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# Hanging up the gloves
Former unified world bantamweight champion Ryan Burnett retires aged 27
The Belfast native confirmed his retirement in a statement on Friday evening.
# Prospect
West Ham win race to sign Ireland U17 striker who scored 35 goals for Man United last season
The Hammers have completed a move for highly-rated forward Ademipo Odubeko.
# Team news
Kelleher handed first Leinster start since returning as Cullen's men travel to face Zebre
Leo Cullen’s side face Zebre tomorrow afternoon aiming to make in four wins on the bounce.
Sponsored
Galway-Mayo rivalry and Dublin aim to make amends: Allianz Football League talking points
Four huge games in store this weekend in Croke Park.
# Out of Action
Wales full-back Liam Williams set to miss World Cup semi-final against South Africa
The 28-year-old suffered an ankle injury during training on Wednesday.
# Dedication
'Anything that's strange, people are going to poke at it. I wouldn't play football too often, I had to turn parties down'
Gymnastics star Rhys McClenaghan has risen to become one of Ireland’s most exciting Olympic prospects.
# Reaction
'When you're 17-0 down, you start chasing the game. It's not a good place to be against New Zealand'
James Ryan said the Irish dressing room was bitterly disappointed with their 32-point defeat to New Zealand.
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# boardroom
Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood becomes board member at non-league side Cheadle Town
The 34-year-old Sheffield Wednesday shot-stopper has joined the Manchester club’s executive board.
AS IT HAPPENED
Switzerland v Ireland, Euro 2020 qualifiers
Mick McCarthy’s side faced Switzerland on Tuesday night in Euro 2020 qualification.
# Dream Come True
'I cried like a baby, if I'm honest. I was 8 years old telling my mum I wanted to go to the Olympics'
Rhys McClenaghan won Ireland’s first-ever World Gymnastics medal in Stuttgart on Saturday.
# Have your say
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Switzerland?
Mick McCarthy has some big calls to make after Saturday’s frustrating stalemate against Georgia.
# the gypsies
Bohemians just one point from Europa League football thanks to Wade-Slater and Wright
Keith Long’s side secured an impressive 2-1 win against Dundalk on Friday.
# Goal Machine
'I still can't believe it, to be honest. It's something I've dreamed of since I was a little kid'
Prolific Wexford Youths attacker Rianna Jarrett scored her first senior international goal last night.
# Return of the Mac
Galway GAA sponsors Supermacs say complaints from 'parents and mentors' prompted statement
The fast food chain wants to know how sponsorship money has been spent by the Galway county board.
# uncertainty
Clare hurling panel frustrated by 'lack of clarity' surrounding managerial selection
The Banner County’s senior hurling panel has released a statement raising a number of concerns.
# Moving Forward
The League of Ireland's future will be decided at a convention in Dublin next month
FAI General Manager Noel Mooney today chaired a ‘positive’ seminar where all 20 clubs were represented.
# Warrior
World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger announces retirement aged 35
The legendary German midfielder helped Bayern secure a historic treble in 2013.
# Qualifier
Swiss captain Xhaka in line to feature against Ireland after wife gives birth to baby daughter
The 27-year-old will join up with the Swiss squad on Wednesday after becoming a father for the first time.
# Up and Running
'He’s only 19, but from day one he showed his quality': Brighton boss impressed by Connolly
Galway teenager Aaron Connolly scored twice on his first Premier League start for Brighton.
# Athletics
Ciara Mageean sets new personal best at World Championships as Hassan clinches double gold
The 27-year-old Portaferry native finished in 10th place at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha.
AS IT HAPPENED
Liverpool v Leicester City, Premier League
Liverpool welcomed Leicester City and old boss Brendan Rodgers back to Anfield in the Premier League.
# back of the net
19-year-old Galway striker Aaron Connolly scores twice on first Premier League start
The Ireland U21 striker was named man-of-the-match at the AMEX on Saturday.
# On the double
Waterford cruise to victory as O'Connor brace inflicts big blow on Saints' Europa League hopes
Two goals from the 21-year-old striker sealed all three points for Alan Reynold’s side at Richmond Park.
# Over The Moon
'I’m absolutely ecstatic. I’m in a world final — I don’t know how I’m going to sleep tonight'
Ciara Mageean booked her place in the 1,500m final at the World Athletics Championships on Thursday night.
# IAFF World Championships
Ciara Mageean powers through to 1,500m final at World Championships in Doha
The 27-year-old Portaferry native finished with a time of 4:15.49 on Thursday night.
AS IT HAPPENED
AZ Alkmaar v Man United, Europa League
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men traveled to Holland to take on AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.
# Next generation
'We could've sold the game out twice. I've everyone looking for tickets at the moment'
Ireland’s U21 qualifier against Italy at Tallaght Stadium next Thursday is a sell-out.
# Aaron Connolly
19-year-old Brighton star expected to stay with U21s but senior Ireland call-up 'a possibility'
Aaron Connolly has recently played against Man City, Burnley, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Chelsea.
AS IT HAPPENED
Liverpool v RB Salzburg, Champions League
Jurgen Klopp’s side welcomed RB Salzburg to Anfield in the group stages of the Champions League.
# Irish Abroad
'Caoimhín was behind Alisson and Mignolet but the U21 games have given him extra confidence'
Stephen Kenny praised Caoimhín Kelleher after making his senior Liverpool debut against MK Dons.
# all better now
'I'm absolutely fine now': Kenny hails Swedish health system after falling ill on U21 duty
The 47-year-old suffered a health scare after Ireland’s Euro qualifier win against Sweden.
# squad goals
Obafemi and Ronan return as Kenny names U21 squad for Italy and Iceland qualifiers
Ireland are currently top of their group with three wins from three.
# high flyers
Conor Corbett and Seán McDonagh named Minor Footballer and Hurler of the Year
The talented young forwards were integral as Cork and Galway were crowed Minor All-Ireland champions.
# Roundup
Dublin SFC quarter-finals confirmed as champions Kilmacud Crokes welcome Clontarf
The last five games in the group stages of the Dublin Senior Football Championship took place today.
# three of the best
Hat-trick hero Dave Kearney inspires Leinster to dramatic Pro14 victory in Treviso
Leo Cullen’s side secured a five-point win against Benetton on Saturday evening.
# Reaction
'We can choose to feel sorry for ourselves or we can go again. I believe in the dressing room'
Keith Long’s Bohemians exited the FAI Cup with a semi-final defeat to Shamrock Rovers last night.
# bradzer
‘It’s a proud moment to bring this special club back to the Aviva. This club belongs in cup finals’
Stephen Bradley believes Shamrock Rovers belong in cup finals after beating rivals Bohemians last night.
# Dublin Derby
Burke and Greene on target as Shamrock Rovers beat Bohemians to book FAI Cup final spot
Bohemians had Danny Mandroiu sent off as Rovers booked their place in the FAI Cup final.
# the decision
'Listen, my heart is torn': Davy Fitzgerald will decide future this week amid Galway rumours
The 48-year-old has been heavily linked with the vacant Galway job.
# Unfair Dismissal
'We don’t think it was a red card': Stoke City to appeal Irish 18-year-old's League Cup dismissal
Ireland U21 defender Nathan Collins was sent off during Stoke’s League Cup defeat to Crawley last night.