The Rebel Army had to deal with the dismissal of John O’Donovan midway through the second half; and any sense of semblance after this was shattered with the striker’s cool finish.

Drama and theatre go hand-in-hand. Viking claps and creative chants that organisers literally spend the week encouraging and promoting.

Friday equals the biggest day one lead in Ryder Cup history.

The action is underway in Rome.

Data scientist Luke Carter broke down the most optimal Team USA foursomes and the Spieth/Thomas partnership was not in the top 100 most optimal.

The dark side of online dating is explored in a new TV show, and Ken Loach's latest film hits Irish cinemas 

While spectators have to pay a pretty penny to get through the gates of Marco Simone, Ryder Cup organisers have at least tried to ensure they get a good view of the drama

While Rory has remained firmly buttoned up so far, it is Shane who has had a bawl before he has even struck a ball

Europe’s 26-year-old monster is Viktor Hovland.

This is McIlroy’s seventh Ryder Cup. The 34-year-old is the third oldest player on his team. All of this is familiar. So much of it is new

Every captain has his own methods of getting the team to buy in and come together.

How will they block it out? Well, why would you want to? Captain Johnson was adamant that the opener is one of the best spectacles in sport. Their opportunity, not a threat.

The Ryder Cup is hardwired into Lowry's makeup. Team sport is part of his DNA. His father and uncles are steeped in Offaly lore. This is who he is

Unlike his older teammates, Mike Kelly hasn’t been around the Imokilly panel long enough to be well acquainted with weekends as packed as the one in front of him

Former skipper Thomas Bjorn started the tradition in 2018.

A lively Dublin derby saw Bohemians and Shelbourne settle for a point each, though neither will be especially happy

After a record 19-9 defeat at Whistling Straits in 2021, Donald has the unenviable task of trying to maintain the hosts' 30-year unbeaten record on home soil

Just like it was during the pandemic in 2020, September has been spent by many being nostalgic about the biggest days in the GAA calendar

The debate: World Cup history is full of warnings for Andy Farrell and his players, says Mick Cleary. | No chance, says Brendan O'Brien, these lads are the real deal

It took Christopher White’s pair of penalty saves to finally divide Newcestown and Kanturk, keeping the West Cork hopes of a Senior A double alive