Keeping you up to date on athletics, soccer, and racing.
ATHLETICS
The funeral of two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean will take place this afternoon in her hometown of Portaferry, Co Down.
The European champion passed away on Sunday at the age of 34, having being diagnosed with stage-four bowel cancer last year.
Paralympic swimming champion Ellen Keane was a close friend of Ciara’s:
SOCCER
Everton are up to seventh in the Premier League table this morning.
Thierno Barry provided the goal for a 1-0 win at Newcastle last night.
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has stated that the club's recent poor results have not changed his mindset or how he approaches his job at Old Trafford.
They host Roma in the Champions League tonight, chasing their first win in ten games in all competitions.
Kick-off at is at 8pm.
At the same time, Aston Villa face a tough away test in their bid to make it four wins from four in this season's competition.
They travel to Spain to take on Barcelona
Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid entertain Bayern Munich, and Villarreal are at home to holders P-S-G.
Waterford have been handed a boost ahead of the men's FAI Cup Final this Sunday.
Manager Graham Coughlan has signed a new two-year contract with the Blues.
The Dubliner arrived at the R-S-C on a short-term deal back in May.
RACING
There's an eight race card on offer today in Fairyhouse.
The first goes to post at midday.
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Olympian Ciara Mageean To Be Laid To Rest Tomorrow
Monday Morning Sports Update
Irish Athletics Mourns Death Of European Champion Ciara Mageean, Aged 34
