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Investigation launched into violence at GAA match

An investigation is to be carried out by the Leinster GAA after scenes of violence marred an intermediate club hurling match at Parnell Park yesterday.

World Cup glory for Legacy and Daniel Coyle in Canada

A brilliant performance from Ireland's Daniel Coyle and the Ariel Grange-owned mare Legacy saw them claim victory in last night’s Longines FEI World Cup Grand Prix at Toronto in Canada, after they produced the only double clear of the five-star contest.

Brilliant Stokes fires England to T20 World Cup glory

Ben Stokes once again delivered in the fiercest of pressure situations as England were crowned T20 World Cup champions after a nail-biting five-wicket win over Pakistan. On a bowler-friendly pitch, Stokes anchored a chase of 138 with an over to spare with 52 not out from 49 balls as England became the first men's side to hold ODI and T20 World Cups simultaneously. England's 2019 50-over World Cup hero had moments of fortune en route to his first T20 half-century in front of an 80,462-crowd, overwhelmingly made up of spellbound and lively Pakistan fans. But Stokes banished memories of the 2016 final in stunning fashion, retaining his composure despite the tricky surface and a vaunted Pakistan attack.

Pauw hails 'fighting spirit' of Louise Quinn as she prepares for landmark appearance

Louise Quinn will captain the Republic of Ireland as she wins her 100th senior cap against Morocco on Monday evening. The 32-year-old Birmingham defender will lead the team out for the friendly in Marbella as part of their preparations for next summer's World Cup finals. She will follow in the footsteps of Emma Byrne, Aine O'Gorman, Ciara Grant and Niamh Fahey in completing a century of appearances for her country.