GAA Preview: Provincial club finals down for decision this weekend
It is provincial final time in the club championship this weekend, with several finals to be decided in football and hurling.
Ireland Sport News
URC team news: O'Connell to make first Munster start, Connacht make nine changes
Munster's interim coach Ian Costello has given a debut to new signing Dian Bleuler, while former Ireland U20 captain Evan O'Connell will make his first competitive appearance for the province in Saturday's meeting with the Lions at Thomond Park.
Shelbourne to the fore in Soccer Writers' nominations
The nominees for the 2024 SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers' sees men's Premier Division winners Shelbourne strongly represented, with contenders in the Men's Personality of the Year, Women’s Personality of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year categories.
Graeme McDowell and Brooks Koepka have high hopes for Fairyhouse
Harry Derham is hoping to see Givemefive give a good account when he travels to Ireland for the WillowWarm Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
Rachael Blackmore eager to make racing return before Christmas
Rachael Blackmore "can't wait" to get back in the saddle, as her return from the sidelines edges closer.
Andy Farrell: Handing Ireland reins to Simon Easterby will be ‘seamless’ process
Andy Farrell expects a “seamless” transition in the Ireland camp during his sabbatical with the British and Irish Lions.
Sue Ronan: Ireland will aim to quiet Welsh crowd early on
When you look at the rankings, Wales are 24th in the world and we're 29th. It has been nip and tuck between us over the years in games and I think we have the upperhand in competitive matches. They did beat us in a friendly in Dublin earlier this year 2-0, so all told there is not a huge amount, player for player, between us.
Andy Farrell expects 'seamless' transition when Simon Easterby steps in as Ireland head coach for 2025
Andy Farrell expects a "seamless" transition in the Ireland camp during his sabbatical with the British and Irish Lions.