From sweeping landscapes to the evocative myths that surround them, Sarah Rodrigues is bewitched by the beauty of Wales

It took just a few minutes of that penalty shoot-out victory over Manchester United on Saturday to make us realise the competitive juices still flow like Niagara Falls in a rainstorm.

"I've never appreciated it as much as I have this year. It's just been a very emotional journey."

Stephen Bradley's side missed the chance to close the gap on the front-runners. 

Fans saw a more measured approach and less manic energy from Klopp’s successor in a 4-1 friendly win against Sevilla

The Tribe came up just short against the defending champions at Croke Park. 

Kavanagh's goal was as good as any in his long career.

The sides could not be separated after a thrilling encounter. 

The Rebels trailed by two points in the closing stages but they rallied to claim the silverware.

Mannion caught the eye for the champions as he kicked four second-half points.

It would be foolish to drop our guard

Elsewhere no Drama as Stacks and Glenbeigh/Glencar get through.

Emma Hayes enjoyed almost instant success as she secured the title only two months after taking the job.

Rachel Zegler has introduced a clip of her singing a reimagined version of Whistle While You Work featuring the Seven Dwarfs, from the new live-action adaption of Snow White.

This was a genuinely astonishing Olympic final, an eight-goal, 120-minute see-saw thriller.

Manager Kenny made just one change from last week’s passage through against FC Vaduz with the experienced Aidan Keena coming in to replace teenager Mason Melia in attack.

All-Star hurler Michael Cleary was roped into rescue Tipperary's camogie season in 1999. This Sunday, that breakthrough team get back together in Croke Park.

Aidan O’Connor was once again in chief scoring form, adding 11 more white flags to the ten he hit in the round one victory over Monaleen

Though not a choice everyone gets to make, there is a growing number of people in Ireland opting not to have children.

Fortunately for the television cameras, their Duffer-cam provided the entertainment through his animated sideline mode. For some unknown reason, he had to be separated from Derry manager Ruaidhrí Higgins following the post-match handshake.