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# Winning

Last month
May 2023
# nothing like it
Cork and Tipperary finish all-square after Munster epic
The two sides shared seven goals and both remain unbeaten in the Munster championship.
# nothing like it
Cork and Tipperary finish all-square after Munster hurling epic
The two sides shared seven goals and both remain unbeaten in the Munster championship.
This year
2023
# Winning
Shelbourne go fifth after come-from-behind victory against Sligo
A terrific Matty Smith strike and an own goal saw Damien Duff’s men over the line.
# Winning
Offaly back in Division 1 of hurling league after final win over Kildare
A 0-10 to 0-2 run in the first 25 minutes of the second half was the key spell of the game for the Faithful County.
# Winning
Shane Lowry resists fightback to knock Jordan Spieth out of WGC-Dell Match Play
The Irish star had already been eliminated following defeats by Taylor Montgomery and Mackenzie Hughes.
# Winning
Sergio Perez holds off Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen to win Saudi Arabian GP
Lewis Hamilton finished fifth for Mercedes.
# Football
Arsenal extend Premier League lead with 3-0 win over Fulham
The Gunners went five points ahead of Man City after beating Fulham.
# In form
Hat-trick of assists for Trossard as Arsenal extend Premier League lead
The Gunners went five points ahead of Man City after beating Fulham.
# Frustration
Rory McIlroy falls agonisingly short at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Kurt Kitayama kept his cool in a nerve-shredding final round to clinch the first PGA Tour victory of his much-traveled career.
# Winning
Joy for Katie McCabe as Arsenal end trophy wait with victory over Chelsea
The Gunners struck three times in the first half to win the Continental Cup final.
# Thriller
97th-minute drama sees leaders Arsenal seal incredible comeback win
Bournemouth were two goals ahead before the Gunners’ late show.
# Winning
Carefully Selected edges out Dunboyne in Thyestes thriller
Elsewhere, Teahupoo shot to ante-post favouritism for the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival following a facile victory in the John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle.
Last year
2022
# Winning
Energumene defends Hilly Way crown with ease
1-9 favourite strolls home on seasonal bow at Cork.
# Wrap
Wicklow and Wexford clubs celebrate Leinster hurling glory
Bray Emmets were crowned intermediate champions, while Horeswood triumphed in the junior decider.
# Winning
Shane Walsh delivers another stunning Croke Park cameo to leave with smile on face
The Galway intercounty star struck nine points to help Kilmacud Crokes triumph over The Downs in the Leinster club SFC final.
# Winning
Liverpool end Napoli's 21-game unbeaten run but fall short of top spot
Late goals from Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez secured a morale-boosting win for Jurgen Klopp’s men.
# Winning
Chelsea reach Champions League knockout stages for 18th time in 19 attempts
It continues the Blues’ excellent record of successfully navigating the group stages — only once have they failed at this hurdle.
# Winning
Chaldean triumphs in Dewhurst for Balding and Dettori
Jockey had a fall in earlier race but bounced back to win Group One.
# Winning
Disappointment for Neil Lennon as Man United survive scare in Cyprus
Marcus Rashford scored a brace as the Red Devils earned a hard-fought win.
# Winning
All Blacks thrash Australia to close in on Rugby Championship title
New Zealand won on a scoreline of 40-14 in Auckland.
# Winning
Saul Alvarez beats Gennady Golovkin by unanimous decision in trilogy fight
The pair embraced in the ring following the bout.
# Winning
Celtic leave it late as Alfredo Morelos scores on Rangers return
Substitute Liel Abada wrapped up victory for the Hoops in stoppage time when he curled home from 18 yards.
# Still On Top
The secret to Meath's success? Sticking together, says star midfielder
Máire O’Shaughnessy and the Royals are back-to-back All-Ireland senior champions.
# Award
Laois sharpshooter named Player of the Month for June
Erone Fitzpatrick has been in glittering form for the O’Moore county.
# Winning
‘I can retire a happy man’ – Fitzpatrick celebrates dream come true at US Open
The Englishman won his first major title in the 122nd US Open.
# Champion
Swiatek brushes aside Gauff to win second French Open title
The 21-year-old Pole stormed to a 6-1, 6-3 win in only 68 minutes.
# Winning
Despair for Liverpool as Man City complete remarkable comeback to be crowned Premier League champions
A dramatic final day saw no shortage of twists and turns.
# Winning
Rangers end tough week with Scottish Cup glory after extra-time win over Hearts
Ryan Jack broke the deadlock after 94 minutes before fellow substitute Scott Wright fired in a second.
# Winning
Ireland 7s teams off to flyer in Toulouse as men beat South Africa for first time
The women’s team had an impressive win against England.
# Winning
Limerick topple Tipp to reach Munster senior football final
A goal in each half from Josh Ryan and Brian Donovan sealed the deal for the Treaty, who will now face Kerry in the decider.
# Winning
Coroebus denies Native Trail for Appleby one-two in 2000 Guineas
Classic glory on the Rowley Mile for James Doyle.
# Winning
Liverpool close in on Champions League final amid convincing win
Jurgen Klopp’s side were too good for Villarreal.
# Winning
Irish youngster Nathan Collins savours 'unbelievable' night
The 20-year-old scored his first Premier League goal in Burnley’s win over Everton.
# Winning
Railway Union wrap up first-ever league and cup double in style
The Dublin side won today’s Energia AIL Women’s Cup final, while Blackrock College triumphed in the plate decider.
# top finisher
Irish involvement aplenty in Glasgow derby as 'big-game player' Shine back with a bang
The Cork striker scored the winner against Celtic today.
# Irish Eye
'Outstanding' Tighe stars in new position as Fremantle make it four wins from four
Sarah Rowe and Aishling Sheridan were on the losing Collingwood side.
# Rebel Roar
Glanmire beat DCU to win eighth Paudie O’Connor Cup and first since 2018
Irish international Claire Melia starred as the Cork club were the big winners at the National Basketball Arena today.
All time
# Irish Eye
Champ holds off Thyme Hill to take Long Walk title at Ascot
Jonjo O’Neill Jnr: ‘To do it for Nicky, JP and on a horse like Champ – it doesn’t get much better.’
# Happy return
Paul Townend lands Fairyhouse hat-trick on dream return
Ireland’s champion jockey has endured ‘a long and painful recovery’ since dislocating his shoulder in September.
# Winning
Villarreal join Man United in Champions League last 16 after beating Atalanta
The match was rearranged after heavy snowfall.