#Back in action
# back-in-action - Tuesday 11 December, 2018
Olympic silver medalist John Joe Nevin to return to ring on big weekend for Irish boxers abroad
Nevin will aim to go 11-0 against a Nicaraguan journeyman in a bid to build momentum ahead of a crucial 2019.
# back-in-action - Wednesday 14 November, 2018
Boost for All-Ireland champs Corofin as All-Star forward available for Connacht decider
Ian Burke is fit for Corofin’s clash with Ballintubber in Tuam.
# back-in-action - Thursday 8 November, 2018
'It's good to have him back' - Apologetic Kyle Lafferty returns to Northern Ireland squad for Dublin friendy
Michael O’Neill’s men take on Ireland next Thursday before rounding off their Nations League campaign against Austria.
# back-in-action - Thursday 14 June, 2018
Conroy returns in only Galway change as they get set for Connacht battle with Roscommon
The sides meet in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday.
# back-in-action - Monday 23 April, 2018
'Seamus Coleman sent me a lovely message' - comeback for Cork's Hurley after 13 months of injury turmoil
The Cork attacker has suffered two severe hamstring injuries since the summer of 2016.
# back-in-action - Sunday 22 April, 2018
All-Ireland finalists Na Piarsaigh begin defence of their Limerick hurling crown with victory
It was a first win for the Munster champions under new manager Paul Beary.
# back-in-action - Thursday 8 March, 2018
Sidelined since breaking his leg last November, Ruby made a winning return in Thurles today
After being sidelined for over four months, Walsh had a winner on board Lareen.
O'Brien returns from injury to captain Leinster for tomorrow's clash with Scarlets
O’Brien will win his 115th cap for the province.
# back-in-action - Friday 23 February, 2018
Power restored for 26,000 ESB customers in Dublin
The fault also caused significant delays to train services.
# back-in-action - Thursday 22 February, 2018
Hughes returns for England's trip to face Scotland at Murrayfield
Eddie Jones has also named Joe Marler on the bench for Saturday’s clash.
# back-in-action - Monday 5 February, 2018
Chris Froome to start 2018 season next week despite ongoing investigation into adverse doping test
The Team Sky cyclist will race at the Ruta del Sol, which starts on 14 February.
# back-in-action - Friday 24 November, 2017
Michael Carrick confirms he underwent heart procedure but 'feels fine now'
Carrick hasn’t featured since September, but is back in training.
# back-in-action - Thursday 9 November, 2017
Captain Read returns as All Blacks roll out big guns for Saturday's clash against depleted France
Dane Coles, Sam Whitelock and Aaron Smith also return for New Zealand.
# back-in-action - Tuesday 17 October, 2017
Boost for Chelsea as fit-again Morata could feature in Roma clash
Just recovered from injury, striker Alvaro Morata is available for his side’s Champions League meeting tomorrow.
# back-in-action - Wednesday 11 October, 2017
Good club GAA night for Tomás O'Leary and now he'll face brother-in-law in county football semi-final
O’Leary helped Erins Own win on Leeside.
# back-in-action - Friday 15 September, 2017
Bleyendaal returns to captain Munster for tomorrow's trip to face Ospreys
Just the one change after last weekend’s comprehensive win at Thomond Park.
# back-in-action - Saturday 19 August, 2017
'I’m poles apart from that person' - 20 years on, Maurice Fitz returns to face Mayo again
A Kerry player in 1997, the Kingdom great is back as a selector.
# back-in-action - Thursday 20 July, 2017
Canning's nephew one of two starters from 2016 in Galway minor team to face Clare on Saturday
The sides face off in Saturday’s curtain-raiser in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
# back-in-action - Friday 30 June, 2017
Donaghy and Moran return as Kerry make two changes for Munster senior final against Cork
The Kerry minors have made one change for their battle with Clare.
# back-in-action - Friday 2 June, 2017
Captain and key forward to make 2017 bow for Clare in Munster battle with Limerick
Patrick O’Connor and Conor McGrath return for the Banner.
# back-in-action - Monday 29 May, 2017
A year after donating kidney to his sister, Cork player makes winning Munster junior return
Mícheál Ó Laoire was back in action for the Rebels side on Saturday.
# back-in-action - Monday 3 April, 2017
Meehan comeback - 'When he walked into the dressing-room, the place nearly froze just in awe'
The return of the star forward was great news for the Galway squad.
# back-in-action - Tuesday 28 March, 2017
Key figures return as Cork make three changes for Munster U21 final against Kerry
Kevin Flahive, Sean O’Donoghue and Michael Hurley all return for Cork.
# back-in-action - Tuesday 21 March, 2017
72 hours after All-Ireland final loss, two Clare footballers returned to club hurling action last night
Ballyea’s Pearse Lillis and David Egan took to the field again last night.
# back-in-action - Monday 13 March, 2017
'People thought he'd never play hurling again' - Cahalane's Cork return after heart problem
22-year-old Michael Cahalane played his first league game in three years for Cork yesterday.
# back-in-action - Friday 10 March, 2017
Dowling to make his 2017 debut for Limerick as part of 10 changes for clash with Laois
The sides meet in Portlaoise tomorrow night.
# back-in-action - Saturday 4 March, 2017
Cork's Sheehan makes Aussie Rules comeback from injury to play first game in 9 months
The 26-year-old lined out for Northern Blues today.
# back-in-action - Thursday 8 December, 2016
'These two weeks will define our season': O'Brien ready to empty the tank again
After the frustration of being kept away from the Wallabies, the Tullow Tank is revved up and ready to go again.
# back-in-action - Friday 28 October, 2016
'It's time to step up' - Shaw eager to earn Mourinho's trust at Man Utd
The England international returned in the EFL Cup win midweek
# back-in-action - Wednesday 21 September, 2016
Lambie returns to Spingboks for first time since Stander red-card incident
Fullback Willie le Roux has also been recalled by under-fire head coach Allister Coetzee.
# back-in-action - Friday 2 September, 2016
Ex-Leinster player Kelleher to make Connacht debut in Pro12 opener
Connacht will take on the Glasgow Warriors tomorrow at 5.15pm at the Sportsgrounds.
# back-in-action - Wednesday 3 August, 2016
'He took it on the chin and he applied himself to get back' - McCarthy return for Dublin
Jim Gavin confirmed this morning that the defender is back fit.
# back-in-action - Tuesday 5 July, 2016
Two senior players return to Dublin team bidding for Leinster U21 title as Offaly make one change
O’Connor Park in Tullamore hosts tomorrow night’s game.
# back-in-action - Thursday 12 May, 2016
After being injured for 18 months, Cork's Sheehan will make Aussie Rules comeback this weekend
The 2010 All-Ireland winner will be in action for the Northern Blues.
# back-in-action - Wednesday 4 May, 2016
Rory McIlroy is back in action this week searching for the spark to ignite his season
The Northern Irishman returns to Quail Hollow.
# back-in-action - Sunday 13 March, 2016
Clare claim 22-point win over Kerry as Podge Collins makes hurling comeback
Elsewhere Offaly saw off Wexford in Division 1B.
# back-in-action - Sunday 23 August, 2015
'I was probably at my lowest then with injuries. I just thought is this ever going to happen?'
David Moran casts his mind back to the last Kerry-Tyrone championship clash.
# back-in-action - Tuesday 11 August, 2015
'To play golf, it's 100%. To go back on a soccer pitch, it wouldn't be quite ready.'
The World Number One has declared himself ready for this week’s PGA Championship.
# back-in-action - Friday 10 July, 2015
Former Irish women's coach Philip Doyle has landed himself a new job
Doyle will take charge of Ulster’s Womens team.
# back-in-action - Thursday 9 July, 2015
Hickey and Hannon return for Limerick as Dublin unchanged for Saturday night hurling
The sides clash in Semple Stadium on Saturday night.