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Get ready for the Tipperary Town Music Festival in 2026, featuring big names like Abbaesque, Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, and Mark McCabe. The festival spans two weekends in May, with performances starting on May 1st. Tickets are on sale now, with prices ranging from €15 to €25. The festival is open to community groups from May 4th to 7th. This years lineup is generating excitement, with early tickets selling out.

Rangers Manager Danny Rohl Faces Injury Setbacks, New Signings on the Way Rangers manager Danny Rohl is grappling with more injury woes, as fullback Dujon Sterling and midfielder Connor Barron are the latest to succumb to injuries. Sterling is expected to be out for about three weeks due to a hamstring tweak, while Barron may miss up to three months with knee ligament damage. Barrons injury is particularly unfortunate, as he was in top form during recent wins and was a Scotland World Cup hopeful. Rohl, who has been dealing with injuries since his arrival in October, expressed frustration but remains optimistic, highlighting the teams ability to find solutions in the past. On a positive note, Rohl is set to welcome two new signings, Tuur Rommens and Tochi Chukwuani, who will join for seven million pounds this weekend. Rohl is yet to decide if they will be ready to start against Aberdeen, emphasizing the need for physicality and competition in midfield. With Barrons absence, other players like Mohamed Diomande and Nico Raskin will have the opportunity to shine in the title push. Rohl sees this as an opportunity for the squad to step up and maintain momentum.

Caoimhín Agyarko, an undefeated West Belfast boxer, is one win away from a shot at boxing history. He faces American Brandon Adams in an eliminator for the IBF super-welterweight world title on April eighteenth in California. Agyarko, born to an Irish mother and Ghanaian father, dreams of becoming the first black Irish world champion. Hes overcome a brutal knife attack and inactivity to secure three wins in 2024, including a split decision over Ishmael Davis. Agyarko aims to inspire kids from diverse backgrounds and unite people through boxing.

Luke Littler, the darts champion, signs a record-breaking deal with Target Darts, marking the biggest ever between a brand and player. He bought AirPods for every staff member, expressing gratitude for their support since he was twelve. Targets chairman and CEO praise Lukes growth and impact on the global darts scene, with Luke excited about his own product line and Targets expansion into licensed gear with Disney and Xbox.

Ulster GAAs McKenna Cup Round Two Results: Armagh, Fermanagh, and Cavan Disqualified for Sigerson Cup Players Armagh, Fermanagh, and Cavan were disqualified from the McKenna Cup after fielding ineligible players from the Sigerson Cup in Round Two. Armagh lost to Down but still earned points, while Fermanagh vs. Cavan was nullified. The teams reactions are pending, and the results have caused a shake-up in the sections. Round Three begins this Sunday, with Tyrone vs. Down, Monaghan vs. Fermanagh, and Antrim vs. Donegal.

Former Celtic manager John Barnes laments the lack of time given to modern football coaches, citing Wilfried Nancys brief tenure as an example. Barnes, who also faced challenges at Celtic, notes the pressure on new managers to deliver immediate results. Celtics recent struggles, including a loss to Rangers and a change in leadership, have led to the appointment of Parkhead legend Martin ONeill. Despite ONeills return, closing the gap in the Premiership will be challenging, with Celtic no longer holding a clear advantage.

Leinster Eye Joey Carbery Return, Harry Byrne Contract Talks Continue Leinster are leading the race to sign Joey Carbery, who could return to the province after stints with Munster and Bordeaux. Carbery would join as the third-choice out-half, with Harry Byrne in talks for a new contract. The backup full-back role is also up for grabs, with Ciaran Frawley set to join Connacht. Leinster coach Leo Cullen, who was unhappy with Carberys initial departure, expects a warm welcome if the deal happens. The situation remains speculative, with Frawley covering full-back for now and Byrnes long-term status uncertain.

Former students of the late Don O’Leary are advocating for naming one of Corks new pedestrian bridges after their mentor, who passed away in October at age sixty-eight after battling cancer. O’Leary, a director of the Cork Life Centre for eighteen years, was known for his one-on-one tutoring and focus on building real relationships with young people. Taoiseach Micheál Martin praised his belief in every person’s dignity and potential. Now, graduates like Darcy Faye are leading the charge to honor O’Leary on a city bridge he loved. Cork City Council is running a public consultation for naming the bridges, with proposals open until January twenty-sixth.

26-year-old Kevin Buckley from Cork faces new charges of death threat and non-fatal strangulation after allegedly choking a woman and holding a knife to her neck. The woman had visible marks on her neck and bruising on her arm. Buckley resisted arrest, tried to spit at gardaí, and denied the claims during interviews. He was remanded in custody until January sixteenth, with no bail application.