Donald Trump and Elton John among those to congratulate Northern Irishman before Zurich Classic in New Orleans.

It's another action packed weekend of sport on TV with the football and hurling championship continuing this weekend, the URC is hitting the business end with 12 teams still in search of a top eight finish and can Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy on Sunday - all you need to know here.

Here we look at 10 players in that age-bracket between 16 and 19 who are thriving in the League of Ireland and are worth a look in the flesh at venues nationwide this weekend

O’Dowd is one of those who might struggle to abide by the ‘no rugby’ edict come next week, but then this is a woman who has made it her business to get places faster than the norm.

The decision occurred after Keenan, Basketball Ireland CEO John Feehan and Deirdre Brennan, Chairperson of the Elite Performance Committee (EPC), all agreed it was time for change

Ralph McTell, Nigel Owens, and Bryan Adams are among those with Irish shows in May 

GAA streaming service Clubber says piracy is siphoning off revenue, risking jobs and threatening live match broadcasts

Mick Clifford reflects on the passing of one of Dublin’s homeless, and with those who remembered his struggles

"Every game counts for them in building that depth within the squad and making sure we finish on a high and go straight into a World Cup campaign in a good place.”

Huijsen’s contract contains a £50m release clause and he is attracting interest from English and European clubs.

While many in Irish football predicted his departure, the timing has still come as a surprise.

The retiring trio of legends deserved to reach a Champions Cup final, at the very least, before the end of their superb careers. 

Pauw headhunts FAI’s Holt to join UAE project and Jacks in mix for Arsenal and Manchester United breakthroughs.

The coverage of Manchester United’s win over Lyon last week was just the latest sign that fandom is consuming everything.

The Leicester Tigers man played in 127 Tests for his country and won four Six Nations titles.

Broadcaster says corporation wants to bring in new people.

Spurs slipped to another Premier League defeat on Monday night.

Rory McIlroy could go on a run for the ages and win all before him, but his history suggests there will be many more final rounds like the one at the Masters.

He missed this week's RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour as he returned to Northern Ireland to celebrate the fifth major championship of his career.

Premier League crown could be clinched on Sunday but the lack of jeopardy in recent weeks is the fault of others