Sport Shane Lowry Claims Record 11-Stroke Victory at 2026 Amgen Irish Open in Doonbeg
Offaly golfer Shane Lowry shot a final-round 63 to finish 23-under par at Doonbeg, securing his second national open title 17 years after his amateur triumph.
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Sport Mark English Powers into 800m Final at World Ultimate Championship
The Donegal middle-distance runner won his semi-final in 1:43.74 in Budapest to qualify for his first global outdoor final.
Dearbhaile Brady Claims 100m Breaststroke Bronze to Wrap Up Four-Medal European Campaign
The Derry swimmer set a new personal best on the final day in Kocaeli, bringing Ireland's championship medal total to seven.
Shane Lowry Fires Course-Record 62 to Take Halfway Lead at Amgen Irish Open
The 2019 Open champion carded nine birdies at Doonbeg to open up a three-shot lead at the 36-hole mark.
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Starting September 11, domestic Irish soccer competitions will require teams to temporarily play down an outfield player when a goalkeeper receives on-pitch medical treatment.
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Sport All-Ireland Champions Galway Lead 2026 TG4 Ladies Football All-Star Nominations
Newly crowned All-Ireland Senior Champions Galway dominate the 45-player shortlist with 14 nominations, followed closely by runners-up Kerry with 12.
Sport RTÉ Secures Broadcast Agreement for 2027 Ryder Cup Highlights and Amgen Irish Open
The public broadcaster has agreed a multi-year deal with the DP World Tour, ensuring free-to-air television highlights for the Limerick tournament and live coverage of the Irish Open.
Sport Mary McAleese Resigns as Chair of Gaelic Games Integration Committee
Former President of Ireland criticises GAA leadership after the governing body requested a delay to the 2027 target merger deadline with the LGFA and Camogie Association.
Sport Troy Parrott Scores Champions League Debut Winner as Real Betis Defeat Lille
The Republic of Ireland striker followed up his match-winning strike against Real Madrid with a decisive second-half goal in France.
Sport Donegal GAA Reappoints Jim McGuinness and Michael McCann for 2027 Season
County committee ratifies Jim McGuinness for a fourth year in charge of senior footballers and hands Michael McCann a two-year extension with the hurlers.
Sport Olympia Norrid-Mortensen Wins 2026 Rás na mBan by One-Second Margin
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Sport 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship Begins in Dún Laoghaire
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Sport Ireland All-Rounder Arlene Kelly Announces Retirement From International Cricket
The 32-year-old bow out as Ireland Women's third-highest wicket-taker following the final ODI against England in Worcester.
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Irish boxing icon Katie Taylor steps into the ring for her farewell bout in front of 80,000 fans in Dublin, aiming to secure a three-time undisputed world champion status.
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Sport Troy Parrott Strikes Late as Real Betis Stun Real Madrid in La Liga
The Republic of Ireland international striker scored his first goal for Real Betis off the bench, securing a dramatic 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in Seville.
Sport Israeli Triathletes Withdrawn from Derry Event After Host Club Raises Objections
Four competitors were removed from the Europe Triathlon Cup start list in Derry following concerns raised over safety and the Gaza conflict.
Sport 51st Walker Cup Opens at Lahinch Golf Club in County Clare
The prestigious biennial amateur golf match between Great Britain & Ireland and the United States gets underway with opening proceedings at the historic coastal venue.
Sport FAI Extends Contracts for Ireland Senior Men's Coaching Staff Through UEFA EURO 2028
Assistant Head Coach John O'Shea, Assistant Coach Paddy McCarthy, and Goalkeeping Coach Gudmundur Hreidarsson have signed deal extensions to remain alongside manager Heimir Hallgrímsson.