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17th May 2026
Leinster SFC final
Westmeath see off Dublin after extra time to win stunning Leinster title
Powerful running from underdogs helped to deliver a first provincial title since 2004.
Updated 17 May
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Record
Eight-try Ireland dismantle Scotland on historic day in Dublin
Erin King and her team were rampant as they secured third place in the Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
17 May
9
eye for a pass
Fernandes equals assist record as United edge Forest in thriller
17 May
31
LGFA
Crowley and O'Connor fire Dublin to yet another Leinster title
17 May
As it happened
Ireland v Scotland, Women's Six Nations
17 May
10
youth and experience
Seamus Coleman part of youthful Ireland squad to face Qatar and Canada
17 May
14
One More Year
Aaron Rodgers returning with Steelers for 22nd NFL season
17 May
MMA
Conor McGregor to make UFC return with Holloway rematch in July
17 May
Soccer
Police ‘engaging’ with Hearts after Celtic pitch invasion
17 May
Banner Brilliance
Conlon's stunning comeback transforms Clare as new generation shines
17 May
4
Hotseat
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
17 May
25
Landmark
Ireland aim to finish with a bang on record-breaking day in Dublin
17 May
Super Seamie
Everybody likes and respects Seamus Coleman – there's no better legacy than that
Over the course of 433 Everton first-team appearances, the Killybegs man has made a remarkable impact.
Fintan O'Toole
17 May
6
Good Genes
'You know the bloodline' - sons of All-Ireland winner vying to end Leinster famine
17 May
moving day
Rory McIlroy puts himself right in the mix with brilliant 66 at PGA Championship
America’s Alex Smalley leads a tightly-packed leaderboard by two shots heading into Sunday’s final round at Aronimink.
Updated 17 May
11
Get Well Soon
Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon ruled out of Munster Championship run-in: report
17 May
8
Last week
10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
Final Eight
Here's the confirmed line-up for the URC quarter-finals
16 May
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Reaction
'You'd imagine he felt or saw what he saw' – McMillan on alleged spitting incident
16 May
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Snap reaction: Tipp on the brink after emphatic Clare win
Reaction
Liam Cahill: 'Huge disappointment, difficult to try and make sense of the whole thing'
16 May
2
Soccer
Heartache for Robbie Keane as Ferencváros miss out on Hungarian title
16 May
2
Connacht Derby
Old friends come back to haunt Sligo Rovers as Galway leave with big win
16 May
2
Job Done
Munster beat the Lions to reach URC play-offs and secure Champions Cup rugby
Clayton McMillan’s side will face the Bulls in the quarter-finals.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Thomond Park
16 May
89
Blue is the Colour
Chelsea set to appoint Xabi Alonso after reaching agreement in principle
16 May
14
Banner Boost
Clare back on track as they cruise past Tipperary with 11-point win
A crowd of 32,327 were present in Thurles as Brian Lohan’s side triumphed.
Fintan O'Toole
Reports from FBD Semple Stadium
16 May
32
ramping up
Leinster find impressive groove to make light work of Ospreys
16 May
15
Leinster SHC
Kilkenny unleash second-half blitz against Kildare to win by 23 points
16 May
1
Faithful
Offaly keep their All-Ireland hopes alive with six-point win over Wexford
16 May
5
magic man
Jack Moylan becomes first Ireland player in 39 years to score debut hat-trick in 5-0 win
16 May
25
As it happened
Tipperary v Clare, Munster senior hurling championship
16 May
11
WLOI round-up
Leaders Galway drop their first points of the season in hard-fought draw with Shels
16 May
fine margins
Late drama as three-goal Dublin earn vital Leinster win over Galway
Dónal Burke, Ronan Hayes and Brian Hayes all hit the net for Dublin.
16 May
13
going out with a bang
Mo Salah releases astonishing statement calling for Liverpool to rediscover 'heavy metal' football
16 May
35
Job for the Bhoys
'The players, the coaching staff, have given me a reason to live': Martin O'Neill's emotional victory speech
16 May
13
City Life
Semenyo's sensational flick wins FA Cup for Man City at Wembley
16 May
2
Cycling
Narvaez wins Giro stage eight to pick up second victory
16 May
over and out
Katie McCabe bids farewell to Arsenal with automatic Champions League qualification
16 May
Stunning
Celtic are champions again as Hearts title dream is shattered late on
Daizen Maeda made it 2-1 in the 87th minute before Callum Osmand secured 3-1 victory.
16 May
67
Top Of The Tree
Mark English sets meeting record to open outdoor season with historic victory in China
16 May
5
next chapter
'Time to move on' - Lewandowski to leave Barcelona this summer
16 May
5
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