Etihad Airways has announced plans to increase its services between Dublin Airport and Abu Dhabi.

Last weekend, the country was excited and animated by the resumption of the GAA championships.

Mario Balotelli is taking care of some personal business before the World Cup starts.

Miroslav Klose has moved level with Ronaldo as the World Cup’s top goalscorer of all-time — a record the Germany striker now wants all for himself.

Already there is a whiff of sulphur in the air, a frisson of excitement following the news that Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane are expected to be named tomorrow by the FAI as managers of Ireland’s soccer team.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho maintains it took him only 20 minutes to convince Cesc Fabregas to sign from Barcelona — and claims the former Arsenal captain never wanted to move back to his old club.

World Cup-winning South Africa coach Jake White has held talks with England, according to his agent.

El Segundo went one place better than last year by winning the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Australia.

Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rumenigge admits the club is considering a swoop for Manchester United misfit Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The Scottish Rugby Union have appointed Glasgow Warriors’ Mark Bitcon as the national team’s fitness coach.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed his club’s interest in experienced Real Madrid full-back Roberto Carlos.

Pakistan’s cricket captain and another senior team official were being questioned tonight by police investigating the murder of coach Bob Woolmer, according to reports.

Reigning Horse of the Year Invasor has been retired to stud in America after suffering a career-ending injury during a routine workout.

Thierry Henry tonight appeared to be on the brink of leaving Arsenal for Barcelona.

The FAI has appointed Ray Houghton to the panel set up to select the new Republic of Ireland manager.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs promises British soccer ace Wayne Rooney will be a "better footballer" after they spend a weekend partying together.

Countries that use the euro are expected to experience strong economic growth during the remainder of this year, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute.

The families of six Co Down men murdered by loyalist paramilitaries 12 years ago are meeting British politicians in Westminster today as part of their campaign for a new inquiry into the killings.

The eircom League will today launch its own review of its structures and what it believes is a blueprint for the way forward for the ailing League.

Ulster Coach Mark McCall has filled the final contract in his squad with the sizable presence of Ballymena second row Henry Head.