Cobh Ramblers ‘broke’, says club boss

There will be no strike or boycott of Saturday’s local derby with Cork City at St Colman’s Park, it has emerged today.

Three groups show intent in saving Cork City

Kieran McCarthy, the Cork City FC examiner, has received at least three letters of intent to take back to the High Court on October 7.

Building firm in negotiations with creditors

Cork construction firm John F Supple is in negotiations with its creditors to allow it to stay afloat.

Only way is up for vibrant St Pat's

Their 47-year wait for an away victory in Europe over, Dublin side St Patrick's Athletic FC travel to face Hertha BSC Berlin in the UEFA Cup as underdogs but with the ambition to pull off a "phenomenal" upset.

Tambouras keeps Drogheda's Setanta Cup hopes alive

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John Tambouras earned Drogheda a point to keep them on course to win Group 1 of the Setanta Sports Cup.

Drogheda set for Cork clash in Setanta Cup

Eircom League premier division champions Drogheda host FAI Cup holders Cork City in the Setanta Cup this evening at United Park.

Murray earns Rebels' plaudits

Cork goalkeeper Aoife Murray was on the receiving end of some major plaudits from her manager Denise Cronin, after her superb shot-stopping performance helped her side earn a five-point victory over Galway in yesterday's Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie final.

Cork celebrate 23rd All-Ireland senior camogie win

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Some 18, 727 spectators watched on at a wet Croke Park as Cork dug deep to finish five-point winners over Galway in the this afternoon's Gala All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final.

Cork are All-Ireland camogie champions

Cork have won a thrilling All-Ireland camogie title against Galway.

Another UK tour operator goes bust

A second British tour operator has gone bust days after the collapse of XL Leisure sent the travel industry into turmoil, the aviation regulator confirmed today.

Late penalty earns Derry FAI Cup replay against Cork

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Sammy Morrow kept Derry in the FAI Ford Cup as his late penalty brought this quarter-final tie back to the Brandywell for a replay.

XL collapse sees rivals prosper on FTSE

The collapse of a rival operator buoyed holiday giants TUI Travel and Thomas Cook today as the FTSE 100 Index surged nearly 2% in the final session of the week.

XL travel rivals see shares rise on FTSE

UK holiday giants TUI Travel and Thomas Cook were experiencing strong gains today as investors digested the collapse of rival operator XL.

More tour operators expected to go under

The collapse of tour operator XL is the latest blow to the UK air travel industry, which has endured a torrid summer with a number of companies closing down.

Wenger confident of reaching semis

Arsene Wenger knows Arsenal will have to be “on their toes” to see off the challenge of Villarreal at Emirates Stadium next week, but remains confident his side’s determination will see the Gunners through to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Benitez fans flames in Fergie row

Rafael Benitez insists he does not care if his war of words with Alex Ferguson continues to grab
the spotlight.

Terry unworried by card tally

John Terry insists he will not be worried about a potential suspension when he leads Chelsea out to face Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tonight.

Ryan pays as McLaren take action

McLaren have moved to appease world motor sport’s governing body by sacking long-serving employee Dave Ryan over his role in Lewis Hamilton’s exclusion from the Australian Grand Prix.

Woods in bullish mood

Defending Masters champion Trevor Immelman says of Tiger Woods: “Whether he’s human or not is still up for debate.”

Hughes boosted by Petrov return

Martin Petrov could return for Manchester City in tomorrow’s UEFA Cup quarter-final with Hamburg.

Strachan issues title warning

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has warned his players to expect all their facets to be tested during the title run-in.

Edu calls for triumph in adversity

Maurice Edu admits it would be easy for Rangers to throw in the towel and blame a turbulent season for not winning the title.

Derry City still top of league after 3-0 win

Derry City remain top of the League of Ireland Premier Division this morning after a 3-0 win over St Pat's at Richmond Park last night.

Harrington begins final preparations for US Masters

Padraig Harrington is beginning final preparations for his quest for a third Major victory in Augusta this weekend.