Eoghan Rua and Glemore players battle for the ball in the Final of The All Ireland junior Club Hurling final

Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane, at a pitch side press conference in Malahide

A horse makes his way down to the start line during a December meet

Christina Sandu, of Romania, competes in the long jump at the Cork City Sports athletics meet in July

A horse looks on from his stables during the Dublin Horse Show

Ireland Assistant Manager Roy Keane at a press conference during euro 2016

Wexford's Liam Óg McGovern clashes with Jack Browne, of Clare, during the All-Ireland qualifier hurling replay

Cork captain Anna Geary, prior to being presented with the cup, after her side won the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final

Kevin Deery of Derry City celebrates his side's first goal in the FAIL cup Final against Saint Patrick's Athletic

Lucy Grindle competes in the Women’s 400 Metre Individual Medley Heat at the National Aquatic Centre

Alexander Iashvili of Georgia and Stephen Kelly of Ireland contest a header during a World Cup qualifier

A general view of the All Ireland U21 hurling final as spectators look on in the September sun

Eoin Brosnan, Kerry, turns away in celebration after scoring a goal past Paul Hearty, Armagh.

Dublin supporters invade the Croke Park pitch as Colin Moran and Bryan Cullen lift the Leinster Football Championship Trophy.

A horse looks on from his stables at the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS, Ballsbridge in August 2007.

Fans look on during a spot of unseasonal weather during the All Ireland Hurling quarter final between Cork and Limerick in July 2006.