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<p>20 March 2022; David Clifford of Kerry with supporters after the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Kerry at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

Fogarty Forum: David Clifford-mania shows the power of players

What began as a curiosity in David Clifford as a barnstorming teenager has become a full-blown craze.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

<p>La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara and Forwards Coach Donnacha Ryan celebrate with the Heineken Champions Cup</p>

Donal Lenihan: Leinster may not be only Irish victims of O'Gara's coaching smarts

From the moment the final whistle blew in the 2018 decider against Racing 92 in Bilbao, Leinster have been obsessed with adding a fifth Heineken Champions Cup star to their shirts...

Mon, 30 May, 2022

<p>DELIRIUM: A Glen supporter celebrates after the AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final match between Glen Watty Graham's of Derry and Kilcoo of Down at the Athletics Grounds in Armagh. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

GAA talking points: An Ulster epic, Walsh gets his medal

A first Ulster title was bound to unleash an emotional firestorm but Glen were giddy with delirium by that stage, especially with how the game ended

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

<p>MAIN ATTRACTION: Shane Walsh of Kilmacud Crokes celebrates after the Dublin County Senior Club Championship Football Final match between Kilmacud Crokes and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile</p>

GAA Talking Points: Walsh's greatness blooms as Ballyhale cement theirs

Galway maestro delivers silverware for Kilmacud on a weekend when the old fashioned high ball was again proven to be a canny tactic

Mon, 17 Oct, 2022

<p>'DRINK WISER. CHEER BETTER': The guys from the Budweiser stand pose for a photo at Fan Festival ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Pic: Claudio Villa/Getty Images</p>

Letter from Doha: Fifa learning they may not be in control of this World Cup

The decision to ban the selling of beer just 48 hours before the tournament kicks off shows, once again, a significant amount of control looks to be in Qatari hands

Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

<p>THUMBS UP: An elated John Kiely after Limerick overcame a 10-point half-time deficit to beat Tipperary by five points in the Munster SHC final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Inpho/Lorraine O’Sullivan</span>
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John Kiely's highlight of another stellar year? The dramatic comeback against Tipp

'If we had not responded in the way we did, the way the boys did, the game could have been gone from us very quickly'

Fri, 31 Dec, 2021

<p>The group wants immediate action such as more restrictive controls to be put in place for customers under the age of 25, mandatory deposit limits for everyone with a ban on VIP schemes and free bets, and rigorous controls on advertising around sport and the broadcast of sport.</p>

'This isn't about Paddy Power. It's about the harm 24/7 gambling does to society'

A number of ex-Paddy Power directors have formed a group aimed at urging investors and legislators to bring their 'weight to bear on the [betting] industry to curb those parts of its activities that can do serious and sustained harm to society'

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021

<p>TIGHT SQUEEZE: France’s Anthony Jelonch is tackled by Ireland skipper James Ryan and back row Caelan Doris in Saturday’s 30-24 victory for Les Blues. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Billy Stickland/Inpho</span>
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Donal Lenihan: Short-term pain, but plenty of gain in the long run for Ireland

Now we know. Ireland are a very good side but, at the moment, France are just that little bit better. The challenge for Andy Farrell and his management team is to close that gap between now and the World Cup in 19 months’ time.

Mon, 14 Feb, 2022

<p>STAND AND DELIVER: James Lowe of Ireland celebrates a turnover against New Zealand at Aviva Stadium. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

Donal Lenihan: This was one of those magical sporting experiences that will stay with you forever

The next big step on the road is to try and secure a first ever win over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

<p>Donal Lenihan: Andy Farrell was forced to ask his two most powerful and explosive props in Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong to keep going for 17 minutes longer than the starting French props against fresh opponents in Demba Bamba and Jean-Baptiste Gros"</p>

Donal Lenihan: Ireland need to stock up on depth charges

Ireland have a really competitive pack at present but need more depth at prop and second row, to be able to compete with the likes of South Africa, New Zealand, France and England at the knockout phase of a World Cup.

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

Powerful Premier rain dance their way to glory

One county is ecstatic this morning and one despairing, as is always the case after an All-Ireland final.

Mon, 19 Aug, 2019

Unpleasant undercurrent tests Munster’s composure under pressure

Just when Munster were offered a bit of breathing space with Exeter Chiefs recording an excellent away win over Gloucester at Kingsholm on Friday night, Johann van Graan’s side were unable to take advantage, conspiring to lose an eminently winnable game against Castres, writes Donal Lenihan

Mon, 17 Dec, 2018

Whistle blown on latest Garda ‘cover-up’ claim

Once again the deep dysfunctionality within the gardaí has been laid bare, this time by two brave civilian members of the force, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2018

<p>Supporters look on during last month's Allianz FL Division 1 North Round 3 match between Armagh and Donegal at the Athletic Grounds. The matchday experience is something GAA supporters have badly missed during the pandemic. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

If you’re a sports fan, you’re in an ongoing state of eagerness for the next game

With the easing of restrictions on supporters attending games, Tadhg Coakley plots the matchday route and recalls the emotions generated by something which we often took for granted

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

<p>TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT: Limerick’s Gearóid Hegarty is tackled by Galway’s Adrian Tuohey during yesterday’s Allianz HL Division 1 Group A game at Pearse Stadium. Galway showed how important it is to win that middle-eight battle, writes our columnist. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</span>
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Anthony Daly: I do wonder what the football crowd make of our game now?

In co-commentating for RTÉ over the last two days, I often found myself trying to explain refereeing decisions to the listeners. At times, it’s hard to know what actually is a free now

Mon, 17 May, 2021

<p>Wales' Leigh Halfpenny and Dan Biggar celebrate after beating Ireland in the opening weekend of the Six Nations. While the loss ended Ireland's dreams of a Grand Slam, should Wales win their remaining games, it will also cost the IRFU financially, explains Peter Jackson. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson</p>

Peter Jackson: The cost of a Wales Grand Slam to Ireland? €200,000

A Grand Slam winner earns an extra 1% bonus, worth more than €1m as stumped up by the five other countries.

Mon, 15 Mar, 2021

<p>Today, Wednesday, September 16, marks the 30th Anniversary of the historic 'Double Senior All Ireland ' Victories of 1990 – when both Cork senior teams made history by capturing both the Liam MacCarthy and Sam Maguire trophies. Pictured at Pairc Uí Chaoimh swapping the famous trophies are captains Tomás Mulcahy (hurling captain, on right) and Larry Tompkins (football captain). Picture: Brian Lougheed</p>

Kieran Shannon: Cork’s 1990 double can be equalled but never bettered

Billy’s men had managed to do it. The Double. And Beat Meath.

Wed, 16 Sep, 2020

<p>PACKED ITINERARY: County Boards leave nothing to chance in terms of making the final 48 hours before the final run as seamlessly as possible. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

Dr Ed Coughlan: Tyrone and Mayo both preparing for the finishing line in race for glory

The Tyrone and Mayo pitch sessions this week will have been high in quality, high in intensity with plenty of planned recovery throughout to ensure the players are feeling like they could do more, while leaving them wanting more, building up that sense of readiness with every passing minute.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Big picture drives Tipp’s Power on to greater glory

Team boss David Power counted 53 people on the Tipp minor footballers’ bus to the All-Ireland final, but no passengers. He spoke to Fintan O’Toole about the Premier’s historic win.

Wed, 28 Dec, 2011

The old ones are still the best

Indisputably, this was up there with the very best that Munster have achieved in their rich and storied relationship with the Heineken Cup.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013