The thing about old age is that, until it hits, you assume it’s going to be a gradual process. It isn’t

IT CAN’T have escaped anyone at this stage that the slogan for the AIB All-Ireland club championships is ‘The Toughest’.

Despite the sadness of MacGowan’s final years, as with all the great poets, it will be his written word that ultimately endures

Shane MacGowan, one of the all-time great bandleaders, has died following a long period of ill health

Soldier F made protected disclosures about bullying and victimisation in the Defence Forces that led to a Government-initiated inquiry. So why is he stuck doing a barely menial task in an office?

Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin died tragically in a car accident in 1991. His family, friends, and fellow singers have been organising an annual event that keeps his memory alive, as well as showcasing some of the immense musical talent of the area

We’re left guessing about what kind of man Zuckerberg has become, living off scraps of clues

Roanmore were wasteful in front of goal. 

“It’s 2000 since we’ve won a hurling cup so it’s huge for our club,” said manager Sean Hayes.

It was another dramatic weekend of action around the country

Dan McFarland's men had led 14-0 but they would manage just a pair of penalties after that initial burst.

The Premier League heavyweights played out a draw on Saturday afternoon.

Erling Haaland became the fastest player in Premier League history to 50 goals.

Trent Alexander-Arnold will be in midfield when Liverpool have the ball and at right back when they don’t. Might it be better the other way round? 

Former Ryder Cup player Wiesberger granted membership of DP World Tour after two seasons with LIV

'Until the big day we had about 165 disco balls of varying sizes clogging up our spare room!'

In their second year in the competition, they will have to wait and see how other results will pan out ahead of their final group game against St Francis College, Rochestown.

Yusuf Yazici’s controversial penalty 20 minutes from time handed Turkey a share of the spoils and the point required to top Group D.

What might have been had Andrew Moran been available for selection but either way on this evidence, Crawford has a number of able replacements to fill the void.

'If you take a step back and look at the bigger picture, the boys are on the floor after drawing 2-2 with Italy who are European giants. That's how far this group have come.'