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The Damien Duff factor can edge Shelbourne to FAI Cup glory

The Damien Duff factor can edge Shelbourne to FAI Cup glory

Two clubs with growing financial investors target trophy to re-enforce progress

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
‘Where do we draw the line?’ - Stephen Kenny to attend World Cup in Qatar

‘Where do we draw the line?’ - Stephen Kenny to attend World Cup in Qatar

Ireland manager will scout Euro 2024 qualifying opponents France and the Netherlands at the World Cup in Qatar

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Ireland squad: Duffy left out for ‘personal reasons’ as Ferguson and Smallbone called up

Ireland squad: Duffy left out for ‘personal reasons’ as Ferguson and Smallbone called up

Jamie McGrath also earns a recall for the upcoming games against Norway and Malta

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 13:41
Mixed emotions among Welsh faithful ahead of World Cup

Mixed emotions among Welsh faithful ahead of World Cup

Neville Southall ‘will never go there’ while Ian Rush believes ‘situation should have been dealt with’ when draw made

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 23:00
Dublin soccer referees to strike over weak FAI sanctions on alleged assaults

Dublin soccer referees to strike over weak FAI sanctions on alleged assaults

FAI to meet officials from the Dublin branch of the Irish Soccer Referees’ Society ‘without delay’

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 16:53
Shamrock Rovers come up short again on the road as Djurgardens progress

Shamrock Rovers come up short again on the road as Djurgardens progress

Rovers were picked apart on 19 minutes as Magnus Eriksson began and finished a flowing attack

Thu Nov 03 2022 - 20:24
Ireland return to international action against Morocco in Spain

Ireland return to international action against Morocco in Spain

Friendly comes as part of eight-day training camp in Marbella

Thu Nov 03 2022 - 11:07
Rory Gaffney’s winner ensures Shamrock Rovers enjoy the party that little bit more in Tallaght

Rory Gaffney’s winner ensures Shamrock Rovers enjoy the party that little bit more in Tallaght

Derry City will look to FAI Cup final against Shelbourne to secure some silverware of their own this season

Sun Oct 30 2022 - 21:43
Rory Gaffney on target as Shamrock Rovers draw against Gent in Tallaght

Rory Gaffney on target as Shamrock Rovers draw against Gent in Tallaght

Hoops can have no major complaints about result as relentless campaign nears satisfying conclusion

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 22:19
FAI’s newly-created role designed to hasten the  development of women’s game

FAI’s newly-created role designed to hasten the development of women’s game

Newly-created role shows FAI's intent to aid the rising tide of women's football in Ireland

Tue Oct 25 2022 - 17:36
Shamrock Rovers seal third successive league title after Derry slip-up

Shamrock Rovers seal third successive league title after Derry slip-up

Opportunity missed for rivals after Rovers fighting on three fronts left them exposed

Mon Oct 24 2022 - 21:45
JACC Sports seek legal advice following FAI decision to end sponsorship deal

JACC Sports seek legal advice following FAI decision to end sponsorship deal

JACC Sports seek legal advice as it reject FAI's bid to terminate sponsorship deal

Mon Oct 24 2022 - 19:52
Kick-off times confirmed for Ireland’s World Cup games next summer

Kick-off times confirmed for Ireland’s World Cup games next summer

Ireland to face co-hosts Australia on opening night in Sydney

Mon Oct 24 2022 - 14:29
World Cup preparations put strain on FAI resources

World Cup preparations put strain on FAI resources

FAI braced for cost of Ireland women's World Cup preparations

Sun Oct 23 2022 - 23:00
November friendly opponents top of Vera Pauw’s World Cup priorities amid uncertain financial picture

November friendly opponents top of Vera Pauw’s World Cup priorities amid uncertain financial picture

Ireland manager used November budget to ensure squad were ready for World Cup qualifier in Georgia

Sun Oct 23 2022 - 06:00
Women’s World Cup draw: Ireland to face Australia, Canada and Nigeria in ‘Group of Death’

Women’s World Cup draw: Ireland to face Australia, Canada and Nigeria in ‘Group of Death’

Vera Pauw’s side are placed in Group B for the 2023 championship following the draw in Auckland

Sat Oct 22 2022 - 12:54
Shamrock Rovers get over early scare against St Pat’s to tighten grip on three-in-a-row

Shamrock Rovers get over early scare against St Pat’s to tighten grip on three-in-a-row

Graham Burke scores two penalties as Stephen Bradley’s side open up eight-point lead at the top

Fri Oct 21 2022 - 22:17
All you need to know: Saturday’s Women’s World Cup draw explained

All you need to know: Saturday’s Women’s World Cup draw explained

Soccer correspondent Gavin Cummiskey on what Vera Pauw’s side can hope for when the groups are picked out

Fri Oct 21 2022 - 06:00
Airtricity League Premier Division previews: Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic meet with much at stake

Airtricity League Premier Division previews: Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic meet with much at stake

Derry City look to keep up title chase in FAI Cup final dress rehearsal at home to Shelbourne

Fri Oct 21 2022 - 06:00
Ireland will be keen to avoid Pot 4 dangers Portugal in upcoming World Cup draw

Ireland will be keen to avoid Pot 4 dangers Portugal in upcoming World Cup draw

Vera Pauw’s side move up two places to 24th in new Fifa rankings and will be in Pot 3 for draw

Thu Oct 13 2022 - 14:52
Vera Pauw intent on keeping the pedal down on progress of women’s game in Ireland

Vera Pauw intent on keeping the pedal down on progress of women’s game in Ireland

‘There are so many questions we can address with the money that is coming in’

Wed Oct 12 2022 - 23:00
Ireland likely to be among third seeds in World Cup draw

Ireland likely to be among third seeds in World Cup draw

Draw for next year’s finals in Australia and New Zealand will take place in Auckland on Saturday week

Wed Oct 12 2022 - 17:21
Louise Quinn: ‘We knew Scotland were not going to score in those last few minutes’

Louise Quinn: ‘We knew Scotland were not going to score in those last few minutes’

Irish heroes all agree past failures played key role in helping secure World Cup qualification

Tue Oct 11 2022 - 23:04
Amber makes it green for go as Barrett secures Ireland historic World Cup qualification

Amber makes it green for go as Barrett secures Ireland historic World Cup qualification

Donegal player pays tribute to the victims of Creeslough disaster after booking trip to Australia and New Zealand

Tue Oct 11 2022 - 22:22
‘They’re a team unit with a lot of fight’: Scotland anticipate tough encounter with Pauw’s Ireland

‘They’re a team unit with a lot of fight’: Scotland anticipate tough encounter with Pauw’s Ireland

Scotland manager and captain speak highly of Ireland boss ahead of World Cup playoff game at Hampden Park

Mon Oct 10 2022 - 23:00
Ireland can create history under the spotlights of Hampden Park

Ireland can create history under the spotlights of Hampden Park

Pressure of the all-or-nothing scenario should not suffocate Ireland

Mon Oct 10 2022 - 23:00
Euro 2024 qualifying draw: Stephen Kenny knows Ireland are up against it in group of death

Euro 2024 qualifying draw: Stephen Kenny knows Ireland are up against it in group of death

Manager’s dream of guiding side to championships dealt huge blow as France, Netherlands and Greece loom

Sun Oct 09 2022 - 23:00
Kenny’s men must surpass their best to compete in Euro 2024 group

Kenny’s men must surpass their best to compete in Euro 2024 group

FAI set for bulging full houses at the Aviva Stadium as Netherlands and France come to town

Sun Oct 09 2022 - 23:00
Euro 2024 draw: ‘Something extraordinary’ needed to finish in top two, says Kenny

Euro 2024 draw: ‘Something extraordinary’ needed to finish in top two, says Kenny

Republic of Ireland to face Netherlands, France, Greece and Gibraltar in certifiable pool of death

Sun Oct 09 2022 - 14:05
Kyra Carusa believes Yates Report into abuse in US women’s soccer will lead to sustainable change

Kyra Carusa believes Yates Report into abuse in US women’s soccer will lead to sustainable change

‘I think for me reading it over, I would hope that this, in a perfect world, doesn’t ever happen again’

Sun Oct 09 2022 - 06:00
A long, hard road to Germany beckons for Stephen Kenny and Ireland

A long, hard road to Germany beckons for Stephen Kenny and Ireland

The draw for the Euro 2024 qualifiers will be held this Sunday, bringing back vivid memories of long-ago campaigns sprinkled with glory and disappointment

Sat Oct 08 2022 - 06:00
Shamrock Rovers outclassed as Molde take care of business in Norway

Shamrock Rovers outclassed as Molde take care of business in Norway

Stephen Bradley holds key players Jack Byrne and Rory Gaffney with eye to Tallaght return game

Thu Oct 06 2022 - 20:21
Your guide to the Euro 2024 draw: How it works, where to see it and Ireland’s ideal and worst-case scenario groups

Your guide to the Euro 2024 draw: How it works, where to see it and Ireland’s ideal and worst-case scenario groups

We might have a winter World Cup to deal with first but Sunday sees the draw taking place for Euro 2024 in Germany

Thu Oct 06 2022 - 16:16
Shamrock Rovers enter Solskjaer’s Molde den in Europa Conference League

Shamrock Rovers enter Solskjaer’s Molde den in Europa Conference League

Runaway Norwegians league leaders Molde expected to prove too strong for Shamrock Rovers in Europa Conference League

Wed Oct 05 2022 - 19:07
Potential Glasgow double-header if Scotland go through to face Ireland in World Cup playoff

Potential Glasgow double-header if Scotland go through to face Ireland in World Cup playoff

The winners of Austria and Scotland will face Vera Pauw’s women on October 11th

Wed Oct 05 2022 - 18:25
Uncertainty over RTÉ coverage of Ireland’s World Cup play-off

Uncertainty over RTÉ coverage of Ireland’s World Cup play-off

Uefa scheduling clash with Champions League means Vera Pauw’s side could play in Glasgow at same time as Celtic v RB Leipzig

Fri Sept 30 2022 - 23:00
Blow for Ireland with Megan Connolly set to miss World Cup play-off

Blow for Ireland with Megan Connolly set to miss World Cup play-off

Brighton midfielder will miss out on play-off against either Scotland or Austria

Fri Sept 30 2022 - 12:29
Stephen Kenny as confused as everybody else by Ireland performance

Stephen Kenny as confused as everybody else by Ireland performance

‘I’m very pleased with how we played but we absolutely shot ourselves in the foot for a five-minute period’

Wed Sept 28 2022 - 07:52
Robbie Brady’s late penalty saves Ireland’s blushes against Armenia

Robbie Brady’s late penalty saves Ireland’s blushes against Armenia

Stephen Kenny’s men retain their status in the second tier of the Nations League despite losing two-goal lead

Tue Sept 27 2022 - 21:41
Ellen Molloy ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup playoff

Ellen Molloy ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup playoff

Knee injury set to slow midfielder’s rapid rise since player of the match display in last year’s FAI Cup final

Tue Sept 27 2022 - 13:46
Ireland vs Armenia - Collins’ maturity distracts from questions on Kenny’s record

Ireland vs Armenia - Collins’ maturity distracts from questions on Kenny’s record

Having made up Jack Grealish following his horror tackle, Wolves defender was outstanding in Hampden Park

Mon Sept 26 2022 - 23:00
U21 preview: Ireland left with tall task of entering Israeli cauldron without Ferguson

U21 preview: Ireland left with tall task of entering Israeli cauldron without Ferguson

Israel flood side with senior internationals to counter Irish threat

Mon Sept 26 2022 - 23:00
Evan Ferguson an injury concern for Israel play-off

Evan Ferguson an injury concern for Israel play-off

Striker could miss second leg of Euro 2023 decider against Israel

Mon Sept 26 2022 - 13:14
Nations League relegation play-off with Armenia awaits Stephen Kenny’s Ireland

Nations League relegation play-off with Armenia awaits Stephen Kenny’s Ireland

England and Wales set to drop down to Ireland’s tier if they survive against the side that beat them in June

Sun Sept 25 2022 - 23:00
Stephen Kenny: ‘We would have wanted more points. We are not denying that’

Stephen Kenny: ‘We would have wanted more points. We are not denying that’

Manager backs Troy Parrott and says the focus is now on the Armenia game

Sat Sept 24 2022 - 23:03
Relentless Scottish wave too much for brave Ireland at Hampden

Relentless Scottish wave too much for brave Ireland at Hampden

Progress remains slow for the Kenny Project on frustrating night in the Nations League

Sat Sept 24 2022 - 22:13
Bullish Kenny keen to emphasise Ireland positives ahead of Hampden mission

Bullish Kenny keen to emphasise Ireland positives ahead of Hampden mission

Decisions to be made in several positions with Shane Duffy praised by Ireland manager Stephen Kenny

Sat Sept 24 2022 - 05:00
Points, politics and priorities: Does the Nations League matter?

Points, politics and priorities: Does the Nations League matter?

Perpetual competition and the threat of relegation gives real meaning to Uefa’s money-spinner the Nations League

Fri Sept 23 2022 - 19:00
Everything is possible as Ireland look to scale Israeli wall to reach first ever Euros

Everything is possible as Ireland look to scale Israeli wall to reach first ever Euros

Quality of Evan Ferguson and Aaron Connolly needed as injuries stack up for Jim Crawford’s under-21s

Fri Sept 23 2022 - 05:00
Scotland revival to test Stephen Kenny’s philosophy

Scotland revival to test Stephen Kenny’s philosophy

Ireland’s Josh Cullen: ‘We have to be brave and play out from the back, and if mistakes happen, they happen’

Thu Sept 22 2022 - 19:09
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