Szmodics is determined to build on his 33 goals for Blackburn last season to clinch survival for Kieran McKenna’s men.

With an 11-0 record, the Cobh boxer has been making headlines across the Atlantic in the US, as he has made the boxing world stand up and take notice of his career.

Clare's Shane O'Donnell is nominated for player of the year, alongside Limerick's Kyle Hayes and Cork's Darragh Fitzgibbon.

Shamrock Rovers will face off against Derry City in the Airtricity League Premier Division on Friday, while the BMW PGA Championship is set to dominate the Sky Sports Main Event across the weekend.

Raya saved Mateo Retegui’s penalty then kept out the rebound.

Raya saved Mateo Retegui’s penalty and then kept out the rebound.

Leinster are set to be without a number of younger players as a squad is set to make their way to South Africa in two weeks time.

McIlroy was a shot behind clubhouse leader Niklas Norgaard.

The midfielder suffered the injury on international duty with Norway and missed Sunday’s north London derby win at Tottenham.

Joshua is bidding to become a three-time world champion.

Runners-up Galway have eight players nominated in the 45 list of nominations, while Ulster Donegal have eight nominations.

City failed to spark as a positive Inter, who created some of the best chances during the game, claimed a creditable draw.

Celtic went ahead after 17 minutes through Liam Scales' powerful close-range header

Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan went close late on but former Manchester United pair Matteo Darmian and Henrikh Mkhitaryan spurned Inter’s best chances.

Jack Conan became a father for the first time this summer.

Former England striker Carroll joins fourth-tier Bordeaux

Dubois was given the IBF title in June following Oleksandr Usyk’s decision to vacate in order to pursue a rematch with Tyson Fury.

The Red Devils are looking at options to redevelop the current stadium or build a new one.

The Northern Irishman is on a course of antibiotics for a cough and says he will be “a bit wheezy” this week.

However, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said funding for the redevelopment of the derelict GAA ground will have to be identified.