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Stephen Bradley relying on squad depth to get injury-hit Shamrock Rovers through Kosovo test

Stephen Bradley relying on squad depth to get injury-hit Shamrock Rovers through Kosovo test

Hoops boss acknowledges there is no margin for error on road to Conference League proper

Thu Aug 07 2025 - 06:00
Ole Gunnar Solskjær confirms he was approached by FAI to take Ireland job

Ole Gunnar Solskjær confirms he was approached by FAI to take Ireland job

‘We had some good conversations, but in the end it did not turn out that way’

Wed Aug 06 2025 - 20:25
Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien targets victory in Croatia despite admitting ‘monster task’ awaits

Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien targets victory in Croatia despite admitting ‘monster task’ awaits

Another clash with Linfield looms on horizon if Dubliners fall short

Tue Aug 05 2025 - 21:20
Shelbourne and Linfield could meet again in Conference League playoff with €4m at stake

Shelbourne and Linfield could meet again in Conference League playoff with €4m at stake

Shelbourne already saw off the Belfast side in a Champions League qualifying round

Mon Aug 04 2025 - 14:58
Drogheda damage Bohs title hopes with late winner at Dalymount

Drogheda damage Bohs title hopes with late winner at Dalymount

Sub Joshua Thomas scores to keep Drogheda in the race for European football

Fri Aug 01 2025 - 22:18
St Pat’s come from behind against Kalju to set up Besiktas clash

St Pat’s come from behind against Kalju to set up Besiktas clash

Stephen Kenny’s side progressed in extra time of Conference League qualifier

Thu Jul 31 2025 - 21:50
Challenges for young Irish players trying to make it explored in RTÉ documentary

Challenges for young Irish players trying to make it explored in RTÉ documentary

Shelbourne’s academy features on Football Families, which continually comes back to lack of funding

Thu Jul 31 2025 - 14:44
St Pat’s aim to get Estonian job done to prolong Conference League campaign

St Pat’s aim to get Estonian job done to prolong Conference League campaign

Shamrock Rovers looking to boost rating by beating St Joseph’s again

Thu Jul 31 2025 - 06:00
Shelbourne drop to Europa League qualifiers as Qarabag lead proves too great to overturn in Baku

Shelbourne drop to Europa League qualifiers as Qarabag lead proves too great to overturn in Baku

Joey O’Brien’s side to face Rijeka in Europa League third-round qualifiers

Wed Jul 30 2025 - 21:12
Cork City confirm Cathal O’Sullivan ruled out for the season with ACL injury

Cork City confirm Cathal O’Sullivan ruled out for the season with ACL injury

Cork City manager Gerard Nash says club ‘absolutely gutted’ for the 18-year-old

Tue Jul 29 2025 - 19:51
Shelbourne not lacking motivation for return Champions League tie against Qarabag

Shelbourne not lacking motivation for return Champions League tie against Qarabag

‘You are playing ... against a team that has made the group stages for the last 10, 11 years,’ says boss Joey O’Brien

Tue Jul 29 2025 - 19:05
Athlone confident in their goalscoring abilities ahead of European debut against Cardiff City

Athlone confident in their goalscoring abilities ahead of European debut against Cardiff City

Colin Fortune’s side host Welsh club in Champions League first-round qualifier at Athlone Town Stadium

Tue Jul 29 2025 - 15:51
Gutsy Shelbourne unravelled by late Qarabag onslaught in first leg Champions League qualifier

Gutsy Shelbourne unravelled by late Qarabag onslaught in first leg Champions League qualifier

Azerbaijani champions put three goals past Shels at Tolka Park

Wed Jul 23 2025 - 22:14
Evan Ferguson completes season-long loan move to Roma

Evan Ferguson completes season-long loan move to Roma

‘Niggling injuries’ have stalled 20-year-old Irish international’s progress at Brighton

Wed Jul 23 2025 - 13:46
Shelbourne looking to pull off a shock and take Qarabag scalp

Shelbourne looking to pull off a shock and take Qarabag scalp

Manager Joey O’Brien confident his battle-hardened squad can put it up to undercooked Azerbaijani side

Wed Jul 23 2025 - 06:00
FAI Cup draw: Champions Drogheda United drawn against Derry City in repeat of last year’s final

FAI Cup draw: Champions Drogheda United drawn against Derry City in repeat of last year’s final

Last 16 draw throws up four all Premier Division ties including Dublin derby between St Pats and Shelbourne

Tue Jul 22 2025 - 14:03
Shelbourne learn potential opponents as they chase lucrative qualification for European group stages

Shelbourne learn potential opponents as they chase lucrative qualification for European group stages

Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic also find out their routes to Conference League group stages

Mon Jul 21 2025 - 14:38
Mason Melia proves too hot to handle as St Patrick’s Athletic see off Hegelmann in Lithuania

Mason Melia proves too hot to handle as St Patrick’s Athletic see off Hegelmann in Lithuania

Teenage striker scores early goal and sets up a second as Stephen Kenny’s side progress in Uefa Conference League

Thu Jul 17 2025 - 19:37
Shelbourne survive spirited Linfield to reach Champions League second round qualifiers

Shelbourne survive spirited Linfield to reach Champions League second round qualifiers

Linfield were reduced to 10 after 63 minutes at Windsor Park

Wed Jul 16 2025 - 22:10
Shelbourne poised to keep Champions League ambitions on track but Linfield quietly confident

Shelbourne poised to keep Champions League ambitions on track but Linfield quietly confident

Joey O’Brien’s side lead 1-0 on aggregate after their win at Tolka Park last week

Tue Jul 15 2025 - 17:41
James Clarke bags brace for Bohemians to climb to second

James Clarke bags brace for Bohemians to climb to second

Douglas James-Taylor scored his first goal for Bohs since arriving from Drogheda United

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 22:04
Stephen Kenny on Mason Melia: ‘Some players are taking turns to have a go at him’

Stephen Kenny on Mason Melia: ‘Some players are taking turns to have a go at him’

St Pat’s manager expressed concern about physical attention 17-year-old striker is receiving

Fri Jul 11 2025 - 10:00
Aidan Keena ends St Pat’s goal drought to edge past Hegelmann

Aidan Keena ends St Pat’s goal drought to edge past Hegelmann

Keena was on target from the penalty spot late in the Conference League first-leg qualifier at Richmond

Thu Jul 10 2025 - 22:04
Mipo Odubeko on target against Linfield to give Shelbourne upper hand for trip to Windsor Park

Mipo Odubeko on target against Linfield to give Shelbourne upper hand for trip to Windsor Park

Joey O’Brien’s side make the return trip to Belfast next Wednesday

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 22:13
St Pat’s boss Stephen Kenny hopes ‘unacceptable’ run comes to an end in European clash with Hegelmann

St Pat’s boss Stephen Kenny hopes ‘unacceptable’ run comes to an end in European clash with Hegelmann

Lithuanian opponents have strong financial backing and could pose problems for Inchicore club

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 18:02
Shelbourne aim to launch new era in Champions League clash with Linfield

Shelbourne aim to launch new era in Champions League clash with Linfield

Shelbourne aim to launch new era in Champions League clash with Linfield

Wed Jul 09 2025 - 06:00
FAI seek to postpone Wednesday’s Oireachtas committee hearing

FAI seek to postpone Wednesday’s Oireachtas committee hearing

Ongoing Garda investigation cited as reason to push back hearing date

Mon Jul 07 2025 - 10:54
Bohs and St Pat’s play out stalemate to leave Stephen Kenny winless in six matches

Bohs and St Pat’s play out stalemate to leave Stephen Kenny winless in six matches

Attention turned to making European football now for former Ireland manager’s side

Fri Jul 04 2025 - 22:09
Callum O’Dowda joins up with Robbie Keane at Hungarian side Ferencváros

Callum O’Dowda joins up with Robbie Keane at Hungarian side Ferencváros

Irish international leaves Cardiff City after three years at the club

Fri Jul 04 2025 - 16:40
FAI keen to secure Owen Elding for Ireland before Sligo exit, with Juventus weighing move

FAI keen to secure Owen Elding for Ireland before Sligo exit, with Juventus weighing move

Host of English clubs also interested in talented youngster

Fri Jul 04 2025 - 06:00
Joey O’Brien confirmed as Shelbourne head coach on long-term contract

Joey O’Brien confirmed as Shelbourne head coach on long-term contract

Assistant manager succeeds Damien Duff in job

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 22:15
Irish transfer news: Evan Ferguson to be made available for €33 million

Irish transfer news: Evan Ferguson to be made available for €33 million

Serious knee and ankle injuries in the past two seasons have stalled the progress of Brighton striker

Thu Jul 03 2025 - 15:24
Some might play: Bohemians to roll with Oasis logo on FAI Cup jersey

Some might play: Bohemians to roll with Oasis logo on FAI Cup jersey

Half of jersey profits to be divided between two charities

Tue Jul 01 2025 - 14:42
Bohemians sign Douglas James-Taylor to multi-year deal

Bohemians sign Douglas James-Taylor to multi-year deal

English centre forward had successful spell at Drogheda United, on loan from Walsall

Tue Jul 01 2025 - 11:11
Josh Honohan makes amends to secure Shamrock Rovers win over Shelbourne

Josh Honohan makes amends to secure Shamrock Rovers win over Shelbourne

First-half own goal cancelled out by late score against Shelbourne

Fri Jun 13 2025 - 22:21
Drogheda the losers as owner falls foul of Uefa rules on multi-club ownership

Drogheda the losers as owner falls foul of Uefa rules on multi-club ownership

Irish side removed from next week’s Conference League qualifier draw as Trivela Group owns another club that has also qualified for Europe

Fri Jun 13 2025 - 06:00
Drogheda United appeal Uefa expulsion from Conference League

Drogheda United appeal Uefa expulsion from Conference League

Louth club to bring up case with Court for Arbitration for Sport as they face issues with multi-club ownership

Thu Jun 12 2025 - 15:05
Tame friendly draws showed us why Ireland aren’t expected to reach World Cup

Tame friendly draws showed us why Ireland aren’t expected to reach World Cup

Little evidence that Hungary have anything to fear ahead of opening qualifier

Wed Jun 11 2025 - 23:00
No shortage of effort, but Ireland fail to find the net against Luxembourg

No shortage of effort, but Ireland fail to find the net against Luxembourg

Plenty of room for Republic to improve against Hungary in the opening September World Cup qualifier

Tue Jun 10 2025 - 22:14
Talk of Thomas Frank moving to Tottenham won’t distract Nathan Collins from task in hand

Talk of Thomas Frank moving to Tottenham won’t distract Nathan Collins from task in hand

Ireland v Luxembourg: Ireland captain and new Brentford team-mate Caoimhín Kelleher have a job to do for Heimir Hallgrímsson

Mon Jun 09 2025 - 23:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson unlikely to spring a surprise against Luxembourg

Heimir Hallgrímsson unlikely to spring a surprise against Luxembourg

‘A win here would be really good for us at this stage,’ says Ireland manager

Mon Jun 09 2025 - 15:27
Luxembourg head coach defends decision to continue selecting Gerson Rodrigues

Luxembourg head coach defends decision to continue selecting Gerson Rodrigues

Striker was given an 18-month suspended sentence for assaulting a former girlfriend

Mon Jun 09 2025 - 11:52
Bosun Lawal added to Ireland squad ahead of Luxembourg friendly

Bosun Lawal added to Ireland squad ahead of Luxembourg friendly

Robbie Brady and Troy Parrott expected to recover for Tuesday’s end of season game

Sun Jun 08 2025 - 12:45
Ireland v Senegal: Seagulls circle as visitors swoop for late draw at Aviva Stadium

Ireland v Senegal: Seagulls circle as visitors swoop for late draw at Aviva Stadium

Crystal Palace winger Ismaïla Sarr cancels out Kasey McAteer goal

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 22:13
Hallgrímsson stresses Ireland’s World Cup ambitions before valuable Senegal test

Hallgrímsson stresses Ireland’s World Cup ambitions before valuable Senegal test

Manager says African side have threats similar to those of Portugal, who Ireland will face in World Cup qualifiers

Fri Jun 06 2025 - 06:00
Comeback kid Robbie Brady hopes career renaissance takes him and Ireland all the way to the World Cup

Comeback kid Robbie Brady hopes career renaissance takes him and Ireland all the way to the World Cup

Preston North End veteran was announced as the FAI’s international player of the year this week

Thu Jun 05 2025 - 23:00
Troy Parrott a doubt for Ireland’s friendly with Senegal

Troy Parrott a doubt for Ireland’s friendly with Senegal

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson says striker will train on Thursday ahead of Friday’s game

Thu Jun 05 2025 - 12:32
Carla Ward: ‘Katie McCabe is on the verge of burnout’

Carla Ward: ‘Katie McCabe is on the verge of burnout’

Arsenal star will be rested in US, while Patten is suspended for playoffs later this year

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 21:19
Double header is perfect opportunity for Ireland trio of Parrott, Idah and Ferguson to hit the target

Double header is perfect opportunity for Ireland trio of Parrott, Idah and Ferguson to hit the target

Two of the front three go into clashes with Senegal and Luxembourg on the back of morale-boosting seasons

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 20:49
Ireland win in Páirc Uí Chaoimh but it is mission accomplished for Slovenia

Ireland win in Páirc Uí Chaoimh but it is mission accomplished for Slovenia

Saoirse Noonan scores but Carla Ward’s side fail to get the goals needed to get promoted

Tue Jun 03 2025 - 20:24
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