Rory McIlroy’s Players Championship struggles continue in third round
Rory McIlroy’s Players Championship struggles continue in third roundBy Carl Markham, Press AssociationRory McIlroy continued to struggle as his slim hopes of a Players Championship defence slipped away after a scrappy level-par round left him in the bottom half of the field. But while the Northern Irishman, who will defend his Masters title next month, was stuck on one over, his Ryder Cup team-mates were flourishing. Still on their front nine, Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Sepp Straka and Tommy Fleetwood were all inside the top 14. He rejected the suggestion that the work he had been doing on the range had produced a fix for his erratic driving. I think that would imply that I was lost, which is not the case,” he said.
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 02:49 UTC
Pic of the Day: Well done big man!
The former St. Brigid's and Roscommon minor footballer scored his first try minutes after entering the Aviva Stadium Colosseum against Scotland. Afterwards, as Darragh and his Irish team-mates celebrated the Triple Crown, Head Coach Andy Farrell congratulated the South Roscommon man on a job well done! He's very young and he's had a very patient campaign so far. He's been an unbelievable teamâmate in the way he has helped prepare everyone else. That's what has happened this week with Darragh," said Farrell ahead of Ireland's 43-21 victory, which secured the Triple Crown.
Source:The Herald
March 15, 2026 02:31 UTC
Pep Guardiola must end his curious use of Rayan Cherki: The two moments that revived sluggish Man City display, how he is outperforming struggling stars and why now is the perfect time to unleash him,
Team selections have been a particularly thorny issue with Pep Guardiola in recent days. Rayan Cherki changed the game for Manchester City against West Ham but cannot earn a start'It's for the balance,' he said. City were revived, a freshness to their play with somebody willing to take responsibility and dictate proceedings. 'He may be tougher than other coaches but he loves all the players,' Cherki said of his manager. The sooner Guardiola can find that balance to harness Cherki, the better.
Source:Daily Mail
March 15, 2026 02:10 UTC
‘It’s unique as an Irishman to be cheering them on’ – Ireland captain Caelan Doris hoping for English favour in Paris
Ireland's Caelan Doris (centre) lifts the Triple Crown trophy with team-mates after the Guinness Men's Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA WireFresh after delivering a towering man-of-the-match performance in his side’s crushing defeat of Scotland to win the Triple Crown, Ireland captain Caelan Doris says he will be shouting for England for one night only. Ireland are still in with a chance of snatching the Six Nations title thanks to their thumping 43-21 bonus-point victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, but if Andy Farrell’s men are to get their hands on more silverware, they require a big favour from England in Paris later.
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 02:05 UTC
St Patrick’s Day celebrations are not a new invention – The Irish Times
Pupils from St Patrick’s NS Greystones dress up in St Patrick’s Day themed outfits for Tuesday’s celebrations, including twins Nina and Sadie O’Toole. Photograph: Barry Cronin for The Irish TimesSt Patrick is today best understood in relation to his feast day of March 17th. It is no surprise then that the first recorded parade for St Patrick’s Day is in the Americas. Perhaps the greatest indication that, even in the medieval period, Patrick’s fame extended well beyond Ireland, is the evidence of the Lough Derg pilgrimage known as St Patrick’s Purgatory. Dr Elizabeth Dawson is lecturer in medieval history at St Patrick’s College, Carlow.
Source:The Irish Times
March 15, 2026 02:01 UTC
‘On ability, he’s there or better than some who have already been capped’ - Bohs boss Alan Reynolds hails Dawson Devoy after Ireland recognition
Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds feels Dawson Devoy’s ability warrants an Ireland cap after the midfielder was included in Heimir Hallgrimsson’s provisional squad for the World Cup play-offs later this month. The Bohs skipper was capped seven times at U-21 level but has yet to earn his first senior call-up. Hallgrimsson names his final squad next Thursday ahead of the semi-final clash away to Czechia on March 26.
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 02:00 UTC
LOI takeaways: Dublin dominance a fear as Derry come under fire and Daly’s Waterford suffer the Blues
Tiernan Lynch was downbeat in the Brandywell last night, wearing the look of a man who knows he is on the ropes at the minute. Derry City fans let him know their feelings as the players went to applaud the fans afterwards.
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 02:00 UTC
Sherman's reopens with indoor dining in South Haven
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Source:The Herald
March 15, 2026 01:56 UTC
Mikel Arteta reveals what he told Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman before Everton goal
Mikel Arteta reveals what he told Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman before Everton goalMax Dowman announced himself on Saturday by becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history, as he capped Arsenal's 2-0 win against Everton in stoppage timeView 2 Images Max Dowman scored to make history (Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Mikel Arteta has revealed the message he sent Max Dowman and his fellow substitutes before the Arsenal wonderkid made history against Everton. Dowman, now the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history, entered the fray in the 74th minute and his attacking intent was clear. The midfielder must've listened to his boss, as Arteta was asked in his post-match press conference what he'd told his subs. "Go and do your thing and win us the game," the Arsenal manager replied. Should Max Dowman start Arsenal's next game?
Source:Daily Mirror
March 15, 2026 01:34 UTC
Roscommon man who threw petrol bomb into Mayo house while family slept is jailed for seven years
Gaelic FootballColm Keys: Mayo’s risk-and-reward plan of attack set to be measured in Kerry’s back yardAfter his team had won the opening league game of his stewardship against Galway in Pearse Stadium in January, it was put to the new Mayo manager Andy Moran, somewhat rhetorically, that it had been clear how different the emphasis on ‘go forward’ …
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 01:32 UTC
Irish in action: McGoldrick and new recruit Vale on target on last weekend before Hallgrimsson names playoff squad
David McGoldrick offered another reminder of why his name has entered the discussion around Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad announcement for the World Cup playoffs by scoring his 12th goal in 13 games for Barnsley. Both Hallgrimsson and McGoldrick (38) have given interviews which indicated that the prospect of a recall to the fold for the veteran striker five and a half years after he retired from the international scene is on the table as a consideration.
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2026 01:32 UTC
Council staff suspended over alleged pitch watering at Shamrock Rovers ground
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) has suspended three staff members after it received a complaint that the pitch in Tallaght Stadium was watered despite heavy rain, leading to Shamrock Rovers’ first home match of the season being called-off. The Tallaght Stadium is owned by SDCC, and Shamrock Rovers – the reigning League of Ireland champions – are the anchor tenants of the 10,500-seat arena. Since the staff were suspended last month, the council have employed a private contractor to provide pitch maintenance services at the stadium. Shamrock Rovers declined to comment. Upon receipt of this complaint, the League of Ireland has engaged with Tallaght Stadium and Shamrock Rovers and will provide further information if appropriate after this process.”
Source:The Irish Times
March 15, 2026 01:31 UTC
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Book review: White House’s layers of deceitNo US president or politician emerges from this book with any credit. According to the author, it is impossible to get elected to power in the US without becoming totally compromised
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 01:17 UTC
US faces elevated terror threat amid war in Iran
Three acts of ideologically inspired violence in the past week in the United States have laid bare the heightened terrorism threat unfolding against the backdrop of the war with Iran. In New York City, two men who federal authorities say were inspired by Islamic State brought powerful homemade bombs to a far-right protest outside the mayoral mansion. A naturalised citizen from Lebanon rammed his vehicle into a synagogue in Michigan, where he was shot at by security before he shot himself dead. The violence has also put a focus on a counter-terrorism system strained by the widespread departures of experienced national security professionals at the FBI and Justice Department. Regardless, wars like the one in Iran can function as “accelerants”, raising the volume and intensity of grievances for the disaffected, Ms Moravec said.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 15, 2026 01:16 UTC