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Irish seek to dodge drop
More than 650 athletes from 12 European nations are expected in Dublin over the next few days for the European Athletics Team Championships taking place in Santry on Saturday and Sunday.
women focus in on austria
THE Republic of Ireland Senior Women's team play their first home game in 12 months tomorrow when they face Austria in an international friendly at Tallaght Stadium at 7.30pm.
Mickelson rues more US Open heartbreak
Phil Mickelson yesterday reflected on yet more US Open heartbreak after extending his unwanted record of second-place finishes in the event to six on his 43rd birthday.
Irish happy to see Rose bloom
FORMER champions Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell today led the tributes to Justin Rose after he followed in their footsteps by winning his first major title in the US Open.
Simon bags maiden win
SIMON THORNTON is hopeful his maiden European Tour victory at the St Omer Open will be a catalyst for future triumphs.
McQuaid fails in president vote
CYCLING: Pat McQuaid suffered a blow in his campaign to be allowed stand for a third term as head of cycling's world governing body at the weekend when domestic cycling clubs voted against nominating him as a candidate in the forthcoming UCI presidential elections.
Murray claims Queen's title
ANDY Murray gave his fans a fright before recovering to beat Croatia's Marin Cilic to win the Aegon Championships for the third time at Queen's Club yesterday.
Andy marches on
Mickelson gets off to magic start
Family man Phil Mickelson, typically bold and unconventional in his tournament build-up, thrilled his fans by taking the clubhouse lead in the weather-delayed first round of the US Open.
Warner 'sorry' for punching Root
DAVID WARNER (pictured) last night issued a grovelling apology for the punch which landed him with an €8,000 (AU$11,500) fine and a suspension until the start of the Ashes.
Weather conditions could decide Open fate of on-song Tiger
IF ever there was a perfect time for Tiger Woods to end his barren run in major championships, this week's US Open could well be it.
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I told Dermot I'd lend him jacket for X Factor – Darren Kennedy
DUBLIN stylist Darren Kennedy has found himself rubbing shoulders with movie stars, TV presenters and singing sensations at Men's Fashion Week in London.
I cannot wait to hit that snooze button, laughs host Keelin
MORNING Edition host Keelin Shanley is counting down the days until the current affairs series wraps for the summer.
I told Dermot I'd lend him jacket for X Factor – Darren
DUBLIN stylist Darren Kennedy has found himself rubbing shoulders with movie stars, TV presenters and singing sensations at Men's Fashion Week in London.
Tom's no rookie when he takes to the stage
THE HOWIE LEE should have stayed at home. Looked after his little brother, maybe. Instead, he's on the floor of a pub with 'the Avalanche' in her white ski pants.
Tooth at root of Pippa's problem
IT'S been two years since Pippa O'Connor (28) and Brian Ormond tied the knot. All together now: Awww.
The blood is fake, but Michelle's ambition is real
Michelle Doherty is looking beat up, but fans of the former Phantom DJ-turned-actress shouldn't fear.
My boyfriend's away, tweeted actress Helen - just before the burglars struck
FORMER Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan (22) was held hostage by armed raiders at her €3.2m home.
Keith puts best foot forward for comedy soccer drama
BOYZONE star Keith Duffy is to try his hand at comedy acting.
Lorraine lined up for Celebrity Apprentice
She's been talking about a TV comeback for what feels like months.
Russell announced divorce to Katy in a New Year's Eve text
COMEDIAN Russell Brand told wife Katy Perry he was divorcing her via a text message.
