Blue wave comes crashing down on Dublin footballDublin might have to deal with more exits; Gordon D’Arcy on the ‘din of negativity’ around Irish rugbyWed Nov 20 2024 - 13:52
Has Irish rugby become a bit spoilt?Dublin reeling after another retirement; Hallgrímsson left to pick up the piecesTue Nov 19 2024 - 09:59
Spreen pulls off an unlikely stunt for Deportivo RiestraYouTube big name lines out for the Argentine teamMon Nov 18 2024 - 06:00
TV View: Roy Keane watches future son-in-law score against Ireland, for better or worseGreen shoots could be seen for Ireland against England at Wembley until everything went to muckSun Nov 17 2024 - 21:09
Better news for Eileen Gleeson as key players get over injuries On the downside Aoife Mannion is absent for Manchester United with unspecified injury, while fellow defender Diane Caldwell is still out for FC Zurich with back problemSun Nov 17 2024 - 20:00
Lara Gillespie climbing the cycling ranks and finding that extra gear despite adversity ‘I am hard myself ... but I think every athlete does have a bit of that in them. And I think that’s how you keep getting better’Sat Nov 16 2024 - 06:00
TV View: Jekyll and Hyde put in another shift for Ireland at the Aviva A first-half full of promising play gave way to an error-strewn second 40 minutes against ArgentinaSat Nov 16 2024 - 06:00
‘Tactically bereft’ Ireland need to shake off malaiseAndy Farrell’s men face another stiff challenge; Evan Ferguson and Co ‘deserved’ some luck; Katie Taylor gets ready for her Netflix close-upFri Nov 15 2024 - 11:37
Injury headache for HallgrímssonRepublic of Ireland welcome Finland; Felipe Contepomi reacquaints himself; Rory McIlroy racing to season endThu Nov 14 2024 - 10:30
Katie Mullan steps down as Ireland hockey captainColeraine woman intends to carry on playing for IrelandWed Nov 13 2024 - 13:46
Redemption the name of the game as Ireland look to ArgentinaPenalties in the spotlight; Andy Farrell to keep the faith; Derry hone in on Paddy TallyWed Nov 13 2024 - 10:15
Mark McGuinness and Andrew Moran biding their time Strapping Luton defender and on-loan Brighton midfielder eager to press for opportunities with the Republic of IrelandWed Nov 13 2024 - 06:00
Less-than-fully-appreciated Lineker leaves big shoes to fill on MOTDBritish media can hardly contain its joy as veteran presenter finally quits iconic soccer highlights showWed Nov 13 2024 - 06:00
Ireland’s defeat was bad, but spare a thought for Wales Jack Crowley and Ciaran Frawley undermined; Szmodics hale and hearty; Croke Park to host Leinster club double headerTue Nov 12 2024 - 10:20
Sammie Szmodics: ‘The lower leagues seem so far away now’Republic of Ireland star reveals he got a congratulatory hug from Ed Sheeran following his spectacular goal in Ipswich’s shock away win at TottenhamMon Nov 11 2024 - 23:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s options narrow ahead of taxing double-bill for IrelandAssistant-coach John O’Shea welcomes call-ups for Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien to replace injured trio Coleman, Idah and DuffyMon Nov 11 2024 - 19:58
Ireland’s Séamus Coleman, Shane Duffy and Adam Idah ruled out of Finland and England gamesHeimir Hallgrímsson calls Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien up as replacementsMon Nov 11 2024 - 11:13
Duffer made to suffer before he finds his HollywoodYou could only marvel at how two such extravagantly assembled teams like United and Chelsea could produce such unadulterated muckMon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00
Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or boycott criticised for its ‘Trumpian quality’Former France manager Raymond Domenech denounces club’s behaviour as ‘downright repulsive’Mon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00
WPL round-up: Return of Irish stalwarts brings positive news for Gleeson Megan Connolly was back in action for Lazio while Chloe Mustaki started for Bristol City and defender Aoife Mannion returned for Manchester UnitedSun Nov 03 2024 - 21:37
Loreto back to winning ways in Hockey LeagueDefending champions seven points clear at the top of the tableSun Nov 03 2024 - 12:26
The stage is set for epic League of Ireland finaleLooking back at Duff’s career; Ireland’s fear of All Blacks is gone; Sexton returnsFri Nov 01 2024 - 10:29
No Kerry or Dublin players make All-Star teamGAA club changing of the guard; Munster focus on the All Blacks; Ireland’s love of NFLThu Oct 31 2024 - 10:49
The drama continues for Munster and Manchester UnitedGerry Thornley on why Rowntree will be remembered more fondly than Ten Hag; Gordon D’Arcy has sympathy for coach; Armagh to dominate All-StarsWed Oct 30 2024 - 10:19
Katie McCabe gets over penalty woe as ‘bleedin’ deadly’ Ireland enjoy dead rubberEileen Gleeson’s team will take on a set of Celtic cousins for a place in Euro 2025Tue Oct 29 2024 - 22:08
Erik Ten Hag’s low points are grim reading for United fansDutch manager waves goodbye at Old Trafford; Ireland look to finish the job; Gerry Thornley talks to Caelan DorisTue Oct 29 2024 - 11:23
Ireland v Georgia: Gleeson to fine-tune squad and debut youngsters in Tallaght Stadium sell-out After 6-0 win in Tbilisi, a spot in final Euro 2025 qualifier beckons for Ireland, where they’ll face either Wales or SlovakiaTue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00
Contrasting fortunes for the four provinces as League of Ireland goes down to the wireA busy weekend of sport saw some big county finals decided; Kylian Mbappé will want to quickly forget his first ClásicoMon Oct 28 2024 - 11:33
Shelbourne have fans in high places – the mountains in Wicklow to be preciseFrank Lampard appreciation club; VAR officals hit the town; Chelsea should have bought a VolvoMon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00
Marissa Sheva glad to be back playing her part for the Republic of IrelandPortland Thorns player celebrated her return to the international stage for the first time in 15 months with a goal against GeorgiaMon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00
Someone check on Duffer, this title race can’t be good for his nervesTV View: Of course this roller coaster of a League of Ireland season would come down to the final roundSun Oct 27 2024 - 20:12
Ireland finally break down Georgia as goals flow late on in Tbilisi Three goals in the closing stages leaves Eileen Gleeson’s side in complete control of playoff tie ahead of Dublin returnFri Oct 25 2024 - 19:40
Burke plays the conductor as Rovers sing a happy tuneShamrock Rovers turn their attention from Europe to domestic affairs; Eileen Gleeson’s side head to Tbilisi; Johnny Watterson is unimpressed by the LionsFri Oct 25 2024 - 10:24
Ireland should be confident but not complacent facing GeorgiaEileen Gleeson’s squad is aiming to secure a place at Euro 2025Fri Oct 25 2024 - 06:00
Doris gets his day, Wiffen dips toe back in the waterJacob’s stock on the rise: Little left to lose in football; Cuban tries to upscuttle TrumpThu Oct 24 2024 - 13:34
Abbie Larkin: ‘Moving to Palace has helped me develop more. I went there to challenge myself’Ringsend native Larkin, who is still a teenager, recently realised her WSL ambition after moving from Glasgow City to Crystal PalaceThu Oct 24 2024 - 06:00
Doris steps up for Ireland, while Sexton steps inGordon D’Arcy on the force of nature that is RG Snyman; Karen Duggan on the ‘disconnect’ between the league and the Irish set-upWed Oct 23 2024 - 10:10
Ireland’s defensive linchpin Anna Patten eyeing ‘must win’ fixtures against Georgia ‘There are connections growing on the pitch and everyone ... can take confidence from beating France’Wed Oct 23 2024 - 06:00
Questions to be asked of 20-minute red cards and refereesGerry Thornley and Owen Doyle have some issues with how rugby is officiated; female soccer players have some issues with Saudi ArabiaTue Oct 22 2024 - 10:27
GAA bring new rules, while Cuala bring a new broomDublin has new football champions; Leinster continue their strong start to season; Liverpool win again, but it’s not prettyMon Oct 21 2024 - 10:13
Max Kruse reveals way too much information with haemorrhoids woesGerman manager has nightmare second half; the ageless Luka Modric; Graeme Souness’s curious quoteMon Oct 21 2024 - 06:00
We’re ready to join GAA’s new dance but someone will have to count us inTV View: Your heart had to go out to the people tasked with updating the scores in Croke Park - and the FAI Cup final for that matterMon Oct 21 2024 - 06:00
Mixed news for Gleeson in advance of Euro 2025 play-off against GeorgiaIreland manager reduced to watching brief on the 26 players called up to squad for crucial fixtureSun Oct 20 2024 - 20:25
FAI Cup final: Athlone Town one step away from completing historic doubleNewly-crowned league champions face familiar rivals Shelbourne again in cup finalSat Oct 19 2024 - 06:00
Premier Division title race all about holding onLeague of Ireland bringing the late drama; Football Review Committee makes its case; Ireland learn 2025 World Cup pool opponentsFri Oct 18 2024 - 10:58
Eileen Gleeson left frustrated by claims of ‘disconnect’ with League of Ireland players Ireland manager responds to critical comments from Athlone Town manager Ciarán Kilduff as she names squad for Euro 2025 playoffThu Oct 17 2024 - 23:00
‘A dark day for England’: British media reacts with fervour to Thomas Tuchel’s appointment‘How can a foreigner urge Englishmen to do or die on football’s battlefield?’ the Daily Mail’s Jeff Powell asksWed Oct 16 2024 - 18:38
It’s gone bonkers at the conkers as GAA looks to crack rule changes Gordon D’Arcy on why Leinster must keep Frawley at 10; Under-21 heartbreak; Tuchel takes England jobWed Oct 16 2024 - 12:04
Time to defuse the bomb squadIreland’s outhalf pecking order; Gifting goals to the Greeks; Joyce on board with rule changesTue Oct 15 2024 - 10:54
Woes and a Grecian burn: another loss for IrelandKen Early on Ireland’s struggles; Gerry Thornley and John O’Sullivan on Leinster’s supremacy; Brian O’Connor on Shark Hanlon’s appealMon Oct 14 2024 - 10:50
