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Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers to begin 2025 league season at Aviva Stadium
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Dara O’Shea hails ‘positive day’ for Ipswich but admits famous win over Man Utd ‘was there for us’
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‘There was a lot of relief when the ball hit the net’ – Aaron Connolly finally ends goal drought
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Date and kick-off time for 2025 President’s Cup confirmed as Shelbourne host Drogheda at Tolka Park
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Drogheda’s play-off hero Pierrot coy on future
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Shelbourne crowned League of Ireland Premier Division champions after final night of drama
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St Pat’s teenage striker Michael Noonan to finalise Manchester City deal this weekend
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Paul McGrath ‘getting back to normal’ and calls on men to speak about struggles
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Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley banned from touchline for Sunday’s title showdown with Shels
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Free agent John Egan on verge of move back to Premier League with West Ham
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Shamrock Rovers earn glamour tie away to Chelsea as Hoops draw six Conference League opponents
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Shamrock Rovers hit out at RTÉ over lack of European coverage with live league games at Tallaght Stadium under threat
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Kerry FC’s FAI Cup tie with Bohemians in jeopardy after Shamrock Rovers appeal
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Six Irish soldiers caught up in air attack in Lebanon village as Tánaiste says situation is ‘a matter of greatest concern’
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Hoops boss Stephen Bradley hits out at ‘disgraceful’ pitch in Europa League defeat to Celje in Slovenia
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‘I actually booked to go on holiday’ – Irish U-21 Andrew Moran is mixing business with pleasure in Croatia
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‘He made us believe’ – St Pat’s skipper Joe Redmond praises Jon Daly after boss’ exit
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Former Ireland boss Martin O’Neill set for return to management with Romanian club
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St Patrick’s Athletic part ways with manager Jon Daly after one year in charge
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Dundalk boss Noel King says he’ll continue working with Brian Gartland and Liam Burns for foreseeable future
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Dundalk boss Noel King says he’ll continue working with Brian Gartland and Liam Burns for foreseeable future
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St Patrick’s Athletic part ways with manager Jon Daly after one year in charge
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Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley backs League of Ireland referees after Friday's protest
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FAI set to announce new Ireland manager next week as sources rule Paul Clement out of running
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FAI set to announce new Ireland manager next week as sources rule Paul Clement out of running
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FAI set to announce new Ireland manager next week
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Courtney Brosnan shines brightest in Euro 2025 defeat
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England’s Leah Williamson jokes about how to stop her Arsenal teammate Katie McCabe – ‘She can’t do anything’
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Séamus Coleman and Nathan Collins shine in loss to Swiss
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‘I have massive aspirations’ – Irish U-21 Sam Curtis believes he belongs in the Premier League
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‘I dabbled in it and the drug kicked in’ – Man United and Ireland coach Paul McShane keen for a first-team gig
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Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford distances himself from Bohemians job and reveals Wolves’ Nathan Fraser asked not to be called up
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John O'Shea hasn’t spoken to incoming permanent manager about Ireland squad as he hails in-form Sammie Szmodics
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Stalwarts Pearl Slattery and Áine O’Gorman determined to help women's game kick on in 2024
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Lyon defender Jake O’Brien in line for first senior Ireland call-up after John O’Shea drops squad hint
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John O’Shea to speak to Alex Ferguson after missed call
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‘The kids were worshipping Jack like a hero’ – Ireland outhalf comes full circle with Bandon RFC
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Ireland’s 6-2 split hot topic ahead of Marseille clash
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‘I don’t think he’s going to take the Ireland job right now’ – Jason McAteer gives verdict on Lee Carsley
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‘I don’t think he’s going to take the Ireland job right now’ – Jason McAteer gives verdict on Lee Carsley
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How Simon Zebo's intervention helped late-bloomer Calvin Nash to stick at it
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St Patrick’s Athletic win battle to sign midfielder Aaron Bolger, 23, from relegated Cork City
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Sinclair Armstrong hails ‘inspiring’ former team-mate Evan Ferguson
Despite being two years his senior, Ireland U-21 striker Sinclair Armstrong admits he looks up to former team-mate Evan Ferguson and has labelled the Brighton star’s rise as “inspiring”. Ferguson (18) enjoyed a stunning breakthrough at the Seagulls last term with 10 first-team goals before hitting a Premier League hat-trick last weekend. His first two Ireland senior goals also followed this year, though he has been ruled out of this week’s double-header with a knee injury.
‘Sheffield United might be paying his wages, but his club is Bishopstown’ – John Egan a source of local pride
Once a year, a busload of sixth-class pupils from Bishopstown Boys’ School make a pilgrimage to Lansdowne Road to feast their eyes on one of their own. Watching past pupil John Egan represent Ireland is a thrill for the kids and, without a doubt, an inspiring experience. After all, the Sheffield United defender once wore their school jumper, graced their corridors, walked in their shoes, from Bishopstown all the way to Bramall Lane.
Cork City striker Ruairi Keating returns to training following father’s tragic death
Cork City have been handed a boost with the news that key striker Ruairi Keating is back training this week. The 28-year-old has missed the Leesiders last two league games following the tragic death of his father Ciaran, who passed away in a car accident while travelling to Sligo to watch City play last month. Cork City sporting director Liam Buckley previously stated that the striker would "return when the time is right" as he took time out to deal with the bereavement.
Manchester United name second string team for sold-out friendly at Aviva Stadium in Dublin
The funeral of the late singer Sinead O’Connor is to be held on Tuesday, with people being invited to line a Co Wicklow seafront where she used to live as a “last goodbye”. The cortege is to travel along the seafront in Bray, starting at the Harbour Bar and continuing to the other end of the Strand Road, before continuing on to a private burial. It will pass by her former home on the Strand Road, Montebello, where she lived for 15 years and where people have been leaving flowers since her death.
‘I don’t think things are perfect behind the scenes at all’ – Matt Doherty not happy with Wolves’ pre-season preparations
Ireland and Wolves defender Matt Doherty admits things are not perfect behind the scenes at the Molineux and insists the club need to bring in some more bodies before the transfer window shuts. Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui also hit out at the lack of new signings earlier this week, with the club’s spending currently restricted due to financial fair play rules.
Up to €500,000 earmarked by Government for Women and Girl's football development
Up to €500,000 has been earmarked by the government to support the development of women and girls' football in Ireland. The announcement was made at an event held at Farmleigh House on Tuesday evening, where Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste Mícheál Martin and others hosted Vera Pauw and her Ireland squad before they depart for their first World Cup on Friday following tomorrow's send-off friendly against France at Tallaght Stadium.
Ireland U-21 friendly against Kuwait abandoned after ‘racist remark’ directed at Irish substitute
Ireland’s U-21 friendly against Kuwait has been abandoned this evening after a racist remark was made by an opposition player towards an Irish substitute. Ireland were 3-0 up at the time as the friendly match approached the closing stages. However, after a Kuwaiti player directed a racist remark towards a member of the Irish bench, the game was abandoned, with the FAI confirming they would be reporting this ‘serious’ matter to FIFA and UEFA.
Kiwi Pijnaker finds home away from home in Sligo after European odyssey
Former footballer and TV pundit Graeme Souness has completed a 21-mile charity swim across the English Channel. The 70-year-old has raised more than £1 million for Debra UK, a national charity supporting individuals and families affected by epidermolysis bullosa (EB).
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