After all, switches from red to blue are still a rare enough occurrence.

From Marcus Smith’s drop goal to Wales’s doomed heroics, here are our picks for best moment, match and more - including a nod to the 2025 renewal

The forward - currently on-loan at Roma from Chelsea - joins Belgium skipper and talisman Kevin De Bruyne on the sidelines. 

He broke through as Nidge, but Vaughan-Lawlor is toting guns for a different group in the fascinating tale of late British aristocrat, writes Esther McCarthy

As he comes to Cork with an Irish-themed play, the Royle Family star, 84, talks about his home city, past roles, and his days on the building site 

James Burton, John Anderson and Toby Keith have become the newest members to join the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Paul McShane is combining duties as Man Utd's U15 coach and assistant to Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford.

The Leinster defence coach is eagerly anticipating the meeting of the world's top two teams this summer.

With the future of the Melbourne Rebels in doubt, Leinster have reportedly offer a deal to one of the club's stars.

Aidan O'Brien has cast serious doubt on leading Classic contender Opera Singer's participation in the Qipco 1000 Guineas.

It was Andy Farrell who unlocked the puzzle Calvin Nash was grappling with after feeling he had not offered the best picture of himself in previous training camps.

The Formula One is heading down under while the Republic of Ireland U21s also play a significant Euro qualifier.

Peppa is a lot less irritating as Ghaeilge, so cartoons on RTÉjr are a strong recommendation — in Peppa Muc we trust

Homelessness is not cosmetic; concealing it should not be an option. We must deal with it instead

The Government's relocation of asylum seekers sleeping in tents on Mount St can be seen as a failing to acknowledge a problem that is slipping away and on course to become worse

Willie Mullins had nine winners at this year's Cheltenham Festival.

Shane Lowry made eight birdies and came within inches of becoming the first player to ace the iconic 17th hole on the Stadium Course twice.

The wise choice is always to go out on top. 

“That wasn’t a good Ireland team. It wasn’t a good Scotland performance."

Peter O'Mahony cut a highly emotional figure as speculation about his Ireland future swirled around Dublin.