD 0 Celtic 1

Celtic reached the Champions League group stages for the second successive season after beating Shakhter Karagandy in a dramatic play-off with an injury-time James Forrest goal, assisted by Irishman Anthony Stokes.

A sublime first league goal of the season from Greg Bolger, with topscorer Anto Flood adding a second, duly sealed the deal on a first Premier Division title in 14 years for St. Patrick’s Athletic, as they beat Sligo Rovers 2-0 to jubilant scenes at Richmond Park.

The public will be "astounded at all the good news" in Tuesday's Budget, Finance Minister Michael Noonan said today.

Former referee Mark Halsey has been berated by Graham Poll for “betraying” his fellow officials – and accused of wearing a Bolton kit with his own squad number to training sessions.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager appears to be over after Austria dashed his hopes of making it to next summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure as Republic of Ireland manager appears to be drawing to a close with the Football Association of Ireland considering his position.

Giovanni Trapattoni brushed aside speculation surrounding his future as he prepared for a potentially pivotal game in his reign as Republic of Ireland manager.