Andrew Horgan

“Goals give you confidence as a player, and especially as a striker, and that helps to being out the best of you," said Keena.

Ireland are looking to end their campaign on a high and keep their slim hopes of still landing the championship title alive.

Senegal will travel to Aviva Stadium in the June international window for the first-ever fixture between two nations although a date has yet to be finalised.

Munster face the Ronan O'Gara-coached La Rochelle in the last-16 of the Champions Cup. The game kicks off at 5:30pm.

But given Real's pedigree in this competition, the media in Spain aren't yet ruling out the possibility that they could produce a remarkable comeback.

“You’re not going to get back with a ruptured Achillies in anything less than six to nine months," said manager Tim Clancy on Wednesday.

Burke and a number of former City stars will line up against Cork City for the first time ever when they take on Waterford in the Women’s Premier Division for the first time ever on Saturday.

Injuries are part and parcel of football, but you couldn’t blame City manager Tim Clancy nor his supporters for wondering where their team might be if they just had a little bit more luck on that front. Particularly after the first half showing here

Cork City manager Tim Clancy vents his frustration at the decision not to award his side a second half penalty.

“The partnership will be an exciting journey for both organisations," said Celtic’s senior soccer academy manager Jose Romero.