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Brendan Maher was overcome by euphoria when he made his acceptance speech

Elated Maher forgot to thank 'first on list' Ryan

Tipperary captain Brendan Maher revealed that he had his All-Ireland acceptance speech prepared long before he walked up the steps of the Hogan Stand - but he still managed to forget to thank his manager.

GAA • 06 Sep 16

Cyrus Christie started in the win over Germany during the Euro 2016 qualification campaign

Christie on standby for Ireland's call in Serbia

Cyrus Christie is ready to step into the heat of World Cup battle if Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill needs him.

Soccer • 03 Sep 16

Seamus Coleman in action against Italy at Euro 2016

Shades of Irwin in Coleman, says Roy Keane

Roy Keane sees shades of Denis Irwin in Seamus Coleman's emergence as one of the Republic of Ireland's new leaders.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Kilkenny celebrate after their replay win against Waterford

How the Cats set up yet another shot at glory

Take a look back on Kilkenny's every step this summer as they look to weigh down Brian Cody's mantelpiece with a 12th Liam MacCarthy Cup under his watch.

GAA • 04 Sep 16

Tipperary's Noel McGrath and John O'Dwyer celebrate at the final whistle of their All-Ireland semi-final win over Galway

Relive Tipperary's path to the All-Ireland final

Relive the Premier's path to the final, with highlights of all of their championship games thus far.

GAA • 04 Sep 16

An amused Roy Keane looks on as the Ireland squad are put through their paces at Abbotstown

Roy Keane: 'Euros seems like 100 years ago'

Roy Keane has warned the Republic of Ireland their Euro 2016 heroics are history as they embark on a new World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 02 Sep 16

Familar foes face off again on hurling's biggest day

The jury has spoken: Kilkenny to conquer all again

Ahead of the All-Ireland hurling final, we get the views of some interested observers as those fiercest of rivals Kilkenny and Tipperary collide again.

GAA • 03 Sep 16

A final embrace between Robbie Keane and Jon Walters

Walters hopeful squad can cope without Keane

Jonathan Walters has said that while Ireland's top goalscorer is bowing out, there is quality in the squad heading into the world cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 31 Aug 16

Richie Hogan: 'It doesn’t help us to think about it'

Richie Hogan: No looking back for Kilkenny

Kilkenny are gunning for their third All-Ireland in a row but Richie Hogan says they can’t afford to think in those terms having been tripped up on previous treble tilts.

GAA • 31 Aug 16

James Barry tussles with Colin Fennelly in the 2014 replay

Barry: Stopping top Cats only half the battle

Despite failing to topple Kilkenny in their last three All-Ireland final appearances, Tipperary's James Barry wouldn’t change Sunday’s opposition for any other team.

GAA • 30 Aug 16

Dublin showed some flaws in their game, which Mayo can exploit in the All-Ireland final

Mayo can learn from Kerry game plan, says Christie

Former Dublin full-back Paddy Christie believes that Mayo will need to target the reigning champions' kick-out and exploit the space if they are to have any chance of winning the upcoming All-Ireland final.

GAA • 30 Aug 16

Paul and Gary O'Donovan (r) were greeted by about 1,000 fans when they arrived at Cork Airport

O'Donovan brothers 'overwhelmed' by Irish support

Olympic medallists Gary and Paul O’Donovan admit they have been shocked by the response of Irish sports fans to their achievements in Rio.

Paris 2024 • 29 Aug 16

Kerry greats urge Eamonn Fitzmaurice to stay on

Former Kerry stars Dara Ó Cinnéide and Jack O' Shea have called on Eamonn Fitzmaurice to stay on as manager of the Kingdom despite defeat to Dublin in yesterday's All-Ireland semi-final.

GAA • 29 Aug 16

The upcoming All-Irealnd final will be a fifth championship meeting this decade involving Dublin and Mayo

Colm O'Rourke: Dubs juggernaut so hard to stop

Dublin's ability to find that extra gear when it matters most will again be a trump card in their favour when they face Mayo in the All-Ireland football final, says Colm O'Rourke.

GAA • 29 Aug 16

It's championship meeting number 29 for Kerry and Dublin on Sunday afternoon

At a glance: Championship weekend

The sold out signs are up at Croke ahead of Sunday's eagerly awaited All-Ireland SFC semi-final between age-old rivals Dublin and Kerry.

GAA • 27 Aug 16

Michael O'Neill and Liam Brady discuss Manchester City

How will Man City fare under Pep?

Manchester City had a comfortable 6-0 aggregate win over Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League but how will they fare in Pep Guardiola's first season in charge?

Soccer • 24 Aug 16

Peter Acheson: 'It is a pity this didn’t happen three or four years ago because we had the talent to do it.'

GAA Podcast: Acheson backs Tipp to come again

Tipperary's inspirational captain Peter Acheson admitted he may have played his last game for his county, but believes the Premier County will line up in an All-Ireland SFC final within the next "five or six years".

GAA • 24 Aug 16

Usain Bolt celebrates after running the anchor leg for Jamaica

Bolt completes third Olympic clean sweep

Usain Bolt secured a sweep of the three men's sprint titles for a third successive Olympics when Jamaica successfully defended their 4x100 metres relay title in 37.27 seconds.

Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16

Tori Bowie pulls clear of the field on the anchor leg

Felix makes history as US take relay gold

The United States won the women's Olympic 4x100 metres relay as Allyson Felix became the first woman to collect five gold medals in athletics.

Paris 2024 • 20 Aug 16

Mick Clohisey: 'In some ways the build-up might do me good because I haven’t been training as much as I usually do.'

Clohisey believes build-up won't affect marathon

Mick Clohisey’s build-up ahead of the Olympic marathon hasn’t been ideal, but he says he’s over the worst and is raring to go.

Paris 2024 • 21 Aug 16

Usain Bolt was once again on another level to his rivals

Usain Bolt produces another flash of brilliance

The incomparable Usain Bolt powered his way around the Rio track to win the Olympic 200m gold for the third straight Games in 19.78 seconds and remain on course for an extraordinary 'triple-triple' of sprint titles.

Paris 2024 • 19 Aug 16

From left to right: Morolake Akinosun, Tianna Bartoletta, English Gardner and Allyson Felix of the United States

The ghost heat: USA team qualify in eerie fashion

The United States grasped their second chance to reach the Olympic women's 4x100 metres final with both hands on Thursday, racing alone around the Rio track in 41.77 seconds to knock China out of the last eight.

Paris 2024 • 19 Aug 16

Annalise Murphy (centre) is looking forward to a breather

Annalise to bide time before plotting next move

Ireland's sailing hero Annalise Murphy plans to take a well-earned break before deciding if she'll go for the Tokyo Games in 2020.

Paris 2024 • 18 Aug 16

Thomas Barr on his way to winning his semi-final

How Thomas raised the Barr to reach Olympic final

Thomas Barr revealed he only packed one pair of running socks for Rio after making the 400m hurdles semi-finals on Monday - he'll need to invest in another pair pronto after scorching into the final.

Paris 2024 • 17 Aug 16

Four years in the making: Annalise gets her medal

After the agony of London 2012, elation in Brazil. Annalise Murphy finally got to climb the podium on Tuesday evening to receive the Olympic medal she so desperately craved, and laid to rest four years of pain.

Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16

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Elated Maher forgot to thank 'first on list' Ryan

Christie on standby for Ireland's call in Serbia

Shades of Irwin in Coleman, says Roy Keane

How the Cats set up yet another shot at glory

Relive Tipperary's path to the All-Ireland final

Roy Keane: 'Euros seems like 100 years ago'

The jury has spoken: Kilkenny to conquer all again

Walters hopeful squad can cope without Keane

Richie Hogan: No looking back for Kilkenny

Barry: Stopping top Cats only half the battle

Mayo can learn from Kerry game plan, says Christie

O'Donovan brothers 'overwhelmed' by Irish support

Kerry greats urge Eamonn Fitzmaurice to stay on

Colm O'Rourke: Dubs juggernaut so hard to stop

At a glance: Championship weekend

How will Man City fare under Pep?

GAA Podcast: Acheson backs Tipp to come again

Bolt completes third Olympic clean sweep

Felix makes history as US take relay gold

Clohisey believes build-up won't affect marathon

Usain Bolt produces another flash of brilliance

The ghost heat: USA team qualify in eerie fashion

Annalise to bide time before plotting next move

How Thomas raised the Barr to reach Olympic final

Four years in the making: Annalise gets her medal