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Danny Cowley admits Colchester lacked ‘little bit of quality’ against Crawley
Colchester boss Danny Cowley admits his side lacked the quality needed on the night to claim victory after being held to a 0-0 home draw by relegation-threatened Crawley. The Us are three points off the League Two play-off places after a frustrating stalemate with Crawley, who moved two points clear...
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Pep Guardiola hits back after being ‘massacred’ for Champions League selection
Pep Guardiola has launched a passionate defence of his team selection following Manchester City’s defeat at Real Madrid. City went down 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday after Guardiola opted for an attack-minded line-up. The Spaniard has previ...
Reece James: Money not behind new Chelsea contract
Reece James admitted he could earn more money by leaving Chelsea but said “love and happiness” persuaded him to sign a new six-year contract. The 26-year-old spoke extensively with the club hierarchy about their plans before agreeing an extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032,...
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Treaty United's bid for first league win goes on as Finn Harps battle back to earn dramatic draw
Jason Folarin-Oyenuga's first half brace helped Treaty into 2-0 lead before Finn Harps hit back with brace of second half goals A STUNNING equaliser from Conor Tourish right at the death denied a first win of the SSE Airtricity League season for Treaty United in a 2-2 draw with Finn Harps at ...
Gardai investigate after woman found dead in unexplained circumstances
Gardai are investigating the discovery of the body of a woman in “unexplained circumstances” at a home in Cork on Friday evening. They said emergency services responded after the woman, in her 30s, was discovered dead in Ballincollig, Cork City. They said no one else was in the house when her bo...
Bruce Springsteen and Jessie Buckley among names announced for Shane Macgowan tribute album
Springsteen launches the album with Pogues classic A major new tribute album celebrating the legacy of Shane MacGowan will bring together some of the biggest names in Irish and international music, from Bruce Springsteen to Hozier, to reinterpret the songs of the legendary Pogues frontman. Th...
Tipperary council has temporary traffic management measures on rural road in Fethard area
The measures are in place on the R706 at Kiltinan, Fethard Tipperary County Council is operating temporary traffic management measures on the R706 at Kiltinan, Fethard up to Monday, March 16 to facilitate road works. The council says the road is diverted to the right and goes through Killusty...
Portlaoise and Roscrea set for winner-takes-all clash in Togher
Promotion to Division 2A will be decided when the sides meet on Sunday It’s all on the line in Togher this Sunday as Portlaoise take on Roscrea for promotion to Division 2A in the Leinster League next season. Portlaoise have enjoyed an impressive league campaign, losing only once, ironically,...
In pictures: Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin officially opens new gym
CLG Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin officially opened its new state-of-the-art gym after €60,000 was raised club members, €50,000 was provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and sponsorship was provided from local businesses CLG Naomh Padraig Uisce Chaoin of...
Pep Guardiola hits back after being ‘massacred’ for Champions League selection
Pep Guardiola has launched a passionate defence of his team selection following Manchester City’s defeat at Real Madrid. City went down 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday after Guardiola opted for an attack-minded line-up. The Spaniard has previ...
Reece James: Money not behind new Chelsea contract
Reece James admitted he could earn more money by leaving Chelsea but said “love and happiness” persuaded him to sign a new six-year contract. The 26-year-old spoke extensively with the club hierarchy about their plans before agreeing an extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032,...
RIP: Gardai launch investigation following discovery of woman's body in Cork city
Gardai say the woman's body was discovered at a house in Ballincollig in 'unexplained circumstances' Gardai have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body at a house on the outskirts of Cork city. The alarm was raised at around 5.30pm this Friday after emergency serv...
South Tipperary Cycling club members turn out in force to honour an amazing young girl
Sarah's Cycle There was a great turnout from members of the South Tipperary Cycling Club last Sunday in support of Sarah's Cycle 2026, in memory and honour of Sarah Dillion. It's a great fundraising event and a spin that we look forward to each year as it is a sure sign that spring has arrive...
Wrexham beat Welsh rivals Swansea to consolidate Championship play-off place
Wrexham strengthened their grip on a Sky Bet Championship play-off place with a crucial 2-0 victory over Welsh rivals Swansea. With their Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac on television commentary duties, the home side put on a show as Nathan Broadhead’s seventh Championship goal of th...
Late, late drama as Conor Tourish bags Finn Harps share of spoils against Treaty
Kevin McHugh's side found themselves two down at the break, but in the end, a brilliant second-half turnaround squared it and could - with a little more luck - have even seen the hosts win it A superb equaliser from Conor Tourish right at the death deservedly earned battling Finn Harps a shar...
Wrexham is most rewarding professional experience of my life – Ryan Reynolds
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has made his debut performance as a football commentator, describing taking on Wrexham with actor Rob Mac as the “most rewarding professional experience of my entire life”. Reynolds and Mac, who bought the north Wales club five years ago, commentated the coverage of ...
Wrexham is most rewarding professional experience of my life – Ryan Reynolds
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds has made his debut performance as a football commentator, describing taking on Wrexham with actor Rob Mac as the “most rewarding professional experience of my entire life”. Reynolds and Mac, who bought the north Wales club five years ago, commentated the coverage of ...
Wrexham beat Welsh rivals Swansea to consolidate Championship play-off place
Wrexham strengthened their grip on a Sky Bet Championship play-off place with a crucial 2-0 victory over Welsh rivals Swansea. With their Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac on television commentary duties, the home side put on a show as Nathan Broadhead’s seventh Championship goal of th...
Gardai investigate after woman found dead in unexplained circumstances
Gardai are investigating the discovery of the body of a woman in “unexplained circumstances” at a home in Cork on Friday evening. They said emergency services responded after the woman, in her 30s, was discovered dead in Ballincollig, Cork City. They said no one else was in the house when her bo...
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac cheer on Wrexham from Sky Sports commentary box
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac entertained viewers as they provided live commentary on their side’s Championship win over Swansea. The Hollywood duo took to the Sky Sports commentary box for the Welsh derby at the Racecourse Ground and they called a home victory as a first-half strike fr...