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<p>POINT PROVEN: Shane Lowry admits criticism of his Ryder Cup wild card “did not suit well” with him (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>

Shane Lowry happy to 'shut a few people up' with performance at Irish Open

Lowry says he deserved his place on the Ryder Cup team after his inclusion was criticised recently.

Tue, 12 Sep, 2023

<p>STREWTH: Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates the win. Photo credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire</p>

Fans loving Big Ange and boss loving Spurs' spirit

The Australian manager masterminded a dramatic comeback against Sheffield United that means Spurs have made their best start to a season for 58 years.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2023

<p>HILL OF A VIEW: Justin Rose of Europe putts on the 12th green during a practice round before the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile</p>

The fan experience doesn't get buried in the hills of Rome, for a change

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

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

<p>Tottenham's Son Heung-min celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match against Arsenal at Emirates stadium. Pic: AP Photo/David Cliff</p>

Derby draw another demonstration of Spurs' new-found steel

It is a measure of Tottenham's improvement under Ange Postcoglou that he and his players were not happy with a draw at the Emirates Stadium

Mon, 25 Sep, 2023

Patience proves a virtue for Galway

This is a huge step forward for Shane and for Galway’s chances in the Super 8s, writes John Divilly.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2018

Comment: GAA need to close off the blood sub loophole

I’m led to believe Stephen Cluxton had blood in his mouth following that first-half clash with James McGivney, so the conspiracy theorists won’t be happy.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2018

<p>Scottie Scheffler: Desperate for a spark, captain Keegan Bradley teamed up his two biggest stars – Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau – in the Saturday four-balls. It didn't work.</p>

The one parallel with Tiger than Scheffler doesn't want is at the Ryder Cup

Every US mis-step at the Ryder Cup has been magnified while Europe’s Luke Donald and his team never seemed to put a foot out of place

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

<p>BLUE CHASE: Colm Clifford, Éire Óg about to break the tackle of Bill Curtin, Kilshannig in their McCarthy Insurance Group Senior 'A' FC match at Donoughmore, Co Cork. Pic: Dan Linehan</p>

S ‘Ah for god’s sake’: Bizarre late O'Shea red dampens Eire Og joy at sealing knockout spot

A strong wind and a well-taken Dylan Foley goal six minutes from time were the deciding factors but Eire Og’s celebrations were softened by a head-scratching sending off just before the final whistle.

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

<p>SELFIE SMILES: Hat-trick man Mack Hansen after Ireland's comprehensive test win over Australia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

S Donal Lenihan: The man with different boots colouring Ireland's autumn

By all accounts, Farrell’s calm and relaxed demeanour in front of the media this week has been in marked contrast to his approach behind doors

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

<p>Martin Keoghan of Kilkenny is tackled by Tipp's Alan Tynan. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile</p>

S Comment: Tipperary rise as time ticks and tallies fail

Championship fury is stoked by two unforgiving masters: the score and the ticking hands.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2025

<p>BACKWARDS: Munster's Tadhg Beirne feels that they way the game is currnently being played is going backwards. Picture: ©INPHO/Andrew Conan</p>

Tadhg Beirne: 'Let’s be honest about it, the style of the game has gone backwards'

“Everyone plays the game differently, don't they? We're trying to bring tempo, sometimes we need to be better at it,” Beirne said. “But a game like that, it just felt like the scrums were a bit messy. I’d say we probably lost by 15 minutes and just reset scrums. It was just so frustrating."

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

<p>PITCH INVASION: Offaly supporters on the pitch, during the cup presentation, after the oneills.com Leinster GAA Hurling U20 Championship final match between Dublin and Offaly at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile</p>

Jack Anderson: The law's running battle with the pitch invader

The law recognises that as a supporter you must take a certain amount of personal responsibility.

Fri, 31 May, 2024

<p>MAGIC MAN: Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's first goal. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez.</p>

Lamine Yamal magic helps Spain overcome France to reach Euros final

Records tumbled at his feet like confetti, social media feeds scrolling at a faster rate than the ball spun. They list Pelé, Wayne Rooney and plenty more. Icons and wunderkinds consigned to a second spot behind the Spanish winger whose future we cannot know but whose night here shall live forever.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2024

<p>FANTASTIC FEAKLE: Adam Hogan and Oisin Donnellan celebrate victory over Sixmilebridge in the Clare SHC final. Picture: ©INPHO/Natasha Barton</p>

S Anthony Daly: A memorable year for Adam Hogan, a momentous day for Feakle

Feakle were outstanding in victory but it was almost an untypical Sixmilebridge performance. One thing you always associate with the 'Bridge is how up for it they are on the line. On Monday, they looked passive.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

<p>SCENES: Dingle celebrate after winning. Pic: Nick Elliott</p>

Refusal to wave the white flag the catalyst for Dingle's success, insists Geaney

A pledge to fight to the bitter end as they have done so often on this eight-game winning run of theirs was fulfilled in Cork on Saturday as they defied a 10-point deficit to win in extra-time.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

<p>Ballincollig players, from left, Josh Steel, Latrell Jossell, Latavious Mitchell and Alberto Rodriguez celebrate. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile</p>

S Conor Meany: Ballincollig put on one of the greatest cup final shooting displays

Once Latrell Jossell got them started in the first quarter, the whole team got into the action as they hit a staggering 20 three pointers on 53% shooting from beyond the arc.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

<p>RC Toulon's Charles Ollivon competes in the air with Leinster's Tommy O'Brien. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

S Donal Lenihan: Leinster find fortitude to cope with the fear

But now Leo Cullen's men must eradicate the type of vulnerability experienced in the closing stages of a brilliant Champions Cup semi-final.

Mon, 04 May, 2026

‘Lock me up, I won’t do community service’

A teenager who caused a ruckus at a hospital was given an option of doing community service instead of going to jail. But declaring “f*** that”, he said he would not do community work.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2019

Ryder Cup will give Ireland €100m economic boost

The Ryder Cup will return to Ireland in 2026 bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors an extra €100m economic boost to the country.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2019

Cork soccer legend seeks love on BBC show

Once Cork soccer’s pin-up boy, Carl Davenport will tomorrow night compete for the affections of a Cumbrian sheepdog trainer on primetime BBC2.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2019