Ireland's improving metrics vs the eye test

Mbeumo pleasantly surprised by reaction from Irish Manchester United fans

Manchester United striker Bryan Mbuemo was taken aback by reaction from Irish supporters during their training camp in Kildare this week.

All-Ireland SHC preview: Who will launch a serious challenge?

With the leagues done and dusted, League Sunday panellists Dónal Óg Cusack and Ursula Jacob take a stab at predicting who will emerge from the provinces to launch a serious challenge for the All-Ireland title.

Fleur In The Park wins a chaotic Grade 1 WillowWarm Gold Cup at Fairyhouse

Fleur In The Park prevailed in the feature race at Fairyhouse on day two of the Easter Festival.

Limerick-Cork braced for league decider

Limerick and Cork meet in the final of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A on Sunday

'Boom' - Tiger Woods describes crash in bodycam footage

Wiffen 'probably' swapping California for Dublin

Daniel Wiffen says he will quit the California training base that he shares with his twin brother Nathan if the times he swims at next week's Irish Open in Bangor are not what he's looking for.

Seán O’Shea pinpoints Donegal kickouts impact

Kerry's Seán O’Shea reacts to how Donegal changed their kick-out strategy to good effect in the Division 1 final.

Hallgrimsson keen to keep Coleman on board

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is hopeful Séamus Coleman, who will turn 40 shortly after a Euro 2028 tournament that sees games hosted in Dublin, will stay on.

Harvey Vale reflects on home debut and eyes brighter days

"I think I saw a flag out there, a QPR/Kerry one. That's very niche for me." - Harvey Vale enjoyed his home debut for the Republic of Ireland and is hoping for better days ahead.