Ally Duffy (second from left) pictured with Tullamore Harriers colleagues Adelyn Walsh (left), Elise Cusack and Rachel Keaney (right), at the Leinster Juvenile Track and Field Championships in TUS Midlands, Athlone. Double gold for Castledaly's Ally in Leinster championshipsAlly Duffy had another very rewarding weekend on the athletics front, this time at the Leinster Juvenile Track and Field Championships in TUS Midlands, Athlone. The next day, Ally was back on the track and she raced to victory in the 800m in a time of 2.17.27. Ally's success in Athlone comes hot on the heels of helping the Ireland U17 girls team to gold medal at the Home Countries & Celtic Cross Country Championships in Parliament Hill, London. A daughter of Tanya and Gordon Duffy, Ally is also a talented footballer, and has excelled for both Cill Óige and Moate Community School.

Rejoining the League’s third tier this season, following the briefest of stays in the basement division, the Limerick footballers had no interest in consolidation. They want a return to Croke Park for the fourth time in the space of 12 months. That target is firmly back in focus after a first Division 3 League victory across their most recent 11 attempts. “Ah no,” replied Limerick forward James Naughton when asked if consolidation was the chief target this spring. “We have an ambitious group and the goal is always to push on, so the goal was and is to look towards getting back to Croke Park and getting to Division 2.

Edwin Edogbo with his first Ireland cap after the Six Nations match against Italy at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileEdwin Edogbo’s plan to sing a Beyonce ballad in front of the Ireland squad on Saturday night might have been the best thing we never saw last weekend. To prepare for the song to mark his first Ireland cap at the private after-match reception, Edogbo had done his due diligence and learned the lyrics of Halo, which is not your average Oasis singalong.

John Terry posed for a snap with Madonna and said it was 'an honour' to meet her as he posted to Instagram on Monday. The former footballer, 45, looked delighted to meet the pop icon, 67, after she attended football matches in the UK recently. Sharing the snap - where he also posed with his son Georgie - John penned in the post: 'An honour meeting the lovely @madonna #Jake.' Madonna has previously visited football games in London, most recently with Morris at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea host Liverpool last October. It is believed Madonna first began attending football matches in the UK when she was married to film director Guy Ritchie, an avid Chelsea supporter.

Recently retired Aussie cricket star Usman Khawaja has announced he'll become a father to a third child. The 39-year-old and his wife, Rachel, have published a joint post on Instagram, alongside multiple photos of their family. The former Aussie opener announced his retirement from Test cricket against England in the final match of the recent Ashes series. Allegations of racism within the Aussie cricket fraternity have been the catalyst for him speaking out and attempting to become a leading figure in the cricketing world. Khawaja sits 15th on the all-time Aussie Test run-scorers list.

However, you can't help but feel there's much more improving to be done if Ireland are to topple England at Twickenham. Andy Farrell's men got away with it in the Aviva against a tricky Italian side. Ireland's recent record against England is something to take confidence from, winning five of their last six encounters. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kick-off. Last three results between Ireland and England2025 (Six Nations): Ireland 27–22 England2024 (Six Nations): England 23–22 Ireland2023 (World Cup warm-up): Ireland 29–10 England

Four players from the Box Hill North Football Club have been suspended for multiple games after the group dressed up in a series of inappropriate outfits during an end-of-season party. One player from the Box Hill North Football Club was allegedly pictured dressed as a schoolgirl, while another player was seen standing next to the individual, pretending to sexually assault them. Box Hill North have also committed to completing several other undertakings as part of the sanctions. Box Hill North’s former women’s team captain Genna Krienke was left disappointed by the sanctions, claiming that they were not proportionate. Daily Mail has contacted Box Hill North for comment.

A 59-year-old woman had boiling water poured over her head and was struck over the head with a claw-hammer by her husband — and on Monday he was jailed for eight years. 64-year-old Noel Twomey, of 18 Carbery Grove, Knocknaheeny, Cork, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing serious harm to his wife, Jackie Twomey, and production of a claw hammer on January 14, 2024. He went upstairs at 3am, where his wife was sleeping. Jackie Twomey, who was attacked by her husband while she was sleeping. Noel Twomey wrote a letter from prison: “I would like to apologise to the court and my wife for what happened.

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for Cork and six other counties with more flooding possible. "Rain falling on already saturated ground combined with high river levels will lead to flooding, poor visibility, and difficult travelling conditions," Met Éireann warned. The forecaster has also issued a status yellow rain/snow warning for Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo from 2am on Wednesday for a 12-hour period. "Cold tomorrow with frost and ice lingering at first," said Met Éireann, with a dry day expected before rain and drizzle begins to spread from Munster. By nightfall, it will be cloudy, with scattered outbreaks of rain easing as the night progresses.

Norwich City have beaten off competition from several UK rivals to land Dundalk defender Vinnie Leonard on a pre-contract worth at least €400,000 to the newly-promoted side. “Vinnie has embraced that journey at every stage, and we’re delighted to see him earn this opportunity at Norwich City. Meanwhile Cork City have announced the signing of AJ Bridge on loan from Norwich until the summer. “I was delighted to get the deal over the line and join Cork City," he told the club's official website. "He’s a good, creative footballer with an eye for a pass, so we are looking forward to working with him.”

Vogue WilliamsL 'It’s going to be such an incredible day of celebration.' Irish presenter and podcaster Vogue Williams has been announced as the grand marshal for the 2026 national St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. “Growing up in Dublin, St Patrick’s Day has always been a special time for me and leading the parade through the city is something I’ve always dreamed of,” the My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast host said. St Patrick’s Festival artistic director, Aoife Carry said that they were “thrilled” to announce the media personality as grand marshal. The national St Patrick’s Day parade begins at noon on March 17th in Dublin city centre, running from Parnell Square in the north of the city, down O’Connell Street, over O’Connell Bridge and through the south side of the city, ending at the Cuffe Street/Kevin Street junction.

Lindsey Vonn 'instantly' cried after watching video following horror Winter Olympics crashSkiing superstar Lindsey Vonn was airlifted to hospital after a crash during the Winter Olympics and has now shared an emotional video update after undergoing four surgeriesView 2 Images Lindsey Vonn was airlifted to hospital after a crash at the Winter Olympics (Image: Christophe Pallot/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)Lindsey Vonn has shared an update on her recovery from hospital following a leg injury sustained at the Winter Olympics, revealing she's 'coming back to life'. ‌Vonn was attempting to become the oldest Alpine skiing medallist in Winter Olympics history, but her participation in the Games came to an early end.. ‌Team GB star breaks down in Winter Olympics retirement interview as Matt Weston supports READ MORE :Kirsty Muir's instant reaction to Winter Olympics heartbreak speaks volumes READ MORE :JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! View 2 Images Lindsey Vonn has given a health update (Image: Instagram)“She’s 41 years old and this is the end of her career,” Kildow told The Associated Press on February 9. “There will be no more ski races for Lindsey Vonn, as long as I have anything to say about it.”Article continues belowHe added: “She’s a very strong individual.

Liverpool told Mo Salah will definitely quit club in the summer - 'He will be leaving'Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with a summer exit despite returning to the Liverpool team and Tim Sherwood is convinced that the Egypt star will quit Anfield this yearView 2 Images Mohamed Salah's future beyond this season is unclear (Image: Liverpool FC)Tim Sherwood is in no doubt that Mohamed Salah will call time on his incredible Liverpool career this summer, saying he is '100 per cent' sure the Egypt star will decide to move on. ‌Speculation over the future of Liverpool's talisman has been rife ever since Salah, 33, took aim at Arne Slot earlier this season. ‌But Sherwood doesn't believe the fact Salah is back in the team changes anything when it comes to the attacker's future, adding he is certain the player will opt to leave Liverpool. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.

Chris Kavanagh won't referee a Premier League match this weekend after making a series of errors during Saturday's FA Cup clash between Newcastle and Aston Villa. Kavanagh, Greenhalgh and assistant Gary Beswick were officiating without the help of VAR in the fourth-round tie at Villa Park. Although Newcastle ran out 3-1 winners to advanced to the next round, they were left aggrieved by a series of decisions. Beswick, however, will be an assistant referee for the game between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool on Sunday. "But there is no excuse whatsoever for the assistant (Greenhalgh) is, who is 10 or 15 yards away and has had an absolute nightmare today.

Tipperary starlet Darragh McCarthy says he isn’t bothered by the focus on the amount of time he takes to strike frees. “I don't even look into it,” McCarthy said of the reaction. “I know it's used as a cliché, this privilege word, but it honestly is a privilege to get to play both Fitzgibbon and senior inter-county. In Thurles this Saturday, he and Oisín O’Donoghue will be opposing them as they return to the blue and gold. Once you cross the four white lines, you're in battle again and that's just the reality of hurling nowadays.”