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Jake O’Brien: ‘We all feel we are good enough to be at the World Cup’

Jake O’Brien: ‘We all feel we are good enough to be at the World Cup’

Everton defender unsure about Séamus Coleman’s future role

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 15:14
Caoimhín Kelleher finalising €21m move from Liverpool to Brentford

Caoimhín Kelleher finalising €21m move from Liverpool to Brentford

Ireland goalkeeper late into camp ahead of Senegal friendly due to medical

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 12:41
‘I can’t sit down’: Julie-Ann Russell divides time between basketball, GAA and family after hanging up soccer boots

‘I can’t sit down’: Julie-Ann Russell divides time between basketball, GAA and family after hanging up soccer boots

Former Republic of Ireland international plans to have more children after calling time on successful career

Mon Jun 02 2025 - 11:51
Emily Murphy bags late winner for Ireland to keep Nations League promotion hopes alive

Emily Murphy bags late winner for Ireland to keep Nations League promotion hopes alive

Carla Ward’s team require big win over Slovenia to climb to League A

Fri May 30 2025 - 20:47
Shamrock Rovers’ return to the top driven by era-defining trinity of Burke, Lopes and Watts

Shamrock Rovers’ return to the top driven by era-defining trinity of Burke, Lopes and Watts

Mid-season report: Drogheda the only other team to emerge with credit, but Hoops look a level above

Fri May 30 2025 - 06:00
‘He didn’t say f**k off’: Heimir Hallgrímsson hopeful Liam Delap may represent Ireland

‘He didn’t say f**k off’: Heimir Hallgrímsson hopeful Liam Delap may represent Ireland

Head coach met England under-21 striker, whose father Rory was an Ireland international

Thu May 29 2025 - 23:00
Séamus Coleman and Sammie Szmodics to miss Ireland friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg

Séamus Coleman and Sammie Szmodics to miss Ireland friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg

Andrew Moran called up in place of resting Szmodics

Thu May 29 2025 - 12:24
As Caoimhín Kelleher is primed for a £40m transfer, which other Irish players could move?

As Caoimhín Kelleher is primed for a £40m transfer, which other Irish players could move?

Cork goalkeeper primed for £40m summer move to Premier League club

Wed May 28 2025 - 16:19
Shamrock Rovers sign former Down footballer John McGovern

Shamrock Rovers sign former Down footballer John McGovern

McGovern to join Stephen Bradley’s side from Dungannon Swifts

Tue May 27 2025 - 14:33
Colin Healy reiterates that he was told he would be kept on as assistant coach to Ireland women’s team

Colin Healy reiterates that he was told he would be kept on as assistant coach to Ireland women’s team

Assurances from senior FAI figures led him to turn down chance to manage Cobh Ramblers men’s team, he says

Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
‘Guys are segregated at Shels v Bohs and the next morning they’re together at Na Fianna’: ‘Mossy’ Quinn adapting to new Shelbourne CEO role

‘Guys are segregated at Shels v Bohs and the next morning they’re together at Na Fianna’: ‘Mossy’ Quinn adapting to new Shelbourne CEO role

Reducing financial losses and ensuring Tolka Park meets Champions League standards – should the opportunity arise – are key aims for Quinn

Fri May 23 2025 - 06:00
‘So, when I say I am in, I am in’ - Carla Ward reaffirms Ireland commitment

‘So, when I say I am in, I am in’ - Carla Ward reaffirms Ireland commitment

Head coach says she recently turned down WSL position as she prepares squad for Nations League double-header

Wed May 21 2025 - 06:00
Shane Robinson to replace Marc Canham as FAI’s chief football officer on interim basis

Shane Robinson to replace Marc Canham as FAI’s chief football officer on interim basis

FAI part company with Hannah Dingley, the head of women and girls’ football

Mon May 19 2025 - 17:24
Damien Duff watches on as Shelbourne fall to derby defeat to Bohs

Damien Duff watches on as Shelbourne fall to derby defeat to Bohs

Dayle Rooney’s 36th-minute penalty at Dalymount moved them up to third

Fri May 16 2025 - 22:11
Lys Mousset joining the late winner action for Bohemians sets up tasty derby with Shelbourne

Lys Mousset joining the late winner action for Bohemians sets up tasty derby with Shelbourne

Alan Reynold’s side have developed a handy habit of scoring late winning goals

Fri May 16 2025 - 06:00
Republic of Ireland and fellow Euro 2028 hosts set for automatic qualification

Republic of Ireland and fellow Euro 2028 hosts set for automatic qualification

Uefa executive committee set to rubber-stamp qualification process at meeting in Bilbao next week

Thu May 15 2025 - 15:25
Heimir Hallgrímsson strikes positive note on Ireland’s World Cup qualification hopes

Heimir Hallgrímsson strikes positive note on Ireland’s World Cup qualification hopes

‘I hope I’m not offending anyone but this is how we should all think: we are going to the World Cup’

Wed May 14 2025 - 23:00
‘It is absolutely ludicrous’: Ireland manager Carla Ward shocked by skorts controversy

‘It is absolutely ludicrous’: Ireland manager Carla Ward shocked by skorts controversy

‘There are still some countries who have an old mentality towards women. It is crazy’

Mon May 12 2025 - 12:31
Behind the scenes at St Patrick’s Athletic’s academy, where the next Mason Melia may already have arrived

Behind the scenes at St Patrick’s Athletic’s academy, where the next Mason Melia may already have arrived

The Dublin club has nurtured an army of gifted youngsters, with Spurs-bound Melia the standout

Sat May 03 2025 - 06:00
Premier Division round-up: Moses Dyer double has Galway hot on the heels of Drogheda at the top

Premier Division round-up: Moses Dyer double has Galway hot on the heels of Drogheda at the top

St Patrick’s Athletic concede two late goals to lose at Bohemians; Rovers and Shels share spoils in Tallaght

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 22:17
League of Ireland goalscoring rates on rise as strikers like Mipo Odubeko and Moses Dyer hit form

League of Ireland goalscoring rates on rise as strikers like Mipo Odubeko and Moses Dyer hit form

Shamrock Rovers look to Michael Noonan; Mason Melia beginning to shine for St Patrick’s Athletic; and Colm Whelan’s assists aid Bohs

Fri Apr 25 2025 - 06:00
Knee injury ends Gavin Bazunu’s loan spell at Standard Liége

Knee injury ends Gavin Bazunu’s loan spell at Standard Liége

Ireland goalkeeper returns to Southampton for treatment for cartilage injury

Thu Apr 24 2025 - 13:00
FAI chief executive says it would be ‘fantastic’ if Irish person can succeed  outgoing chief football officer

FAI chief executive says it would be ‘fantastic’ if Irish person can succeed outgoing chief football officer

Chief executive David Courell confirms former Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson remains on FAI payroll

Wed Apr 23 2025 - 21:36
Bohemians’ Rhys Brennan steals the show and points from Shamrock Rovers

Bohemians’ Rhys Brennan steals the show and points from Shamrock Rovers

Phibsborough club come from two goals down to win away in stunning comeback in Dublin derby

Mon Apr 21 2025 - 19:21
Waterford call time on Keith Long’s tenure after heavy defeat to Sligo Rovers

Waterford call time on Keith Long’s tenure after heavy defeat to Sligo Rovers

Former Bohemians manager guided Waterford back to Premier Division in 2023 but goes after six-game losing streak

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 14:11
Stephen Bradley says he considered leaving Shamrock Rovers due to pressure from certain directors

Stephen Bradley says he considered leaving Shamrock Rovers due to pressure from certain directors

‘Dermot Desmond is a shrewd businessman - he knows football... It is important we all listen’

Sat Apr 19 2025 - 11:44
Honours even in hectic Dublin derby between St Pat’s and Shamrock Rovers

Honours even in hectic Dublin derby between St Pat’s and Shamrock Rovers

Pat’s skipper Joe Redmond scores towering head in injury-time to claim point

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 22:13
Cathal O’Sullivan could be League of Ireland’s next million-pound player

Cathal O’Sullivan could be League of Ireland’s next million-pound player

Cork City must sell 18-year-old in June to get full value from their academy product

Fri Apr 18 2025 - 06:00
Dermot Desmond claims ‘some non-executive directors’ are undermining Shamrock Rovers’ executive team

Dermot Desmond claims ‘some non-executive directors’ are undermining Shamrock Rovers’ executive team

Club’s co-owner writes to club members ahead of the imminent departure of club chief executive John Martin

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 19:47
FAI on collision course with new breakaway leagues over calendar season

FAI on collision course with new breakaway leagues over calendar season

Defunding of schoolboys’ and girls’ association could leave 100,000 players at odds with FAI player pathways plan

Wed Apr 16 2025 - 17:01
League of Ireland clubs must have education plans in place to secure license from FAI from 2027

League of Ireland clubs must have education plans in place to secure license from FAI from 2027

Some clubs already have arrangements in place but it will be become mandatory from 2027 season

Mon Apr 14 2025 - 13:48
Mipo Odubeko helps Shelbourne shade derby date with Bohemians

Mipo Odubeko helps Shelbourne shade derby date with Bohemians

Second-half substitute makes the most of his opportunity at Tolka Park

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 22:18
FAI and League of Ireland clubs agree on the need for Government funding – but not much else

FAI and League of Ireland clubs agree on the need for Government funding – but not much else

Association asking State for €8m annually over 11 years to pull senior teams back from the brink

Fri Apr 11 2025 - 06:00
FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool

FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool

Government funding of €8m for club academies could be included in October’s budget

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 19:19
Shelbourne boss Damien Duff: ‘As long as I’m wanted here, I’m staying here’

Shelbourne boss Damien Duff: ‘As long as I’m wanted here, I’m staying here’

Tolka Park favourite adamant that further success at club will not mean a return to English Premier League

Wed Apr 09 2025 - 06:00
Patten and Barrett goals paper over cracks in nervy Ireland win over Greece

Patten and Barrett goals paper over cracks in nervy Ireland win over Greece

Ioanna Papatheodorou’s snap shot could have salvaged an unlikely draw for the visitors

Tue Apr 08 2025 - 22:06
Ireland v Greece preview: Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa missing as Irish side chase goals in Tallaght

Ireland v Greece preview: Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa missing as Irish side chase goals in Tallaght

Nations League: Time for others to take their chance in the green jersey

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 17:10
Ireland’s Kyra Carusa to miss Nations League clash with Greece

Ireland’s Kyra Carusa to miss Nations League clash with Greece

Amber Barrett or Leanne Kiernan in line to start up front on Tuesday

Mon Apr 07 2025 - 12:07
Amber Barrett on target as Ireland hammer Greece with strong second-half display

Amber Barrett on target as Ireland hammer Greece with strong second-half display

Katie McCabe makes big impact off the bench as Irish side recover well from Slovenia defeat

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 17:58
Galway United show how the lost ‘art of defending’ can still hit the heights

Galway United show how the lost ‘art of defending’ can still hit the heights

After defeat of Bohs with just 27% possession, Tribesmen’s defensive wall will be tested by Shamrock Rovers

Fri Apr 04 2025 - 06:00
Amber Barrett expecting Ireland to rise to the challenge against Greece

Amber Barrett expecting Ireland to rise to the challenge against Greece

Donegal striker wants team to bounce back from heavy defeat to Slovenia

Thu Apr 03 2025 - 06:00
‘We are all learning’: Ireland aim to respond on pitch against Greece after Slovenia humbling

‘We are all learning’: Ireland aim to respond on pitch against Greece after Slovenia humbling

Hannah Dingley, the FAI’s head of women’s and girls’ football, replaces Amber Whiteley as coach due to ‘passport’ issue

Tue Apr 01 2025 - 20:08
Ruesha Littlejohn goal highlights League of Ireland’s potential and shortcomings

Ruesha Littlejohn goal highlights League of Ireland’s potential and shortcomings

‘I think for young girls coming to Tallaght every week, to see that type of player, it’s only going to improve the league’

Mon Mar 31 2025 - 23:00
Shamrock Rovers and Derry City both have men sent off in scoreless draw

Shamrock Rovers and Derry City both have men sent off in scoreless draw

St Pat’s go top after coming from behind to beat Waterford with late goals

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 22:13
As the FAI and League of Ireland clubs squabble, our talented young players are moulded into professionals abroad

As the FAI and League of Ireland clubs squabble, our talented young players are moulded into professionals abroad

High potential teenage footballers such as Finn Sherlock and Jaden Umeh are leaving Ireland to carve out careers in environments that offer education

Fri Mar 28 2025 - 06:00
Ireland boss Carla Ward keen to work with Colin Healy despite unresolved dispute

Ireland boss Carla Ward keen to work with Colin Healy despite unresolved dispute

Manager suggests former assistant coach could return to the fold in advance of June friendlies in USA

Wed Mar 26 2025 - 06:00
Chloe Mustaki and Saoirse Noonan called up to Ireland squad to face Greece

Chloe Mustaki and Saoirse Noonan called up to Ireland squad to face Greece

Coach says that she encouraged Ruesha Littlejohn to sign for Shamrock Rovers

Tue Mar 25 2025 - 10:38
John O’Shea puts faith in ‘leader’ Nathan Collins as he brushes off captain’s errors

John O’Shea puts faith in ‘leader’ Nathan Collins as he brushes off captain’s errors

Brentford defender could return to Republic of Ireland midfield for World Cup qualifiers

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 23:00
FAI’s Marc Canham praises work of Duff and Bradley and calls for Irish football to ‘work together’

FAI’s Marc Canham praises work of Duff and Bradley and calls for Irish football to ‘work together’

Association ‘can’t do it on its own, clubs can’t do it on their own, we have to work together. That is critical’

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 23:00
FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal

FAI continues to deny Colin Healy claims over contract renewal

Marc Canham: ‘We never gave any assurances or guarantees that Colin would get a new contract’

Mon Mar 24 2025 - 16:46
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