Vincent Whelan

LOUISE Galvin & Donnchadh Walsh have announced the birth of twins Brendan and Laoise as their family has jumped from three to five. The joyful news adds to what’s already been a brilliant…

JOHNNY Sexton would probably rather turn the page on his bust-up with Rieko Ioane by now but it remains the main storyline ahead of Ireland vs New Zealand. In his autobiography Sexton claimed Ioane…

SHARLENE Mawdsley shared a snapshot of her ‘work-life balance’ that ranged from gruelling training sessions to glamorous galas. Most recently she stepped out with her fellow Team Irelan…

SHANE Lowry’s daughter Iris got to be a matchday mascot as Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami were dumped out of the MLS play-offs. Atlanta United spoiled the party in Florida on Sunday as they…

SHARLENE Mawdsley has relocated to London in order to train with a new athletics team. She had previously been coached by fellow Tipperary native and two-time Olympian Gary Ryan. But the 26-year-ol…

BRIAN O’Driscoll won’t mind watching Cian Healy surpass his appearances record as he knows what a consummate pro he is. Healy is one cap shy of O’Driscoll’s mark going into …

ROY Keane has all the more reason to keep a close eye on Ireland’s visit to Wembley – as his future son-in-law could feature for England. It’s come to light that new England call-…

IRISH Para cyclist Martin Gordon has announced his retirement after a career where he featured in two Paralympic Games. The Sligo native lost his sight at the age of 17 from a rare glaucoma complic…

KATIE Taylor and Amanda Serrano will finally throw down for round two of their rivalry on Friday – over two years since their first epic. While they made history by headlining at Madison Squa…

MONA McSharry has been unwinding after completing another hectic Olympic cycle by cycling, driving and hiking around the US. Of course her second Olympic experience brought with it a brilliant bron…