Tom Parsons made a habit of overcoming setbacks — whether it was being axed from the Mayo panel for three years or coming back from a horrific injury which threatened his career. Now calling time on his days in green and red, he explains that what he will miss most is the brotherhood in the county set-up

There was no question of what this League Cup semi-final meant to everyone at Old Trafford - especially the victors

'There's a bit of an edge to our preparation this week so far and I think there's probably that little bit of fear factor as well'

I hate the way my profession is constantly bad-mouthed, and I find it highly de-motivating.

The office blocks on Cork's Horgan's Quay are brand new, the footpaths are clean as a whistle

The champions have now gone three games without a win

Connacht stun Leinster to claim first win in the capital since 2002

Rangers took another huge step towards their first league title in a decade after Steven Gerrard’s team claimed a precious 1-0 Ibrox win over 10-man Celtic.

What carries into 2021 as material for reflection? I mark two games, both of which involved Limerick, writes PM O'Sullivan

A very public spat eventually saw the De Dannan duo reconciled, and an upcoming concert in Cork will pay tribute to Finn and the late Seán Ó Loingsigh

Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association over comments he made about referee Lee Mason.

Ronan O’Gara faces a long bus trip today with La Rochelle.  Over his career, those journeys have seen every emotion

Colin O'Riordan flew back to Sydney yesterday after a memorable stay at home in Tipperary. While the loss to Mayo occupies his thoughts right now, he will soon return to the memory of that Munster final

There was the absence of noise, save for that harvested by television companies from the ghosts of crowds past, the sound of silence something shameful to be covered up

Rock-bottom Blades suffer another defeat

Ben Mee gave Burnley a concrete reason to celebrate amid reports of the club’s imminent American takeover as his goal sent relegation favourites Sheffield United into the new year winless in the Premier League.

Legendary referee Nigel Owens feels 'as if a weight has been lifted from my shoulders' following his decision to retire from international rugby earlier this month.

Edinson Cavani was both hero and villain as Manchester United booked a mouth-watering Carabao Cup semi-final showdown with derby rivals Manchester City.

The festive fixture list remains one of the most treasured traditions in English football. And even at a time when games are coming thick and fast every week amid the pandemic, the Stephen's Day games promise to be a special treat for fans.