Liam Brady once said the best two keepers he played with were also the quietest — Dino Zoff and Pat Jennings. The latter knows the uphill battle facing Northern Ireland this month, but is living proof of what can be achieved punching above their weight.

The FAI has confirmed that billionaire businessman Denis O’Brien is continuing to contribute to payment of the salaries of the Irish management team.

The mood among the Irish fans in Paris can best be summed up as “Que sera, sera” as contingency plans are already being calculated for what happens if the Boys in Green make it beyond the group stages.

One year into a sweeping corruption scandal at the highest levels of global soccer, Fifa’s reputation and finances are still under a cloud.

On a sunny day, the southwestern corner of our neighbouring island can seem more Mediterranean than it is Atlantic. Dean Van Nguyen visits a place that holds itself apart from the rest of the inhabitants of England.

THEY’VE all gone back to their respective countries now but it was such a buzz to have so many diverse top chefs from all over the world with us here at Ballymaloe for the Litfest.

Colin Clarke fakes disgust. I've just put it to him that he was involved in one of the most bizarre World Cup goals of all time.

Adidas, Nike, and Puma will be relying more on individuals to sell football boots, shirts and accessories during Euro 2016 over the coming month.

Global agricultural products group Yara has opened a new fertiliser terminal at Ringaskiddy, Port of Cork.

Conor Phelan’s Jump Juice of the Royal Cork Yacht Club goes into action at Howth YC this afternoon as the eight event Irish Cruiser Racing Association National Championships gets underway.