The explosion at the pyrotechnics factory in Colombia blew the cameraman off his feet.

With Chelsea coming from 2-0 down to draw with Tottenham tonight, Leicester City have been officially confirmed as Premier League champions.

Sam Allardyce may have been busy announcing his first England squad but he might have been wishing he was back where his managerial career began at Limerick FC yesterday, writes Robert McNamara.

A Russian cardiologist says he is facing dismissal after telling Vladimir Putin that an impressive display at his hospital was faked for the prime minister’s visit.

Aberdeen 1 Rangers 0

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is expected to visit Dublin next month

The GAA may reportedly mount an investigation into the incidents that marred Kerry's National Fooball League win over Tyrone in Omagh yesterday.

Bray Wanderers gave a strong second-half showing to defeat Munster side Rockmount and secure their place in the draw for the fourth round of the FAI Ford Cup.

Bohemians 2 UCD 0

NICKY RACKARD CUP GROUP 3C: MONAGHAN 0-19 DONEGAL 1-15

The legal representation from the State for former Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan is normal practice, according to the Taoiseach.

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Conor Lane will referee the All Ireland Football final meeting of Dublin and Tyrone.

Bayern's Franck Ribery and Real Madrid's Toni Kroos were confronted by supporters.

WESTMEATH whistler Pat Fox has been finally appointed to officiate an inter-county senior football game after seven weeks in the refereeing wilderness.

ARSENAL goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been fined £10,000 by the Football Association following an incident with Southampton’s Kevin Phillips in December.

A RECORD- BREAKING audience tuned into RTÉ Television’s coverage of Ireland’s historic RBS Six Nations victory over England at Croke Park on Saturday.

HOLLAND striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been banned for two World Cup qualifiers by UEFA after insulting referee Anders Frisk after their Euro 2004 semi-final against Portugal.