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Watch: Child runs onto pitch with flare during League of Ireland game

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A child was shown picking up a flare and running up the pitch amid chaotic scenes at Derry City’s Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium last night.

Derry City urged to examine matchday arrangements for travelling supporters after attack on Shamrock Rovers fans

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Derry City have been urged to look at their arrangements for travelling fans after a terrible night for the Candystripes on and off the park.

‘I want it sorted tomorrow, like we all did yesterday’ – Stephen Bradley claims FAI manager search hindered by instability

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Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley believes that a negative image of the FAI created by boardroom instability and the protracted search for a new manager will hinder the efforts to find the right man.

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Jurgen Klopp: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota give Liverpool ‘a chance’

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota gives their title hopes a much-needed boost.

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Keith Long reveals Waterford rejected Dundalk approach for him to take managerial reins at Oriel Park

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Waterford boss Keith Long has confirmed his club rejected an approach from Dundalk for him to become their new manager.

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Noel King set to make shock return to League of Ireland as manager of Dundalk

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Dundalk staff and officials were taken by surprise by reports that Noel King is set to make a stunning return to the League of Ireland as the club’s new manager.

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The GAA equivalent of Fergie v Pep – Harte v McGuinness has become the latest ‘cult manager’ showdown

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?Every last member of Donegal’s inner sanctum has turned off his mobile and popped it in a bag. It’s three hours before throw-in, a place in the 2011 All-Ireland football final up for grabs, and Jim McGuinness now unveils his revolutionary…

Colm Keys: John Kiely and Co have enough in the Treaty tank to seal a famous five

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Every year we set the expectation that the imminent hurling championship will be better than the last one.

John Mullane: I watched them in the league and it was poison for the eyes at times. Davy’s Déise must cut loose now

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Davy Fitzgerald threw all of his eggs into the one basket when saying ‘judge us on the championship’ after a dismal league campaign that saw them relegated. D-Day is nearly here for him and his Waterford squad.

Conor Cooney keen to extend that winning feeling on county scene by bagging another trophy with Tribe

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It’s already been a great year for Conor Cooney and his St Thomas’ team-mates with All-Ireland club hurling glory secured in January, and he is a perfect candidate to assess the split season that has everyone talking once again this week.

Soaring Mark Keane showing Aussies his aptitude for clutch moments and is confident Cork can shock Kerry again

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With seconds remaining in a one-score game, the ball started to descend towards a match-defining contest. Not for the first time, Mark Keane showed his aptitude for clutch moments.

‘The more I have on, the better I perform’ – Derry’s Conor Glass won’t shatter as he proves to be man of action

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Conor Glass is a man of many hats. A man who is happiest when there are almost too many plates spinning.

The Athlone defender who took on Argentina – Meet German Fuentes Rodriguez who marked Man United’s Alejandro Garnacho last month

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As German Fuentes Rodriguez takes to a seat in his local cafe, his eyes look a little heavy. “Jet lag,” he laughs. The coffee he orders is needed after two important trips to the United States within a month.

Miguel Delaney: Still much to play for but Jurgen Klopp’s mood music hits downbeat note

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For a performance that ended as meekly as this, Jurgen Klopp was in a surprisingly buoyant mood.

Chelsea’s blue, billion-pound bottle jobs return to the scene of their greatest humiliation

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The blue billion-pound bottle jobs return to the scene of the crime. Or one of the crimes, anyway.

Jenna Slattery insists sky’s the limit for pacesetters Galway as they target 2024 league title

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After a perfect start to the 2024 Women’s Premier Division, Galway United midfielder Jenna Slattery feels the sky’s the limit for the Tribeswomen this season with a first league title in their sights.

‘The professional game . . . can take years off your life’ – Jordan Coghlan on regaining his love of rugby in the AIL

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When Jordan Coghlan returned from England, he was pretty much done with rugby.

‘Absolute powerhouse’ Aoife Wafer tackles her biggest test yet in her breakout Six Nations for Ireland

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Aoife Wafer is only 21 but has waited for days like this. She walked out of the tunnel in Twickenham for the captain’s run yesterday with a broad smile as if a dream was synching with reality. Today will be Wafer’s first time playing…

Sinéad Kissane: What constitutes a success for Ireland in a battle already predetermined against England?

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Before the Ireland players got into the meat of their final training session at Twickenham yesterday, head coach Scott Bemand took them on a walk around the inside of the pitch.

You ain’t seen nothing yet as Liam Turner’s overdrive ramps up in South Africa

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There are two sides to every coin, even the most valuable.

Munster require a statement performance to achieve the result they need against Bulls

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The build-up to this round of URC fixtures has been low-key, which does this clash of the league’s third and fourth-placed teams a disservice.

Bonus point win is the order of the day for Connacht as Finlay Bealham earns his 200th cap

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After three games on the road, two of which ended in costly defeats to Benetton, a visit by the URC’s basement side to the Sportsground is just what Connacht require to get their end-of-season charge back on track.

‘I’m the first person to do a 147, nine-darter and hole-in-one’ – Shaun Murphy living up to his nickname

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As a winner of each of snooker’s three Majors, Shaun Murphy is part of the most illustrious 11-man club in his chosen profession. But there is another group of which he claims only a membership of one that just might be the most exclusive…

Wayne Bailey: Willie Mullins is going all out for Scottish National but Mr Vango looks under the radar

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There’s been a lot of debate in the past few years on how Irish-trained horses have come to dominate British racing, and whether it’s bad for the sport. So, it’s incredible really that the last Irish-trained winner of the Scottish Grand…

Paul Townend takes on extra rides in an effort to save jockey crown from Jack Kennedy

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You wouldn’t need to use many fingers to count the number of outside rides Paul Townend has had this season, so you know that things must be getting serious when he is looking beyond his boss, Willie Mullins.

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Late John Cooney penalty hands Richie Murphy second win as Ulster interim coach

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This was tense and edgy from the get go and not high on quality either but Ulster, somehow found a way to bag a crucial win in their bid to make the URC play-offs.

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Alan Conroy goal key as Roscommon minors bounce back with win over Galway

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Roscommon got their Connacht Minor Football Championship back on track with a deserved win over Galway at Dr Hyde Park.