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In the last 5 minutes

Kerry to start Ben Murphy and Killian Dennehy in Munster U-20 football final against Cork The Kerryman13:16

In the last 10 minutes

St Manchan's ladies football club to host annual fun run and walk The Westmeath Independent13:10

In the last half-hour

Amad & De Ligt to return: Luckhurst confirms early team news for Brentford as Amorim plots… Stretty News13:00

Five things we learned from the GAA weekend: Dublin dominance ends as Leinster set for change of guard The Irish Times12:59

Wicklow produce strong second-half showing to sink Offaly in Leinster championship clash The Wicklow People12:58

Ex-Red Sander Westerveld says compatriot Arne Slot a ‘perfect fit’ for Liverpool The Irish News12:57

Meath resuscitate Leinster, Waterford come to life RTE12:50

Three Donegal men named in Team of the Week Donegal News12:49

In the last hour

Slot said Reds could win title from the start - Konate RTE12:43

French referee Pierre Brousset to take charge of Leinster's Champions Cup semi against Saints The4212:36

Usyk and Dubois clash as rematch confirmed for Wembley RTE12:33

Healy cracks podium as Pogacar dominates in Belgium RTE12:22

Ibrahima Konate: Arne Slot told Liverpool they could win title when he arrived The Irish News12:16

A genius and Maradona’s hero – Italian media rave about Napoli’s Scott McTominay The Irish News12:16

In the last 2 hours

"They were clinical and got their scores a little bit easier than what we did" Hoganstand.com12:15

Kerry Sfl Division 2: Kenmare go top as Dingle end Milltown/Castlemaine’s unbeaten run The Kerryman12:15

Castleview into AOH Cup final after James Green's extra-time winner against Donoughmore Echo Live12:12

City & Zeus Packaging Launch New Range of Club Merchandise Cork City FC - Official Site12:08

Kerry Sfl Division 3: St Marys edge win over John Mitchels to stay top ahead of Desmonds The Kerryman12:04

Eamonn Sweeney: Is Meath beating Dublin the greatest shock in football history? It’s difficult… The Irish Independent12:04

All roads lead to – and one road leads from – Shandonagh GAA for Lions Club Summer Cycle The Westmeath Examiner12:02

Cork break much welcomed ahead Limerick showdown, says Ryan Hoganstand.com11:55

Kerry Sfl Division 5: Gneeveguilla draw with Valentia as Austin Stacks and Lios Póil are also… The Kerryman11:54

Gerry Adams sues BBC over Spotlight investigation into the murder of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson The Kerryman11:54

Clontarf Celebrate Energia AIL Final Win Irish Rugby - Official Site11:53

Romano: Utd now negotiating ‘final details’ to sign ‘majestic’ star who’d ‘improve most PL… Stretty News11:49

South Westmeath interest in opening day at Punchestown The Westmeath Independent11:49

How this season’s historic Premier League campaign has played out The Irish News11:46

Jones Makes Preposterous Dan Sheehan Claim Ahead Of Lions Selection Balls.ie11:45

UL Bohs Celebrate Energia AIL Title Win Irish Rugby - Official Site11:43

‘If I had my time again’ - Ex-Tottenham and Ireland prospect’s advice to Mason Melia ahead of… Irish Mirror11:43

Lynch breaks Irish marathon record in Dusseldorf RTE11:42

Meath living the dream after Dublin win as Tipperary’s nightmare start proves costly against Cork The Irish Times11:41

ROUNDUP: Goal tsunami in unprecedented Mayo soccer weekend The Mayo News11:40

Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 talking points from the weekend Irish Examiner11:34

Limerick senior footballers switch attention to Tailteann Cup Limerick Leader11:30

Dublin Drop To Third Seeds Setting Up Potential Group Of Death For All-Ireland Series Balls.ie11:22

In the last 4 hours

Flynn sees Louth as "fancied team" for Leinster SFC final Hoganstand.com11:02

"Today Belongs To The Kilkenny Girls And They Deserve It”: Maher Thrilled As Cats Deliver Minor … Balls.ie11:02

Callum McGregor’s Emotional Tribute to James Forrest Celts Are Here10:49

Donegal need "big improvements" to beat Armagh, says McBrearty Hoganstand.com10:47

Liam Brady: Managers are obsessed with the same tactic and I’m struggling to understand it The Irish Independent10:35

Dublin will join Tyrone, Roscommon and Monaghan as third seeds for Sam Maguire Cup draw Irish Examiner10:34

S The Gaelic Football Show: Royal rumble, Clones cracker and football at its finest Irish Examiner10:34

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate Wrexham's Championship promotion The Irish Independent (Video)10:34

Kerry player ratings after their 19-point Joe McDonagh Cup defeat to Carlow The Kerryman10:33

"It just wasn't to be for us, but a lot to look forward to" - Farrell Hoganstand.com10:32

Report: Jota’s Knee Injury Timeline Celts Are Here10:28

Tom McKibbin takes Liv earnings past €3million mark after team win in Mexico City The Irish Independent10:26

Three women with strong Kerry connections elected to Athletics Ireland national executive The Kerryman10:23

Pat Spillane: For years in the GAA we were served up dross – now the game is there to thrill us Sunday World10:17

Brennan hails Meath players after "brilliant performance" Hoganstand.com10:16

Cliftonville FC urges people involved in planned walk to Irish Cup final to “reconsider and refrain from proceeding” The Irish News10:14

Cheeky Dan beats the odds to win second race in nine runs for Abbeydorney owner Trevor O’Connell The Kerryman10:12

Villa oppose Spurs request to move fixture RTE10:10

Dublin avoid red after strike to face as Meath star accused of 'diving' Sports JOE10:03

Carbon tax to hit home heating costs this week The Corkman09:54

McIlroy ready to rest before PGA Championship assault RTE09:50

'I don't see Dublin being an All-Ireland contender after that' - Paul Flynn The4209:38

Beaten Trainer Praised For Classy Gesture To Monaghan Boxer After Massive Win On Eubank-Benn… Balls.ie09:35

'That was a long time coming' Online reaction to Meath's stunning win over Dublin to reach Leinster final The Meath Chronicle09:28

Cork player assessments after their Munster SHC victory over Tipperary The Corkman09:23

Bruno Fernandes hopes late goal at Bournemouth gives Rasmus Hojlund confidence The Irish News09:23

Nominees revealed for HSBC SVNS Awards 2025 Sevens World Series - Official Site09:22

In the last 6 hours

Galway Tickets On Sale St Patrick's Athletic FC - Official Site09:08

Defeat to Chris Eubank Jr ‘hard to swallow’ for Conor Benn The Irish Independent09:05

Ipswich relegated after just one season in the top flight The Irish Independent09:03

Late Mark Tobin goal gives Mallow victory in cracker at Kiskeam Echo Live08:58

Limerick primed for crunch date with 'the Déise' at Walsh Park Limerick Leader08:57

Cameron Carter-Vickers Shrugs Off Point to Prove Claims Celts Are Here08:57

Ex-Red urges Amorim to think twice before pursuing ‘intelligent’ target, it could prove… Stretty News08:56

Gerry Ryan: When he needed his friends most, the answer was always no The Corkman08:53

Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight after dominating Pang Junxu BreakingNews.ie08:49

'We wanted to bounce back after last week' says Galway boss as Offaly put to the sword Irish Examiner08:42

'There will be strange results in this championship' says Dublin boss after edging Wexford shoot-out Irish Examiner08:42

Cork U20 football boss Ray O'Mahony: No one is giving us a chance against Kerry, we will wait and see Echo Live08:37

‘Teenage sensation’ who became a pioneer for ladies’ golf receives blue plaque at Royal Portrush The Irish News08:36

Former Celtic Scout Rejoins David Moyes in Everton Overhaul Celts Are Here08:27

Timberwolves win to push Lakers to brink, as Celtics, Knicks and Pacers triumph The4208:24

McIlroy and Lowry finish in share of 12th as Novak and Griffin win Zurich Classic The4208:02

Tomás Ó Sé warns Kerry to be wary of 'dangerous' Cork in Munster U20 decider Irish Examiner08:02

'For spells, they were the better team,' says Derek Lyng as Kilkenny overcome Antrim Irish Examiner08:02

Goals, turnovers and a moment of madness: Talking points from Cork's win over 14-man Tipperary Echo Live07:57

Report: Celtic Set for Glamour Premier League Friendly Celts Are Here07:56

Stockdale has turned 'frailties' into strengths BBC07:50

Ineos told they sold a player who’s a ‘decisive genius’ – and replaced him with Liverpool reject Stretty News07:45

Conor McKeon: No closer to knowing whether the Rebels can believe in their hype The Corkman07:42

Emotional Slot happy to deliver special moment for faithful Irish Examiner07:40

McCarthy Insurance Group Football League wrap: Buttevant impress in 17-point win over Bantry Blues Echo Live07:36

Chris Sutton Urges Celtic To Replace Kyogo Properly Celts Are Here07:25

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry keen to recharge after running out of steam in New Orleans defence The Irish Independent07:23

Cork minors' response a major boon for Fergal McCormack Echo Live07:16

In the last 8 hours

RIYC's Rockabill VI Claims Third Win in ISORA Viking Marine Musto Coastal Series Afloat.ie07:15

Leinster and All-Ireland open up for Louth as Kildare condemned to the Tailteann Cup Irish Examiner07:11

Waterford prevail despite being 'three or four points light' at half time Irish Examiner07:11

Liam Cahill praises Tipperary effort for avoiding '30-point hammering' Irish Examiner07:11

Episode 514 – Severe MMA Podcast Severe MMA07:08

Athletic: Arne Slot was ‘offered’ £120k-a-week United star last summer but had ‘no interest’ in … Stretty News07:05

Saigo survives five-person play-off to clinch Chevron RTE06:57

Novak and Griffin Classic kings as Irish duo fall short RTE06:51

Flynn: Louth trajectory must deliver Leinster glory RTE06:44

Farrell proud of 'depleted' Dublin despite shock loss RTE06:44

Tribute to the Reds faithful departed as Liverpool secure title number 20 Irish Examiner06:39

Kerry boss John Griffin says Carlow’s level is ‘where we’d like to get to’ The Kerryman06:39

Early Irish star of women’s golf to be honoured with Royal Portrush plaque The Irish Times06:38

’There’s something in there’: Sturridge has high hopes for struggling Utd man who did something … Stretty News06:34

‘The buzzer actually acts as a good thing’ – Armagh dig it out with late Grugan free Irish Examiner06:20

Red card for Tipperary’s Darragh McCarthy was justified but it broke an unwritten rule The Irish Times06:12

Nicky English: Big disappointment in Cork as eagerly awaited contest is over before it began The Irish Times06:12

If hurling is so good, why is it so small? The Irish Times06:12

Meath scored more in one half against Dublin than entirety of previous nine meetings The Irish Times06:12

Where might this Royal refresh go from here? Irish Examiner06:10

Three keys moments from Waterford v Clare Irish Examiner06:10

Great rivalry in suspension as early Cork onslaught leaves Tipp reeling Irish Examiner06:10

Earlier today

Monday’s briefing: Liverpool clinch title as Man City set up Crystal Palace date The Irish News04:48

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