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“Likewise, I think Kerry were in a very good position, Galway were, Donegal were, and it was Armagh who went and took it in the end. From our point of view, definitely we would have a lot of regrets in that there was an opportunity there, the door was open, and we didn't take it.” More at the link in the comments.
The composition of the suitor in prime position is diverse but a local Louth businessman is centrally involved. More at the link in the comments.
"Sometimes nobody asks the players what they think about adding more games so maybe our opinion does not matter." More at the link in the comments.
The newly-constituted selection committees will meet in Dublin on Wednesday when they will decide on a long-list of 45 players – three goalkeepers, 18 defenders, six midfielders and 18 forwards – in each code. More at the link in the comments.
Burns disputed the £400 million (€475m) cost that was put on constructing the stadium by the Tory government, claiming it was benchmarked against Premier League stadia specifications when the GAA’s requirements were “more modest”. More at the link in the comments.
The Solheim Cup had not even finished before recriminations around the defeated European team began. More at the link in the comments.
Ethan Coughlan is also available after recovering from a leg injury.
Tottenham have picked up 44 points from their last 32 league games and troubling patterns from last season have carried over to the new campaign.
Sosie, trained by French legend Andre Fabre, became favourite for the showpiece race after beating Look De Vega in the Prix Niel
Fans had feared that the Oriel Park side were set to fold by 5pm this afternoon unless a takeover could be agreed but owner Brian Ainscough insists the fight to keep the show on the road is continuing.
Renowned FIFA International Assistant Referee Michelle O’Neill has announced her retirement, ending an illustrious career spanning over 18 years.
"Officiating at World Cups and Olympic Games has been a dream come true, and I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences this career has given me. Now, it is time for the next chapter," said O'Neill.
The midfielder is the first Englishman to score for the club in 101 years but that is only part of the reason why he is admired.
Midfielder is the first Englishman to score for the club in 101 years but that is only part of the reason why he is admired
From the start to finish of the near three-hour meeting and the press conference afterwards, football’s justification for being centrally funded by the Government was pressed.
This is a different FAI regime, upfront about the financial challenges hampering the game’s progress.
The Barrs began Sunday third in Group C and on the brink of first-ever group stage elimination. With their hurlers already done for the season, it would have meant an unthinkably early finish for the club’s two flagship teams.
“Training really picked up the last couple of weeks. Today it showed."
Analysis: Seven big talking points from the final round of group games in Cork's football championships.
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The practice is perfectly legal but that is likely to change, and there’s a clear precedent when it comes to athletes inhaling small amounts of potentially deadly gases.
Cathal Dennehy: Carbon monoxide inhalation the latest marginal gain in pro cycling
The practice is perfectly legal but that is likely to change, and there’s a clear precedent when it comes to athletes inhaling small amounts of potentially deadly gases.
It’s been thrown at Thurles Sarsfields that they are yet untested and this latest result won’t arrest those claims as they passed this quarter-final examination with relative ease.
The 2023 Tipp runners-up Thurles Sarsfields were far too strong for Nenagh Éire Óg.
The FAI informed reporters that Hallgrimsson is not planning to travel to the UK to scout his Irish players in person in the coming weeks, CEO David Courell outlining Hallgrimsson’s preferred approach is to watch footage of players on the online scouting database.
If a rural politician never attended a funeral, he’d never be elected.
Dundalk are on the brink of ceasing trading, with their potential withdrawal from the league having consequences in the final race lap for the title and European spots.
It’s understood that Brian Ainscough’s efforts to offload his ownership amid a cashflow crisis are floundering, with a consortium led by fellow US-based businessman Jeff Saunders withdrawing their interest over the weekend.
MIKEL ARTÉTA hardly slept trying to mastermind a historic third consecutive away win in the north London derby. The Arsenal manager was without so many key players, his counterpart Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham supporters thought this was their time to shine.
A Gabriel header once again settled nerves and the match.
“Yeah, I felt like I played great golf today,” Maguire said. “I feel like I’ve been playing really great golf all week in practice, and it was a bitter pill to swallow to be sat out for as many sessions as I was, but I thought I got a point to prove today."
'I think I proved today there’s more than one way to skin a cat, and I think I made plenty of birdies today,' said Leona Maguire.
Rory McIlroy was left to rue two back-nine bogeys that handed Amgen Irish Open victory to Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard at Royal County Down on Sunday. But the world number three insisted his homecoming experience had whetted his appetite for next year’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
McIlroy had his hopes of a first professional victory on home soil in Northern Ireland undone at the 15th and 17th holes.
It’s understood that Brian Ainscough’s efforts to offload his ownership amid a cashflow crisis are floundering, with a consortium led by fellow US-based businessman Jeff Saunders withdrawing their interest over the weekend.
“Training really picked up the last couple of weeks. Today it showed."
'I think I proved today there’s more than one way to skin a cat, and I think I made plenty of birdies today,' said Leona Maguire.
World number two Lilia Vu birdied the final two holes at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club to halve her match with Swiss rookie Albane Valenzuela and edge the home side over the line.
The next major, the Masters in Augusta, is another seven months down the road. The journey there, and the extra step or two it takes to get over the line when the next big opportunity arises, seems all the longer after the end game here.
The next major, the Masters in Augusta, is another seven months down the road. The journey there, and the extra step or two it takes to get over the line when the next big opportunity arises, seems all the longer after the end game here.
Winners go out of Cork Premier SFC with regrets, losers in Grenagh progress with plenty to work on.
Clonakilty started the afternoon bottom of Group 2 and St Michael’s were in second place, but a bad day at the office for the city team saw them miss out on qualification.
Clonakilty started the afternoon bottom of Group 2 and St Michael’s were in second place, but a bad day at the office for the city team saw them miss out on qualification
Rory McIlroy suffers final holes disappointment again as the Irish Open comes to a climax.
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Arne Slot: It's normal that Caoimhín Kelleher wants to play first-team football
'I just don't think they're a scary animal anymore' - Oisín McConville on where Kerry find themselves on this week's Gaelic Football Show.
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Halgrímsson believes the loss to Greece was another example of players lacking confidence. “It feels like the jersey is a little too heavy for players."
Caoimhín Kelleher says it will take time for the squad to come to grips with what new manager Heimir Halgrímsson wants from them.
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher says he is never concerned that his lack of club games might affect him when he gets the chance to play.
Ireland assistant coach John O'Shea on the threat Greece will pose in Dublin on Tuesday evening.
The Irish Paralympic team returns to Dublin and Róisín Ní Riain reflects on winning two medals in the pool.
Paralympian Katie-George Dunlevy on inspiring children with visual impairment and the LGBT community.
John O'Shea on his role with Ireland ahead of the Greece game.
Brendan O'Brien and Irish Examiner soccer correspondent John Fallon discuss Heimir Hallgrimsson's role during this window.
Caoimhin Kelleher admits his plan to leave Liverpool for first-team football was vetoed during the recent transfer window by the club.
'The boss is the boss, there are clear lines on that.' John O’Shea insists there’s no confusion among players about the Ireland managerial situation after Heimir Hallgrimsson sat out Monday’s pre-match press conference.
‘We can’t be crying until we play Greece’
England boss Lee Carsley on the national anthem controversy and the welcome for Grealish and Rice.
Heimir on lack of confidence after defeat to England
'They'll be well-coached and highly-motivated' Lee Carsley on what he expects his England team to face against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday evening.
Heimir Hallgrimsson on Iceland’s defeat of England at Euro2016 and how the current team is better
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson on naming his team for England, the rivalry, and beating the old enemy.
Seamus Coleman, with new boss Heimir Hallgrimsson by his side, responds when asked whether Declan Rice and Jack Grealish might “deserve” a barracking from the Aviva Stadium crowd on Saturday.
“I don’t think we need more motivation than just playing for your country in the first place." Ireland and Celtic defender Liam Scales on facing England and using the experience of taking on Rangers.
