After the exhilarating midweek heroics against Lyon, this was a cold, hard reality check for supporters about the lack of depth in their squad, and the lack of goals, with Rasmus Hojlund’s misery continuing.

The Rebels got out of Ennis with a point after an epic. 

Kerry may need to revise their attitude towards Two-pointers, Kilkenny impressive but Galway all over the place while Fermanagh’s pain continues.

Meath bounced back from their first round horror-show against London while Derry look like Christy Ring Cup contenders too on the back of a solid win over London at Ruislip on Saturday.

The Munster SHC delivered once more.

Lacklustre Mayo have work to do ahead of Connacht final while Leitrim head into Tailteann Cup with a pep in their step.

In recent years, Galway have come close without prevailing in this fixture. They are now without a win over Kilkenny in five championship meetings

While the Bit O'Red had a Good Friday to savour the pressure on Blues boss Keith Long looks to be rising rapidly 

Valerie O'Sullivan, Cork City’s new chief executive, sets out plans for housing, light rail, and a vibrant cultural revival downtown

Tottenham sealed a Europa League last four spot on Thursday night. 

The playing squad that Farrell names in London’s O2 on May 8th will be buttressed by a strong Irish spine as well, but Sexton's inexperience will be countered by his two previous tours as a player and the fact that he was all but a player/coach for much of his career anyway.

While many eyes will be drawn to Parma as Round 4 kicks off, Scott Bemand's side still have plenty to be play for in Newport 

One terrifying night of football violence in 1985 left lasting scars — and shows why racism in sport still thrives

Penalty dramas of first half forgotten as visitors stamp their authority at Bernabéu to seal an emphatic two-leg victory over holders and book semi-final date with PSG

Fresh from powering past Manchester United, Magpies find first-half goals to ease past visitors and leapfrog Forest in race for Champions League 

Here is a look at what else could be on the agenda for the five-time major winner this season.

In her first sit-down media interview as Cork City Council chief executive, Valerie O'Sullivan discusses her hopes and plans for the city and its expansive docklands

Munster welcome the Bulls to Thomond Park this Saturday following their 47-29 defeat at Bordeaux-Begles last Saturday.

Nienaber is of the belief that it is attack rather than defence that wins games at the highest level. 

The stakes are now so high, a TV review official is probably never more needed.