Sport

Larne's Conor McKendry celebrates his goal. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Tiernan Lynch praise for Larne star that 'makes things happen'

Linfield manager David Healy. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

MANAGER'S VERDICT: David Healy reacts to Linfield's defeat against Larne

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy reacts after making a bogey on the 18th hole on day three of the Amgen Irish Open 2024 at Royal County Down in Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Peter Morrison/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy admits winning Irish Open title would put 'nice shine' on his 2024

Larne manager Tiernan Lynch. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Larne boss Tiernan Lynch reacts to Linfield win

Cliftonville manager Jim Magilton. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Jim Magilton's joy as Cliftonville fire home five goals

Loughgall manager Dean Smith. (Photo by Sarah Harkness/Pacemaker Press)

MANAGER'S VERDICT: Dean Smith reflects on 'really, really poor' Loughgall

Larne's Conor McKendry celebrates his goal. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

STORY OF THE MATCH: Linfield 0 Larne 1

Cliftonville's Joe Gormley (left) and Kris Lowe. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

STORY OF THE MATCH: Loughgall 1 Cliftonville 5 - Reds' first-half goal burst key

The FHO Racing team will continue to compete in the 2025 British Superbike Championship and road races

FHO Racing team puts speculation to bed over 2025 plans

Football

Linfield manager David Healy. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Linfield's David ​Healy relishing Irish League title battle across the board

The colours of Linfield and Larne may have been the only ribbons added to the Gibson Cup across each of the past six seasons but Blues boss David Healy is quick to reject suggestions of any two-horse title race.

Patrick Van Dort

Scorer Jay Boyd (second right) and Loughgall team-mates celebrate at Mourneview Park against Glenavon. (Photo by Alan Weir/Pacemaker)

Long-term gains the Loughgall goal for supersub Jay Boyd

Portadown's Ben Wylie (right) celebrates scoring off an assist by Ryan Mayse (left) on Friday at Shamrock Park with a dramatic 2-1 derby win over Dungannon Swifts. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Portadown with another late, late show as last-gasp goal seals derby delight

Glentoran manager Declan Devine shows his frustration during last weekend's Premiership defeat to Dungannon Swifts. PIC: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press.

Glentoran ace calls for improved clinical edge in order to climb table

A general view of Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast

UK Government will not fund Casement Park in time for Euro 2028

Billy McDowell pictured after scoring for Coleraine Crusaders. PIC: Coleraine Crusaders

Ex-Irish League keeper finding love for football after scoring first senior goal

Newcastle's John Nellis with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe at a recent video shoot. PIC: John Nellis

Meet the County Down YouTuber who recently recorded with Kylian Mbappe

Rugby Union

Ulster's Kieran Treadwell. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Ulster's Kieran Treadwell enjoying mentor's role

Kieran Treadwell has taken on more of a mentoring role this season with Ulster and also in the club game.

Ciaran Donaghy

Dan Carter of the New Zealand All Blacks in action during the 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa

When All Blacks great Dan Carter could have signed for Inst

Ulster's Dan Soper. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster 'used to hate playing against' Werner Kok but now set for weekend debut

Motorcycling

Michael Dunlop looks to the heavens after claiming a record 27th Isle of Man TT victory in the opening Supertwin race in June

TT legend Michael Dunlop won't be slowing down any time soon

British Superbike rider Glenn Irwin on the Hager PBM Ducati

Glenn Irwin hoping to capitalise on impressive Oulton Park record

Jack Meara celebrates Scottish Youth title joy. (Photo by Meara Racing)

Jack Meara joy at 'pretty special' Scottish title triumph

Michael Dunlop became the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT in June, winning four races to set a new benchmark of 29 victories

WATCH: Michael Dunlop on his motivation to keep winning more TT races

Other Sport

Damian Devlin, of Ballycastle Runners, pictured after completing the Great North Run

Ballycastle runner highlights unforgettable Great North Run experience

Daniel Smyth, 17, from Newry, Co Down during his swim across the North Channel from Northern Ireland to Scotland in July. He is aiming to become the youngest person to complete the Irish Triple Crown swimming challenge

Newry teenager aims to complete Irish Triple Crown challenge

Newtownards’ Barry McClements finished fifth for Team Ireland in the Paralympic Games’ men's 100m butterfly final S9 class. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Sportsfile)

Barry McClements PB in 'perfectly executed' Paralympic Games final swim

Team Ireland's Barry McClements has progressed to the final of the S9 100m butterfly at the Paralympic Games in Paris

Team Ireland's Barry McClements into S9 100m butterfly final in Paris

A team from Northern Ireland are competing in The Subbuteo World Cup. Pictured is Northern Ireland vs Australia in the 2022 World Cup in Rome

Northern Ireland subbuteo team hopes to bring the World Cup trophy home

Two Northern Ireland partially sighted bowlers are going for gold at the European Visually Impaired Bowling championship. Belfast’s Liz Thompson and Billy Finnegan from Larne, who both live with sight loss, are representing Northern Ireland at the event in Ayr Scotland this week

NI partially sighted bowlers go for gold at VI European Championships

Team GB's Claire Taggart and her team-mates narrowly missed out on a Paralympics boccia medal against Indonesia

Team GB's Claire Taggart 'beyond gutted' after Paralympics medal disappointment

Newtownards' Barry McClements representing Team Ireland in the men's 100m backstroke S9 class final at Paris' La Defense Arena. (Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile)

Newtownards and Feeny swimmers 'happy' with Paralympic Games finals

Sport Opinion

Rory McIlroy on the 13th green during a practice round ahead of this week's Masters

Video: Live from the Masters as Rory McIlroy bids to win green jacket

Rory McIlroy tees off at 6.12pm BST alongside Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele

Mark McMahon
The Ulster Grand Prix at Dundrod was last held in 2019 before the Dundrod and District Motorcycle Club was issued with a winding up order the following year

Change needed or Ulster Grand Prix could be lost forever

Rory McIlroy reacts to a missed birdie putt on the 10th green during Sunday's final round of the US Open

COMMENT: Rory’s major story on repeat in the land of the movies

COMMENT: Seminal moment as mercurial Michael Dunlop sets new TT benchmarkKyle White
Kyle White

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Belfast Giants' Elijiah Barriga during the game against Team GB at Vindico Arena, Cardiff, Wales. Picture: James Assinder/Team GB

Belfast Giants: Elijiah Barriga focus on building a winning cup momentum

Morning View

Editorial: ​Giving £400m to a GAA stadium at Casement would have been an outrage

Rory McIlroy tees off the 3rd during the Amgen Irish Open 2024 Pro-Am at Royal County Down, Newcastle, County Down. Picture date: Wednesday September 11, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story GOLF Irish. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Ben Lowry: Wow for NI that we have golf courses like Royals Co Down and Portrush

Rory McIlroy on the stunning 15th fairway during day two of the Amgen Irish Open 2024 at Royal County Down in Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Liam McBurney/PA Wire.

Northern Ireland lucky to have one of the world's best venues...and Rory

Rory McIlroy greets fans during day two of the Amgen Irish Open 2024 at Royal County Down in Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Liam McBurney/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy 'looking forward to the challenge' of winning second Irish Open

Rory McIlroy (right) shake hands with Tom McKibbin after the duo were paired on the first two days of this year's Irish Open

'Awesome' says Tom McKibbin on playing alongside Rory McIlroy at Irish Open

Belfast Giants' Joe Cassetti with Cardiff Devils' Cody Donaghey during Saturday night's pre-season game at the SSE Arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Belfast Giants: Joe Cassetti looking to impress this weekend against the Stars

Linfield lift the cup after beating Portadown last season. PIC: INPHO/Jonathan Porter

Linfield to begin BetMcLean Cup defence with trip to Championship outfit

Linfield's Joel Cooper collects his Sports Direct Premiership Player of the Month award from Matthew Calderwood of Sports Direct and NIFWA Chair Michael Clarke

August's Player of Month award goes to Linfield's Joel Cooper

Rory McIlroy after his shot from the rough on the 2nd during day one of the Amgen Irish Open 2024 at Royal County Down in Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Liam McBurney/PA Wire.

Tracking Rory McIlroy's Northern Ireland homecoming at Royal County Down

Rory McIlroy after his shot from the rough on the 2nd during day one of the Amgen Irish Open 2024 at Royal County Down in Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Liam McBurney/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy admits Royal County Down amongst 'the toughest courses we play'

Rory McIlroy after his shot off the 9th tee during day one of the Amgen Irish Open 2024 at Royal County Down in Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Liam McBurney/PA Wire.

Home comforts helping Rory McIlroy produce fine Irish Open form

Pictured at Belfast City Hall - Brittany Kane, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Boston University; Martin McDowell, Chair, The Odyssey Trust; Robert Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer, The Odyssey Trust; Ciaran Cullen, Deputy Athletic Director, Merrimack College; Zach Longo, Director of Hockey Operations, Harvard University; Councillor Micky Murray, Lord Mayor of Belfast; Steve Metcalf, Commissioner, Hockey East; James Applegate, US Consul General to Belfast; Ted Donato, Head Coach, Harvard University; Timothy Troville, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Harvard University; Steve Thornton, Group Head of Commercial and Hockey at The Odyssey Trust; Drew Marrochello, Athletic Director, Boston University, Paul McMahon, Chief Operating Officer, The Odyssey Trust; Sara Stanton, Owner and Managing Director, Cara Group Travel

Belfast Lord Mayor welcomes US ice hockey teams for countdown to Friendship Four

Rory McIlroy with fans during the Amgen Irish Open 2024 Pro-Am at Royal County Down, Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy happy to be home in Northern Ireland as Irish Open gets underway

Rory McIlroy during a press conference ahead of the Amgen Irish Open at Royal County Down

Made-for-TV match will showcase 'possibilities' says McIlroy

Rory McIlroy with fans during the Amgen Irish Open 2024 Pro-Am at Royal County Down, Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy looking to inspire next generation of Northern Irish golfers

Rory McIlroy during the Amgen Irish Open 2024 Pro-Am at Royal County Down, Newcastle, County Down. PIC: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy excited to tee off alongside countryman Tom McKibbin at Irish Open

View from the 18th fairway heading to the final hole at Royal County Down

AP McCoy hails 'global superstar' Rory McIlroy after Irish Open Pro-Am outing

Ireland's Rebecca Stokell (left) and Alana Dalzell celebrate after winning the third ODI against England match at Stormont

Ireland beat England in thrilling finish at Stormont

Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin. (Photo by Jacob King/PA Wire)

Tom McKibbin's Ryder Cup aim heading into Irish Open