Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree paid tribute to goalscorer Gael Bigirimana after their 2-1 extra-time win over Coleraine in the Irish Cup sixth round.

The Gaels lead in the conference standings, winning all eight of their games, while the Zags are on a two game win streak.

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After weeks of talks, the long-dominant center-right parties Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael agreed to form a coalition with the support of several independent lawmakers. Under the deal, Martin. 64, will be ...

Fine Gael members have voted to ratify the draft Programme for Government that will underpin a coalition with Fianna Fáil and a group of Independents. The Parliamentary Party voted on the 160 ...

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