Declan Whooley
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Cyclist Nicolas Roche hospitalised following second spider bite in two months
Team Sky rider Nicolas Roche has been hospitalised after suffering his second spider bit in less than two months. → Read More
REVEALED: Independent.ie readers select their Ireland rugby captain
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will soon reveal Paul O'Connell's successor as Ireland's rugby captain and Independent.ie readers have had their say on the matter. → Read More
David De Gea's recent Facebook activity sparks rumours of Man United departure
It doesn't take much to generate transfer speculation in the month of January and David De Gea's activity on Facebook has sparked rumours of a Manchester United departure. → Read More
POLL: Who do you want to see replace Paul O'Connell as Ireland captain?
They may be the biggest shoes in Irish sport to fill, but Joe Schmidt will soon reveal the man to replace Paul O'Connell as Ireland's rugby captain. → Read More
'Bad cop, worse cop' – Martin O'Neill on his 'excellent' working relationship with Roy Keane
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says he does not want to alter his image of being the disciplinarian in the management team and praised his assistant Roy Keane. → Read More
'Spine Tingling'
Las Vegas is beginning to feel like a home venue for Conor McGregor and the UFC champion has shown his appreciation for the incredible travelling Irish support he has received Stateside → Read More
Brian O'Driscoll offers unique reason why Ian Madigan was never likely to join Munster
As Leinster prepares itself for the departure of Ian Madigan to France, Brian O'Driscoll has offered reasons why a move to rivals Munster was never a likely option – including a clash o → Read More
'Must be for the cash'
Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll has wished former team-mate Ian Madigan well with his move to France by bringing up a previous exchange with Wallaby Adam-Ashley Cooper. → Read More
'Hartey, I'm going to smash you' – Former Ireland defender jokingly recalls encounter with Roy Keane in hotel bar
Former Ireland defender Ian Harte jokingly retold a story to illustrate that when it came to a competitive edge, not even international team-mates were spared by Roy Keane's ferocious w → Read More
'Duffer you will be truly missed!' – Robbie Keane pays special tribute to 'best mate'
Following the retirement of Ireland centurion earlier this week, Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has paid tribute to Damien Duff, describing the Dubliner as "one of the gr → Read More
Adam Ashley-Cooper's team-mate rows into Brian O'Driscoll spat with brilliant dressing room video
A Bordeaux Beglés team-mate of Adam Ashley-Coper has posted a video to show that his French colleagues are not overly upset over the recent social media storm involving Brian O'D → Read More
Blow for Leo Cullen as Leinster star confirms departure for Worcester Warriors
Leinster centre Ben Te'o has joined Aviva Premiership side Worcester Warriors as he looks to pursue international ambitions with England. → Read More
‘I’ve lived every boys dream’ – Irish football legend Damien Duff announces retirement
Damien Duff has admitted that it is his body, rather than his heart, which has decided that the time is right to hang up his professional boots. → Read More
'Second only to Alan Shearer'
Irish football fans have been quick to pay tribute to retired footballer Damien Duff, while fans of his former clubs have also acknowledged the contributions of the Irish star. → Read More
Conor McGregor set to return home for Christmas to new €2m mansion
Conor McGregor has even more reason for festive cheer as the new UFC featherweight champion has bought a new luxury €2m home. → Read More
‘Line them up on their knees…I want them to beg me’ – Conor McGregor responds to UFC call-outs
UFC champion Conor McGregor took to social media to respond to would-be challengers Rafael dos Anjos and Nate Diaz. → Read More
Brian O’Driscoll: Johnny Sexton would benefit from a break
As Leinster out-half Johnny Sexton continues to struggle to find his best form since his return from France, former team-mate Brian O’Driscoll believes the play-maker would reap the ben → Read More
Conor McGregor's UFC title victory costs Irish bookmakers to the tune of €150,000
Jose Aldo wasn’t the only one left reeling after Conor McGregor’s devastating left hook at the weekend as Irish bookmakers counted the cost of his title success at UFC 194. → Read More
'Completely out of touch, he symbolises the impotence of Leinster' – French media savages Johnny Sexton
Leinster slumped to their third successive defeat of this season's Champions Cup at the hands of reigning champions Toulon and a section of the French media has focused on the shortcomi → Read More
'Conor McGregor, the greatest fighter in myth history' – Brazilian media reaction to Jose Aldo defeat
Jose Aldo lost his undefeated UFC record in spectacular style in Las Vegas and the reaction in his homeland has been mixed to the new champion Conor McGregor. → Read More