It had been a poor year for Cork hurling. The seniors had struggled. The minors were beaten by Limerick by 12 points. Another U20 final defeat to Tipp would have almost been too much to take

There have been few constants in a turbulent few seasons for Munster rugby, but lineout leader Billy Holland is one such. At 35 and with over 230 caps behind him, the Cork man is in the final stages of a blue-collar pro career – but he’s slow to walk away just yet with a reinvigorated playing group ready for lift-off.  He spoke to Donal Lenihan

Because sometimes it’s what’s on the outside that counts

Maybe Mikel Arteta had a point when he said his side should be known as Unlucky Arsenal. Soon he will have to admit they are not very good either

'The referee does not have the quality to whistle a game in the Premier League'

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo could face a Football Association charge after launching a scathing attack on referee Lee Mason following his side’s 2-1 defeat at Burnley on Monday night.

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo claimed referee Lee Mason was not good enough for the Premier League after his side’s 2-1 loss at Burnley left them stuck in the bottom half of the table.

Prepare to light up the room

In the sixth minute Westmeath were 3-0 to 1-2 ahead

Scoring just two second-half points was the undoing of Cork as Dublin powered home to claim a fourth consecutive All-Ireland senior ladies football title

Munster stormed the fortress of ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday night, against a heavyweight team at the height of its considerable powers

For the period of time between David Coldrick’s final whistle and Stephen Cluxton climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand, Jonny Cooper stood removed from the Dublin group.

Dean Rock scored the fastest goal in All-Ireland final history to send Dublin on their way

Offaly will meet Meath in the Leinster MFC final

Catching up on the week in sporting guff...

John Fogarty picks out the moments that mattered from Dublin's six-in-a-row clinching win over Mayo

It was an All-Ireland U14 semi-final, Cork versus Dublin. O’Sullivan, as has rarely happened since, was called ashore before the final whistle had sounded

Dublin legend Dr David Hickey doesn’t have a high opinion of the champions' challengers

Put down the to-do list and put on your PJs. The comfort zone is now open.

The song doesn’t necessarily have to be a great one – or even a good one – but if it connects a sporting success with people and place, it invariably moves at least some people to tears