# Back in business
This year
2023
Connacht get back on track with Sharks victory
The western province bounced back at home to the Sharks, following consecutive losses at the hands of Leinster and Ulster.
Last year
2022
Ireland goalkeeper back in Reading squad after 'difficult time'
Grace Moloney had been absent since Ireland’s World Cup play-off win in Glasgow last month.
'For my birthday there is nothing more that I could ask for' - Ireland's US-born striker
Kyra Carusa celebrated turning 27 – and capped a lively World Cup audition – with her second goal in green.
WhatsApp comes back online after global service outage
Many people took to social media this morning to complain that they were unable to send or receive messages on the platform.
Cristiano Ronaldo earns the praise of Rangnick after breaking scoreless run
The Manchester United forward scored the opening goal in the 2-0 victory against 10-man Brighton last night.
Production resumes at Glenisk plant four months after fire 'gutted' entire factory
Managing director Vincent Cleary said the company has had great support “both locally and internationally” in getting back operating.
All time
Former Shels manager Morris takes over at relegated Waterford
The 34-year-old won the First Division title last season.
Paul Townend lands Fairyhouse hat-trick on dream return
Ireland’s champion jockey has endured ‘a long and painful recovery’ since dislocating his shoulder in September.
'I have really missed racing over the last few months' - Elliott returns after suspension
The leading Irish trainer was unlucky with his first runner at Punchestown.
Former Inter boss named as new Napoli coach
Spalletti, 62, returns to the dugout for the first time since leaving Inter in 2019.
Lowry helps Ulster beat Glasgow, but no bonus point for McFarland's men
Jordi Murphy got his Ulster captaincy off to a winning start.
Mick McCarthy takes up Cardiff job weeks after Apoel sacking
The former Ireland boss is keen to put ‘smiles back on players’ faces’.
Canelo to face England's Callum Smith in end-of-year superfight following split with Golden Boy
Eddie Hearn will promote the long-awaited super-middleweight world-title scrap on 19 December.
The return of Irish rugby was better than any of us could have hoped for
Leinster and Munster will reflect on plenty of ups and downs after Leo Cullen’s team edged it.
Griggs' Ireland set for busy end to 2020 as World Cup European qualifier dates confirmed
A huge end to this unprecedented year lies ahead.
Former Arsenal coach Emery has been named Villarreal's new manager
The 48-year-old was dismissed by Arsenal last November after a seven-game winless streak.
Hairdressers and barbers should be allowed reopen at end of month, NPHET recommends
This recommendation will be subject to Cabinet approval tomorrow.
No joy for the Irish in Germany as Donegal striker Barrett sees red on Bundesliga restart
The focus switches to Claire O’Riordan and her MSV Duisburg side today.
Four out of 10 Dublin pubs plan to re-open as restaurants in June
The Licensed Vintners Association said many pubs will re-open as restaurants earlier than 10 August.
Son Heung-Min set for Spurs return after completing army service
Spurs striker spent time in South Korea after completing his compulsory national service in the army.
Marmion returns for Connacht as Friend seeks win in France
The Irish international is back after a two-month absence
'The criticism is something through my career that I have gotten used to'
Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray says he doesn’t agree with some of the criticism that came his way over the past 12 months.
Gareth Bale bags assist upon return as 10-man Real Madrid survive Modric straight red card
Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Lucas Vazquez were on target for Madrid on Saturday.
Donegal star McBrearty makes successful return to club action after cruciate injury
The 2012 All-Ireland winner kicked four points in Kilcar’s win over Glenswilly yesterday.
Golovkin to return in June after signing DAZN deal
The former world middleweight champion will take on a yet to be confirmed opponent this summer.
Jesus double sees City return to the top of the table with win over Everton
Raheem Sterling came off the bench to score in City’s 3-1 win at the Etihad.
'It's not until you play a game, take a few belts...' Conor Murray putting neck injury behind him
The Munster and Ireland 9 found it tough missing out on November, but feels fitter and stronger for going the extra mile in rehab.
Keith Earls returns as Van Graan makes 7 changes for Glasgow showdown
There’s no Joey Carbery as Alby Mathewson and JJ Hanrahan team up in the half-backs.
One month on from double wrist break McClean returns to action and provides assist for Stoke
The midfielder came on in the second half against Bolton for his first appearance since breaking his wrist in two places last month.
Diarmuid Connolly completes return as Dublin star comes off the bench for St Vincent's
The 31-year-old replaced Eamonn Fennell in the second half as St Vincent’s defeated Castleknock.
'Robbie is on his way back' - 10 months after knee surgery Brady due back for Nations League double-header
The Dubliner played 83 minutes during an U23 game for Burnley earlier this week.
Lowe, Tomane and Ruddock in harness as Leinster begin pre-season in Montauban
Despite a host of international absentees, Leinster have named an exciting starting XV to face a robust challenge in the south of France.
Five-star Dundalk turn on the style to make a swift return to the top
The Lilywhites bounced back from their defeat in Cork with a comprehensive victory over St Patrick’s Athletic.
Sean Maguire returns from four month injury layoff to score dramatic late brace for Preston
The 23-year-old Ireland striker scored two goals off the bench in his first appearance since October.
Tony Pulis has made a swift return to management as the new boss of Middlesbrough
The 59-year-old takes over from Gary Monk who was sacked on Saturday just hours after a 2-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday.
Bewley's Grafton Street opened its doors again today (just in time for elevenses)
It’s been closed for almost three years during a massive refurbishment.
Vodafone says it has restored service to customers in Dublin and Meath
Vodafone has apologised for the inconvenience caused.
'You go from really excited to be leading a World Cup at home to not knowing if you’ll play again'
Ireland captain Niamh Briggs is nearing her full return following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Eddie O’Sullivan returns to coaching as new Belvo head coach
The 58-year-old will take up his first senior coaching role since departing Biarritz Olympique last October.
The one county that were without a senior hurling team: Cavan reignite the flame
PRO Mark O’Rourke maps their return to the inter-county scene following a six-year layoff.
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