THE BEAT
Shelbourne's moment of a lifetime will live on in hearts and minds, and passed on in song
As the champions return to Derry City tonight, The 42 tells the story of faith, despair and joy… and a bus that went on fire.
wing and a prayer
Harry Maguire channels Ryan Giggs and David Beckham in another act of improbability
Manchester United are on verge of Europa League final but have become living embodiment of every cliché about not looking beyond next game.
Thursday
1 May 2025
World Snooker Championship
Judd Trump punishes Mark Williams errors to gain upper hand in semi-final clash
Euro Vision
Manchester United thrash Athletic Bilbao to close in on Europa League final
Athletic’s dreams of winning a first European trophy on home turf appeared to go up in smoke.
head to head
The Galway rising defensive star, the Mayo attacking leader - Connacht final key duel
Johnny McGrath and Ryan O’Donoghue are central to Sunday’s game in Castlebar.
World Snooker Championship
O'Sullivan and first-time semi-finalist Xintong share spoils after opening session
The Football Family
'Clubs are going to lose a massive amount of players' - The aligned football calendar debate
David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan took part in a vigorous debate on this week’s episode of The Football Family.
Prolific
This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.
Game Recognise Game
Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast: Lions rivals but 'loosely in touch' since first meeting in 2022
Smith says the young out-halves are on good terms ahead of Saturday’s showdown and Andy Farrell’s squad announcement next week.
Wednesday
30 Apr 2025
the best laid plans
'One of them dropped out' - Hallgrimsson's innovative May friendlies idea scuppered
Champions League
Barca fight back against Inter in sensational semi-final draw
The Italian side had raced into a two-goal lead early on.
