Struggling with a hamstring strain, Michael Murphy had little impact on last night's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final until he sparked Donegal's extra-time comeback.

Michael Phelps claimed his second individual gold medal at the World Championships as he retained his 100 metres butterfly crown in Shanghai.

Donegal 1-11 Derry 0-8

Darren Clarke, as proud as anyone about what is already a golden era for Irish golf, has the chance this weekend to add another chapter to the remarkable story.

Amateur Tom Lewis and joint overnight leader Thomas Bjorn lost their magic today and threw the 140th Open Championship at Sandwich wide open.

Darren Clarke, happy again and engaged to be married, continued the remarkable Irish golfing story of recent years with a second successive 68 in The Open at Sandwich today.

Vorskla Poltava 0 Sligo Rovers 0

Finance Minister Michael Noonan has today published a new Bill aimed at giving the Central Bank a range of new powers and revising existing ones.

The Government is delaying plans for a referendum on whistle-blowing.

Waterford boss Davy Fitzgerald has revealed that he was the target of a series of late night telephone calls, following his side's disastrous Munster final display.

A woman who spoke on the telephone to the most powerful man in the world after his Dublin address told him it was an honour.

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Manchester United 4 Blackpool 2

US President Barack Obama will visit his ancestral home and follow in the steps of some of his predecessors when he touches down in Ireland tomorrow.

Lille claimed their first Ligue 1 title in 57 years as both they and nearest challengers Marseille drew this evening.

Man of the match Jonathan Sexton was like “a man possessed” at half-time as he delivered the words that inspired Leinster to stage the greatest comeback in Heineken Cup final history.

US President Barack Obama will visit his ancestral home and follow in the steps of some of his predecessors when he touches down in Ireland on Monday.

There is little pause for the security forces this weekend as the successful Queen's visit ends, and the trip of US President Barack Obama comes into view.

Neil Lennon hit back at Walter Smith for suggesting the Parkhead club initiated a controversy-filled season by questioning the authority of match officials.

Brian O'Driscoll today demanded that Ireland ensure their RBS 6 Nations does not finish without a home victory.