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Early tries kickstart Leinster on way  to first URC victory of campaign Having picked up just one point in total from their recent two-game mini tour of South Africa, Leinster registered a convincing bonus-point triumph over the Sharks.

My report for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on Leinster's victory against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship at the Aviva Stadium this evening. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season The province crossed for five tries at Aviva Stadium.

My report for @the42.ie on Leinster's triumph against the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship this evening. www.the42.ie/leinster-sha...

I do my best, but I fear Rough Justice is just around the corner.

Wouldn’t sweat it too much. It Ain’t What You Do, It’s The Way That You Do It.

Mary O’Connell and Na Gaeil bidding to break new ground in Kerry decider A few weeks on from their male counterparts competing in a first top-tier decider in Kerry, Mary O’Connell and the ladies footballers of Na Gaeil are also set to break new ground in Killarney this wee...

I spoke to Kerry midfielder Mary O’Connell for the attached piece ahead of appearing for Na Gaeil in their first Kerry senior football championship final against Southern Gaels. She also spoke about the year with Kerry and winning an All-Ireland title in 2024. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...

Was only remarking the other day that I became eligible to vote a couple of months before the 2004 presidential election was due to take place, but it didn’t happen as Mary McAleese was the only one nominated. What I wouldn’t give for another non-election right about now!

Correct. As Anderson mentioned himself, he wasn’t an established director back then, so he fully understood him picking a James Cameron film instead.

Has been said by himself and PTA in the promotion of One Battle After Another that Leonardo Di Caprio was considered for Wahlberg’s role in Boogie Nights. Then again, every role for a young male actor back then was probably offered to Leo first!

From a county crown on Junior Cert results night to an All-Ireland medal –Shannen Cotter’s decade long journey with Bennekerry/Tinryland Following a 2024 club season that was beyond their wildest dreams, Shannen Cotter and Bennekerry/Tinryland are exactly where they want to be in this year’s Carlow senior football championship.

I spoke to Carlow and Bennekerry/Tinryland goalkeeper Shannen Cotter for the attached piece ahead of the latter's senior final against Old Leighlin on wanting to keep a hold of their title and captaining her club to county, provincial and All-Ireland wins in 2024. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic...

'They’ll want to get one over on us after last year' - Leinster braced for Bulls backlash Jimmy O’Brien looks ahead to Saturday’s URC clash in Pretoria.

My piece for @the42.ie with Jimmy O'Brien ahead of Leinster's game against the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship this weekend. www.the42.ie/jimmy-obrien...

'Even given all the soccer stuff I achieved, that really stands out as a special memory' Ex-Irish international Méabh De Búrca is enjoying her club Gaelic football and treasures her 2011 All-Ireland final experience.

I spoke to former Ireland soccer international Meabh De Burca for the attached piece on playing with Salthill/Knocknacarra in recent years, her journey to two All-Ireland finals with New York and her former Irish team-mates who are also back playing club Gaelic football. www.the42.ie/meabh-de-bur...

Aoife Madigan heaps praise on Ballincollig's rugby AIL coaching team “The club have really gone out and brought in some quality coaches. We have everything available to us to go out and play to the best of our ability. ...

My piece for The Echo newspaper with Ballincollig's Shannen Cotter ahead of their Women's All-Ireland League opener against Galwegians this weekend. www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...

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My piece for The Echo newspaper with Cork Constitution's Cian Desmond ahead of their All-Ireland League opener against Lansdowne this weekend. www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...

Including Joey Lauren Adams and Renee Zellweger, who were later confused with each other as they both started to become more prominent.

I spoke to Louth goalkeeper Rebecca Lambe Fagan recently for the attached piece on facing her cousin Holly Lambe Sally in this weekend's senior county championship semi-final, having won an All-Ireland junior championship title with her earlier this year at Croke Park in the colours of Louth.

Always been fascinated by the story of Edward Burns handing Redford a tape of The Brothers McMullen in an elevator when he was working on Entertainment Tonight and how that eventually led to it being shown at Sundance.

‘Back in action’ – The Big Interview with Roisin Considine of Liscannor and Clare - Munster GAA Roisin Considine is hopeful of once again featuring in a Clare intermediate football championship final in 2025.

I spoke to Clare and Liscannor footballer Roisin Considine for the attached piece on trying to reach another county final, bouncing back from injury, commuting from London to Clare in 2024 and her ambition to taste success with club and county. munster.gaa.ie/2025/09/back...

Shay Given: World Cup hopes over unless Ireland get a result in Portugal Given admitted a positive result will be required from this encounter to reignite their qualification hopes.

My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with Shay Given on Ireland’s difficult week in the World Cup qualifiers. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...

'My heart sank': Kenny Cunningham 'flummoxed' by Hallgrimsson's tactical set-up The former Ireland skipper says the first-half display against Hungary concerned him more than the performance in Yerevan.

My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with former international captain Kenny Cunningham on Ireland's struggles in their World Cup qualification group. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer...

'Fresh, new voice' McMillan will hit the ground running at Munster, says Zebo The Thomond Park legend says the new Reds boss has the support around him to succeed in Ireland.

My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social with former Munster and Ireland star Simon Zebo on new Munster head coach Clayton McMilan, Stuart Lancaster being back in Irish rugby at Connacht and Andy Farrell returning to Ireland after his sabbatical with the Lions. www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...

One for the road?

Shamrock Rovers go nine points clear at the top after win over Drogheda United Matthew Healy and Josh Honahan score the goals at Tallaght Stadium

My report for The Irish Times on Shamrock Rovers’ triumph over Drogheda United in the Premier Division this evening. www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer...

The Big Saturday Interview... French native Pauline Martin is thoroughly enjoying her involvement in the Sports Direct Gaelic4Mothers&Others team in Good Counsel Liffey Gaels - Local Women Sport 'I really had that regret that I never joined a team sport like that and I feel like I’ve missed out. The social aspect, the new friendships that can be made

I spoke to Pauline Martin for the attached piece in relation to the Gaelic4Mothers&Others programme. A French native who first came to Ireland at 18 years of age, she joined the programme with Good Counsel Liffey Gaels in Dublin within the past few months. localwomensport.com/the-big-satu...

Sounds like the kind of situation Larry David could get a whole episode from.

I spoke to Dublin defender Martha Byrne for the attached piece on winning her sixth All-Ireland senior football championship title against Meath earlier this month in Croke Park and her return to club duty with Cuala, with whom she has tasted success in the past.

Thank you! Having watched Materialists and Weapons in the past week, I've realised most films these days have multiple actors who've been in a Marvel movie or movies at some point!

Might make up for his character's unsuccessful courtship of Natalie Portman in Thor: The Dark World!

They might look to Chris O’Dowd for John Waters seeing as he’s from the same county. Then again, that might be a reason to run a mile away from
it!

Yes, I remember that from the time and seems he regretted not being in it. Made The Whole Nine Yards and The Whole Ten Yards around then as well, so would have suited the numerology if he had taken the part.

Yes, there was some joy in that. Would have preferred if Willis was in Ocean's 13 though as he's been in a lot of films with numbers in the title, but had already been in 12 Monkeys.