Finland were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovakia last night, ahead of the Girls In Green’s trip to Gothenburg.

St Pat’s looked set for another title challenge until an acrimonious managerial exit and raft of player departures left them playing catch up to champions Shamrock Rovers.

The Ryder Cup captain and McIlroy’s fellow Co. Down man are well in contention heading into Saturday at the Renaissance Club.

A day of mixed outcomes for Irish Tokyo 2021 hopefuls.

Only Burnley in 1889-90 and Bolton in 1902-03 have gone as long without a win after Gylfi Sigurdsson netted a late clincher for the Toffees.

A Thibaut Courtois error contributed to Real Madrid’s home defeat to Alaves, which also came at the cost of an injury to his Belgian international team-mate.

Liam Buckley’s men took the all-important points on offer at the Showgrounds.

The Lilywhites have endured a nightmare league campaign this year, while Galway face a decider with Dublin next weekend.

The NTA said the 2016 passenger figures show a “clear demand for a safe, efficient and reliable public transport service”.

The defender is happy to get a break away from life at the Premier League’s basement club Aston Villa.

World number one staying positive despite uncharacteristic early exit.

Louis van Gaal and others who will be feeling unimpressed from the past month of action.

Alan Pardew has turned things around massively with Newcastle over the last few weeks.

The former world number one continues to impress with his new swing as another Major winner drops off the pace.