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Football

April
April 2026
Gdansking Feet
130 not out: Denise O'Sullivan is the heartbeat of this Irish team
Midfield maestro marks milestone with excellent performance in Poland.
Emma Duffy
16 Apr
1.0k
1
stepping up
Tyne-Wear rivals Emily Murphy and Marissa Sheva catch fire for Ireland
15 Apr
795
1
Wrap
2027 World Cup qualifiers: England edge Spain as Dutch down France in Ireland's group
14 Apr
1.2k
0
Reaction
'We didn't let them breathe' - Ward and 'best left-back in the world' McCabe target Poland double
14 Apr
1.5k
2
Match Report
Ireland beat Poland in Gdańsk rollercoaster for big World Cup qualifying boost
Carla Ward’s side win opening game of crucial double-header 3-2.
14 Apr
2.7k
4
match preview
Ireland out to ignite World Cup dream in pivotal Poland double-header
Next stop Gdańsk for Carla Ward’s side in 2027 World Cup qualifying.
Emma Duffy
14 Apr
1.3k
0
Hoops v Hibs
Shamrock Rovers to face Hibernian in Tallaght Stadium friendly this summer
13 Apr
949
0
PodcastThe Football Family
LOI Blue Bloods
coygig
Ruesha Littlejohn ruled out of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against 'top side' Poland
13 Apr
765
0
Opposition Focus
'Aggressive' Poland and the Barcelona star Ireland must stop to spark World Cup dream
11 Apr
1.1k
0
ynwa
Arne Slot still believes he has full support of Liverpool board
10 Apr
1.2k
4
Red DEvils
Man Utd hoping Ireland training camp can help boost Champions League push
10 Apr
1.7k
6
The pressure is on
'It's our job to try and rise to the occasion' - Aoife Mannion set for crucial Irish window
9 Apr
695
1
Advantage Atleti
Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona and take control of Champions League tie
8 Apr
1.7k
0
Ins and outs
LOI duo called up to Ireland squad for Poland amid injury withdrawals
7 Apr
1.1k
0
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PodcastThe Football Family
LOI Easter Weekend Review
60m
One More Year
Harry Maguire signs Manchester United contract extension
7 Apr
1.8k
8
Tasty
Chelsea and Leeds to clash in FA Cup semi-final
5 Apr
2.1k
1
Departures Lounge
Kieran Trippier to leave Newcastle at end of season
Updated 4 Apr
3.0k
2
Round-Up
Holders Wexford fall to Sligo in All-Island Cup opener as Galway down Peamount
4 Apr
1.0k
0
fast start
Mason Melia scores three minutes into Tottenham U21 debut
4 Apr
5.5k
10
Heartbreaking
Another cruel blow for Ireland's Lily Agg as Achilles rupture follows ACL comeback
4 Apr
1.3k
1
bridge the gap
'It's critical for the future of Irish football' – FAI planning for women's development squad
4 Apr
770
0
Bad to worse
Gianluigi Buffon joins Italy's football chief in resigning after World Cup disaster
Updated 2 Apr
4.2k
8
real tubber
Leaving Cert orals clash forces Sligo football team to miss out on Connacht final
2 Apr
14.1k
18
March
March 2026
podcast image
PodcastThe Football Family
SNAP REACTION: Ireland-North Macedonia stalemate | Czechia reach World Cup finals
10m
Football
Play-off round-up: Italy to miss third straight World Cup as Bosnia spot on
31 Mar
3.5k
9
marching on
After dashing Irish hopes, Czechia qualify for World Cup in penalty shootout win over Denmark
The 42
31 Mar
14.6k
28
marching on
Czechia qualify for World Cup after penalty shootout win over Denmark
Ireland’s conquerors progress after defeating Danes in Prague.
31 Mar
6.0k
42
Friendlies
No Harry Kane as England lose to Japan in final game before naming World Cup squad
31 Mar
2.3k
0
Football
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed as new manager of Tottenham Hotspur
The 42
Updated 31 Mar
5.5k
16
Young Guns
Ireland U21 debutant scores last-minute winner to keep slim hopes alive
31 Mar
2.6k
1
Qualification
Ireland U17s book World Cup place, but miss out on European Championship spot
31 Mar
2.7k
0
Ireland WNT
Carla Ward: 'I want to be here and I want to get to a World Cup, that's my number one goal'
31 Mar
777
0
PodcastThe Football Family
Whatever Tomorrow Is
selection box
Denise O'Sullivan boost as Ward due to name Ireland squad for decisive double-header
29 Mar
1.2k
0
reinforcement
First call-up for Millenic Alli as Portsmouth winger joins Ireland squad
29 Mar
3.9k
4
Friendly
Ben White booed, scores and concedes penalty as England held by Uruguay
27 Mar
3.9k
17
Prague
VIDEO: Coming to terms with the Pain of Prague
27 Mar
3.4k
16
WORLD CUP HEARTBREAK
Troy Parrott's message to Ireland fans: 'Thank you, stick with us'
27 Mar
15.7k
52
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