Perrigo to acquire Omega Pharma for €3.6 billion

Irish-domiciled group’s acquisition of Elan seen as catalyst for expansion in Europe

Nicolas Roche fourth in Tour of Britain

Irishman broke late on Stage 5 but was overhauled by Austria’s Matthias Brandle

Contador closer to Vuelta a España title as rivals crack

Irishman Dan Martin finishes seventh

Pensions problem a little bit harder to fix in wake of Omega ruling