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Even when he was a kid, Jimmy O’Brien was obsessed with working out problems whether or not he had a ball in his hands, or at his feet.

United States regain Solheim Cup on home soil

The United States held off a brave fightback from Europe, including an impressive victory from Leona Maguire in just her second appearance over three days, to win the Solheim Cup…

‘Which dressing room would I rather be in? Absolutely mine’ – Damien Duff rows back on Derry compliments

Damien Duff had no complaints about the outcome of the battle. But his focus was already switching to the war.

Ireland square T20I series after another final-over thriller

IRE Women vs ENG Wome 2024, IRE Women vs ENG Women Match Report: Mady Villiers nearly saves the day with the ball, after magnificent 80 from Orla Prendergast

Late flurry by Hojgaard denies McIlroy at Irish Open

Denmark's Rasmus Hojgaard produced a brilliant finish to win the Amgen Irish Open as Rory McIlroy suffered a second heartbreaking loss of the year.

Irish Open Day Four: Rory McIlroy takes lead going into final round at Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy has taken a one-shot lead at -6 going into the final day of the Irish Open at Royal County Down.

‘The mood is really good, there’s a good buzz there. We left probably a few tries out there for sure’ – Irish captain Edel McMahon

How about that for a season-opener by the Ireland women’s team. Six tries scored. Just two tries conceded against a side ranked fifth in the world.

Rory McIlroy keen to ‘put a nice shine’ on golfing year with Irish Open victory

The world number three from Holywood, Co. Down, will take a one-shot lead over halfway frontrunner Mateo Manassero of Italy in Sunday’s final round of the DP World Tour event

McIlroy takes lead into final round of Irish Open

The last time Royal County Down hosted the Amgen Irish Open in 2015, tournament host Rory McIlroy missed the cut with rounds of 80 and 71. Nine years later, the…