Ireland vs Australia: Sheehan Leads Nations Championship Bid

Thomas Tuchel believes England will benefit from "karma" at the Estadio Azteca, 40 years after Maradona's "Hand of God," but altitude and a hostile Mexican crowd pose far greater challenges.

The 113th Tour de France begins Saturday with 54,450 metres of climbing and a brutal final week in the Alps. Here is every stage on the route.

Former Inland Fisheries Ireland chief Francis O'Donnell told the WRC he considered suicide after political interference and unfair dismissal following his protected disclosure.

Thomas Tuchel draws on past trauma and penalty heartbreak as England prepare to face DR Congo in the World Cup knockout stages.

Explore the 38th Galway Film Fleadh programme. From anti-capitalist documentaries to Belfast refugee stories, discover the films shaping modern Ireland.

Courts across the State face severe disruption from tomorrow as solicitors threaten to walk away from the free legal aid scheme over a unilateral fee overhaul by the Minister for Justice.

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Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket with immediate effect, announcing his decision during the fourth day of the final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is fracturing after Trump threatened to annihilate Iran, prompting missile strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Harry Kane has become England's record goalscorer at the World Cup, heading in a second-half strike against Panama to secure a 2-0 victory. The result confirms Thomas Tuchel's side as winners of Group L, setting up a round of 32 clash against DR Congo in Atlanta.

Andy Moran's faith in Mayo's new generation was rewarded as they overcame Cork to reach the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park.

I've been up and down for a number of years. I trained to be a teacher in Dublin and then I was teaching in Dublin, so it has been a lot of time going up and down the road. Probably been a contributor to a couple of injuries along the way and things like that,

Rory McIlroy gives Royal Birkdale his backing after an early visit ahead of The Open, while Leona Maguire battles back at Hazeltine and Tom McKibbin competes in Turin.

Millions trust ChatGPT for medical advice, but AI hallucinations and sycophancy pose real dangers. We need civic oversight, not tech hype, for our health.

Workers at Oberstown children's detention campus have begun a work-to-rule today, after Fórsa union members voted 91% in favour of industrial action. The dispute over chronic understaffing reveals a system sustained by overtime and running on fumes.

France remains one of Europe's last centralized states, denying real autonomy to Corsica and its overseas territories while ignoring the democratic lessons of its neighbors.

From July 1, a new €3 EU customs duty hits packages from outside the EU. What it means for Irish consumers, fast fashion, and our high streets.

A 79-year-old man is standing trial in Dublin's Central Criminal Court, facing 74 counts of sexually abusing four girls in the 1970s and 1980s. A complainant has told the jury she was left in a state of panic and shame by the alleged abuse, highlighting the oppressive culture of the time that silenced victims and forced them to carry the guilt of their abusers.

Temperatures are set to hit 31C in Ireland this Thursday as a Status Yellow warning remains. Met Éireann warns of heat stress and uncomfortable nights ahead.

After decades of injustice, the State agrees to mediation with Dunderrow abuse survivors. Pearse Doherty and advocates demand an end to bureaucratic barriers.

Ten years after the Brexit vote, Britain faces political chaos, Farage's Putin sympathies, and calls to rejoin the single market as the UK-EU summit hangs in the balance.

County Wexford golf clubs showcase resilience and community spirit as local men, women, and juniors deliver outstanding results despite challenging weather.

Fifteen-year-old Tadhg Callaghan Carter died at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday. Saint Eunan's College opens its doors Monday as Letterkenny mourns a kind and inclusive young life cut short.

Veteran security and defence journalist Michael Lavery has died at 73. Colleagues remember a meticulous reporter and gentleman who let his work speak for itself.

The GAA's zero-tolerance directive on head-high tackles exists on paper but not on the pitch. As players grow bigger and faster, another tragedy is inevitable unless enforcement changes.

Tullamore's Stuart Grehan mounts a historic comeback at Hoylake to win the Amateur Championship, securing his place in golf history and the Walker Cup team.

I think Brooks was pretty far back going into the weekend in 2018,

Dr Martens is demanding a full refund of £10m paid under Donald Trump's illegal tariff regime, joining a global stampede of over 1,000 companies seeking rebates after US courts ruled the levies unlawful.

Dublin and Offaly face championship-defining hurling matches at Thurles this weekend, but questions remain about whether Croke Park truly values the ancient game.