7 April 2014; Shamrock Rovers’ Sean O’Connor shot comes back off the post as UCD goalkeeper Conor O’Donnell dives to save. Airtricity League Premier Division, Shamrock Rovers v UCD, Tallaght Stadium, Tallaght, Co. Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
9 April 2014; Colm Cooper is an adidas ambassador. adidas will be supporting his recovery with the best product and technology available including Boost footwear and access to expert consultation and state-of-the-art technology. For more information visit www.adidas.ie. Merrion Hotel, Dublin. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
9 April 2014; Scoreboard operator Niall Guinnane, from Ennis, Co. Clare, during the game. Electric Ireland Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship, Quarter-Final, Clare v Waterford, Cusack Park, Ennis, Co. Clare. Picture credit: Diarmuid Greene / SPORTSFILE
10 April 2014; Lauren Dwyer, Republic of Ireland, in action against Serra Cagan, Turkey. UEFA Women’s U19 Qualifying Round, Turkey v Republic of Ireland, VVOG Harderwijk, De Strokel, Harderwijk, Netherlands. Picture credit: Erwin Spek / SPORTSFILE
11 April 2014; Foster Horan, Lansdowne, is tackled by Keith Donoghue, and Bryan Byrne, right, Clontarf. Ulster Bank League Division 1A, Lansdowne v Clontarf, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Paul Mohan / SPORTSFILE
11 April 2014; Ulster’s Paul Marshall scores his side’s fourth try despite the attempts of Kieran Marmion. Connacht. Celtic League 2013/14 Round 19, Ulster v Connacht, Ravenhill Park, Belfast, Co. Antrim. Picture credit: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE
11 April 2014; Gordon D’Arcy, Leinster, attempts to collect the ball before going into touch. Celtic League 2013/14, Round 19, Ospreys v Leinster. Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
11 April 2014; Scott Deasy, Lansdowne, in action against Killian Lett, Clontarf. Ulster Bank League Division 1A, Lansdowne v Clontarf, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Paul Mohan / SPORTSFILE
11 April 2014; Max McFarland, Clontarf, scores his sides 2nd try. Ulster Bank League Division 1A, Lansdowne v Clontarf, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Paul Mohan / SPORTSFILE
11 April 2014; Groundsman Shane Gutkin takes down the nets after the game. Airtricity League Premier Division, UCD v Dundalk, The UCD Bowl, Belfield, Dublin. Picture credit: Piaras O Midheach / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Ellee McEvoy, Gallen CS Ferbane, in action against Áine Power, Scoil Mhuire Carrick-On-Suir. Tesco HomeGrown Post Primary School Junior C, Gallen CS Ferbane, Co. Offaly v Scoil Mhuire Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary. Crettyard GAA, Crettyard, Co. Laois. Picture credit: Barry Cregg / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Maria Canavan, St Ciaran’s, celebrates at the final whistle. Tesco HomeGrown Post Primary School Junior A, St Ciaran’s, Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone v Colaiste Dun lascaigh, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Cusack Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Picture credit: Paul Mohan / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Pobalscoil Chorca Duibhne manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice celebrates with Seán Ó Bambaire, 19, Brian Ó Raoil, centre, and Tom Ó Súilleabháin at the final whistle. Masita GAA All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Championship Hogan Cup Final, St.Patrick’s College Maghera, Derry v Pobalscoil Chorca Duibhne, Kerry. Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Piaras O Midheach / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Tomás Ó Sé, 15, Pobalscoil Chorca Duibhne, and Caolan McNeill, St.Patrick’s College Maghera, watch play continue after becoming entangled. Masita GAA All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Championship Hogan Cup Final, St.Patrick’s College Maghera, Derry v Pobalscoil Chorca Duibhne, Kerry. Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Piaras O Midheach / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; The semi-final race between University College Dublin and Trinity College takes place alongside a French naval ship. Colours Sailing Match 2014, Samuel Beckett Bridge, River Liffey, Dublin. Picture credit: Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014;Glasgow Warriors’s Josh Strauss scores his side’s third try despite the efforts of Munster’s Donncha O’Callaghan. Celtic League 2013/14 Round 19, Munster v Glasgow Warriors, Thomond Park, Limerick. Picture credit: Diarmuid Greene / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Kerry supporter, five year old Ava Twomey, from Rathmore, Co. Kerry, with her three year old Offaly cousin Maya Cooney, from Tullamore. Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B 2014 Relegation / Promotion Final, Offaly v Kerry, Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Leone Nakarawa, right, and Josh Strauss, Glasgow Warriors, celebrate at the final whistle after victory over Munster. Celtic League 2013/14 Round 19, Munster v Glasgow Warriors, Thomond Park, Limerick. Picture credit: Diarmuid Greene / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Ballynanty Rovers goalkeeper Steven McNamara and David Dempsey, Collinstown FC, challenge for the ball. FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final, sponsored by Aviva and Umbro, Ballynanty Rovers, Limerick v Collinstown FC, Neilstown, Co. Dublin. Jackman Park, Limerick. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Anthony McCormack, right, Collinstown FC, is fouled by Ronan Ryan, Ballynanty Rovers. FAI Junior Cup Semi-Final, sponsored by Aviva and Umbro, Ballynanty Rovers, Limerick v Collinstown FC, Neilstown, Co. Dublin. Jackman Park, Limerick. Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE
12 April 2014; Brian Carroll, Offaly, is sent off referee Johnny Ryan. Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B 2014 Relegation / Promotion Final, Offaly v Kerry, Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Picture credit: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Andy Moran, Mayo, beats, Derry goalkeeper Thomas Mallon to score his side’s first goal. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Derry v Mayo, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Andy Moran, Mayo, beats Derry goalkeeper Thomas Mallon to score his side’s first goal. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Derry v Mayo, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Colm Boyle, Mayo, in action against Oisin Duffy, Derry. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Derry v Mayo, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Fergal Doherty, Derry, fouls Aidan O’Shea, Mayo, which resulted in Doherty being sent off for a second yellow card offence. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Derry v Mayo, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Piaras O Midheach / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; The ball comes off Nicky Devereux, Dublin, after a challange from Cork’s Mark Collins and Dublin goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Cork v Dublin, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Mayo goalkeeper Robert Hennelly is unable to keep out the goal from Derry’s Kevin Johnson, far right. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Derry v Mayo, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Michael Darragh Macauley, Dublin, scores his side’s first goal in the fortieth minute. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Cork v Dublin, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Mark Collins, Cork, in action against Nicky Devereux, Dublin. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Cork v Dublin, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Piaras O Midheach / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Diarmuid Connolly, Dublin, supported by team-mate Davy Byrne, 18, in action against Jamie O’Sullivan and Mark Collins, 10, Cork. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Cork v Dublin, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Piaras O Midheach / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Former Derry star Joe Brolly greets Dublin’s Dr David Hickey before the game. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Cork v Dublin, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE
13 April 2014; Derry captain Mark Lynch celebrates a late score. Allianz Football League Division 1 Semi-Final, Derry v Mayo, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE