McIlroy opens three under at DP World Tour Championship in bid to match Montgomerie's eight titles
Rory McIlroy begins his campaign for a historic eighth Race to Dubai crown with a low-scoring round as wind conditions challenge the field.
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Sri Lanka defeat Ireland Women by 10 wickets in Emerging Nations opener
The visitors lost their first group match of the tournament in the United Arab Emirates after falling short by a large margin.
Carbery returns to Leinster as podcast explores rugby career and The Traitors
A new episode of the Ireland Rugby Social Podcast features Joey Carbery discussing his move from Munster to Bordeaux and his upcoming return to the province where he began.
O'Neill's squad benefits from significant club playing time ahead of Nations League fixtures
Recent international windows have seen most players in the Northern Ireland group average over 1,000 minutes of action across England's top three divisions
Troy Parrott named in three FAI award categories ahead of ceremony
The Republic of Ireland striker is shortlisted for player of the year, young player of the year and goal of the year following his World Cup campaign.
McIlroy eyes eighth season title as nine remain in hunt at Dubai
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is among the final contenders for the Race to Dubai crown, though he would secure his fifth consecutive championship with a win this week.
Arsenal's Ceadach O'Neill excluded from Northern Ireland's remaining Nations League games
The forward is not available for the matches against Ukraine in Belfast and Hungary in Budapest following a recent injury.
Aberdeen dismiss Stephen Robinson following poor league form and Hibs loss
The Dons have parted with the 51-year-old after a 4-0 defeat to Hibernian, leaving Stuart Duff in charge until a permanent successor is found.
Ireland's Jansen ruled out of remaining Nations Championship fixtures
Knee injury sidelines the forward for matches against Fiji and South Africa, leaving head coach Andy Farrell with limited options at number eight.