Glory night for Ireland in Birmingham, Shamrock Rovers humbled in Europe, and why the GAA needs Kobe McDonald more than he needs the GAA

Glory night for Ireland in Birmingham, Shamrock Rovers humbled in Europe, and why the GAA needs Kobe McDonald more than he needs the GAA

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Mark English makes history with first Irish 800m gold as he conquers Europe in Birmingham

‘I can only be grateful’ — Rhasidat Adeleke wins silver for Ireland at European Championships

In-form Kate O'Connor aiming for her own piece of history as she goes for Euro gold in pentathlon

‘The worst performance I have ever seen’ — Stephen Bradley pulls no punches after Shamrock Rovers’ Euro hammering

‘We need to do that every week’ – Shels boss John Russell reacts after going ‘toe to toe’ with Ajax

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