Niall McGrath

5 days ago | thesun.ie | Niall McGrath |Stephen Barry

TWO goals from Mark McInerney fired Clare to a third consecutive Munster football final appearance for the first time since 1917. The Éire Óg Ennis star finished with 2-5 to secure Sam Maguire football for Peter Keane’s side with a six-point victory over Tipperary. Keane reflected: “We saw a bit of everything. Conditions weren't great at the start of the game, and I wouldn't have been happy with our slow start, but we got into a nice six-point lead.

5 days ago | thesun.ie | Niall McGrath

NEWLY crowned Masters champion Rory McIlroy will return with Shane Lowry to defend their title at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans next week. The world number two completed thehistoric career grand slamwith the playoff win over Justin Rose. Rory’s Augusta heroics saw him finally claim the coveted green jacket and a cheque for €3.7million inGeorgia, USA. New of the duo's decision to defend their title was confirmed by PGA Tour brass on Friday night.

5 days ago | thesun.ie | Niall McGrath

MUNSTER legend Conor Murray has been linked with a big-money move to Top 14 side Racing 92. The legendary scrum-half called time on his international career after Ireland's underwhelming . Cork native Murray also confirmed that he would be leaving the 2023 URC champions to play abroad next season. The 35-year-old made his debut for Munster 15 years ago and has been a key figure for Ireland since earning his first cap in 2011. His next destination has yet to be officially revealed.

1 week ago | thesun.ie | Niall McGrath

JUSTIN ROSE revealed that he feels "tormented" by "what might have been" after losing a second Masters play-off. The Englishman came up just one place shy on the leaderboard at Augusta National as Rory McIlroy finally sealed Grand Slam glory. Another defeat to a Ryder Cup team-mate came eight years after a heartbreaking loss to Sergio Garcia at Augusta National. McIlroy, who clinched the green jacket with a birdie on the first extra hole after Rose’s attempt just missed.

1 week ago | thesun.ie | Niall McGrath

SHANE Lowry is part of a star-studded field that is set to fight it out for a $20m purse in South Carolina. But Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy will sit out the event after his Masters success at Augusta National. Offaly star Lowry slumped to a final round 81 at Augusta National to finish well back in the field after a solid first three rounds. He'll be in a star pairing with three-time major winner Jordan Spieth for the first two rounds at Hilton Head Island.