The confirmation of widespread breaches in the quashing of penalty points by the force has renewed calls for an apology to be made to Garda whistle-blowers after their claims were vindicated.

The Garda whistleblowers deserve an apology from the Taoiseach over the way they’ve been systematically “smeared”, according to opposition parties.

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A prominent Celtic supporters' group insist they will give Neil Lennon full support following his weekend clash with referee Stuart Dougal, despite admitting the 34-year-old was in the wrong to confront the referee after the final whistle against Rangers.

Jose Mourinho’s troubled relationship with football authorities continued today when his appeal against a fine for improper conduct was dismissed.

Ego can make the step up to Group class a positive one and land the Betfair Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket tomorrow.

Extra-time was needed to separate the sides in Miltown Malbay yesterday in what was a tense quarter-final of the Munster Club Senior Football Championship.

Feta cheese, Swiss funds, and Greek business. A different type of Eurovision contest was under way yesterday with the yes and no sides throwing all sorts of ingredients into the EU treaty debate while singing from different hymn sheets.

CHELSEA are back, at least their fans think so, after an emphatic 4-0 victory at Bolton that saw Carlo Ancelotti’s side return to the top four in the Premier League and drew a line under what has been a miserable three-month period for the champions.

NOBODY understands the lure of Southampton more than Rory Delap, but the Stoke midfielder is desperate for manager Tony Pulis to resist the overtures from St Mary’s and lead City to promotion.