The big news came after the final whistle at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore, where referee Barry Tiernan was pushed to the ground.

A tally of 2-9 from Michael O’Loughlin did most of the damage while his full-forward partner Ian Galvin was class throughout

Blessington led courtesy of Kevin Quinn’s fourth-minute goal until the 57th minute when James Stafford levelled proceedings with an inspirational score

A fitting final-whistle soundtrack after Blarney and Newcestown retire to retune for what shapes to be a gripping encore

Their path to this latest final appearance was rockier than their two previous championship captures and yet this performance in Parnell Park eclipsed the 2021 and ’22 wins over St Jude’s and Na Fianna respectively.

A blurry image of open affection after England’s triumph in the 1966 World Cup final was a rare snapshot in a complicated relationship

ITV employees have been told that the company’s policy on work relationships has been updated, months after Phillip Schofield admitted having an affair with a younger male colleague.

Owen Farrell and his underdogs drag reigning champions into a dogfight but South Africa somehow survive to secure World Cup Final showdown with All Blacks 

Favourites win their 17th Cork Junior A football championship

Near neighbours Ballyhaunis are denied as holders make no mistake, clinching 33rd senior county crown 

It took extra time points from David Connolly, Davey Lyons and Ronan Connolly to put the dual club into a seventh decider.

Early goals from Haaland and Alvarez set champions on their way only for visitors to mount second-half comeback before falling short

Foster can put his feet up for Saturday evening’s colossal semi-final clash between Steve Borthwick’s men and the Springboks.

After a deflected Alec Byrne shot opened the scoring, Kennedy Amechi rescued a point for his side in the 89th minute.

New Zealand had no intention of being sucker-punched again after their dismal performance at this stage four years ago against England when they were complacent and underwhelming.

The Riverstown club will take on back-to-back champions Seandún in the senior camogie final a week after Conor O’Sullivan raised the Seán Óg Murphy cup.

The Cork school scored 1-3 without reply in the closing stages to claim the victory on the opening day of the cup competition.

The Pitch spoke to the key movers in football’s most curious buyout, a deal which takes place 7,000kms away from Tricor’s Vancouver base.

There is a bit of sadness, as there always is when a chapter closes, when something good comes to its end.

Cavanagh has guided Moy to the Tyrone IFC final as player-manager, and to within 60 minutes of a return to senior football following last year’s relegation.