As captain and record appearance holder for North Carolina Courage, the NWSL outfit were eager to retain the 30-year-old.

Steve Coogan will play Mick McCarthy in a new film portraying the events of the Republic of Ireland manager’s bust-up with captain Roy Keane ahead of the 2002 World Cup.

Fergus Finlay wrote last week about the lack of social workers in Ireland.

I remember the old West Berlin before the Wall fell in 1989, it was a strange place to visit as a tourist, writes Michael Russell

Although it is 26 years since the bombing occurred, the horror of that event has not faded and some of the memories of the day persist still

Five years ago, Marjorie Brennan asked well-known figures about their relationship with Edna O’Brien’s classic novel as it hit the stage

Mick McCarthy will be portrayed in the film by two-time Oscar nominee and Alan Partridge star Steve Coogan

The 31-year-old France international has headed for Italy after leaving Old Trafford earlier this summer when his three-year stay drew to a close with the expiry of his contract.

Durant came off the bench to hit his first eight shots on the way to 23 points in fewer than 17 minutes, with Lebron James adding 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. 

His delivery is straight but the words knit together into an act of comedy that is absolutely delivered with serious intent as Skibbereen’s defending gold medallists go about their task here with the unfamiliar ring of doubt aired around their chances.

Yes, it’s bloated and yes it’s enervating and its confusing, but it’s absorbing with it. And enriching and unique. Even if sports isn’t normally your thing.

“If you look at the seeding list we are way down on it this time. I can’t even count how many names are above us. Maybe that is down to the lack of my counting abilities and I forgot my abacus, but the pressure is on everyone else here," said O'Donovan.

Two other officials banned by Fifa after drones used.

“When I’m leaving, I will say I’m leaving, but I didn’t say that,” Guardiola told reporters.

“To beat them 4-1 and to kind of beat them the way we did, and the fashion we did… We beat them off the pitch, there was no question about it."

The Icelander was eager to retain the centurion after he assumed caretaker control for the four friendlies scheduled between Stephen Kenny’s exit and his appointment on July 10.

Whether in Oslo, Reykjavik or an Anglesey caravan park, happening upon a game is always a happy accident

Having been replaced as captain during a summer of speculation about his future this time last year, the 31-year-old stayed put and fought his way into the starting line-up under Erik ten Hag.

What might have ensued deserves acknowledgement too because it is in the nature of things that the stories of the losers go untold, the generosity of Cork's contribution now wormwood and gall in their mouths.

In the latest of our summer-themed reads, Cork author Billy O'Callaghan recalling a holiday period of thorneens, Choc Ices, and moving statues