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'It is sickening' - Ireland rue lack of firepower as Danes progress to Euro 2020

19 November 2019

While the Wolves man grabbed his first international goal five minutes from full-time to cancel out Martin Braithwaite’s breakthrough 12 minutes earlier, the 1-1 draw sent Denmark into the finals at Ireland’s expense.

Mick McCarthy: We can qualify for Euros with repeat of Danish display

19 November 2019

“Mixed emotions,” said McCarthy afterwards.

Hope is nothing but a tease. And a survivor

19 November 2019

Hope pays no heed to logic. It shrugs off form like a half-hearted tackle.

Still holding out for a hero

19 November 2019

The night ended with a mixture of mayhem and panic engulfing Aviva Stadium. But no delirium.

TV View: Harsh proof you don’t always get what you fought for

18 November 2019

“Will it be a tale of goalkeepers?” George Hamilton intones portentously as the camera zooms in on Kasper Schmeichel. “Will it be a tale of goalscorers?”

Four decades of Danish pain continues

18 November 2019

The Republic of Ireland’s 40-year run of misery against Denmark has continued as Ireland were left to retreat to the back-up of a Euro 2020 play-off.

Irish trio still in contention for card as Dawson misses cut

18 November 2019

Tramore’s Robin Dawson agonisingly missed the 72-hole cut by a shot, but three Irishmen still have a chance to win precious European Tour cards at the Qualifying School Final Stage in Spain.

We’re gutted, Stevens admits as best proves not enough

18 November 2019

The Republic of Ireland’s best performance of the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign wasn’t enough to deliver the required victory to make it through to next year’s tournament.

Ronan: It’s an exciting time to be coming through in Irish football

19 November 2019

Connor Ronan was lucky, for once, when it came to the Ireland squad’s travel arrangements for their Euro U21 qualifier in Armenia.

Alas, it turns out you can lose 1-1 too

18 November 2019

$1 picks out five things we probably knew already from Ireland's draw with Denmark...

'It is sickening' - Ireland rue lack of firepower as Danes progress to Euro 2020

19 November 2019

Mick McCarthy: We can qualify for Euros with repeat of Danish display

19 November 2019

“Mixed emotions,” said McCarthy afterwards.

Hope is nothing but a tease. And a survivor

19 November 2019

Hope pays no heed to logic. It shrugs off form like a half-hearted tackle.

Still holding out for a hero

19 November 2019

The night ended with a mixture of mayhem and panic engulfing Aviva Stadium. But no delirium.

TV View: Harsh proof you don’t always get what you fought for

18 November 2019

“Will it be a tale of goalkeepers?” George Hamilton intones portentously as the camera zooms in on Kasper Schmeichel. “Will it be a tale of goalscorers?”

Four decades of Danish pain continues

18 November 2019

The Republic of Ireland’s 40-year run of misery against Denmark has continued as Ireland were left to retreat to the back-up of a Euro 2020 play-off.

We’re gutted, Stevens admits as best proves not enough

18 November 2019

The Republic of Ireland’s best performance of the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign wasn’t enough to deliver the required victory to make it through to next year’s tournament.

Ronan: It’s an exciting time to be coming through in Irish football

19 November 2019

Connor Ronan was lucky, for once, when it came to the Ireland squad’s travel arrangements for their Euro U21 qualifier in Armenia.

Alas, it turns out you can lose 1-1 too

18 November 2019

$1 picks out five things we probably knew already from Ireland's draw with Denmark...

Elbouzedi feeling confident of Swede repeat

19 November 2019

Ireland’s U21 match-winner in Armenia, Zack Elbouzedi, believes Stephen Kenny’s side can take a quantum leap towards the history books by beating Sweden tonight.

Busy agenda for Central Council and GAA management committee

19 November 2019

A major agenda faces Central Council and the GAA’s management committee this weekend.

All-Star Ward wants another Saturday night of celebration

19 November 2019

Fresh from winning her first All-Star last weekend, Galway’s Louise Ward is hoping to tick another item off the bucket list at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Saturday evening.

St Mullins recall 34-point defeat on rocky road to final

19 November 2019

When St Mullins outfought Rathdowney-Errill to reach the AIB Leinster club final, they won by the exact same 2-17 to 1-19 scoreline as in the county final.

'A win all day long': McCarthy says returning Sheehan has an 'awful lot to offer' Cork football

18 November 2019

Ciaran Sheehan’s inclusion in the Cork senior footballers’ plans is “a win all day long”, according to manager Ronan McCarthy, who says the Éire Óg clubman has an “awful lot to offer”.

Where does your club rank? Cork GAA confirms grading for 2020 Championships

18 November 2019

Cork GAA chiefs have published its club-by-club rankings table which will form the basis for new county championship structures from 2020 on.

Shutting down club championships for summer 'not sustainable', says Cork CEO

18 November 2019

Cork GAA officials are determined to press ahead with club championship games next summer if the teams involved do not have players tied with the Cork seniors.

Two-test International Rules Series to be played in Ireland next year

18 November 2019

The first series will be played in Ireland in November 2020 with a return two-test series to be played in Australia in 2022.

Siobhán McGrath’s player of year honour

17 November 2019

Dublin’s Siobhán McGrath was named as the 2019 TG4 Senior Players’ Player of the Year at Saturday’s All-Star banquet in Dublin.

'It'll have no relevance': Nemo look ahead to Clonmel final repeat as Austin Stacks start 'soul-searching'

17 November 2019

Four years they’ve waited, but results in Páirc Uí Rinn and west Clare mean Nemo Rangers will have the opportunity next month to exact revenge for that never-to-be-forgotten Munster final defeat of 2015.

Kennedy clan light the fuse to spark Clonmel fightback

17 November 2019

It was a dour struggle in many respects as befitting the time of the year, but cometh the hour some brilliance burned brightly in the low-lying West Clare sun as the Kennedys swooped to conquer for a mightily relieved Clonmel Commercials side.

Blade ‘can’t wait’ for Toulouse match-up

19 November 2019

Caolin Blade revelled in his man-of-the-match try-scoring salvo as Connacht defeated Montpellier at the Sportsground, but their focus had already turned to repeating their French triumph next weekend away to Top 14 champions Toulouse.

Contepomi braced for tuned-in Lyon side

19 November 2019

Lyon’s Heineken Champions Cup campaign started with a whimper in Northampton, but Felipe Contepomi expects Leinster to face the full might of a tuned-in home side when they take on the French league leaders at the Matmut Stadium de Gerland on Saturday.

Ulster face up to Clermont test without injured trio

19 November 2019

Ulster’s opening round Champions Cup win over Bath has come at a cost with Jack McGrath, Sam Carter, and Rob Lyttle ruled out of Friday’s home clash against Clermont.

Zebo: Thomond return will be a special occasion

19 November 2019

Simon Zebo is relishing a return to Thomond Park to play against Munster on Saturday evening.

Eddie Jones: England could suffer from Saracens fallout

18 November 2019

Jones worried about “dislocation between Saracens players and the rest” while some could sit out Six Nations to help club after salary cap breach.

Tadhg Furlong remains doubt for Leinster after missing Benneton win

18 November 2019

Tadhg Furlong is a doubt for Leinster ahead of the province's Champions Cup clash with Lyon.

Scotland to host All Blacks in 2020

18 November 2019

Argentina have also been added to the autumn schedule.

Alby Mathewson's 15-month Munster stay to end next week

18 November 2019

Munster have confirmed Alby Mathewson will depart the province next week.

Saracens accept 35-point deduction ‘with humility’

18 November 2019

Club say they will now move on.

Folau links bushfires with Australian same-sex marriage laws

18 November 2019

Israel Folau has been slammed after the former rugby player linked the Australian bushfires with the passing of laws to legalise same-sex marriage and abortion.

Irish trio still in contention for card as Dawson misses cut

18 November 2019

Tramore’s Robin Dawson agonisingly missed the 72-hole cut by a shot, but three Irishmen still have a chance to win precious European Tour cards at the Qualifying School Final Stage in Spain.

European Tour Q-school: Testing time at School for Irish

17 November 2019

Ireland’s quintet of hopefuls have work to do to make the 72-hole cut today after mixed weekends at the final stage of the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain.

Fleetwood maintains hopes of ‘beautiful’ Race to Dubai win with Sun City success

17 November 2019

The Englishman had not won a title for 22 months.

European Tour Q School: Patient Dawson starts well in Q-School marathon

16 November 2019

Tramore’s Robin Dawson showed his ability to remain patient in his bid for a precious tour card by opening with a two-under 70 at the Final Stage of the European Tour Qualifying School in Spain.

Paul Dunne KO'd by injury but Irish quintet dreaming big at Q-School

14 November 2019

Paul Dunne's nightmare season took on more Dantesque proportions when he was forced to withdraw from tomorrow's Final Stage of the European Tour Qualifying School with a niggling wrist injury.

Oosthuizen battles through the pain of kidney stones to lead the way in Sun City

14 November 2019

The 2010 Open champion had problems brought on by kidney stones.

Paul Dunne withdraws from final stage of European Tour qualifying school

14 November 2019

Two years after holding off Rory McIlroy to win the British Masters, Dunne lost his card after missing the cut in the Portugal Masters last month.

Europe captain Catriona Matthew targets historic Solheim Cup win in Ohio

14 November 2019

The 50-year-old aims to become the first European captain to secure home-and-away victories at Inverness Golf Club.

Catriona Matthew to captain Europe again in 2021 Solheim Cup

14 November 2019

The Scot led the team to victory in the 2019 tournament at Gleneagles.

Fitzpatrick running out of time to claim first win of year

13 November 2019

Fitzpatrick is looking to reel in Race to Dubai leader Bernd Wiesberger.

Grid girls hit back at F1 ban on 'job we love'

1 February 2018

Several grid girls have criticised Formula One's decision to abolish their role in the sport.

Ex-F1 head Bernie Ecclestone says grid girls are 'part of the spectacle'

1 February 2018

Ex-Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly criticised a decision to stop using so-called 'grid girls'.

'We don't believe the practice is appropriate': Formula One to stop using grid girls

31 January 2018

It's a move which mirrors the Professional Darts Corporation's decision.

Formula One driver who began champagne-spraying tradition dies, aged 86

15 January 2018

Former American Formula One driver Dan Gurney has died following complications with pneumonia.

This might be the most unpredictable minute of racing you watch all season

17 October 2017

Who saw that coming?

Lewis Hamilton: I have no plans to retire

22 September 2017

The F1 star said he had given it some thought but decided he wanted to carry on.

Honda hint Fernando Alonso deliberately pulled out of Belgian Grand Prix

28 August 2017

Fernando Alonso's troubled relationship with Honda is facing fresh scrutiny after McLaren's Japanese engine partner hinted he may have retired from the Belgian Grand Prix on purpose.

Turn 8 is proving a little too narrow for some at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

23 June 2017

This could cause some problems throughout the weekend.

Nothing to see here, just Patrick Stewart drinking champagne out of a sweaty shoe

12 June 2017

He couldn’t wait to get his hands on the champagne-filled shoe.

Ayrton Senna's family sent Lewis Hamilton an unbelievable gift ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix

11 June 2017

What a moment this was for the three-time World Champion.

Willie Mullins and Aidan O’Brien among Horse Racing Ireland Awards nominees

15 November 2019

The nominations have been made for the Horse Racing Ireland Awards.

HRI voids registrations of syndicate which owns Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Kemboy

14 November 2019

Horse Racing Ireland has announced all registrations of horses under the ownership of Supreme Horse Racing Club have been voided following a persistent failure to provide requested information.

First day of Cheltenham’s November meeting abandoned following heavy rain

14 November 2019

Cheltenham’s first afternoon of its three-day November meeting has been abandoned due to a waterlogged track – and Saturday’s high-profile card must pass a 3pm inspection on Friday.

Douvan delights on return from 569-day absence

14 November 2019

Douvan defied a 569-day absence to win the Clonmel Oil Chase on his long-awaited return to action for Willie Mullins.

Mullins plans another light campaign for Photo en route to Cheltenham

14 November 2019

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s the philosophy Willie Mullins plans to adopt as he plots Al Boum Photo’s Cheltenham Gold Cup defence.

Former Ireland striker Kevin Doyle buys half-brother to winning machine Altior

12 November 2019

Former Ireland striker Kevin Doyle flashed the cash at Tattersalls today, shelling out €155,000 to buy a half-brother to winning machine Altior.

Ten horses to watch out for as the jumps season gets going

6 November 2019

Stay on the good side of these 10 chasers in the months ahead.

Talking Horses: Roi can Bague the prize

2 November 2019

The eight-year-old surrendered her unbeaten record over fences when going down by a length and a quarter to Kalashnikov at Aintree on her final start last season but that was her sole defeat in five starts in the 2018-19 campaign.

Samcro makes no mistake on fencing debut

1 November 2019

Samcro made a foot-perfect start to his career over fences on a Down Royal card dominated by his trainer Gordon Elliott.

David Mullins airlifted to CUH following Thurles fall

24 October 2019

David Mullins was reported to be “alert, speaking and moving all limbs” after being airlifted to Cork University hospital following a heavy fall at Thurles today.

Potential NFL game in Dublin still a long way off

19 November 2019

The idea of an NFL game being staged in Dublin is still believed to be a long way off despite a report of a proposed change to the competition’s calendar.

Duffy’s GAA vision beginning to be eroded

19 November 2019

Twenty months after stepping down as GAA director general, there remains a great respect for Páraic Duffy’s tenure at the top. However, there are elements of his legacy that time has already tested and failed.

Meet the Kerryman who's been running barefoot for over 40 years

18 November 2019

Mangan had another reason to celebrate on Sunday as his wife, Anne, won the over-60 women’s race. And no, she doesn’t run barefoot.

Ferrari to decide whether to stop Vettel and Leclerc racing each other

18 November 2019

Vettel and Leclerc are due to arrive at Ferrari’s Maranello headquarters to explain how they came to collide on lap 66 of Sunday’s chaotic race.

Barcelona defender hopes to pique interest in revamped Davis Cup finals

18 November 2019

Scepticism surrounds the revamped competition in Madrid.

Patriots prove too strong for Eagles despite below-par Brady display

18 November 2019

The New England Patriots maintained their lead at the top of AFC East thanks to their watertight defence in a 17-10 win at the Philadelphia Eagles.

LeBron James leads Lakers to their best start in eight seasons

18 November 2019

LeBron James led the way once again as he scored 33 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a 122-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Vettel and Leclerc summoned to Ferrari headquarters after collision in Brazil GP

18 November 2019

The warring drivers crashed out with five laps remaining as they diced for fourth position.

Tsitsipas sets sights on grand slam success after ATP Finals victory

18 November 2019

The Greek player beat Dominic Thiem 6-7 (6) 6-2 7-6 (4) in London.

Liam Brady on Ireland v Denmark: For Irish football, the stakes have rarely been higher

18 November 2019

Irish teams have had very few opportunities to qualify for a major tournament on home soil.

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