TV View: Having Ruesha Littlejohn in the Irish midfield is like possessing a footballing comfort blanketIf this play-off is of humongous importance to Eileen Gleeson’s crew, it’s probably even more momentous for WalesFri Nov 29 2024 - 21:37
Stakes are ‘off the charts’ as Ireland play for their futureEileen Gleeson’s side have a lot riding on tonight’s game in Cardiff; Jack Crowley’s character will be examined on the benchFri Nov 29 2024 - 10:34
Prendergast nudging ahead in battle for number 10Ireland v Australia could be a clash of the set-pieces; Leanne Kiernan has her sights set on playing at a major championshipsThu Nov 28 2024 - 11:04
Ireland prepared to face the man with the plan Ireland to feature at Euro 2028 regardless of qualification; Will FRC rules get waved through?Wed Nov 27 2024 - 10:52
Joe Schmidt not expecting any ‘love bombs’Former Ireland coach prepares for return to Lansdowne Road; Jordie Barrett will be touching down in Leinster this weekTue Nov 26 2024 - 10:51
Ireland find rhythm ahead of Farrell farewellCoach will want to sign off with win before Lions sabbatical; Ken Early thinks Ruben Amorim will have to be patientMon Nov 25 2024 - 10:43
Harry Kane meets Harry Kane, or is it Nicolas Cage?Fans had a lot to say about a statue of the England capatinMon Nov 25 2024 - 06:00
Saoirse Noonan notches a hat-trick to press her case for inclusion in Ireland squadCeltic striker has now scored 17 goals in 21 games in the Scottish Premier LeagueSun Nov 24 2024 - 21:59
TV View: Rúben Amorim, Sam Prendergast and the dawn of new messiahsThe young Irish outhalf is labelled the ‘Peter Crouch of rugby’, while Manchester United’s new manager sees familiar failingsSun Nov 24 2024 - 20:18
Loreto held to fourth draw in five games after late Ulster Elks surgeThe Hockey League leaders led Ulster Elks 3-0, but ultimately drew 3-3Sun Nov 24 2024 - 13:19
Ireland’s young guns get their chance to fire against FijiGus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu will make debuts; Eileen Gleeson’s new contract; Racing’s problem with deathFri Nov 22 2024 - 10:40
Ciara Mageean speaks of ‘grieving’ process after missing OlympicsLimerick hurling and Dublin football hit with big changes; Rogers backs Rory GallagherThu Nov 21 2024 - 11:02
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
