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Major coup for Shelbourne as Sheppard joins ahead of top-flight return
The 28-year-old forward arrives at Tolka Park having recently left Cork City.
Barcelona sign Brazilian goalkeeper in €26 million agreement with Valencia
Neto has completed a switch to Camp Nou on a four-year contract through to the end of the 2022-23 season.
Craig Bellamy follows Kompany to Anderlecht with three-year coaching deal
The former Wales striker has been announced as Anderlecht’s new U21 manager.
Sligo sign former Stoke City defender
Lewis Banks spent 12 years at the Potters, but joins the Bit O’Red ahead of next week’s league opener.
Dundalk announce signing of Wigan Athletic midfielder
Jordan Flores arrives to strengthen a midfield depleted by Stephen O’Donnell’s retirement.
Cesc Fabregas completes move to Ligue 1 strugglers Monaco
The Spaniard made his final appearance for Chelsea during last week’s FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest.
'Ireland's adoption process is like climbing Everest - and we were luckier than many'
As a dual US/Irish citizen, Emily Westbrooks chose to leave Ireland to avoid adoption red tape here.
'One of the reasons why we got him is he's a true professional'
Alby Mathewson has arrived at Munster in good physical shape, which has pleased Johann van Graan.
New Connacht coach Friend signs Australian flanker from the Rebels
Colby Fainga’a previously worked with Friend at the Brumbies.
Real Madrid to pay €40 million for highly-rated Spanish full-back
Alvaro Odriozola will become Julen Lopetegui’s first signing at the La Liga club.
Southampton capture €18m striker Elyounoussi as second summer signing
The Moroccan-born Norway international joins the Saints from FC Basel, and it may mean Shane Long will need to move on.
Derry begin mid-season recruitment drive with capture of Canadian international
Ben Fisk has signed with the Candystripes until the end of the season.
Man United reach agreement to sign Brazilian midfielder Fred
A deal has been agreed with Shakhthar Donetsk for the transfer, it has been announced.
Compensation for dad who was sacked just 11 days after birth of new baby
The man’s boss congratulated him on the new arrival but then proceeded to tell him that he was being made redundant.
Iraq War veteran becomes first US senator to give birth while in office
Tammy Duckworth gave birth to a daughter today.
Chelsea bolster their defence with signing of Brazilian left-back from Roma
Emerson Palmieri becomes Conte’s second signing of the window.
Dundalk announce capture of experienced Lithuanian international midfielder
The Lilywhites have also handed a new contract to Georgie Poynton following his loan spell at Bohemians.
New Zealand sevens star in line for earlier-than-expected Connacht debut
Pita Ahki has impressed in training and could feature against Cardiff Blues on Friday.
'I'm excited to challenge myself in a new environment': Kiwi Lowe arrives at Leinster
The 25-year-old could make his debut against the Dragons.
Connacht sign former New Zealand sevens centre Pita Ahki
The 25-year-old arrives from Waikato.
Connacht bulk up midfield options with signing of Fijian international centre
Eroni Vasiteri Narumasa arrives on a one-year deal.
Newcastle complete signing of former Liverpool defender from Atletico
Javier Manquillo was on loan at Sunderland last season.
Liverpool complete signing of England U20 star from Chelsea
Dominic Solanke could cost the Reds up to €11 million.
St Pat's strengthen their squad further with signing of young Dutch defender
Liam Buckley has also added Owen Garvan and Killian Brennan to his ranks in the last week.
Connacht continue summer recruitment with signing of Munster prop
Peter McCabe will join Kieran Keane’s squad ahead of next season.
Sligo Rovers announce signing of former Rangers midfielder
Rhys McCabe is moving to the Showgrounds for the second half of the League of Ireland season.
Connacht announce signing of Irish-qualified scrum-half from Sale
James Mitchell arrives in Galway on a two-year deal.
"Heroic" Greek grandmother becomes surrogate mum aged 67
Medics said she was the oldest-ever surrogate.
One of Euro 2016's most eye-catching youngsters is heading for the Premier League
Leicester have announced the capture of 19-year-old Polish international Bartosz Kapustka.
Dads get a paternity leave boost for Father's Day
Tomorrow will see the publication of the Paternity Bill, a first for Ireland.
Apple's revamped TV set-top box can now be ordered, but it comes with a price increase
If you were expecting the same price as its predecessors, you’re in for a surprise.
Manchester United set to wrap up another signing and all of today’s transfer gossip
Plus City up their De Bruyne bid, and Everton say no to Chelsea’s Stones offer.
Man United are sending out a statement of intent with Italian defender latest to arrive
Matteo Darmian has joined from Torino.
Matteo Darmian has arrived in Manchester ahead of Old Trafford medical
Meanwhile, Memphis Depay was unveiled at Old Trafford this afternoon.
That was fast: Princess Charlotte souvenirs are already on sale in Britain
The mugs show a portrait of the baby’s parents Prince William and his wife Kate surrounded by cherubs.
This gorilla checking out her baby sister proves that all new siblings are the same
No matter the species.
Tim Sherwood is the new manager of Aston Villa
The former Tottenham boss can dust off his gilet as he returns to the dugout.
Life after Microsoft sees Nokia unveil its own iPad clone
Nokia has returned to devices by unveiling the N1 tablet, a 7.9-inch device which will run on Android Lollipop.
First impressions: Here's what the new iPhone 6 is like
There’s a lot to take in, but here are the main points to take away from Apple’s latest flagship device.
Check out the adorable new baby zebra born in Dublin Zoo
We just want to squeeze its little zebra cheeks.
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