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Ireland job 'a poisoned chalice' – Aiden McGeady
Aiden McGeady has labelled the vacant Ireland manager's job a "poisoned chalice".
Paddy Butler ruled out as Zebo injury adds to Munster woe
Munster have been left counting the cost of their embarrassing loss to Edinburgh with news that Paddy Butler has suffered a broken thumb and will be out for eight to 10 weeks.
Super St Pat's jumping for joy with league title
St Patrick's Athletic silenced their critics by seeing off holders Sligo Rovers 2-0 to become League of Ireland champions for the eighth time.
Liam Kelly: 'Can anyone match Robbie's record? Not in my lifetime'
On this day 15 years ago, Robbie Keane scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland – and quickly followed it with his second.
Court wrangle puts McIlroy back under the microscope
Rory McIlroy begins a month-long Tour of Asia today that is guaranteed to earn him more than €3.5m in appearance fees.
Prodigal son Andy Reid set for return
When the FAI went down the caretaker route for tomorrow night's concluding Group C tie with Kazakhstan, they knew they ran the risk of an empty stadium for the dead rubber.
Noel King takes a bullet for the greater good
It was perhaps midway through the second half in Cologne last Friday night when Noel King bolted from the Irish dug-out to momentarily berate Anthony Stokes.
'Embarrassing' loss will spur us on, vows Rob Penney
Munster coach blames 'lack of spark' after error-ridden shambles
Hopes rise for Heineken Cup deal as Pro12 sides ready to compromise
The future of European club rugby could become clearer this week, with representatives of the Celtic and Italian unions set to meet the Rugby Football Union in an attempt to reach a new agreement with the English and French clubs.
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The Irish Cricket Annual Awards Gala
Stars and winners at the Irish annual cricket awards talk to Independent.ie. Credit: David Conachy.
Tough times for Coleman
c's future as Wales boss is uncertain, despite reaching a verbal agreement with Football Association of Wales chiefs over a two-year contract extension prior to last month's fixtures against the Macedonians and Serbia.
Shilton: Hart must cut out errors
Joe Hart has been in inconsistent form for over a year and a number of recent errors have led to question marks over his England position.
Joey Barton criticises FA and national game
Rarely short of an opinion, the outspoken QPR midfielder laid the boot into several parts of the national game at the Leaders in Football conference at Stamford Bridge.
Katie Taylor to keep Amateur status
Speaking at the announcement of the Spar Helping Hand community awards, the Olympian boxer said she had threatened to go Pro last month as she felt that she was not being promoted enough by the Irish Amateur Boxing Association. Credit: Caoimhe Gaskin
Hoddle calls for wholescale changes in FA development set up
Hoddle has suggested a quota system on foreign players should be implemented in the Barclays Premier League to give the national team the best opportunity of success.
Heineken Cup: who's hot and who's not?
Rugby pundits Tony Ward and Brent Pope are joined by cricket star Niall O’Brien, who is a massive rugby fan, to preview the opening weekend of this year’s Heineken Cup. What’s their verdict on the provinces and who’s in for a hiding? Watch and see ... To play the Heineken Star Predictor game, visit www.heineken.ie/game
Basketball star Durant enjoys Manchester experience
The Olympic basketball gold medal winner started slowly but warmed up to collect 21points, 12 assists and eight rebounds as the Thunder led most of the way.
Poyet relishing challenge ahead
The 45-year-old Uruguayan is adamant he will not need compromise the brand of fluent, attacking football for which he made his name in his previous managerial role at Brighton but accepted he will be judged by his ability to secure the Black Cats' top-flight future.
Steven Gerrard keen on winning finale
Steven Gerrard says he has no wish to repeat the worst experience of his England career when they failed to qualify for Euro 2008.
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GAA GPA Football All-Star nominations
GAA GPA Hurling All-Stars Nominations
Giovanni Trappatoni as Ireland boss
Giovanni Trapattoni v The Players
All Ireland Hurling Final Moments
Faces at the All Ireland Hurling Final
In Pictures: Ireland vs Sweden World Cup Qualifier
In Pictures: Irish and Swedish fans
Ireland v England Cricket International
Tyrone v Mayo All-Ireland football semi-final
Ireland job 'a poisoned chalice' – Aiden McGeady
Aiden McGeady has labelled the vacant Ireland manager's job a "poisoned chalice".
Prodigal son Andy Reid set for return
When the FAI went down the caretaker route for tomorrow night's concluding Group C tie with Kazakhstan, they knew they ran the risk of an empty stadium for the dead rubber.
Noel King takes a bullet for the greater good
It was perhaps midway through the second half in Cologne last Friday night when Noel King bolted from the Irish dug-out to momentarily berate Anthony Stokes.
Super St Pat's jumping for joy with league title
James Lawton: Irish game needs to grow up and accept Trap did great job
King gunning for Kazakhstan scalp to avoid 'dud' boss label
Buckley relief as Saints complete march to glory
'Careless' Lilies will not mope – Stephen Kenny
Lewandowski determined to play in Premier League
Capital still means business
IF there was a worry about Dublin GAA's ongoing commercial appeal, it was surely laid to rest in 2010 when Vodafone weighed in with a multi-million euro endorsement. The economy was in tailspin. Dublin's flagship team, the senior footballers, had been obliterated by Kerry. The county hadn't been All-Ireland champions since 1995. And still they could persuade Vodafone this was a good deal.
Ryan will ease transition year for Lilywhites
Jason Ryan spent the best part of a decade studying teaching in St Mary's, Strawberry Hill, London where he took classes in PE, sports science and biology before qualifying and taking his first job in Chertsey, Surrey.
Where are they now?
Tadhg Fennin (Former Kildare footballer)
Dubs deal 'road map for others to follow'
Absence of main players a huge test for hybrid game
The Fielder: Cougar cubs get the cream to leave their coach purring
Sweeney eager to ensure Moorefield inflict more final pain on Sarsfields
New boss Ryan reveals relief at taking Kildare reigns
Earley calls for pooling of sponsorship income
Disputed hurling proposals scrapped
THE GAA yesterday kicked to touch on controversial new proposals to re-introduce Cork and Limerick into Division 1A of next year's National Hurling League and instead a more inclusive plan has been produced which has cooled growing tensions across a number of counties.
Peter Queally the favourite for Waterford manager's job
Peter Queally has emerged as the front-runner to become Waterford's new senior hurling team manager.
Connolly's bravery after tumour lifts team-mates
FORMER Tipperary senior Eddie Connolly will miss tomorrow's Clean Ireland Recycling county SHC final after having a tumour removed from his brain.
Tommy Conlon: A few caveats, yes, but what I said about Kilkenny was fair comment
Hurling evolves but heroes will always be heroes
Wexford bid to delay vote on hurling league looks doomed
Casey goal helps secure last-eight spot for Charleville
Banner dominate U-21 team of the year
Wexford chairman challenges NHL revamp
O'Brien lands killer blow for streetwise Leinster
What may be the last Heineken Cup final will be held in Cardiff next May but the prospects of a first Welsh winner receded when the country's strongest region, Ospreys, were subdued by smart, street-wise opponents. Leinster, bundled out at the group stage last season and high on motivation, soaked up pressure like a sponge taking in water and fed off the several mistakes they provoked.
Fuming O'Shea blasts players
Furious Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea accused some of his team of playing touch rugby at the Twickenham Stoop yesterday.
Castres punish wasteful Saints
Dylan Hartley claimed a try but Northampton slumped to defeat in their opening match of the Heineken Cup campaign.
Sexton comes face to face with demon-slaying Clermont
Ulster have strength in depth to be in shake-up again
Leinster kick off Heineken Cup campaign with Ospreys victory
Sloppy Munster punished by Laidlaw boot as Edinburgh surprise at Murrayfield
No breathing space as Leinster take plunge
Brave Jackson comes good as Ulster seal stirring victory
David Lynn storms to victory with 63 in Portugal Masters
England's David Lynn surged through the field to claim his second European Tour title and climb back into the world's top 50 in the Portugal Masters on Sunday.
Scott Jamieson just misses out on historic 59 after magical round in Portugal
SCOTLAND'S Scott Jamieson came agonisingly close to recording the first ever 59 on the European Tour in the third round of the Portugal Masters today.
Darren Clarke shoots himself into share of China Masters lead with third-round 68
FORMER British Open champion Darren Clarke rolled back the years by firing a third round four-under-par 68 to take a share of the lead at the OneAsia China Masters in Nanshan today.
That’s who I am. The only thing I know is that it never came easy to me. It’s always been a search’
Irish Open switch smooths the way 'home' for McIlroy
Peter Lawrie looks to end horror run and seal spot on Tour
Bourdy blitz inspires emotional Seve victory for Olazabal's Europeans
Stardust in short supply as hopefuls bid for PGA glory
Tiger hails team effort as US claim Presidents Cup for fifth time in a row
Apprentice Tart gives masterful performance at the Curragh
Star apprentice Robert Tart secured the biggest win of his fledgling career when guiding Brian Ellison's British raider Montefeltro to a thrilling success in the Tote Super Trifecta Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh.
Century makes perfect start at the Curragh
Century made a winning racecourse debut in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden at the Curragh.
Seven is the magic number at Munster National Handicap Chase
Double Seven completed a four-timer with a game success in the Ladbrokes Munster National Handicap Chase at Limerick.
Dark winter's morning yields to a bright future
Major players have company at the top
Fracture rules out Flame
Fiesolana claims Dubai Challenge Stakes after Darwin withdrawal
Mullins delighted with Simenon’s prep run that could lead to Melbourne Cup
Meade confident of Muirhead tilt at Munster National
Djokovic retains Shanghai title in thrilling three set final
Top seed Novak Djokovic retained the Shanghai Masters title on Sunday by edging sixth seed Juan Martin Del Potro in an entertaining three-set final which lasted more than two and a half hours.
Alonso cedes title after Vettel roars to victory in Japanese Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso is poised to congratulate Sebastian Vettel on winning his fourth successive Formula One world title after conceding it is now only "a matter of time" before he clinches the championship.
Timothy Bradley beats Juan Manuel Marquez by split decision in Vegas
Timothy Bradley beat Juan Manuel Marquez by split decision in Las Vegas to retain his WBO world welterweight title.
Eye Health
Top picks from new Specsavers Osiris 2013 range
The bold new collection for Specsavers opticians from Paris-based fashion designer Jørgen Simonsen has some amazing new designer glasses.
Back to school but ‘eight may be too late’
It’s Back to School time, but parents have been warned that ‘eight may be too late’ for an eye test. So Specsavers opticians are reminding parents to keep an eye on their children’s eyesight, to reduce the likelihood of problems in the classroom.
Eye on road safety …. With Specsavers
Specsavers stores throughout Ireland are upping the ante on promoting the fundamental links between good eyesight, visibility and road safety with the Drive Safe campaign.
Features
Easy does it with EasyPost from An Post
What started out as one man, a laptop and a handful of memory cards has grown into the electronic gadgets company, Memory Man, who carry over 400 products and ship over 1,500 items monthly.
Harvey Norman new season interiors collection: We showcase six inspiring looks
Irish designers, complete showrooms, cutting edge accent pieces and classic sofas and dining sets … the new season home interiors collection, just launched at Harvey Norman is full of surprises.
COELIAC DISEASE
Coeliac disease is a condition where someone has sensitivity to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley.
Features
An Post – Helping Irish businesses grow internationally
The movement towards online shopping shows no sign of slowing down with Retail Ireland predicting online sales to grow to €21 billion by 2017*. The good news for businesses who want to retail online is that it has never been easier to build a website and begin trading online.
KEEPING WELL WITH COELIAC DISEASE
Being diagnosed with coeliac disease can come as a relief to many people – they finally have an explanation for how they have been feeling
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