<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</id> <title>IrishExaminer.com</title> <updated>Sun, 31 May 2026 07:38:29 +0100</updated> <rights>Examiner Group</rights> <subtitle>Ireland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.</subtitle> <link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/feed/11-sport.xml" rel="self"/><xhtml:meta content="noindex" name="robots" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"/><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854335.html</id><title>Owen Elding opens up on Ireland call-up, England interest, and Mason Melia rivalry</title><published>2026-05-31T00:02:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-31T00:02:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854335.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Heimir Hallgrímsson didn't allow a paperwork hiccup to prevent him from including Elding in the Ireland camp for the games against Qatar and Canada</summary> <content>Heimir Hallgrímsson didn't allow a paperwork hiccup to prevent him from including Elding in the Ireland camp for the games against Qatar and Canada</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10202/5101044_1_articlelarge_3470428.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854341.html</id><title>Leo Cullen keeps mum on James Lowe's Leinster future</title><published>2026-05-30T23:32:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T23:32:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854341.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Lowe's current contract is due to expire and it is believed that he has not been able to agree a new deal with the province</summary> <content>Lowe's current contract is due to expire and it is believed that he has not been able to agree a new deal with the province</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10202/5101056_1_articlelarge_94880_2969198.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854338.html</id><title>McGeeney hits back after Meenagh comments on Armagh sideline pressure</title><published>2026-05-30T22:49:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T22:49:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854338.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Derry manager Ciarán Meenagh said his side's Ulster SFC semi-final defeat to Monaghan was like "a nightmare unfolding in front of your eyes".</summary> <content>Derry manager Ciarán Meenagh said his side's Ulster SFC semi-final defeat to Monaghan was like "a nightmare unfolding in front of your eyes".</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10202/5101050_2_articlelarge_3472820.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854329.html</id><title>Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle run riot ahead of Stade Francais showdown</title><published>2026-05-30T22:12:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T22:12:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854329.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>La Rochelle move up to fifth. Though many of their rivals for the play-off places play on Sunday</summary> <content>La Rochelle move up to fifth. Though many of their rivals for the play-off places play on Sunday</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10202/5101035_1_articlelarge_GettyImages-2278195998.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854326.html</id><title>James Lowe breaks Leinster try record as they clinch URC semi-final slot</title><published>2026-05-30T22:00:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T22:00:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854326.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Leinster will face the Stormers next Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in the URC semi-finals</summary> <content>Leinster will face the Stormers next Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in the URC semi-finals</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10202/5101032_1_articlelarge_3472919.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854317.html</id><title>Mikel Arteta: Arsenal must turn Champions League final pain into fuel</title><published>2026-05-30T21:43:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T21:43:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854317.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Arteta said a second-half foul on Noni Madueke could "easily" have been given as a penalty for Arsenal</summary> <content>Arteta said a second-half foul on Noni Madueke could "easily" have been given as a penalty for Arsenal</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10202/5101020_3_articlelarge_2f34670a-175c-4040-a722-6cc8855b34b6.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854314.html</id><title>Armagh make light work of Derry to underline All-Ireland credentials</title><published>2026-05-30T21:06:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T21:06:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854314.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>There was a brief moment of concern for Armagh when they were reduced to 14 men in the second half following Jason Duffy's black card, but overall, they controlled the game</summary> <content>There was a brief moment of concern for Armagh when they were reduced to 14 men in the second half following Jason Duffy's black card, but overall, they controlled the game</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10202/5101011_2_articlelarge_3472672.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854305.html</id><title>All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals could be split across two days</title><published>2026-05-30T20:44:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T20:44:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854305.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The URC final could be played on June 19 at Croke Park, if Leinster qualify and have home advantage</summary> <content>The URC final could be played on June 19 at Croke Park, if Leinster qualify and have home advantage</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10202/5101002_1_articlelarge_94853_2964803.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41854302.html</id><title>Defending champion Howard seven behind halfway leader Hill at Baltray</title><published>2026-05-30T20:32:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T20:32:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41854302.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Fota Island's Howard is one-over, tied for 20th, and seven shots behind leader Joshua Hill at the East of Ireland Men's Amateur Open</summary> <content>Fota Island's Howard is one-over, tied for 20th, and seven shots behind leader Joshua Hill at the East of Ireland Men's Amateur Open</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100996_2_articlelarge_94879_2967697.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854290.html</id><title>Arsenal heartbreak as PSG win Champions League final on penalties</title><published>2026-05-30T20:10:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T20:10:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854290.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The game finished 1-1 after normal time. Kai Havertz had given Arsenal an early lead but an Ousmane Dembele penalty took it to extra time</summary> <content>The game finished 1-1 after normal time. Kai Havertz had given Arsenal an early lead but an Ousmane Dembele penalty took it to extra time</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100978_6_articlelarge_01daf52e-b513-436d-9cf7-2905b97ec309.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854287.html</id><title>'We got fair abuse': Cork defeat drove Kerry to U20 glory</title><published>2026-05-30T19:42:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T19:42:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854287.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Six weeks after losing to Cork in the Munster championship, Kerry are All-Ireland U20 champions </summary> <content>Six weeks after losing to Cork in the Munster championship, Kerry are All-Ireland U20 champions </content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100966_3_articlelarge_94885_2968937.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854293.html</id><title>Westmeath pull off stunning extra-time comeback to edge Cavan</title><published>2026-05-30T19:29:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T19:29:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854293.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Kevin O'Sullivan scored a decisive goal for Westmeath as they came back in extra time to beat Cavan in a thrilling All-Ireland SFC tie</summary> <content>Kevin O'Sullivan scored a decisive goal for Westmeath as they came back in extra time to beat Cavan in a thrilling All-Ireland SFC tie</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100981_1_articlelarge_94883_2968956.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854266.html</id><title>Clare and Kilkenny in driving seat for camogie quarter-final berths</title><published>2026-05-30T18:46:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T18:46:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854266.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Kilkenny are two wins from two, while Dublin are now in real trouble if they want to get back to the knockout stages</summary> <content>Kilkenny are two wins from two, while Dublin are now in real trouble if they want to get back to the knockout stages</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100933_2_articlelarge_94888_2968689.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854263.html</id><title>Kerry end Tyrone hoodoo to claim first All-Ireland U20 title in 18 years</title><published>2026-05-30T18:18:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T18:18:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854263.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Tyrone had led Kerry by eight points in the first half but marvellous individual displays by Evan Boyle, Daniel Kirby and Gearóid White saw the Kingdom to victory</summary> <content>Tyrone had led Kerry by eight points in the first half but marvellous individual displays by Evan Boyle, Daniel Kirby and Gearóid White saw the Kingdom to victory</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100930_4_articlelarge_94885_2968821.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41853975.html</id><title>Tommy Martin: Solving the mystery of Jim McGuinness and David Clifford's great escapes</title><published>2026-05-30T18:05:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T18:05:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41853975.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Is the GAA handling disciplinary matters like prestige drama showrunners deciding which characters to kill off at the end of every season?</summary> <content>Is the GAA handling disciplinary matters like prestige drama showrunners deciding which characters to kill off at the end of every season?</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100432_4_articlelarge_Untitled_20design_20_3_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41854251.html</id><title>Sara Byrne claims career-best LET finish in France</title><published>2026-05-30T17:16:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T17:16:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41854251.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Despite only having recently returned from a long injury lay-off, Sara Byrne finished second in the Jabra Ladies Open de France</summary> <content>Despite only having recently returned from a long injury lay-off, Sara Byrne finished second in the Jabra Ladies Open de France</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100903_2_articlelarge_2613322_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854242.html</id><title>Derry stun Kerry to end Christy Ring Cup final heartbreak</title><published>2026-05-30T17:01:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T17:01:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854242.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Derry had lost four of the last five Christy Ring Cup finals, including the last three in a row. Kerry hit 18 wides in the game, 13 of them in the first half</summary> <content>Derry had lost four of the last five Christy Ring Cup finals, including the last three in a row. Kerry hit 18 wides in the game, 13 of them in the first half</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100888_5_articlelarge_3472460.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854230.html</id><title>McMillan wants Munster to feel the pain after underperformance ends URC campaign</title><published>2026-05-30T16:54:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T16:54:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854230.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>“You can accept losing against good sides, but when you don’t put your best foot forward, that’s the bit that hurts.” </summary> <content>“You can accept losing against good sides, but when you don’t put your best foot forward, that’s the bit that hurts.” </content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100876_1_articlelarge_94881_2968539.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854233.html</id><title>Cork minors outgun Kilkenny to book All-Ireland semi against Tipperary</title><published>2026-05-30T16:46:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T16:46:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854233.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The last four of the All-Ireland MHC will now feature three Munster sides, with Galway to face Limerick in the other semi-final.</summary> <content>The last four of the All-Ireland MHC will now feature three Munster sides, with Galway to face Limerick in the other semi-final.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100918_1_articlelarge_309A9777.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854176.html</id><title>Mighty scrum and clinical attack see Bulls steamroll Munster to reach URC semi-final</title><published>2026-05-30T16:34:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T16:34:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854176.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The Bulls rolled into their fifth United Rugby Championship semi-final in five years</summary> <content>The Bulls rolled into their fifth United Rugby Championship semi-final in five years</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100798_4_articlelarge_94881_2968480.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41854227.html</id><title>Silver medal for Izzy Clements at Rowing World Cup</title><published>2026-05-30T16:27:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T16:27:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41854227.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Fintan McCarthy finished fourth in the Single Sculls semi and will contest the B final</summary> <content>Fintan McCarthy finished fourth in the Single Sculls semi and will contest the B final</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100867_1_articlelarge_izzy_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854212.html</id><title>Champions League final team news: Havertz gets Arsenal nod, Hakimi in</title><published>2026-05-30T16:18:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T16:18:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854212.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>There are no real surprises in the PSG team</summary> <content>There are no real surprises in the PSG team</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100852_6_articlelarge_5537394a-6cad-4556-9ccf-822d2fd03cf7.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854206.html</id><title>GAA says return to minor curtain-raiser for senior finals 'not currently feasible'</title><published>2026-05-30T15:16:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T15:16:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854206.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>It was agreed on Saturday that inter-county players will be allowed to return to training for the 2027 season on November 20.</summary> <content>It was agreed on Saturday that inter-county players will be allowed to return to training for the 2027 season on November 20.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100846_3_articlelarge_3177808_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854194.html</id><title>Shane Waters fires Limerick past Clare to All-Ireland minor semi-final</title><published>2026-05-30T14:47:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T14:47:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854194.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Limerick have reached their first All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship semi-final in six years</summary> <content>Limerick have reached their first All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship semi-final in six years</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100831_2_articlelarge_94753_2956808.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854185.html</id><title>Sinn Féin call on Government to cover financial cost of any FAI Israel boycott</title><published>2026-05-30T14:37:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T14:37:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854185.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The motion highlights that Fifa and Uefa banned Russia in 2022 in response to the decision of the football associations of Czechia, Poland and Sweden to refuse to play Russia in international competition.</summary> <content>The motion highlights that Fifa and Uefa banned Russia in 2022 in response to the decision of the football associations of Czechia, Poland and Sweden to refuse to play Russia in international competition.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100822_1_articlelarge_94871_2967244.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854173.html</id><title>The shaping of Mikel Arteta - through the eyes of friends and colleagues</title><published>2026-05-30T13:39:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T13:39:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854173.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>In the runup to the Champions League final, the Arsenal manager’s first footballing steps in the Basque Country and Barcelona are recalled by those who shared them</summary> <content>In the runup to the Champions League final, the Arsenal manager’s first footballing steps in the Basque Country and Barcelona are recalled by those who shared them</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100789_1_articlelarge_arteta_20cazorla_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854170.html</id><title>End of first term but Lancaster can't wait to drive Connacht further</title><published>2026-05-30T13:20:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T13:20:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41854170.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>It will be a year next week since the shock announcement of Lancaster as Connacht head coach</summary> <content>It will be a year next week since the shock announcement of Lancaster as Connacht head coach</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100780_1_articlelarge_3471291.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854155.html</id><title>Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two years with Andoni Iraola in line to replace him</title><published>2026-05-30T12:24:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T12:24:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854155.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Dutchman departs after disappointing title defence</summary> <content>Dutchman departs after disappointing title defence</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100813_3_articlelarge_SOCCER_20Forest_20_2020031039.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854005.html</id><title>Davy Fitz, what's next? 'I'm still relatively young as regards a manager'</title><published>2026-05-30T11:59:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T11:59:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854005.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Davy Fitzgerald departed as Antrim manager but he already has an eye on the next opportunity to break new ground with an underdog.</summary> <content>Davy Fitzgerald departed as Antrim manager but he already has an eye on the next opportunity to break new ground with an underdog.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100492_5_articlelarge_davy_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41852928.html</id><title>Bulls end injury-hit Munster's season with heavy defeat in URC quarter-final</title><published>2026-05-30T11:55:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T11:55:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41852928.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The South Africans proved too strong for Clayton McMillan's side.</summary> <content>The South Africans proved too strong for Clayton McMillan's side.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100771_4_articlelarge_3471960.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854143.html</id><title>Glenn Whelan the new boss of relegated Livingston</title><published>2026-05-30T11:41:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T11:41:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854143.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The former Republic of Ireland international takes over following the club's relegation from the Scottish Premiership</summary> <content>The former Republic of Ireland international takes over following the club's relegation from the Scottish Premiership</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100741_1_articlelarge_2848187.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854137.html</id><title>Three League of Ireland stars added to Ireland party for Canada friendly</title><published>2026-05-30T11:15:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T11:15:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854137.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Midfielder Matt Healy receives his first senior international call-up following an impressive run of form for Shamrock Rovers.</summary> <content>Midfielder Matt Healy receives his first senior international call-up following an impressive run of form for Shamrock Rovers.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100735_1_articlelarge_3471559.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41853978.html</id><title>Tragedy taught gloved-up Rabbittes to love life on family's remarkable sporting journey</title><published>2026-05-30T10:44:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T10:44:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41853978.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>In stature, style, gait and apparel, two young Rabbittes are quintessential chips off older block Joe. And middle child Olwen makes her own way.</summary> <content>In stature, style, gait and apparel, two young Rabbittes are quintessential chips off older block Joe. And middle child Olwen makes her own way.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100444_6_articlelarge_gloved_20up.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853987.html</id><title>Declan Rice - the machine, the myth, the aura gambler</title><published>2026-05-30T07:15:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T07:15:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853987.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Now that Declan Rice has become the eighth Republic of Ireland international to win a Premier League medal, is it time to judge him fairly?</summary> <content>Now that Declan Rice has become the eighth Republic of Ireland international to win a Premier League medal, is it time to judge him fairly?</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100459_5_articlelarge_GettyImages-2278651347_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41853543.html</id><title>Rieko Ioane: Silverware won't decide success of Leinster sabbatical</title><published>2026-05-30T06:54:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T06:54:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41853543.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Ioane waxes lyrical about the overall experience in Ireland. Awesome, he says. Refreshing.</summary> <content>Ioane waxes lyrical about the overall experience in Ireland. Awesome, he says. Refreshing.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10198/5099103_11_articlelarge_94862_2966249.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41853738.html</id><title>McMillan urges Munster charges to embrace Loftus Versfeld challenge</title><published>2026-05-30T06:46:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T06:46:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41853738.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Clayton McMillan is trusting a team captained by scrum-half Craig Casey to write their own history by embracing the opportunity and claiming a famous knockout victory.</summary> <content>Clayton McMillan is trusting a team captained by scrum-half Craig Casey to write their own history by embracing the opportunity and claiming a famous knockout victory.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10199/5099667_5_articlelarge_94855_2965453_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41853930.html</id><title>Finlay fears Ulster final exertions could cost Monaghan against Mayo</title><published>2026-05-30T06:35:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T06:35:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41853930.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Conor McManus and Paul Finlay feel Monaghan's response to Ulster final heartbreak, and February's heavy league defeat to Mayo, will reveal plenty about where the county stands</summary> <content>Conor McManus and Paul Finlay feel Monaghan's response to Ulster final heartbreak, and February's heavy league defeat to Mayo, will reveal plenty about where the county stands</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100306_7_articlelarge_3461621.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853984.html</id><title>Arsenal v PSG: Where the Champions League final can be won and lost</title><published>2026-05-30T06:28:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T06:28:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853984.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The Gunners, fresh from their Premier League title triumph, will have their work cut out to get the better of the Parisian powerhouse.</summary> <content>The Gunners, fresh from their Premier League title triumph, will have their work cut out to get the better of the Parisian powerhouse.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100465_3_articlelarge_4041d420-3fff-4b09-9bca-0161e70269b7.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41853873.html</id><title>'Love of hurling' keeps O'Doherty coming back as Derry look to finally claim Christy Ring honours</title><published>2026-05-30T06:27:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T06:27:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41853873.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>This afternoon's decider against Kerry will be the Derry captain's fourth in a row, his fifth in six seasons. He's scored 2-39 across all of those games but lost the lot.</summary> <content>This afternoon's decider against Kerry will be the Derry captain's fourth in a row, his fifth in six seasons. He's scored 2-39 across all of those games but lost the lot.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100102_1_articlelarge_3468346.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41854050.html</id><title>Anthony Daly: Galway eye revenge but Clare have grown with every game</title><published>2026-05-30T06:15:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T06:15:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41854050.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>This Galway U20 team has an edge, but they’re meeting a very good Clare team that has steadily improved as the championship has progressed</summary> <content>This Galway U20 team has an edge, but they’re meeting a very good Clare team that has steadily improved as the championship has progressed</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100564_1_articlelarge_3455532.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854047.html</id><title>Tomás Ó Sé picking Kerry on spark and vibes for Tyrone test</title><published>2026-05-30T06:05:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T06:05:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854047.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The Kingdom great takes his U20 side to Croke Park to face a Tyrone team with an "innate confidence" and a love of playing Kerry</summary> <content>The Kingdom great takes his U20 side to Croke Park to face a Tyrone team with an "innate confidence" and a love of playing Kerry</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100549_2_articlelarge_3455475.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853759.html</id><title>Corrie Ndaba: 'I've been resilient my whole life and done things the hard way'</title><published>2026-05-30T06:00:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T06:00:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853759.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The 26-year-old came off the bench for his Ireland debut in Thursday’s 1-0 friendly win over Qatar at Aviva Stadium, having barely featured in a green shirt at underage level.</summary> <content>The 26-year-old came off the bench for his Ireland debut in Thursday’s 1-0 friendly win over Qatar at Aviva Stadium, having barely featured in a green shirt at underage level.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10199/5099721_8_articlelarge_3470688.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41853744.html</id><title>One game from elimination, Munster face their biggest test yet under Clayton McMillan</title><published>2026-05-30T05:46:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T05:46:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41853744.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Munster head to Pretoria buoyed by recent form but facing a formidable quarter-final challenge</summary> <content>Munster head to Pretoria buoyed by recent form but facing a formidable quarter-final challenge</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10199/5099670_9_articlelarge_94855_2965474.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853969.html</id><title>Ireland v Israel: Hallgrímsson would accept neutral venue even if it hampers winning prospects </title><published>2026-05-30T03:00:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-30T03:00:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853969.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Heightened pressure on the FAI over the last week – from player attitudes and fan protests – has prompted the hierarchy to consider moving the October 4 fixture out of the country.</summary> <content>Heightened pressure on the FAI over the last week – from player attitudes and fan protests – has prompted the hierarchy to consider moving the October 4 fixture out of the country.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10197/5098752_6_articlelarge_94871_2967281.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/arid-41854059.html</id><title>Glasgow Warriors see off brave Connacht to reach URC semi-finals</title><published>2026-05-29T22:37:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T22:37:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/arid-41854059.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Stuart Lancaster’s men, the form team in the second half of the league, gave it everything but it was just not enough to secure a first ever win in Scotstoun and extend their season for at least another week.</summary> <content>Stuart Lancaster’s men, the form team in the second half of the league, gave it everything but it was just not enough to secure a first ever win in Scotstoun and extend their season for at least another week.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100576_6_articlelarge_94873_2968116.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854077.html</id><title>Graham Burke's stunner sends champions Shamrock Rovers six points clear at the top</title><published>2026-05-29T22:12:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T22:12:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854077.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Six points is the buffer they hold over new second placed side Bohemians but their victims St Patrick’s Athletic can’t complain with being two further points adrift.</summary> <content>Six points is the buffer they hold over new second placed side Bohemians but their victims St Patrick’s Athletic can’t complain with being two further points adrift.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100597_6_articlelarge_94876_2968042.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854074.html</id><title>Arubi hits winner as Dundalk deepen Derry woes</title><published>2026-05-29T22:08:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T22:08:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854074.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Derry have now got seven games without a win</summary> <content>Derry have now got seven games without a win</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100594_7_articlelarge_94875_2968060.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854071.html</id><title>Super sub Frantz Pierrot earns Galway United a draw to frustrate Shelbourne</title><published>2026-05-29T22:04:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T22:04:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854071.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The Haitian striker equalised Harry Wood’s opening goal, while Shels also hit the woodwork twice, as the game ended as it had in their first meeting of the season in Drumcondra in February.</summary> <content>The Haitian striker equalised Harry Wood’s opening goal, while Shels also hit the woodwork twice, as the game ended as it had in their first meeting of the season in Drumcondra in February.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100591_5_articlelarge_3471466.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854068.html</id><title>Gourdie and Waweru on target as Cobh continue revival</title><published>2026-05-29T22:02:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T22:02:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854068.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>It was a third consecutive victory for Cobh Ramblers</summary> <content>It was a third consecutive victory for Cobh Ramblers</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100588_8_articlelarge_DKE290526Soccer003.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854065.html</id><title>Bohemians climb to second with comfortable win over Sligo Rovers</title><published>2026-05-29T21:57:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T21:57:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854065.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>A consolation goal from Ryan O'Kane had halved Bohs' lead after goals from Douglas James-Taylor and Colm Whelan, but Conor Parsons' strike seven minutes from time sealed the Dubliners' victory.</summary> <content>A consolation goal from Ryan O'Kane had halved Bohs' lead after goals from Douglas James-Taylor and Colm Whelan, but Conor Parsons' strike seven minutes from time sealed the Dubliners' victory.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100585_6_articlelarge_94858_2965772.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854062.html</id><title>Cork City cruise past Finn Harps for fifth straight win</title><published>2026-05-29T21:51:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T21:51:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854062.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>That's five consecutive wins for Cork City as they maintained their 12-point lead over UCD at the top of the First Division</summary> <content>That's five consecutive wins for Cork City as they maintained their 12-point lead over UCD at the top of the First Division</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100579_6_articlelarge_JC2026CorkCityVsFinnHarps08.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854056.html</id><title>Benny Couto's late volley earns Waterford point in six-goal thriller against Drogs</title><published>2026-05-29T21:45:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T21:45:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41854056.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Tommy Lonergan scored the opening goal for Waterford after just 15 seconds</summary> <content>Tommy Lonergan scored the opening goal for Waterford after just 15 seconds</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100570_4_articlelarge_94834_2962760.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854041.html</id><title>GAA weekend previews: Mayo will have had enough time to lick their wounds</title><published>2026-05-29T20:58:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T20:58:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854041.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Elsewhere Armagh v Derry should be a game of small margins but Armagh’s deeper resources could be a deciding factor. </summary> <content>Elsewhere Armagh v Derry should be a game of small margins but Armagh’s deeper resources could be a deciding factor. </content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100543_2_articlelarge_3439060.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41854038.html</id><title>Defending champion Howard seven back as Hill sets hot East of Ireland pace at windy Baltray</title><published>2026-05-29T20:56:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T20:56:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41854038.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The 27-year-old Fota Island man was tied for 25th in the 132-man field</summary> <content>The 27-year-old Fota Island man was tied for 25th in the 132-man field</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100540_6_articlelarge_94879_2967592.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854035.html</id><title>Tyrone turn on second-half power to retain Ulster minor title</title><published>2026-05-29T20:56:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T20:56:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854035.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Derry led by two points at the break but Tyrone overwhelmed their opponents in the second half</summary> <content>Derry led by two points at the break but Tyrone overwhelmed their opponents in the second half</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100537_7_articlelarge_3471397.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41854029.html</id><title>Poignant success for Femme Magnifique in Tramore</title><published>2026-05-29T20:49:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T20:49:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41854029.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The syndicate was formed in memory of Dillion Quirke, the Tipperary hurler who tragically died aged just 24 in 2022 from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) while playing for Clonoulty-Rossmore at Semple Stadium.</summary> <content>The syndicate was formed in memory of Dillion Quirke, the Tipperary hurler who tragically died aged just 24 in 2022 from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) while playing for Clonoulty-Rossmore at Semple Stadium.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10201/5100531_9_articlelarge_Femme_20Magnifique_20Tramore_20t1.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41853999.html</id><title>Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Ulster drama rarely the same when exported</title><published>2026-05-29T19:59:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T19:59:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41853999.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>And could the Dubs be subjected to successive championship defeats in the same season for the first time in history?</summary> <content>And could the Dubs be subjected to successive championship defeats in the same season for the first time in history?</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100486_2_articlelarge_94795_2959984.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854011.html</id><title>Boost for Kerry as Killian Dennehy named to start All-Ireland U20 final</title><published>2026-05-29T19:13:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T19:13:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41854011.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Saturday's game at Croke Park between Kerry and Tyrone throws in at 5pm. </summary> <content>Saturday's game at Croke Park between Kerry and Tyrone throws in at 5pm. </content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100498_3_articlelarge_3442209_1_.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41853990.html</id><title>New Zealand cruise to test win</title><published>2026-05-29T18:56:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T18:56:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41853990.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>Doheny, Tucker and Adair put up resistance as Black Caps complete innings win</summary> <content>Doheny, Tucker and Adair put up resistance as Black Caps complete innings win</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100471_6_articlelarge_94878_2967742.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry><entry><id>https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853963.html</id><title>'We have won one, now we want the second one': Mikel Arteta eyes Champions League glory</title><published>2026-05-29T17:59:00+01:00</published> <updated>2026-05-29T17:59:00+01:00</updated> <author><name>Irishexaminer.com</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></author><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41853963.html" rel="alternate"/><summary>The newly crowned Premier League champions have a second chance to become kings of Europe when they face PSG in Budapest on Saturday night.</summary> <content>The newly crowned Premier League champions have a second chance to become kings of Europe when they face PSG in Budapest on Saturday night.</content><category term="ie-sport"/><link href="https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/10200/5100378_7_articlelarge_81c23ac7-c31f-4b27-9f5c-90bd3f876b94.jpg" rel="enclosure" type="image/jpeg"/><contributor><name>Examiner Group</name> <email>digitaldesk@irishexaminer.com</email> <uri>https://www.irishexaminer.com/</uri></contributor></entry></feed>