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GAELIC GAMES
Justin McNulty set to remain in charge of Laois footballers for 2027
Extension to be put to delegates at county board meeting next week
Eoin Kelly and Brian Hogan take up underage coaching roles in their counties
Kelly will lead Tipperary’s minor hurlers while Hogan takes over from Henry Shefflin as Kilkenny under-20 boss
Former All-Ireland winning Offaly hurling manager Andy Gallagher dies
Gallagher managed the Faithful County to their maiden Liam MacCarthy success in 1981
The Irish woman hoping to be crowned World Wallball Champion in New York’s Central Park
Government pushes games integration group to produce roadmap in push for transparency
‘I needed a break from the mental side of it’: Cathal McShane on leaving Tyrone set-up
John Kiely to remain as Limerick hurling manager next season
RUGBY
Alex Nankivell: ‘I had a real deep dive into why I behaved like I did on the pitch’
Calmer is better for ‘Cranks’ Nankivel as he enters his fourth season with Munster. Could an Ireland jersey be on the cards?
‘I want to win trophies’: Munster newcomer Marnus van der Merwe raring to prove his worth
South African hooker praises set-up and environment after switch from Scarlets
Rising hopes Irish sides may join Premiership Women’s Rugby as part of English league’s expansion
IRFU ‘very focused on exploring chance to be part of that competition’, says Lynne Cantwell
‘It just felt like a perfect storm was building here’: Will Connors on Connacht move
Munster’s Clayton McMillan: ‘There were a few things that I would have had a strong opinion on’
Munster can call on Marnus van der Merwe as South African hooker recovers from calf injury
Ronan O’Gara signs four-year extension to La Rochelle deal that closes door on Leinster job
SOCCER
Ceadach O’Neill injury could keep Republic of Ireland switch on the cards
Rory Finneran drops from the senior Ireland squad to Under-21s before England qualifier
Some Ireland players ‘feel really uncomfortable’ about Israel matches, says Hallgrímsson
Séamus Coleman overlooked for selection but earmarked for future coaching role
Heimir Hallgrímsson walks a tightrope at a very abnormal Ireland squad announcement
Ireland camp navigating tense atmosphere as controversial fixtures loom
Troy Parrott returns to action as Real Betis jump to third in La Liga
St Patrick’s Athletic and Bohemians leap to life in three-way title race
Manchester United teen JJ Gabriel favouring move to Europe enabled by Irish passport
Séamus Coleman out while Liam Kitching earns call-up to Ireland squad for matches, including Israel double header
GOLF
‘Being the centenary makes it extra special’: Luke Donald wants Ryder Cup hat-trick at Adare Manor
Hosts Adare Manor will create amazing atmosphere for 100th anniversary of contest, says Europe captain
Matt Fitzpatrick casts doubt on Dubai title defence over fears of ongoing conflict
World No 4 ‘not comfortable playing in the Middle East’
Irish Open date moved to July for 2027 event at the K Club
K Club to host next year’s tournament from July 1st-4th
RACING
Shane Foley’s Champion Stakes ride slammed as ‘brutal riding’ by Donnacha O’Brien
O’Brien supplies Billy Loughnane with first winner in Ireland as Comanche Brave lands Flying Five in style
Scandinavia highlights Aidan O’Brien Group One double with Irish Leger victory
Trainer reveals Ballydoyle team has been dealing with ‘very low-grade infection’ in recent months
Jessica Harrington beats the odds with Champion success for Hotazhell
Saffie Osborne becomes first woman to ride an English classic winner as Highwayman leads Joseph O’Brien 1-2 in St Leger
MORE SPORT
Crocodile-ridden river cleared to host Olympic rowing and canoe events at Brisbane 2032
Fitzroy river course in Roehampton will provide a ‘safe, fair and consistent field of play’, organisers say
In her home state of Tennessee, Dolly Parton was so much more than just a singer
We knew her as a writer and singer of renown who distributed books to kids. Tennesseans knew her for so much more
Country is swimming in money, but we have too few pools
Sport is neglected despite achievements of our athletes
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