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St Patrick’s Athletic land New Zealand international striker Max Mata

St Patrick’s Athletic land New Zealand international striker Max Mata

Striker impressed during his time with Sligo Rovers and will be seen as a replacement for Mason Melia

Tue Dec 02 2025 - 13:19
Ireland manager Carla Ward calls ‘disgusting’ online abuse of Ruesha Littlejohn a ‘disgrace’

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 Alkmaar

Troy Parrott denied 20th goal of season but Shelbourne are beaten by AZ Alkmaar

Defeat leaves Joey O’Brien’s men struggling to progress in Conference League

Thu Nov 27 2025 - 20:36
Kelly Brady: The latest American soccer talent with Irish heritage

Kelly Brady: The latest American soccer talent with Irish heritage

Scoring 26 goals for Athlone Town earned the New Yorker inclusion in Carla Ward’s Ireland squad

Thu Nov 27 2025 - 06:00
Family affair for Troy Parrott as Shelbourne visit AZ Alkmaar

Family affair for Troy Parrott as Shelbourne visit AZ Alkmaar

Shamrock Rovers ready for tough test against Shakhtar Donetsk

Wed Nov 26 2025 - 18:37
When is the World Cup draw and who could Ireland meet if they win playoffs?

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 DC

Wed Nov 26 2025 - 15:03
Republic of Ireland will be among fourth-ranked seeds for World Cup draw

Republic of Ireland will be among fourth-ranked seeds for World Cup draw

World Cup draw will take place in Washington on Friday week

Tue 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’

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 week

Even the reporters broke character briefly during Irish football’s fairytale week

Heimir Hallgrímsson enjoyed his ‘told you so’ moment after remarkable double-header that revived World Cup hopes

Sat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson set for contract talks with FAI after Ireland seal World Cup playoff spot

Heimir Hallgrímsson set for contract talks with FAI after Ireland seal World Cup playoff spot

Ireland manager is in strong position to command increase on his €650,000 salary with lucrative bonus for World Cup qualification

Fri Nov 21 2025 - 06:00
Czech Republic’s ongoing crisis could offer Ireland opportunity in playoff semi-final

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 Gibraltar

Thu Nov 20 2025 - 16:45
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘I know Prague is a tough place to go, but anything can happen in this game’

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 Stadium

Thu Nov 20 2025 - 15:14
World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments by Simon Kuper - A life structured in four-year intervals

World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments by Simon Kuper - A life structured in four-year intervals

Kuper’s prose keeps the pages turning as the journey becomes a re-examination of the author’s life choices

Tue Nov 18 2025 - 19:00
Yerevan to Budapest: How Ireland turned around a World Cup qualification campaign in 68 days

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 Armenia

Tue Nov 18 2025 - 12:00
‘These are the moments you remember forever’: Heimir Hallgrímsson emotional after win

‘These are the moments you remember forever’: Heimir Hallgrímsson emotional after win

Ireland manager broke away from the fog of celebration to recall a special moment at Euro 2016

Sun Nov 16 2025 - 19:22
Hungary v Ireland: Troy Parrott completes hat-trick at the death to keep World Cup dream alive

Hungary v Ireland: Troy Parrott completes hat-trick at the death to keep World Cup dream alive

Striker makes in five goals in two games as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side earn place in Thursday’s playoff draw

Sun Nov 16 2025 - 16:49
Ireland accused of ‘provoking’ opponents by Hungary after series of red cards in Irish matches

Ireland accused of ‘provoking’ opponents by Hungary after series of red cards in Irish matches

Hungary manager Marco Rossi says Ireland are like ‘British players’ and highlights their physicality

Sat Nov 15 2025 - 14:32
Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifier in Hungary 

Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifier in Hungary 

Striker expected to return to the Roma line-up against Cremonese on November 23rd

Sat Nov 15 2025 - 10:43
Hungary v Ireland: Budapest or bust as World Cup qualifier play-off place on the line

Hungary v Ireland: Budapest or bust as World Cup qualifier play-off place on the line

After the heroics against Portugal, Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side know only another win will do

Sat Nov 15 2025 - 06:00
Cristiano Ronaldo outburst ‘a moment of silliness from him’, says Heimir Hallgrímsson

Cristiano Ronaldo outburst ‘a moment of silliness from him’, says Heimir Hallgrímsson

Portugal captain had a heated exchange with the Ireland manager after his red card

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 23:28
Ireland v Portugal: Troy Parrott double topples 10-man Portugal on memorable night in Dublin

Ireland v Portugal: Troy Parrott double topples 10-man Portugal on memorable night in Dublin

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side earn shock win as Cristiano Ronaldo sees red

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 22:16
Ireland ready to take ‘calculated risks’ if needed against Portugal, says Heimir Hallgrímsson

Ireland ready to take ‘calculated risks’ if needed against Portugal, says Heimir Hallgrímsson

Four points from last two matches could secure World Cup playoff, but Hungary-Armenia result key

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
James McClean’s ‘limited’ game time ruled him out of Ireland return

James McClean’s ‘limited’ game time ruled him out of Ireland return

Lack of options at left back raised possibility of McClean being recalled to the national side

Thu Nov 13 2025 - 06:00
Euro 2028: Dublin’s Aviva Stadium to host seven games as match schedule revealed

Euro 2028: Dublin’s Aviva Stadium to host seven games as match schedule revealed

Aviva Stadium to host one quarter-final with final to be played in London’s Wembley Stadium

Wed Nov 12 2025 - 21:27
‘You can’t stand still’: Stephen Bradley plotting future doubles after FAI Cup success

‘You can’t stand still’: Stephen Bradley plotting future doubles after FAI Cup success

Shamrock Rovers follow in the footsteps of the teams of the 1980s with win over Cork City

Sun Nov 09 2025 - 20:44
FAI Cup final: Shamrock Rovers complete the double with victory over Cork City

FAI Cup final: Shamrock Rovers complete the double with victory over Cork City

Rory Gaffney scores twice in the second half against 10-man Cork City

Sun Nov 09 2025 - 17:40
FAI pushes out debt repayments of €38 million to 2036

FAI pushes out debt repayments of €38 million to 2036

Windfall from co-hosting Euro 2028 allows reduction of annual payments from €3.9 million to €1.5 million

Sat Nov 08 2025 - 18:38
FAI to bring motion to suspend Israel from all Uefa competitions

FAI to bring motion to suspend Israel from all Uefa competitions

US senator Lindsey Graham said that the Irish economy would ‘pay a heavy price’ for vote

Sat Nov 08 2025 - 14:17
Evan Ferguson could return for Roma this Sunday – Heimir Hallgrímsson

Evan Ferguson could return for Roma this Sunday – Heimir Hallgrímsson

‘We have a Plan B,’ says manager if Ferguson unavailable for Portugal visit

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 23:00
Shamrock Rovers cling on for famous draw in Athens

Shamrock Rovers cling on for famous draw in Athens

VAR awards penalties to both sides in gritty display from the League of Ireland champions

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 20:21
Evan Ferguson named in Ireland squad for Portugal and Hungary World Cup qualifiers

Evan Ferguson named in Ireland squad for Portugal and Hungary World Cup qualifiers

Uncapped defender Kevin O’Toole drafted in to Heimir Hallgrímsson’s 25-man panel

Thu Nov 06 2025 - 14:53
Stephen Bradley taps into the aura of Shamrock Rovers 1987 double winners ahead of FAI Cup final

Stephen Bradley taps into the aura of Shamrock Rovers 1987 double winners ahead of FAI Cup final

League of Ireland champions travel from Tallaght to Athens and back to the Aviva Stadium inside 72 hours

Tue Nov 04 2025 - 15:45
Alan Reynolds hits back at ‘ridiculous’ Bohemians fans after taking step closer to Europe

Alan Reynolds hits back at ‘ridiculous’ Bohemians fans after taking step closer to Europe

Elsewhere, St Pat’s boss Stephen Kenny has a long winter ahead following underwhelming season

Sun Nov 02 2025 - 17:44
Bohemians capitalise as Shelbourne deny St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park

Bohemians capitalise as Shelbourne deny St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park

Bohs’ 4-1 win away to Drogheda United sees them finish fourth and gives them a potential shot at European football

Sat Nov 01 2025 - 20:00
Evan Ferguson likely to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary

Evan Ferguson likely to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary

Striker looks set to be added to long list of absentees for decisive matches

Fri Oct 31 2025 - 12:16
Siptu seeks intervention of WRC after FAI informs staff of 60 redundancies

Siptu seeks intervention of WRC after FAI informs staff of 60 redundancies

Union claims FAI management has ‘launched an attack on grassroots football’

Thu Oct 30 2025 - 20:08
How Shamrock Rovers won a fifth Premier Division title in six years

How Shamrock Rovers won a fifth Premier Division title in six years

Rovers’ biggest challenge now may come in keeping Stephen Bradley in Tallaght

Wed Oct 29 2025 - 21:50
Abbie Larkin’s last-minute goal secures Nations League promotion for Ireland

Abbie Larkin’s last-minute goal secures Nations League promotion for Ireland

20-year-old substitute’s late strike sends Ireland up to League A as Belgium relegated

Tue Oct 28 2025 - 22:11
Shamrock Rovers just one elusive point away from fifth title in six seasons

Shamrock Rovers just one elusive point away from fifth title in six seasons

Galway United in three-way scrap to avoid relegation play-off

Tue Oct 28 2025 - 19:00
Turbulence on and off the pitch for Stephen Bradley as Shamrock Rovers’ title wait goes on

Turbulence on and off the pitch for Stephen Bradley as Shamrock Rovers’ title wait goes on

Derry City stay second with 2-1 victory, prolonging Hoops’ wait in the process

Sun Oct 26 2025 - 20:09
Derry City beat Shamrock Rovers at Brandywell to keep Premier Division title race alive

Derry City beat Shamrock Rovers at Brandywell to keep Premier Division title race alive

Champions in waiting need a draw on Wednesday at home to Galway United

Sun Oct 26 2025 - 17:35
Katie McCabe on top form for Ireland in commanding win over Belgium

Katie McCabe on top form for Ireland in commanding win over Belgium

Carla Ward’s side take two-goal lead into Tuesday’s second leg in Leuven

Fri Oct 24 2025 - 21:39
Shamrock Rovers lose to Celje as bad run of form in October continues

Shamrock Rovers lose to Celje as bad run of form in October continues

Hoops have lost four out of five games since start of the month

Thu Oct 23 2025 - 22:16
Shelbourne ‘buzzing’ as they face Shkëndija but must not forget domestic duties

Shelbourne ‘buzzing’ as they face Shkëndija but must not forget domestic duties

Joey O’Brien’s side are in Skopje on Thursday to face KF Shkëndija in the Uefa Conference League

Thu Oct 23 2025 - 06:00
Shamrock Rovers aim to bounce back in Conference League before next stab at LOI title

Shamrock Rovers aim to bounce back in Conference League before next stab at LOI title

Rovers can reclaim the Premier Division title on Sunday, but first welcome Celje to Tallaght

Thu Oct 23 2025 - 06:00
Shamrock Rovers forced to wait as Simon Power nets St Pat’s winner in Inchicore

Shamrock Rovers forced to wait as Simon Power nets St Pat’s winner in Inchicore

Derry City win at Waterford to keep title challenge alive

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 22:10
Cup shock puts pressure on St Pat’s to upset Shamrock Rovers’ title plans

Cup shock puts pressure on St Pat’s to upset Shamrock Rovers’ title plans

Lucrative European places still up for grabs as season reaches climax

Fri Oct 17 2025 - 10:17
Heimir Hallgrímsson urges ‘glass half-full’ view of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying effort

Heimir Hallgrímsson urges ‘glass half-full’ view of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying effort

Manager bristles at criticism over not naming Séamus Coleman in squad for opening qualifiers

Thu Oct 16 2025 - 06:00
Evan Ferguson’s goal keeps Ireland in World Cup frame after nervy display against 10-man Armenia

Evan Ferguson’s goal keeps Ireland in World Cup frame after nervy display against 10-man Armenia

Armenia captain Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz in the 52nd minute

Tue Oct 14 2025 - 22:10
‘You speak to Bruno but not me’: Séamus Coleman reveals he confronted referee over decisions

‘You speak to Bruno but not me’: Séamus Coleman reveals he confronted referee over decisions

Ireland veteran could not hide his despair after late defeat to Portugal left World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

Mon Oct 13 2025 - 06:00
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