Gavin Bazunu: ‘The performance in Hungary encapsulates the change in Irish football’The goalkeeper, now on loan at Stoke, discusses his recuperation from injury, the progress of the Republic of Ireland and his advice for young Irish players tempted by a move to a European clubSat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
Owen Elding completes move from Sligo Rovers to Hibernian in potential seven-figure deal19-year-old English-born striker scored 16 goals last season for SligoThu Jan 29 2026 - 13:13
Caoimhín Kelleher: ‘We need to get the country to a World Cup’The Republic of Ireland goalkeepers on an unforgettable night in Hungary, his successful switch to Brentford and the prospect of heading to North America this summerSat Jan 24 2026 - 06:00
League of Ireland clubs losing total of €1m revenue because of dodgy boxesPiracy is hurting game as profit from LOITV live broadcasts of matches goes into footballThu Jan 22 2026 - 18:30
Shamrock Rovers believe ‘marketplace’ puts Michael Noonan’s value above €2 million Teenage striker has attracted interest from Hoffenheim in Germany, Celtic and ChelseaMon Jan 19 2026 - 16:02
Czech Republic put faith in Miroslav Koubek to relight their fireNew manager has wasted no time preparing for World Cup play-off against resurgent Republic of Ireland in MarchMon Jan 19 2026 - 06:00
FAI to reward loyal Ireland fans for World Cup play-off semi-final in PragueJust over 1,000 tickets for the Fortuna Arena clash go on sale next weekFri Jan 16 2026 - 17:18
Troy Parrott sale could make AZ threefold profit; where is it going wrong for Ferguson?While Parrott has enjoyed a fine goalscoring season in the Netherlands, Evan Ferguson has had a frustrating run at Roma Fri Jan 16 2026 - 06:00
New Czech Republic manager describes Ireland’s football as ‘simple’ ahead of World Cup playoffMiroslav Koubek said Denmark are ‘more football-orientated’ than IrelandThu Jan 15 2026 - 18:21
Evan Ferguson’s place under threat as Roma move to bolster attacking optionsElsewhere, Ireland international Gavin Bazunu seals Stoke loan while Spurs hold off on Melia decision until injury recoveryTue Jan 13 2026 - 16:26
How to replace Josh Cullen and other questions for Hallgrímsson ahead of World Cup playoffsIrish manager will be hopeful of a swift return from injury for Chiedozie OgbeneMon Jan 12 2026 - 17:54
Shamrock Rovers add Seán Kavanagh to coaching ticket ahead of new seasonFormer Republic of Ireland under-21 makes straight jump from player to coachWed Jan 07 2026 - 11:27
Josh Cullen ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup playoffs with ACL injuryBurnley midfielder faces up to nine months pout after suffering knee injury against Everton Wed Dec 31 2025 - 11:27
League of Ireland Premier Division attendances increase by 8 per centAverage attendance increased from 3,490 to 3,775 with a total of 683,208 attending Premier Division games Mon Dec 22 2025 - 14:50
‘It’s a waste of time playing me Jack’: Steve Staunton recalls impact of USA ’94 heat as Ireland learn potential World Cup opponentsIrish manager focused on playoffs to make tournament first of allSat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
Ireland to face Mexico, South Korea and South Africa if they qualify for World CupManager Heimir Hallgrímsson says it’s a group ‘we would fancy qualifying from’Fri Dec 05 2025 - 21:38
World Cup-bound Pico Lopes and Athlone Town hero Kelly Brady scoop Soccer Writers awardsSteve Staunton was also honoured at Dublin event for an outstanding career in the green jerseyFri Dec 05 2025 - 18:37
USA, Australia and South Africa? The best and worst groups Ireland could get in Friday’s World Cup drawAn ideal draw could leave Irish supporters California dreaming if we can make it through the playoffsThu Dec 04 2025 - 16:19
FAI guaranteed 8% of tickets to Ireland’s World Cup matches if team gets thereTickets would be available at initial prices, rather than inflated by Fifa’s dynamic pricing modelWed Dec 03 2025 - 15:24
Alan Mahon steps down as Ireland assistant manager due to personal reasonsFormer Irish international midfielder was appointed last January to work under new head coach Carla Ward Tue Dec 02 2025 - 14:55
St Patrick’s Athletic land New Zealand international striker Max MataStriker impressed during his time with Sligo Rovers and will be seen as a replacement for Mason MeliaTue Dec 02 2025 - 13:19
Ireland manager Carla Ward calls ‘disgusting’ online abuse of Ruesha Littlejohn a ‘disgrace’‘We need to do more to protect players because they’re human beings and human beings need looking after’Fri Nov 28 2025 - 17:38
Troy Parrott denied 20th goal of season but Shelbourne are beaten by AZ AlkmaarDefeat leaves Joey O’Brien’s men struggling to progress in Conference LeagueThu Nov 27 2025 - 20:36
Kelly Brady: The latest American soccer talent with Irish heritageScoring 26 goals for Athlone Town earned the New Yorker inclusion in Carla Ward’s Ireland squadThu Nov 27 2025 - 06:00
Family affair for Troy Parrott as Shelbourne visit AZ AlkmaarShamrock Rovers ready for tough test against Shakhtar DonetskWed Nov 26 2025 - 18:37
When is the World Cup draw and who could Ireland meet if they win playoffs?Everything you need to know about the draw in Washington DCWed Nov 26 2025 - 15:03
Republic of Ireland will be among fourth-ranked seeds for World Cup drawWorld Cup draw will take place in Washington on Friday weekTue Nov 25 2025 - 17:25
Tara O’Hanlon: ‘I had a tough choice: give up or keep going. I was never going to give up’Sunderland defender keen to win third cap against Hungary after two years of injuries Mon Nov 24 2025 - 15:34
Even the reporters broke character briefly during Irish football’s fairytale weekHeimir Hallgrímsson enjoyed his ‘told you so’ moment after remarkable double-header that revived World Cup hopesSat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson set for contract talks with FAI after Ireland seal World Cup playoff spotIreland manager is in strong position to command increase on his €650,000 salary with lucrative bonus for World Cup qualificationFri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Czech Republic’s ongoing crisis could offer Ireland opportunity in playoff semi-final Czechs operating under interim manager while federation withheld player bonuses after win over GibraltarThu Nov 20 2025 - 16:45
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘I know Prague is a tough place to go, but anything can happen in this game’Ireland head coach hoping fans get a chance of a home playoff final at the Aviva StadiumThu Nov 20 2025 - 15:14
World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments by Simon Kuper - A life structured in four-year intervalsKuper’s prose keeps the pages turning as the journey becomes a re-examination of the author’s life choicesTue Nov 18 2025 - 19:00
Yerevan to Budapest: How Ireland turned around a World Cup qualification campaign in 68 days The ecstasy of Sunday’s win over Hungary felt a world away from the despair of September’s loss to ArmeniaTue Nov 18 2025 - 12:00
‘These are the moments you remember forever’: Heimir Hallgrímsson emotional after winIreland manager broke away from the fog of celebration to recall a special moment at Euro 2016Sun Nov 16 2025 - 19:22
Hungary v Ireland: Troy Parrott completes hat-trick at the death to keep World Cup dream aliveStriker makes in five goals in two games as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side earn place in Thursday’s playoff drawSun Nov 16 2025 - 16:49
Ireland accused of ‘provoking’ opponents by Hungary after series of red cards in Irish matchesHungary manager Marco Rossi says Ireland are like ‘British players’ and highlights their physicalitySat Nov 15 2025 - 14:32
Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifier in Hungary Striker expected to return to the Roma line-up against Cremonese on November 23rdSat Nov 15 2025 - 10:43
Hungary v Ireland: Budapest or bust as World Cup qualifier play-off place on the lineAfter the heroics against Portugal, Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side know only another win will doSat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Cristiano Ronaldo outburst ‘a moment of silliness from him’, says Heimir HallgrímssonPortugal captain had a heated exchange with the Ireland manager after his red cardThu Nov 13 2025 - 23:28
Ireland v Portugal: Troy Parrott double topples 10-man Portugal on memorable night in DublinHeimir Hallgrímsson’s side earn shock win as Cristiano Ronaldo sees redThu Nov 13 2025 - 22:16
Ireland ready to take ‘calculated risks’ if needed against Portugal, says Heimir HallgrímssonFour points from last two matches could secure World Cup playoff, but Hungary-Armenia result keyThu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
James McClean’s ‘limited’ game time ruled him out of Ireland returnLack of options at left back raised possibility of McClean being recalled to the national sideThu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
Euro 2028: Dublin’s Aviva Stadium to host seven games as match schedule revealedAviva Stadium to host one quarter-final with final to be played in London’s Wembley StadiumWed Nov 12 2025 - 21:27
‘You can’t stand still’: Stephen Bradley plotting future doubles after FAI Cup successShamrock Rovers follow in the footsteps of the teams of the 1980s with win over Cork CitySun Nov 09 2025 - 20:44
FAI Cup final: Shamrock Rovers complete the double with victory over Cork CityRory Gaffney scores twice in the second half against 10-man Cork CitySun Nov 09 2025 - 17:40
FAI pushes out debt repayments of €38 million to 2036Windfall from co-hosting Euro 2028 allows reduction of annual payments from €3.9 million to €1.5 millionSat Nov 08 2025 - 18:38
FAI to bring motion to suspend Israel from all Uefa competitionsUS senator Lindsey Graham said that the Irish economy would ‘pay a heavy price’ for voteSat Nov 08 2025 - 14:17
Evan Ferguson could return for Roma this Sunday – Heimir Hallgrímsson‘We have a Plan B,’ says manager if Ferguson unavailable for Portugal visitThu Nov 06 2025 - 23:00
Shamrock Rovers cling on for famous draw in Athens VAR awards penalties to both sides in gritty display from the League of Ireland championsThu Nov 06 2025 - 20:21
