The Government is delaying plans for a referendum on whistle-blowing.

Waterford boss Davy Fitzgerald has revealed that he was the target of a series of late night telephone calls, following his side's disastrous Munster final display.

A woman who spoke on the telephone to the most powerful man in the world after his Dublin address told him it was an honour.

Stoke 0 Wigan 1

Manchester United 4 Blackpool 2

US President Barack Obama will visit his ancestral home and follow in the steps of some of his predecessors when he touches down in Ireland tomorrow.

Lille claimed their first Ligue 1 title in 57 years as both they and nearest challengers Marseille drew this evening.

Man of the match Jonathan Sexton was like “a man possessed” at half-time as he delivered the words that inspired Leinster to stage the greatest comeback in Heineken Cup final history.

US President Barack Obama will visit his ancestral home and follow in the steps of some of his predecessors when he touches down in Ireland on Monday.

There is little pause for the security forces this weekend as the successful Queen's visit ends, and the trip of US President Barack Obama comes into view.

Neil Lennon hit back at Walter Smith for suggesting the Parkhead club initiated a controversy-filled season by questioning the authority of match officials.

Brian O'Driscoll today demanded that Ireland ensure their RBS 6 Nations does not finish without a home victory.

Stand-in captain Nick Easter warned England will have to produce their best ever performance if they are to win the Grand Slam against Ireland tomorrow.

Crossmaglen Rangers 2-11 St. Brigid's 1-11

Roberto Mancini has told his Manchester City players not to throw caution to the wind tonight as they strive to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa League clash with Dynamo Kiev.

It was the bookmakers who were all smiles despite a virtual Irish monopoly on day two of the Cheltenham Festival.

Bayern Munich 2 Inter Milan 3 (3-3 on aggregate, Inter win on away goals)

Shaun Wright-Phillips has admitted it was inevitable Manchester City would end up being paired with Manchester United in their first FA Cup semi-final for 30 years.

Roberto Mancini looked ahead to a “great semi-final” against FA Cup opponents Manchester United before admitting it will be next year before his Manchester City side can compete at the same level as their neighbours.

South Down and Longford were winners in Division 4 of the Allianz Hurling League, while Tyrone and Fermanagh drew in the other game.