Tuesday's Main Lunchtime News

Keeping you up to date on GAA, soccer, rugby and golf.

GAA

People in the Naas area are being asked to register their interest in a new GAA club for the town.

It comes as Naas have been dominant in both hurling and football in recent years, completing a four-in-a-row of football titles in 2024 and are currently defending eight-in-a-row hurling winners.

The new club, called John Devoy Gaels is hoped to bring something to the community, and has called on players, parents, supporters or simply someone who would love to be part of something new, to contact them.

The 2027 National Football League fixtures have been announced - and Division 1 defending champions Cork begin their campaign away in Waterford.

While All-Ireland champions Galway welcome Kerry.

Elsewhere in Division 1 Meath host Cavan and Donegal travel to Armagh.

In Division 2, Round 1, Kildare who were relegated from Division 1 play Mayo on January 24th at 2pm.

SOCCER

Newbridge Town F.C have confirmed that Martin Russell has departed his role as First-Team Manager.

In a statement on social media, the club thanked Russell for his commitment and hard work over the past four years in his role.

Manchester United say that no final decision has been made yet on the future of manager Michael Carrick.

The 45-year-old is expected to be sacked by the club, following their worst start to a Premier League season in 40 years.

United sit in the relegation zone after just one win in 10 games.

The Republic of Ireland squad will train in Abbotstown today, ahead of the final two games of their Nations League campaign.

Heimir Hallgrimsson's side head to Linz on Saturday to take on Austria.

That's followed by the visit of Kosovo to the Aviva Stadium this day week.

Katie McCabe could feature for Chelsea tonight, as they continue their Women's Champions League campaign.

The Blues are unbeaten in all competitions so far this season, and are away to Swedish side Hacken (pr: heck-enn).

Kick-off is at 5:45pm.

Bohemians have confirmed that the Laya Arena will host some of their games in the League of Ireland Men's Premier Division next season.

The club are due to move out of Dalymount Park next May, while the ground under goes major redevelopment works.

Their Women's Premier Division games will be hosted at Frank Cooke Park in Glasnevin.

RUGBY LEAGUE

Ireland will contest the third-place play off at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup in Australia.

Phil Roberts' side were beaten 82-26 by France, in their first-ever semi-final at the tournament.

They'll face the loser of the other semi-final between England and Australia.

GOLF

Rory McIlroy says that Bryson DeChambeau "doesn't seem like he's got many options" regarding his playing future.

The American says he will approach his next move "with humility and respect", after the collapse of LIV Golf.

DeChambeau can apply for a DP World Tour card as a recent major champion.

McIlroy says the addition of the 33-year-old would "bring more eyeballs" to events on the European tour.