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Liveblog

Last year
2025
Liveblog
Ireland v Japan, Women's Rugby World Cup
24 Aug 2025
21.5k
20
Liveblog
Shels v Linfield, Santa Clara v Shamrock Rovers
Shels played Linfield and Santa Clara hosted Shamrock Rovers in the Uefa Conference League.
21 Aug 2025
22.7k
30
Updates
Cork v Galway, All-Ireland senior camogie final
Galway stop Cork’s three in a row and lift first title since 2021.
10 Aug 2025
25.0k
25
As it happened
Australia v British & Irish Lions, second Test
Updated 26 Jul 2025
56.9k
91
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Shelbourne v Qarabag, Champions League
23 Jul 2025
21.5k
9
Liveblog
First Nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions, Australia tour 2025
22 Jul 2025
26.4k
29
As it happened
Australia v British & Irish Lions, first Test
19 Jul 2025
34.8k
64
Liveblog
Linfield v Shelbourne, Champions League
Linfield faced Shelbourne, with the Premier Division outfit holding the first-leg advantage.
16 Jul 2025
32.2k
17
Portugal v Ireland, Summer Series
12 Jul 2025
31.7k
73
Minute-by-Minute
Lions v AUNZ Invitational XV, Australia Tour 2025
12 Jul 2025
23.8k
35
Liveblog
Shelbourne v Linfield, Champions League
9 Jul 2025
23.9k
10
Liveblog
Brumbies v British & Irish Lions, Australia Tour 2025
Follow live coverage as the Lions up their preparation for the opening Test against the Wallabies.
9 Jul 2025
17.7k
37
Updates
Cork v Dublin, All-Ireland SHC semi-final
Cork were the first side to book their spot in the 2025 All-Ireland senior hurling final.
5 Jul 2025
32.5k
72
Liveblog
New South Wales Waratahs v British & Irish Lions, Australia Tour 2025
5 Jul 2025
30.9k
39
As it happened
Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
2 Jul 2025
20.4k
21
and it's live
USA v Ireland, international friendly
29 Jun 2025
17.8k
14
Armagh v Kerry, All-Ireland SFC quarter-final
29 Jun 2025
24.7k
14
Updates
Donegal v Monaghan, All-Ireland SFC quarter-final
28 Jun 2025
28.5k
26
As it happened
Western Force v British & Irish Lions
28 Jun 2025
25.3k
57
As it happened
Israel says 'campaign against Iran not over' after Iranian president announces 'end of 12-day war'
The US President said both countries had violated the ceasefire, but said he is "really unhappy" with Israel.
The Israeli military said the 'campaign against Iran is not over' and that it is 'entering a new phase'.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had announced the 'end of the 12-day war imposed' by Israel.
Updated 24 Jun 2025
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24 Jun 2025
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24 Jun 2025
Donald Trump says a ‘total ceasefire’ has been agreed between Israel and Iran
23 Jun 2025
Timeline: When did Donald Trump really decide to bomb Iran?
23 Jun 2025
As it happened
Donald Trump says a ‘total ceasefire’ has been agreed between Israel and Iran
The US President announced plans for a ceasefire to begin within the next number of hours, following on from an Iranian attack on a US military base in Qatar earlier today.
Iran attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base after US attacks on its nuclear facilities.
US President Donald Trump dismissed the Iranian attack as a 'very weak response'.
Israel and Iran have both issued evacuation recommendations as they continue to launch attacks tonight.
23 Jun 2025
77.3k
133
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23 Jun 2025
Tánaiste says three Irish citizens were helped to depart Iran overnight
23 Jun 2025
'A big mistake': Iran vows to retaliate after US attack on nuclear sites
23 Jun 2025
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British & Irish Lions v Argentina
20 Jun 2025
39.1k
103
As it happened
Death toll at Air India plane crash site rises to 265, with one surviving passenger found
The plane crashed to the ground in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off in a densely-populated residential area.
Updated 12 Jun 2025
111k
Liveblog
Luxembourg v Ireland, international friendly
Ireland faced Luxembourg as they sought to make it four consecutive matches unbeaten.
10 Jun 2025
30.7k
37
Minute-by-Minute
Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, United Rugby Championship
7 Jun 2025
16.6k
64
Liveblog
Ireland v Senegal, international friendly
Ireland faced Senegal as they prepare for key World Cup qualifiers in September.
6 Jun 2025
23.5k
24
As it happened
Sharks v Munster, URC quarter-final
Kick-off at Kings Park Stadium, Durban, is at 5:30pm.
31 May 2025
34.2k
83
Liveblog
Leinster v Scarlets, URC quarter-final
31 May 2025
17.6k
67
Liveblog
Man United v Tottenham, Europa League final
Man United faced Tottenham for a place in next season’s Champions League.
21 May 2025
38.7k
89
As it happened
Ireland are out of the Eurovision after being eliminated in tonight's semi-final
Updated 15 May 2025
65.8k
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Ukraine, favourites Sweden and Estonia all through to the Eurovision Grand Final
13 May 2025
Bakhurst says RTÉ won't pull Irish entry out of Eurovision despite protests against Israel
8 May 2025
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Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda, Shelbourne v St Pat's
9 May 2025
9.7k
9
As it happened
How the day played out as US cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV
The 69-year-old from Chicago has chosen the name Leo XIV after he was elected on day two of the conclave.
Updated 8 May 2025
121k
122
As it happened
First round of conclave voting ends with black smoke as no pope elected
133 cardinals from around the world gathered in the Sistine Chapel today for the highly secretive election of the new pope.
Updated 7 May 2025
36.4k
47
Minute-by-Minute
Waterford v Limerick, Munster senior hurling championship
Catch up on all the action as the Déise took on John Kiely’s side at Walsh Park.
3 May 2025
33.2k
4
Minute-by-Minute
Leinster v Northampton Saints, Champions Cup semi-finals
3 May 2025
32.0k
134
As it happened
Almost 50% of power restored in Spain as the cause of the blackout remains a mystery
Portugal’s grid operator said the outage may have been caused by a “rare” atmospheric phenomenon.
The EU Council president said there are “no indications” that it is the result of a cyber attack.
Dublin Airport advised passengers to check directly with their airline for updates regarding their flights.
Updated 28 Apr 2025
74.9k
81
As it happened
Francis, a 'Pope among the people', laid to rest in Rome
Over 200,000 people attended the funeral of Pope Francis earlier, including dozens of world leaders.
26 Apr 2025
34.3k
71
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26 Apr 2025
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26 Apr 2025
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Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne, Bohs v St Pat's - LOI Premier Division
Relive all the action from tonight’s League of Ireland fixtures.
25 Apr 2025
5.7k
5
As it happened
Pope Francis's remains to be removed to St Peter's tomorrow ahead of funeral
The Pope’s body will lie in state for mourners to pay their respects from tomorrow morning.
Updated 22 Apr 2025
31.1k
118
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22 Apr 2025
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22 Apr 2025
As it happened
Pope Francis died after stroke that led to irreversible heart failure, Vatican confirms
World leaders have been paying tribute following the pontiff’s death and preparations are now under way for his funeral.
President Michael D Higgins expressed his “profound sadness” on receiving the news of the pope's death.
Nine days of official mourning have been declared in the Vatican with the funeral expected to take place around next weekend.
Updated 21 Apr 2025
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21 Apr 2025
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21 Apr 2025
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