Locals enjoying a late kickabout, as the evening light shines on Inch beach, Co Cork.

The 'Sky Train' created by Michael Bulfin at Lough Boora Discovery Park Co. Offaly

Clontarf players Ian Hirst, Simon Crawford and Cian Culleton look on during a penalty kick.

David Wallace, John Hayes and Alan Quinlan see the funny side of Shane Horgan as he has his portrait taken.

A bloodied Scott Askham in action against Krzysztof Jotko during the UFC Fight Night at the 3 Arena, Dublin.

Jockey Adrian Heskin covered in mud after competing in The Cardinal Capital Handicap Hurdle at the Leopardstown Christmas Festival.

Kilkenny supporter Richard Nealis pictured on Main St. in Ballyragget Co. Kilkenny ahead of the All Ireland Hurling Championship Final against Galway.

Horses are lead back into the parade ring, after competing in the Lexus Steeplechase, during the Leopardstown Christmas Festival.

Munster’s Ian Keatley, with support from teammate James Cronin, is tackled by Nick Abendanon, of ASM Clermont Auvergne, during the European Rugby Champions Cup.

Wales’ Luke Charteris and Richie Gray, of Scotland, contest a lineout ball during the RBS 6 Nations Championship at Millennium Stadium.

Pupils from Sliabh Rua, Cork and Knockavilla Donaskeigh Kickhams, Tipperary, during the Munster GAA Under 12 Activity Day at Croke Park.

Eoghan Mac Laighean of Scoil Oilibheir is tackled by Adam Gregg of Scoil Mhearnog during the Cumann na mBunscoil Primary School Football Finals.

Irish boxer Andy Lee is greeted by a preformer during his entrance for his fight against Alex Sipos of Germany.

Manuel de los Santos of the Dominican Republic celebrates making a birdie putt on the 7th green during the JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am.

Cork’s Seán Óg O’hAilpín and Pat Kerwick of Tipperary contest a loose ball.

Sligo's Michael McNamara and Eamon O'Hara tackle Derek Kavanagh of Cork.

Waterford's John Mullane catches the ball in the air.

Mount Sion's Captain Eoin McGrath lifts the trophy one last time.