Sligo and Wateford looking to lay down an early marker
Sligo Rovers and Waterford will start the new campaign under the lights at the Showgrounds on Saturday evening, with both teams going into the season hoping to kick on from last time out.
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Kildare's codebreaker Alannah Prizeman is 'chasing her dreams'
She has already fulfilled a dream in a different sport and now Alannah Prizeman is living out another one as part of the Kildare senior ladies football panel.
Thitikul Jeeno storms to the top as Lauren Walsh misses cut
Thailand's Thitikul Jeeno posted a stunning 64 to take control of the PIF Saudi Ladies International as Lauren Walsh missed the cut.
Rory McIlroy moves into contention at The Genesis Invitational
Rory McIlroy is on the hunt for back-to-back PGA titles after a fine second-round 67 moved him into fourth at The Genesis Invitational in San Diego.
Ireland welcome tips from Lord of the skies Brian Fenton
Brian Fenton ruled the skies in Croke Park for a decade so it's not perhaps that surprising that Ireland have called in the former Dublin footballer for a few tips on aerial battle.
Damien Duff: Common sense prevailed not to abandon match at Tolka Park
Shelbourne manager Damien Duff insisted common sense prevailed in waiting to restore power at Tolka Park during the season-opening victory over Derry, despite some within the stadium calling for the game to be called off.
Leinster forced to dig deep against Ospreys to maintain unbeaten URC record
Leinster maintained their unbeaten league record with an 11th straight success in a hard-fought 22-19 win over Ospreys in Swansea.
First Division wrap: Dundalk begin with win; Cobh rise from dead
Vincent Leonard was just eight months old the last time Dundalk competed in the First Division but his first-half header saw the Co Louth side take the first small step towards repeating their promotion of 2008 as they edged out Athlone Town at Oriel Park.