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Italy hand Wales record 14th straight defeat as Six Nations slump continues
Galway community in shock as former All Star hurler Michael Coleman dies clearing up storm damage
Cork's Sara Byrne one shot off the lead in Morocco as Power hits impressive 67
Harry Maguire scores last-gasp winner as Manchester United beat Leicester in FA Cup
Damien Duff's Shelbourne down Drogheda United to win President's Cup
NFL confirms Croke Park will host landmark fixture later this year
Former Dublin goalkeeper and manager Paddy Cullen dies aged 80
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan remains in intensive care following Thurles fall
Six Nations: The Ireland team to play Scotland this Sunday has been named
Simon Easterby has made two changes, with Robbie Henshaw and Peter O’Mahony both added.
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Disappointment for Katie McCabe, as Man City book final spot at Arsenal's expense
Liverpool outclass Tottenham to reach League Cup final
Ireland suffer 125-24 defeat in EuroBasket qualifier
Racing at Thurles abandoned after air ambulance called for jockey Michael O'Sullivan
Croke Park chief says there is little chance of hosting Katie Taylor fight this year
6 players who furthered their Lions credentials on Six Nations opening weekend
Ex-Bournemouth and Sheffield United star joins Bohs
Ireland's 100% lineout, winning scraps, and pass quality
NFL talks on Pittsburgh Steelers' Croke Park game at advanced stage
Irish teenager Mason Melia to join Tottenham Hotspur in potential €4 million deal
Forced kiss by Spain football chief 'stained one of the happiest days of my life', star player tells trial
Wall marks Meath comeback with two goals in win over Mayo, Kerry defeat Waterford
Wall marks Meath comeback with two goals in win over Mayo, Kerry defeat Waterford
Stunning finish sees Rory McIlroy win Pebble Beach Pro-Am ahead of Shane Lowry
Teenage duo help Arsenal thrash Man City to close gap on Liverpool
Teenage duo help Arsenal thrash Man City to close gap on Liverpool
Galway secure wins over Mayo and Kilkenny as football and hurling leagues continue
Ireland's Idah scores 11th goal of the season in Celtic win
Struggling Man United suffer fifth home defeat in 6
Big upset as Kildare stun Dublin, while Armagh put Tyrone to the sword
Evan Ferguson set for West Ham move - reports
McIlroy and Lowry one shot off lead heading into final round at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Ireland 27-22 England: Post-match podcast
Liverpool victory comes at a cost
Jones hat-trick helps Scotland start Six Nations with bonus-point win over Italy
McIlroy and Lowry six off the lead at Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Maguire in the mix in Florida
France thrash Wales 43-0 in Six Nations opener
Biggest storyline? What are Ireland's chances? - Our writers look ahead to the Six Nations
The 2025 action starts tonight.