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English Football League play-off picture: Irish eyeing promotion

A dramatic final round of the Football League campaign has set up a series of intriguing play-off ties as the remaining promotion contenders gear up for one last push.

URC confident union-owned clubs on solid ground

URC boss Martin Anayi is confident that the tournament's clubs will not run into any financial difficulties that might cause them to pull out mid-season.

Jamison Gibson-Park: Ross Byrne is getting his reward for patience

Jamison Gibson-Park says it's come as no surprise to see Ross Byrne put his stamp on Leinster's team this season.

First Division star Coughlan trumps Premier players to win Player of the Month

Waterford striker Ronan Coughlan has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for April after a sensational month in which he hit 11 goals.

Charles Byrnes fined €6,000 and Gearoid Brouder suspended for 21 days

Stewards at Gowran Park fined trainer Charles Byrnes €6,000 and suspended apprentice jockey Gearoid Brouder for 21 days after arriving at the view that Ellatt had been prevented from running on his merits in the last race at Gowran Park on Wednesday.