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Mary Hannigan: FAI left with unrequited love

Mary Hannigan: FAI left with unrequited love

Closure finally arrives in the Lee Carsley saga; Sandwiches at GAA matches and the descent into middle age; Cork, Poland and Luke Littler

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 10:22
Mary Hannigan: Ireland rugby’s main men could do with a rest as new soccer faces ready to roar

Mary Hannigan: Ireland rugby’s main men could do with a rest as new soccer faces ready to roar

A bone to pick with Peter O’Mahony; Women’s rugby team ready for noisy opener; National Football League limps to a finish

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 12:34
Mary Hannigan: How the Six Nations moved from ‘unexceptional’ to ‘vintage’

Mary Hannigan: How the Six Nations moved from ‘unexceptional’ to ‘vintage’

Our rugby team cast their verdict on the 2024 tournament; Denis Walsh on Cork’s new goalador; Philip Reid on mixed fortunes for Irish golfers

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 10:17
Mary Hannigan: Winning takes care of everything for Ireland

Mary Hannigan: Winning takes care of everything for Ireland

Promotion and relegation in GAA leagues; wacky FA Cup tie; interview with Sammie Szmodics

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 11:22
All in the Game: Kebab shop owner goes on the attack after Mbappé's laywers bite back

All in the Game: Kebab shop owner goes on the attack after Mbappé's laywers bite back

Mary Hannigan picks out some of the odd stories from the world of soccer

Mon Mar 18 2024 - 06:00
Julie-Ann Russell scores hat-trick for Galway United in win over Cork City

Julie-Ann Russell scores hat-trick for Galway United in win over Cork City

Leanne Kiernan marks her first start of the season with Liverpool’s opening goal in their 3-1 defeat of West Ham

Sun Mar 17 2024 - 20:53
TV View: Tadhg Furlong captures the moment before Roy Keane is left all but redundant

TV View: Tadhg Furlong captures the moment before Roy Keane is left all but redundant

There was no cold tea at Old Trafford, just some good old fashioned magic of the cup

Sun Mar 17 2024 - 20:21
Loreto wrap up EY Hockey League title with three games to spare

Loreto wrap up EY Hockey League title with three games to spare

4-1 victory over Ulster Elks continues dominant unbeaten season for Dublin side

Sun Mar 17 2024 - 14:31
Sports Briefing: Scotland match a chance for Ireland to relaunch

Sports Briefing: Scotland match a chance for Ireland to relaunch

Surprise British rally at Cheltenham ahead of Gold Cup this afternoon

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 10:59
Sports Briefing: A century very much not out for Willie Mullins

Sports Briefing: A century very much not out for Willie Mullins

Trainer’s Cheltenham heroics becoming routine while Ireland team for Scotland showdown to be named this afternoon

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 11:05
‘All dominant’ Willie Mullins closes on century of Cheltenham wins

‘All dominant’ Willie Mullins closes on century of Cheltenham wins

Trainer needs three victories to hit milestone, while Gordon D’Arcy calls for statement performance against Scotland

Wed Mar 13 2024 - 10:49
Mary Hannigan: Plenty to enjoy, once you remove the green-tinged glasses

Mary Hannigan: Plenty to enjoy, once you remove the green-tinged glasses

England’s performance in victory over Ireland is worthy of praise; Limerick look ready to steamroll opposition; Shane Lowry has a spring in his step

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 10:42
Mary Hannigan: Farrell and Ireland switch sights to landing Six Nations title

Mary Hannigan: Farrell and Ireland switch sights to landing Six Nations title

Andy Farrell isn’t taking titles for granted; Willie Mullins isn’t taking Cheltenham for granted; and Liverpool aren’t taking referees for granted...

Mon Mar 11 2024 - 10:41
Your chance to buy a little square piece of the Lionel Messi story

Your chance to buy a little square piece of the Lionel Messi story

All in the Game: Pep Guardiola makes Margaret Thatcher admission; Thomas Tuchel puts his foot in it; and Damien Duff gives hugs, kisses and kicks

Mon Mar 11 2024 - 06:00
Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers held to draws in opening round matches of  women’s top division

Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers held to draws in opening round matches of women’s top division

Peamount United open defence of their title with victory away to Cork City

Sun Mar 10 2024 - 19:08
Six Nations TV View: Italy had given us hope but Ireland leave us all swinging low

Six Nations TV View: Italy had given us hope but Ireland leave us all swinging low

Upbeat pre-match predictions had us expecting a great afternoon at Twickenham. England had other ideas

Sun Mar 10 2024 - 06:00
Mona McSharry: ‘I didn’t get the results I wanted, but the goal wasn’t to win a medal’

Mona McSharry: ‘I didn’t get the results I wanted, but the goal wasn’t to win a medal’

Mona McSharry continues to set high standards for herself following promising World Aquatics Championships showing

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Twickenham will not faze Farrell’s Ireland side

Mary Hannigan: Twickenham will not faze Farrell’s Ireland side

Blitz defence, who came up with it?; Are Enhanced Games the future? Women’s League of Ireland gets underway

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 12:10
Shamrock Rovers’ time may - or may not - be nigh as Women’s Premier Division kicks off

Shamrock Rovers’ time may - or may not - be nigh as Women’s Premier Division kicks off

Peamount United’s grip on the title will not be loosened easily

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Cian Healy and Rhasidat Adeleke focused on winning

Mary Hannigan: Cian Healy and Rhasidat Adeleke focused on winning

Rory Beggan looking for NFL contract; Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy seek PGA Tour win

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 09:48
Mary Hannigan: Mixed views on Six Nations threat England will pose to Ireland

Mary Hannigan: Mixed views on Six Nations threat England will pose to Ireland

John Fogarty wants to see an improvement; Caelan Doris is ready for a major test; but Gordon D’Arcy thinks Steve Borthwick’s side are still in transition

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 10:31
Sports Briefing: Ireland manager search feels like Lanigan’s Ball

Sports Briefing: Ireland manager search feels like Lanigan’s Ball

As John O’Shea takes the helm of the soccer team, we get a reminder not to take Twickenham lightly

Tue Mar 05 2024 - 11:00
Mary Hannigan: After more than 100 days, little progress made on finding Stephen Kenny’s replacement

Mary Hannigan: After more than 100 days, little progress made on finding Stephen Kenny’s replacement

Ken Early watches on as Manchester United offer ‘absolutely nothing’ in derby; Ross Molony set for move to Bath

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 10:58
Eddie Howe not pleased with Newcastle’s car crash FA Cup draw

Eddie Howe not pleased with Newcastle’s car crash FA Cup draw

Liverpool the hedge funders; Jorginho’s agent sets up Serie A move; Brian Kerr ready to look in the bushes

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Those of us who watch grid walks and then turn off the race deserve nothing but scorn

Mary Hannigan: Those of us who watch grid walks and then turn off the race deserve nothing but scorn

What’s the point in watching when there’s as much chance of Max Verstappen losing as there is of Bryson DeChambeau making a better ratatouille than Jamie Oliver?

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 06:00
Katie McCabe helps Arsenal prevail in London derby that draws near-record WSL crowd

Katie McCabe helps Arsenal prevail in London derby that draws near-record WSL crowd

Peamount United and their quartet of Ireland players suffer defeat in President’s Cup, while Leanne Kiernan gets assist in Liverpool win

Sun Mar 03 2024 - 21:05
Mary Hannigan: Wiffen knows Olympic rivals ‘all want to beat me’

Mary Hannigan: Wiffen knows Olympic rivals ‘all want to beat me’

Armagh swimmer doesn’t mind having a target on his back; Sean Moran looks back on a famous Dublin-Derry clash; snooker returns to Goffs

Fri Mar 01 2024 - 11:20
Mary Hannigan: The search continues as John O’Shea steps into the breach

Mary Hannigan: The search continues as John O’Shea steps into the breach

Former Manchester United defender steps up; Rory Gallagher now free to resume coaching in GAA; why Ireland should fear Feyi-Waboso

Thu Feb 29 2024 - 10:05
Mary Hannigan: Keenan feels the injury blues

Mary Hannigan: Keenan feels the injury blues

Ireland lose for the first time under Eileen Gleeson; Dublin seek to break hoodoo on Derry’s turf

Wed Feb 28 2024 - 11:36
After feeling invincible, Ireland get wake-up call against Wales

After feeling invincible, Ireland get wake-up call against Wales

Main lesson from the night: this team’s journey is never not interesting. In a rollercoaster kind of way

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 21:55
Mary Hannigan: Are real fans attending games at the Aviva?

Mary Hannigan: Are real fans attending games at the Aviva?

Did Wales’ defence expose Ireland’s attack somewhat? Was Piardi right to award a penalty try? Eileen Gleeson on Ireland vs Wales

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 10:25
Ireland women’s coach Eileen Gleeson spoiled for choice with fully fit squad ahead of clash with Wales

Ireland women’s coach Eileen Gleeson spoiled for choice with fully fit squad ahead of clash with Wales

Team selection dilemmas set to deepen when Denise O’Sullivan, Tyler Toland and Sinéad Farrelly return to the squad

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 08:48
Mary Hannigan: Heady days continue for the Ireland rugby team

Mary Hannigan: Heady days continue for the Ireland rugby team

Bundee Aki’s brilliance; a reflective Oli Jager; much-needed wins for Cork hurling and football

Mon Feb 26 2024 - 09:26
‘I’m going to enjoy the little moments’ - emotional Jess Ziu returns to the Ireland squad

‘I’m going to enjoy the little moments’ - emotional Jess Ziu returns to the Ireland squad

The West ham player says she approaches games with a different mindset now following her return from injury

Mon Feb 26 2024 - 06:00
All in the Game: Harry Kane statue stuck in storage - and he’s sanguine about it

All in the Game: Harry Kane statue stuck in storage - and he’s sanguine about it

Duffer gets trapped in the ladies' toilet; Ten Hag keeps a straight face; de Jong’s slow delivery; Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder’s costly remarks

Sun Feb 25 2024 - 19:00
Ireland v Wales TV View: ‘Ah sure look’ we should never get tired of winning

Ireland v Wales TV View: ‘Ah sure look’ we should never get tired of winning

Ireland’s 31-7 bonus-point win over Wales drew a wide and varied response across the channels

Sun Feb 25 2024 - 12:31
Eileen Gleeson pleased with ‘solid performance’ against Italy

Eileen Gleeson pleased with ‘solid performance’ against Italy

Draw against Italians proved Ireland belonged at the top level, says head coach

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 20:51
FAI clarify confusion as Ireland U17s mistakenly accused of turning backs on Israeli flag

FAI clarify confusion as Ireland U17s mistakenly accused of turning backs on Israeli flag

Israeli journalists confuse Irish tradition of turning to face the flag during Amhrán na bhFiann for turning their back on the Israel flag

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 16:04
Mary Hannigan: Interminable, tempestuous day for the FAI

Mary Hannigan: Interminable, tempestuous day for the FAI

FAI began the day with an apology but things only went downhill from there; opportunity knocks for Frawley in the Six Nations

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 09:39
Ireland braced for a stern test in Italy

Ireland braced for a stern test in Italy

Eileen Gleeson’s Ireland squad facing a tough assignment in Florence against an experienced side ten places above the Republic in the world ranking

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 19:03
Jamie Finn suffers ACL injury while training with Ireland

Jamie Finn suffers ACL injury while training with Ireland

News confirmed by the FAI and the 25-year-old’s club Birmingham City ahead of Friday’s friendly with Italy

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 10:35
Morning Sport Brief: Andy Farrell to return Ireland to full strength

Morning Sport Brief: Andy Farrell to return Ireland to full strength

Ciarán Frawley set to be the only change to the first choice XV; Jarlath Burns’ in-tray ahead of taking over as president of the GAA

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 10:15
Sports Briefing: Ambitious GAA integration plan faces several challenges

Sports Briefing: Ambitious GAA integration plan faces several challenges

Damien Duff lets rip on Casement Park plan, while Gordon D’Arcy examines a Welsh renaissance

Wed Feb 21 2024 - 10:28
‘We’re building something phenomenal right now’: Ireland’s Diane Caldwell sees a bright future

‘We’re building something phenomenal right now’: Ireland’s Diane Caldwell sees a bright future

35-year-old was critical of Vera Pauw’s reign but is now focused on continued success – and staying involved after she retires

Wed Feb 21 2024 - 06:00
Pray the FAI’s courtship skills improve soon or God knows which manager we’ll get

Pray the FAI’s courtship skills improve soon or God knows which manager we’ll get

Some sources say Lee Carsley is gone, others insist he is mulling it over - we all need better sources

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 19:52
Sports Briefing: Frawley could step up in Keenan’s absence

Sports Briefing: Frawley could step up in Keenan’s absence

Wales also have a new fullback in place while McGeeney defends modern football

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 10:29
Niamh Fahey: ‘It’s a very competitive squad, one of the strongest we’ve ever had’

Niamh Fahey: ‘It’s a very competitive squad, one of the strongest we’ve ever had’

So long as she can stay fit and get in the Liverpool team, she sees no reason now to call time on her Ireland career

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Daniel Wiffen has the entire swimming world talking

Mary Hannigan: Daniel Wiffen has the entire swimming world talking

Chris Coleman tipped for Ireland job; Kildare’s woes; Hugo Keenan an injury doubt

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 09:29
Lionel Messi’s non-show in Hong Kong sparks diplomatic tensions

Lionel Messi’s non-show in Hong Kong sparks diplomatic tensions

Manchester United’s ultra-expensive team; Damien Duff quotes; Henderson the ‘water carrier’

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 08:00
Shane has not come out smelling of roses after his stunt in a mankini

Shane has not come out smelling of roses after his stunt in a mankini

TV View: ‘Keep yer cameras where they are,’ we shouted as our Daniel Wiffen did his thing at the World Aquatics Championships

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 06:00
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