An Irishman’s Diary

Violent ‘fans’ must be treated as the criminals they are

Kane's, Rice's and Grealish’s Irish and English credentials have equal validity

Sally Rooney adaption scoops 15 nominations. Nika McGuigan up for posthumous award

Former Ireland midfielder remembers his friend and colleague with whom he shared so much

It’s been a tough start but the Republic’s manager is keeping the faith

All-island teams successful in rugby and hockey, says FF Senator Robbie Gallagher

Instead of raging at losing to Luxembourg we should be reflecting on what we can learn from them

Two international sides on a tiny island should tell onlookers everything about the Irish

Failure to beat Luxembourg would deal body blow to Republic’s qualification hopes

Experts want more funding for independent medical research into contact sports

First Dates Ireland, Home of the Year, Line of Duty return. Eve Hewson stars in Behind Her Eyes

Broadcaster hoping for full calendar of live sports, including Six Nations, to attract viewers

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It’s the athletes rather than the owners who have the conch now. When did that happen?

Pat Smullen, Kobe Bryant, Úna O’Connor, Harry Gregg, Kieran O’Connor all passed

Dreadful year also marked by the passing of many football greats

They received the diagnosis after donating his brain to Dr Willie Stewart’s Field study

Emmet Malone runs the rule over Republic's qualifying opponents in Group A

Former defender made a club-record 773 appearances during 23 years