Word of the day is a reminder of the Scots ‘flench’: to give a deceitful promise of improvement. Used of weather or a situation that looks as though it might get better, but never actually does.

Word of the day is 'maw-worm' (19th century): one who insists that they have done nothing wrong, despite evidence to the contrary.

Our thoughts, as always, are with all those affected by the tragedy at Hillsborough 33 years ago today and the 97 fans who will never be forgotten. You'll Never Walk Alone.

📥 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣! Your Ulster squad has been selected to host Stade Toulousain at Kingspan Stadium tomorrow evening in the second leg of the #HeinekenChampionsCup Round of 16 👇 Full story ➡️ fal.cn/ULSvTOU160422 #ULSvTOU #SUFTUM ⚪️🔴

🎟 TICKET GIVEAWAY🎟 WIN 2x Grandstand tickets for Ulster v Munster this Friday night at Kingspan Stadium courtesy of Bank of Ireland 🙌 Just follow the 2 steps: 1️⃣ ❤️ & RT this tweet 2️⃣ Follow Ulster Rugby The winner will be contacted by 10am Thurs. #NeverStopCompeting

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WE ARE THE #EmiratesFACup WINNERS!!!!!!!

Great timing by Lisa McGee. Oldest child watching the show claiming its revision for his GCSE History exam on Northern Ireland tomorrow. #DerryGirls

My club had all 11 players, an umpire, a scorer and even a ball finder yesterday. 🏏🐶 Village cricket: a portrait 🎞

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𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 = 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲! ☑ Andy Farrell's Ireland secure a first ever win over the All Blacks in New Zealand to level the three-match Series 1-1! 👊 Enjoy your weekend! 👌 #TeamOfUs | #NZvIRE

𝗪𝗘'𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗧! HISTORY MADE ✖ 2⃣ NZ SUMMER TOUR 2022 = COMPLETED IT ✅ #TeamOfUs | #NZvIRE

We've qualified for the Super 12s!!!! What. A. Performance. #IREvWI #BackingGreen #T20WorldCup ☘️🏏

The skipper has been leading by example on and off the pitch. There are over 120 cricket clubs in Ireland, you can find them here ⬇️ bit.ly/IrishCricketCl… #BackingGreen #IrishCricket ☘️🏏

THE BEST LEG OF ALL TIME! 🤯🔥 MICHAEL VAN GERWEN MISSES D12 FOR A NINE-DARTER, AND THEN SMITH PINS A PERFECT LEG HIMSELF! ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS YOU'LL EVER SEE IN SPORT.

Here is the full list of the first round fixtures from today's Irish Senior Cup Draw. Great excitement all around! We are so looking forward to May 20 - see you there! #ISC2023 #IrishCricket

Simply incredible.

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁. Check in on those around you. #WorldMentalHealthDay | #YouAreNotAlone | Samaritans