Ronald Koeman has accused Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill of mishandling James McCarthy after the Everton midfielder played all but nine minutes of last week’s victories over Georgia and Moldova.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Lee Westwood feels he let down European captain Darren Clarke after failing to win a point in the Ryder Cup.

Munster’s lack of ambition to further develop the full potential of the Republic’s second most populated city doesn’t reflect well on the huge efforts that were made in the past, writes John McHenry.

Storm’s favourite way to stay fit is to go for a long walk or run outside in the fresh air.

Eight years have elapsed since Munster toppled the mighty Toulouse to be crowned champions of Europe on an emotional evening in Cardiff.

Michael ‘Ducksie’ Walsh was a champion to his fingertips, writes Paul Fitzpatrick

Golf hasn’t been part of the Olympic programme since 1904 so you would have expected that the commencement of the men’s golf tournament today would be a time for celebration.

Hotel owners, publicans and restaurant owners in Dublin, and other key destinations, have been warned not to fleece foreign visitors if Ireland’s tourism industry is to keep growing.