Ireland striker Troy Parrott scored his first hat-trick for AZ Alkmaar in their 6–0 thrashing of Ajax in the Dutch Cup round of 16 tonight.

Just two weeks into the new year, gardaí in Wexford have revealed that three men were arrested in Gorey for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol within the first week of 2026.

Twenty months out from the next World Cup, the All Blacks are set to be plunged into unprecedented turmoil with Scott Robertson to depart his job as head coach.

An American man accused of flying to Dublin with €280,000 worth of cannabis in his luggage reported the bag missing and was arrested after he returned to collect it, a court heard.

A death notice has been issued for a 12-year-old boy who is believed to have been murdered by his father last week at his house in Dublin.

A hat-trick of tries by Samuel O’Leary inspired an impressive St Fintan’s performance in the Leinster Schools Vinnie Murray Senior Cup quarter-final at Energia Park on Wednesday.

Shelbourne have become the first League of Ireland club to pay a six-figure fee for a player with the signing of Odhrán Casey from Cliftonville for a sum of around €104,000 (£90,000).

Champion Bumper heroine Bambino Fever got off the mark over obstacles with a comprehensive success in the mares’ maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Two tries by Marc Lawless were central to Pres Bray moving into the Leinster Schools Vinnie Murray Senior Cup semi-final at Energia Park on Wednesday.

The Labour Party has made a complaint to the Judicial Council regarding comments about cyclists made from the bench.

New Cork City boss Barry Robson has played down speculation that Seani Maguire will leave the club this winter, insisting “he's contracted to the club so in my eyes, he stays.” ...

Evan Ferguson’s hopes of regular starts for Roma in the second half of the season have taken a blow with the news that the Serie A club have agreed a deal with Aston Villa for striker Donyell Malen.