The Lilywhites could also earn a further €360,000 for each win they record in the Europa League group stages.

UCC athlete Phil Healy comes from ‘the depths of hell’ to claim gold for her team in the 4x400m relay at the Irish university athletics championships.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed that the striker sustained the injury against Sunderland last weekend.

The 36-year-old singles out Ivanovich Gorbatov and My Tent or Yours as horses he is looking forward to riding next month.

England striker commits to the Foxes until 2019.

Dublin look to make it two wins from two in the league when they line out in Castlebar tonight.

Meanwhile, Liverpool make another bid for Teixeira and Newcastle unveil Andros Townsend.

Mitchell Pearce’s professional career is now in doubt and an investigation is under way.

The Sunday Game pundit has called on the players’ body to focus on a fixtures plan.

Elsewhere, the race for McGeady’s signature hots up, United keen on Schmeichel and Watford confirm deal for Malaga winger.

The Greystones man pocketed a cheque for more than €20,000 for his ninth-place finish in South Africa.

The introduction of Pienaar and the Ireland fly-half saves coach Kiss’ blushes against Oyonnax.

League Two side rewarded for performance with replay at Anfield.

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The Real Madrid superstar has opened his wealthy doors to deliver a pretty awkward Christmas greeting.

Michael Donoghue had been widely tipped to succeed Anthony Cunnigham and is expected to be ratified tonight.

The experienced midfielder returns to Tallaght where he will be reunited with Pat Fenlon.

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Versatile back can form a potent combination with Ben Te’o if given the opportunity, former Leinster player believes.

It’s time to take a closer look at who Ireland could be pitted against in Saturday’s draw.

Ballyboden rejoice after victory in thrilling final while Portlaoise are left distraught after defeat.

Portlaoise full-forward missed an easy free late on as Ballyboden claimed their first Leinster title.

Ireland international believes Bournemouth boss will become one of the best in England.

We’ve decided to steer clear of Jamie Vardy and have backed Arsenal to win comfortably, Manchester United to scrape home and a goal-fest at St Mary’s.

There is plenty of talent on show this weekend, here are a few footballers to keep a close eye on.

Irish sides must demand the money their players deserve if the domestic game is to improve, according to the Dubliner.

It certainly puts Diego Costa’s tantrum in perspective.

The Irishman later apologised and put it down to an overreaction in the “heat of the moment”.

Gaelic football great has called for immediate rule changes to reduce hand-passing and make the game more attractive to watch.

Jamie Vardy is receiving all the plaudits after a phenomenal second season in the Premier League but there are plenty of others who made an impact straight away.

Naive Australian tactics were costly on a positive night for international rules series.

Plenty to choose from in what is an extremely strong squad.