New York reversed all results from earlier completely dominated London to take the native-born title at the World GAA games at Croke Park by a score of 4-10 to 2-6.
Ireland international midfielder Conor Hourihane has committed his long-term future to Aston Villa by signing a new three-year contract with the side promoted to the Premier League.
On July 19, 1972, Muhammad Ali and Al "Blue" Lewis fight in Croke Park caused quite a stir in Ireland. The 2013 documentary "When Ali Came to Ireland" mapped that story.
Dubliner Eoin Morgan captained England to their first Cricket World Cup victory as they defeated New Zealand in a super over after Sunday’s final at Lord’s in London was tied.
London Irish head coach Les Kiss has defended the decision to sign Paddy Jackson, the former Ulster player cleared of rape charges in a Belfast court last year.
Rory McIlroy stunned the golfing world with a course record 61 at Royal Portrush back in 2005 when his hair was as wispy as his youth and the world was at the feet of the then 16-year-old.
Ireland youngster Luca Connell made his Parkhead debut in Saturday’s scoreless draw with French visitors Rennes, days after a tour of Glasgow gave him a glimpse of what life is like as an Old Firm player with Celtic.
Waterford youngster Robin Dawson was next best of the Irish in a tie for 30th, with Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and Seamus Power well off the pace.
Laois never trailed their Leinster rivals and kept their composure to hold on for a win that guarantees their first All-Ireland quarterfinal since 1979.
The Women's World Cup is set to kick off on Friday, June 7, and Kelley O'Hara is the closest thing Ireland has to representation at the showpiece event in France.
