Lowry posts course record 62 to take Irish Open leadA sensational front nine from Shane Lowry during his second round at the Amgen Irish Open saw the Offaly man move into a commanding clubhouse lead in Doonbeg, while Tom McKibbin remains in the mix at the halfway stage.
Kiely commits to Limerick for All-Ireland title defenceJohn Kiely will remain as Limerick senior hurling manager for their All-Ireland SHC title defence next year, with the county board confirming he's staying on "with the option to extend for a further season thereafter".
Maguire off to a winning start at Solheim CupLeona Maguire got her Solheim Cup tournament off to a winning start and she and Esther Henseleit got the better of American duo Andrea Lee and Lindy Duncan at Bernadus Golf Course in the Netherlands.
Battle of the LOI underachievers at Tolka ParkThere's a busy Friday night in store in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, but for Eoin Doyle, Shelbourne against Derry City at Tolka Park is the standout fixture.
