After a departure from their usual routine, Cork looked spooked in the All-Ireland SHC final

Abada struck either side of Furuhashi appearing to aggravate a hamstring problem and the Israeli was denied a hat-trick goal on several occasions

 The parade alone, and the noise which boomed around Croke Park that afternoon was like a loud exhalation, a guttural roar that proudly declared: ‘We’re back, thank God, we’re back.’ 

From gallery art and murals, to the accommodation crisis and huge money paid for new digital formats, it's been quite a year in the sector

The year in America started off in the worst way imaginable. Its sporting heroes helped claw back some dignity

Although fleece onesies and fuzzy slippers have their place, bougie jim-jams make short work of those long winter nights. 

Rachael Blackmore became the first woman to win the Grand National in its 182-year history - and this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Irish women's successes this year

McCrickard, who played for Down in this year’s Ulster SFC, finished the afternoon as top-scorer from play with 2-1 for St Finbarr's against Éire Óg Ennis

Junior Minister James Browne is leading the charge on how the gambling industry is regulated in Ireland

Paul Tierney had a game to forget, but his erratic refereeing made this all the more memorable as a spectacle.

Ballyhale Shamrocks simply don’t lose in Croke Park.

It was the experienced aces like de Allende, Farrell and the normally flawless Earls who will have reason to look back on their skill execution with disappointment

Oulart-The Ballagh blitzed champions Sarsfields in the opening quarter to wrestle the AIB All-Ireland senior club camogie title from the westerners’ grasp

Una Leacy slams glorious hat-trick as Wexford girls dethrone Sarsfields

With so many events cancelled, at least there's been an eclectic mix of quality podcasts to listen to

Blues' title challenge hits a bump with another two points dropped at Stamford Bridge

The pandemic finally brought into being a European public, as we discovered that our health is a common concern, writes Luuk van Middelaar

Sequins are loud, proud and easy-to-wear

Keating won the race by 115 to 74 votes and immediately pointed to the implementation of Clare GAA’s five-year strategic plan as his chief objective for 2022

Catherine Tattersall from the UK "got quite angry when the Brexit vote happened" so applied for Irish citizenship to "remain European"