The man who kept Clare in the hunt for a first All-Ireland SHC title since 1997, courageous corner back Domhnall O'Donovan, spoke of his relief at finding out his injury-time shot had gone over in yesterday's drawn final against Cork.

Declan O’Sullivan has spoken of how he used the barracking he received from a section of Kerry supporters in 2006 as motivation for the remainder of his stellar career.

A chilly evening in north Cork began with freezing showers but warmed up thereafter.

Paul Scholes launched a fresh attack on Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United side following their unimpressive FA Cup win over Sheffield United and claimed the Red Devils players looked “bored”.

Two Camille Lopez penalties in the final 10 minutes proved the difference as Scotland failed to build on a lightning start to the second half of their RBS 6 Nations clash against France.

Monaghan and Cavan played out an entertaining draw in front of 7,983 spectators in a hard fought Ulster derby at St. Mary's Park in Castleblayney.

Murray has long been a target for opposition forwards.

David Ginola has withdrawn from the FIFA presidential race after failing to gain the minimum five nominations.

Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez guided Arsenal to a routine 2-1 Premier League victory at struggling QPR, despite Charlie Austin striking back late on.

Stoke 2 Everton 0

Liverpool 2 Manchester City 1

With Round One of the Allianz National Hurling Leagues taking place this weekend, Peter McNamara previews the three fixtures in Division 1A.

Waterford Footballers pulled off a rare win over Cork, to advance to the McGrath Cup Final against UCC, after an 0-8 to 0-7 win in front of 337 spectators in Clashmore this afternoon.

West Ham gave their European ambitions a timely boost as a superb second-half display saw the Hammers thrash struggling Hull 3-0 at Upton Park.

Four people, including three men travelling in the same car, have been killed in motorway crashes as families hit the roads for half term breaks.

By Irene Feighan

Derry made it a hat-trick of competitive wins over Cavan this year and, in the process, booked themselves a place in the last 12 of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers after a cracking match at Kingspan Breffni Park.

Galway came to Castlebar and a final 20-minute push saw them dethrone the five-time Connacht champions on a drizzly night, low on quality but high on heart and commitment from the men in maroon.

Celtic re-opened a four-point lead over Aberdeen at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership with a 2-1 win over Partick Thistle at Firhill as Leigh Griffiths once again got on the scoresheet.

The Republic of Ireland have drawn 0-0 against England in today's friendly international in Dublin.