Harry Maguire fit and ready to face Scotland after recovering from ankle injury

HARRY MAGUIRE HAS declared himself fit and available for England’s eagerly-anticipated European Championship clash with Scotland. The 28-year-old centre-back is an established part of Gareth Southgate’s side, having played a key role in the Three Lions’ unforgettable run to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals in Russia. But Maguire’s availability for this summer’s Euros has been…

Penalty in each half sees Shamrock Rovers share spoils with Drogheda

Shamrock Rovers 1 Drogheda United 1 Brendan Graham reports at Tallaght Stadium A PENALTY IN each half saw Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United play out a battling 1-1 draw in Tallaght Stadium this evening. On ten minutes, Adeyamo had a glorious chance to open the scoring from a set piece. Adeyamo connected well with a…

‘I’m just delighted the Camogie Association listened to the players’ voice’

DUBLIN CAMOGIE PLAYER Leah Butler has backed the Camogie Association’s decision to opt for a split season after their initial schedule drew strong criticism.  The threat of strike action prompted the organisation into a rethink and following a nationwide poll of clubs, a small majority backed a demarcation between the club and county seasons.  53%…

The ‘athletic freak’ that is Lindsay Peat, José’s quiet departure, and the week’s best sportswriting

1. Imagine, just for a second, that a man did all of this. His mug would be splashed across Connolly Station Bridge so people marching on Croker could see him. His brand would amass seven-figure annual returns from a post-career media profile. He’d be a household name, loved or despised with everyone agreeing he’s an…

Huge blow for Tipperary as two-time All-Ireland winner suffers cruciate injury

THE TIPPERARY LADIES have suffered a huge blow ahead of the championship following the news that star player Aishling Moloney has suffered a cruciate injury. Moloney, who was named the 2019 LGFA Intermediate Player of the Year, confirmed the news of the dreaded knee injury on her Instagram account today. “Joining the ACL club for a…

Hegarty and Lynch start for Limerick as several big names return for Tipperary

Updated May 14th 2021, 10:14 PM THE GALWAY SIDE to face All-Ireland champions Limerick on Sunday has been named.  Tribe boss Shane O’Neill makes four changes to the side from last weekend’s big win over Westmeath, as Padraic Mannion, Joseph Cooney, Adrian Tuohey and David Burke come into the team. Out go Aidan Harte, Conor Cooney,…

Dublin’s Madden makes winning debut for Brisbane while Tipp’s O’Riordan triumphs with Sydney

Colin O’Riordan (right) in action for the Sydney Swans. Source: AAP/PA Images THERE WAS A winning start for Dubliner James Madden to his AFL career on a busy day of action for Irish players in Aussie Rules action. Madden made his bow for Brisbane Lions in their Round 7 clash with Port Adelaide at the Gabba….

Offaly and Kerry enjoy big wins as Higgins captains Mayo hurlers to victory

OFFALY OVERCAME a slow start to defeat Meath by 16 points in today’s Division 2A  Allianz Hurling League opener. Offaly found themselves a point behind at the first-half water break after missing plenty of chances. They led by 2-13 to 0-7 at half-time and another scoring burst in the third quarter put them in control. The…

Andy McEntee claims Meath player was ‘spat on in the face’ during defeat to Kildare

Click:ball valve manufacture MEATH BOSS ANDY McEntee says full-back Conor McGill was spat on by a Kildare player in the incident that sparked a full-scale brawl at the end of their Division 2 semi-final defeat. The Royals were left counting the cost of defeat after an ankle injury to Brian Menton and shoulder problem for…