Kildare dethrone Louth to claim Leinster under-20 title
Ronan Kelly contributes seven points for the Lilywhites at Parnell Park
Rory McIlroy ‘more motivated than ever’ as he returns to golf for first time since Masters triumph
Arsenal no longer fear falling short and now have clear sight of immortality
Damien Comer’s return boosts Galway’s already impressive attack ahead of Connacht final
Noel McNamara to remain with Bordeaux-Bègles to 2029
Temporary train station costing €3m being built in Adare for Ryder Cup
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GAELIC GAMES
Down back in Tailteann Cup after loss to Armagh: ‘We have to embrace it’
Ryan Magill was dispatched to Croke Park as the county’s representative at the launch of Gaelic football’s second-tier competition
All-Ireland football championship: A complete guide to the Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup competitions
Tailteann Cup winners guaranteed a spot in next year’s All-Ireland series
Limerick’s intensity and execution underline gap as Clare struggle to cope with pressure
For the Banner, the issue now is how they respond to issues that Limerick exposed in Ennis
Kerry drawn against Donegal for opening round of All-Ireland football championship
All-Ireland football championship draw: Kerry play Donegal in first round, Dublin and Louth to meet again
Limerick’s noise, Clare’s silence and a hurling statement made in Ennis
Armagh shoot the lights out for a second week as Down tumble into Tailteann Cup
RUGBY
‘No one’s been talking about it’: Munster players ignore external noise to focus on Connacht game
Province trying to put aside off-the-pitch controversy over appointment of Roger Randle
Chance of European silverware not distracting Ulster from URC aims
Northern province eighth in the URC table with Connacht breathing down their necks
‘We’ve got to concentrate on ourselves’: Connacht with the greater need for Munster visit
Stuart Lancaster’s side looking to break into top eight as Munster push to improve their seeding
SOCCER
Mikel Arteta promises Arsenal will ‘go out there like beasts’ in Atlético second leg
Manager hoping to lead Gunners to their first Champions League final since 2006
John McGovern double helps Shamrock Rovers move three points clear at the top
Defending champions take advantage as all four other Premier Division games end in draws
Chelsea hit new low as Nottingham Forest take huge step toward safety in London
Taiwo Awoniyi scores twice before Joao Pedro’s stunning late overhead kick secures Chelsea’s first league goal since March 4th
Michael Carrick expected to be offered head coach deal by Manchester United
Irish player tracker: Dara O’Shea deservedly heading back to the Premier League
Manchester United seal Champions League return as Kobbie Mainoo ends Liverpool comeback
Arsenal boost title hopes as Viktor Gyokeres double helps see off Fulham
GOLF
Graeme McDowell on joining LIV: ‘I should have just said it was good for my bank account’
Irish golfer regrets what he said about growing the game and calls narrative ‘nasty’ about the tour
Rory McIlroy returns to happy hunting ground at Quail Hollow
Masters champion returns to play after three-week break
Rory McIlroy’s 37 greatest shots, ranked: Ryder Cup heroics to the ‘shot of a lifetime’
On his 37th birthday, here are 37 of the best from the Co Down champion’s storied career
RACING
Bow Echo too good for Gstaad to run out brilliant winner of 2,000 Guineas
20-year-old Irish jockey Billy Loughnane enjoys career highlight at Newmarket
Gstaad is Aidan O’Brien’s sole hope for more 2,000 Guineas glory in Newmarket
Top mares Wodhooh and Jade De Grugy resume rivalry on final day of Punchestown Festival
Lossiemouth enjoys lucrative Punchestown festival stroll
King Rasko Grey another Grade One winner for Willie Mullins who saddles Friday four-timer
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The new world champion is the fourth consecutive first-time winner and the UK game faces a challenge to keep up with investment in Asia
Questions and obsessions still surround this Leinster team
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