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Spain's Traffic Civil Guard is escalating operations against illegal car races after a documentary revealed hundreds of drivers meeting weekly in industrial estates, with prison terms of up to five years for offenders.

The cause for the canonisation of Fr Willie Doyle, the Irish Jesuit killed in the First World War while rescuing wounded soldiers, has entered its Roman phase after his diocesan file reached the Vatican.

The family of Teddy Murnane told the sentencing hearing that Sean Harding's crime left a void that cannot be measured. A verdict and a December sentence date.

Edendork survived a late St Brigid's comeback to win 1-15 to 2-11 in Dungannon and set up an Ulster Club SFC semi-final against Crossmaglen Rangers.

Ireland opened their November series with a six-try 42-12 win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, with Farrell's side praised for the variety and teamwork of their scores.

Liverpool surrendered the lead twice in Istanbul as Fenerbahce won 3-2, ending the Reds' 100% Champions League record. Trey Nyoni's maiden goal was not enough on a chaotic night.

Sarsfields beat Maynooth 1-14 to 1-10 at St Conleth's Park to win their 26th Kildare SFC title, their first since 2019, with Con Kavanagh's 48th-minute goal proving decisive.

The Sharks claimed a historic first win at Thomond Park, beating Munster 15-3 on a wet Halloween night and leaving the province tenth in the table.

Derry City and James McClean have ended his contract by mutual consent, closing a difficult chapter at the Brandywell.

Fermanagh is reviving a 1,500-year-old pilgrimage route and an electric hydrofoil plan to bring visitors back to Lough Erne, Athlone and the Hidden Heartlands.

Castlebar Mitchels beat Garrymore 1-17 to 0-12 at MacHale Park to claim the Moclair Cup for the first time since 2017, with Bob Tuohy kicking six points.

Republic of Ireland defender Jimmy Dunne scored twice as QPR thrashed Swansea 5-0 at Loftus Road, with Richard Kone hitting a hat-trick inside 15 minutes.

James Maddison inspired a 3-1 win over Coventry as Tottenham claimed a first league win of the season at the seventh attempt.

UEFA has given FIFA until 2 November to answer questions on the withdrawn FFE plan, the Balogun case, an undisclosed payment to Infantino, and the fairness of next year's election.

Portaferry beat Ballygalget at Páirc Esler to seal a fifth straight Down Senior Hurling Championship, though the final was far closer than the 11-point margin suggests.

Truagh Gaels, Killeavy and a host of clubs chase first county titles this weekend as the GAA's club finals deliver the year's best stories.

Shane O'Neills of Camloch won their first ever Armagh senior ladies football title on 26 September, beating Crossmaglen Rangers 2-18 to 0-10 at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds.

Denise O'Sullivan returned from injury to score in Ireland's 4-0 win over Kazakhstan and now faces five play-off matches in a month, with a World Cup place against Poland on the line.

Tullamore made history with a fourth consecutive Offaly SFC title, beating Ferbane in a display of ruthless efficiency and community pride.

Sligo Rovers manager Darren Purse has slammed some players after relegation, promising a massive rebuild. Read his honest take and what's next for the club.