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Published: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 2:29 PM

FAI Cup Final - Figure 1
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Last updated: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 3:34 PM

Soccer

This year's FAI Cup Final is just underway at the Aviva Stadium.

Derry City are facing Drogheda United in the first decider not to feature a Dublin team since 2018.

The Candystripes are looking for their second cup win in three years while the Drogs haven't tasted success in the final since 2005.

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The 2pm games in the Premier League have reached half-time.

Nottingham Forest lead Newcastle thanks to a Murillo header while a Bruno Fernandes double has given Manchester United a 2-0 lead over Leicester City.

Republic of Ireland striker Sammie Szmodics has helped give Ipswich a 2-0 lead away at Tottenham.

The main game of the day is a London derby at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea entertain Arsenal from 4.30pm.

Golf

English golfer Paul Waring has taken the biggest victory of his career by winning the HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship this afternoon.

He finished two shots ahead of his nearest challenger Tyrrell Hatton.

Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for third on 21-under-par so his attempt to win the Race to Dubai title will come down to next week's season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

Shane Lowry shot a 3-under final round of 69 to finish up on a tie for 13th on 18-under-par, a shot behind Tom McKibbin.

GAA

The Leinster Club Football quarter finals continue this afternoon.

Louth champions St Mary's of Ardee lead 2-3 to 0-4 on Rathvilly of Carlow

At the same time, Tinahely of Wicklow trail Tullamore 1-3 to 0-5.

There are also quarter-finals down for decision in Ulster today.

Antrim titleholders Cargin are taking on Errigal Ciarran of Tyrone with that game just underway.

It's a 3.30pm start for shock Derry winners Newbridge Sean O'Learys and Clann Eireann of Armagh.

Last eight ties will also be decided in Munster. Eire Og of Clare trail Adare of Limerick by 0-4 to 0-2.

Dr Crokes of Kerry lead Cork's Castlehaven 0-6 to 0-5

And here's just the one game in the Connacht Football Championship.

Galway's Corofin are 1-6 to 0-3 up on Roscommon champions Padraig Pearses.

We're guaranteed a new Senior Hurling champion in Galway this afternoon.

Cappataggle are taking on Loughrea in the final at Kenny Park in Athenry with the action now underway.

Published: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 2:29 PM

Last updated: Sun 10 Nov 2024, 3:34 PM

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