We'll Leave it There So: Irish footballers in Cheltenham controversy, Sprinter Sacre wins and all today's sport

Plus, former France and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit on the potential threat of terrorism at the Euros.

Ballyboden St. Enda's Michael Darragh Macauley at their Senior Football Press Night. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

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Former Irish underage internationals Samir Carruthers of MK Dons and James Collins of Shrewsbury (on loan at Northampton) have apologised for their involvement in an incident in which both were pictured urinating into a pint glass at Cheltenham. Both players have been fined by their respective clubs as a result.
Northern Ireland have been handed a boost with the news that Michael O’Neill has signed a new contract to stay on as manager.
The nominations for the FAI International Awards have been announced, and Jon Walters, Wes Hoolahan and Robbie Brady are up for Senior Player of the Year.
Colaiste Iognaid beat St Joseph’s Garbally 16-15 in the Connacht Senior Cup final today.

Away

Sprinter Sacre was among the big winners today at Cheltenham.
England prop Joe Marler has escaped punishment over elbowing Wales player Rob Evans.
Fifa has demanded tens of millions of dollars in damages from the “sordid” officials facing charges in the United States over mass bribery scandals that have rocked world football.
Rugby star David Pocock is staying with the ACT Brumbies and Australia until at least the next World Cup, his club said, but he will take 2017 off to study.

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Irish actor Liam Neeson is backing Ruairí Óg, Cushendall ahead of their St Patrick’s Day All-Ireland club final.

On The Record

“I wake up every morning with the army, when I leave home every morning to bring my kids to school I say hello to the army guys all the time.

It’s quite different as we’re not used to living with that threat, we thought for years that we were living with perfect security.

“I know the French have increased the security budget by 15% but since what happened a year ago, not far from our home, our police are tired. They are living under such pressure.”

Former France and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit on the potential threat of terrorism at the Euros.

The Fixture List

There’s a full round of Europa League fixtures, including the second leg of Man United v Liverpool.
There’s a couple of All-Ireland senior club finals, namely Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) v Cushendall (Antrim) in hurling and Ballyboden St-Enda’s (Dublin) v Castlebar Mitchels (Mayo) in football.

Showbiz, Baby!

Ipswich and Ireland striker Daryl Murphy is in good form ahead of the Euros.
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