Rugby

Colm McCarthy: football kicks off betting habit for gamblers

It is surprising that none of the opposition parties has drafted a bill amending Ireland’s 2024 Gambling Regulation Act to ban the involvement of bookies in Irish football.

VIEWPOINTS 19 August 2026

Colm McCarthy: football kicks off betting habit for gamblers

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Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

Tadhg Furlong takes ASA banquet

DEALER 12 August 2026

Leinster Rugby on a five-star quest

Leinster Rugby on a five-star quest

SPORT 20 May 2026

My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: James Hanly, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co Tipperary

NEWS 20 May 2026

Béibhinn Parsons: 'these are the games that you dream of'

Béibhinn Parsons: 'these are the games that you dream of'

Béibhinn Parsons: 'these are the games that you dream of'

FEATURES 8 April 2026

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Everybody loves the Limmys

Everybody loves the Limmys

The Limouisn breed enjoyed a very successful week's trading in both Ireland and France

DEALER 1 January 1970

Triple Crown within reach for Boys in Green

Triple Crown within reach for Boys in Green

After a slow start, Ireland are set for a positive end to their Six Nations campaign as we take on Scotland with home advantage this weekend.

SPORT 1 January 1970

Colm McCarthy: building vanity stadiums is not where the focus should be

Colm McCarthy: building vanity stadiums is not where the focus should be

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has a capital budget of €2.2bn per annum which should focus on playing facilities rather than vanity stadiums.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Annual tractor run returns to Shinrone

Annual tractor run returns to Shinrone

The Shinrone tractor run has raised over €100,000 for worthy charities in the space of five years.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Ireland face All Blacks in Windy City clash

Ireland face All Blacks in Windy City clash

Another tour of duty in Soldier Field shows the extent of Ireland’s journey.

SPORT 1 January 1970

Tackling the big rugby questions

Tackling the big rugby questions

The evolving media landscape is reshaping the role of Leinster Rugby’s Marcus Ó Buachalla.

SPORT 1 January 1970

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award