Ciaron Harkin relishing praise but more eager for Derry City comeback after injury absence
As a populace, we're probably not the most comfortable at taking compliments.
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Preview: Scotland v Ireland: Battle of the brains can decide sequel
Building belief, creating confidence, it's amazing what a convincing win can do for an emerging team; securing a 3-0 competitive victory is good for the soul of an international side.
Bangladesh, Ireland qualify for women's T20 World Cup
Bangladesh and Ireland booked spots at next year's women's Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa after winning their semi-finals in the qualifying tournament on Friday.
Breaking Grand Final joy for Tuohy and O'Connor as Geelong destroy Sydney
Geelong Cats 133-52 Sydney Swans
Things To Learn: New-look Notre Dame offense needed against prolific North Carolina attack
As well as Notre Dame’s defense played at Ohio State, the Irish needed to risk opening up the game with their offense in order to produce enough to beat the Buckeyes. Hindsight makes both that fact clear and that Notre Dame did not have the offensive cohesion to trust it could do so.
Defeat for Peter Queally against Brenson Henderson in Bellator Dublin
Former UFC and WEC champion Benson Henderson recorded a decision win over Irish fan favourite Peter Queally in the main event of Bellator Dublin at 3 Arena on Friday night.
John Egan: Ireland learning to handle the pressure
Republic of Ireland defender John Egan believes that the side are starting to show that they can handle the pressure as they prepare to face the Hampden Park bear-pit on Saturday evening.
