Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said that the Rural Independents is 'pandering to the far-right' and using dog-whistle politics to the detriment of people seeking asylum in Ireland

"While the halls may be decked and presents artfully wrapped, it’s time you give your feet the same decorative treatment. After all, these are the darlings that’ll keep you party-ready – whatever the occasion."

As John Francis Flynn gets ready to play in Cork and other centres, he talks about the corporatisation of Dublin, the riots, and the legacy of Shane MacGowan 

City's players, and particularly Erling Haaland, reacted furiously when they were denied the chance to play advantage in the closing moments of a thrilling 3-3 draw after the Norwegian striker had been fouled.

City’s players, and particularly Erling Haaland, reacted furiously when they were denied the chance to play advantage in the closing moments of a thrilling 3-3 draw on Sunday.

Character lacking in Ten Hag’s side, Caoimhin Kelleher on a steep learning curve and fallible Manchester City give rivals cause for optimism.

The City striker was incensed after being denied the opportunity to play advantage in the closing moments.

There was more drama to come in the 94th minute, however, involving referee Simon Hooper.

A third consecutive Munster title for Ballygunner, their fourth in six years, five if you exclude the cancelled championship of 2020. Verily, they deserve to be spoken of in reverent tones.

The defending champions will face Ballymacarbry 

Hooper clearly waved play on but then, inexplicably, whistled play back for the free-kick, much to the disgust of a bewildered Haaland, with his manager, team-mates and the entire Etihad sharing his sense of disbelief.

Welcome to the match that Mauricio Pochettino believes shows his players are finally becoming a team.

Joining Blackrock on the summit of the all-time provincial honours list with five, Kevin Mahony was in outstanding form as they pummelled a Clonlara team who simply couldn’t live with the Waterford champions.

Ben O’Carroll was named Man of the Match after firing 1-7 but the difference in the trenches on Sunday was Stack.

Jurgen Klopp’s team looked to be heading to a shock first home defeat of the season when Bobby Cordova-Reid headed Fulham 3-2 in front with in the 80th minute.

Albion thought they had been awarded a spot-kick for handball by Levi Colwill but Craig Pawson’s trip to the monitor saw it overturned

"It's something that the team is learning; how important it is to defend. When I say defend it is not just the backline, but the whole team."

The Galway side defeated their namesake from Cork in Mallow on Saturday evening to move a step closer to landing third All-Ireland title in a row.

It was a 16th title for the Rebel County, with former dual star Denis Walsh overseeing victory for his native club, the win built around two opening half goals from Eoin Condon.

Can Clonlara and Na Fianna upset the odds, Corofin and St Brigids have history, Kilmacud Crokes go for three in a row