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Last month
May 2026
Leader
'Family first, football second, that's the only two things I've got going for me'
27 May
2.0k
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under the radar
Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland
Boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has shown flexibility while likes of Jaden Umeh are set to stake their claim.
David Sneyd
27 May
723
0
Stance
'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests
David Sneyd
reports from Abbotstown
26 May
2.2k
18
Staying Put
FAI set to confirm new deals for Republic of Ireland coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy
26 May
1.1k
2
bees buzzin
Europe still in touch for Brentford after a season of vindication for Keith Andrews
24 May
829
0
New Era
Guardiola exit and rise of Arteta comes as Premier League enters era of creative repression
23 May
1.1k
1
THE BEAT
Isolated giddiness and coordinated social media plans combine for concern in youth football
22 May
3.0k
0
Selections
Leinster add Paddy McCarthy and Jordan Larmour to squad for Champions Cup final
21 May
6.3k
16
Hope
'I keep seeing beautiful things and I can't help but wonder if I will have an opportunity to see them again'
21 May
3.3k
8
back on top
Arsenal's Premier League title celebrations show a reawakening of a giant of the English game
Thousands of fans take to the streets around the Emirates Stadium to hail a club rejuvenated by Mikel Arteta.
David Sneyd
20 May
3.3k
5
Update
Leinster's Tommy O'Brien doubtful for Champions Cup final
18 May
3.8k
24
Soccer
Heartache for Robbie Keane as Ferencváros miss out on Hungarian title
16 May
5.3k
2
magic man
Jack Moylan becomes first Ireland player in 39 years to score debut hat-trick in 5-0 win
16 May
9.7k
25
over and out
Katie McCabe bids farewell to Arsenal with automatic Champions League qualification
16 May
1.9k
0
League of Ireland
Stephen Kenny fumes at 'nonsense' red card but accepts St Patrick's Athletic shortcomings
16 May
872
0
Fun in the sun
A friendly in the shadows but significance could be realised when Ireland are under the spotlight
16 May
1.4k
0
green jambos
The cult hero, the godly man and the goalkeeper – Irish Hearts embrace club's shot at history
Aaron McEneff, Jake Mulraney and Colin Doyle explain very different reasons for fond memories of time in Edinburgh.
David Sneyd
16 May
1.3k
1
League of Ireland
Daniel Kelly delivers edge required for Shelbourne against St Patrick's Athletic
Joey O’Brien’s side produce sweet win in Dublin derby as substitutes combine for 1-0 win at Richmond Park.
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
15 May
710
0
THE BEAT
Algorithms offer synthetic reality online as threats from social media come in different forms
Cork City’s decision to quit the X platform is just one of the challenges facing League of Ireland clubs.
David Sneyd
15 May
1.3k
0
fresh start
Munster sign Jack Aungier from Connacht on two-year contract
13 May
4.9k
14
Injury Update
Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien back for Leinster but Will Connors ruled out for season
11 May
3.8k
20
Blow
Johnny Kenny awaiting news on surgery after suffering knee ligament injury
10 May
2.3k
0
new man
Waterford set to appoint Graham Coughlan as new manager
6 May
2.3k
0
Hands Up
'A blind man on a galloping horse would have seen that it was what it was'
2 May
3.7k
3
insight
'All of a sudden I’ve gone from being a glorified PE teacher to the new Mourinho... Nonsense'
Up close and personal with Irish coach Anthony Hayes as The 42 spends a day at the Queens Park Rangers training centre in London.
David Sneyd
2 May
2.3k
1
American Dream
Battling Bohemians eight without a win but they earn deserved draw with Derry City
Candystripes took first-half lead through James Olayinka before Markuss Strods levelled for Gypsies.
David Sneyd
reports from Dalymount Park
1 May
642
1
THE BEAT
The constant truth of the game is the one all footballers want to avoid
The last week has felt like a stark reminder of the need to be prepared for a new stage of life.
David Sneyd
1 May
1.3k
0
April
April 2026
GAA
Ciarán Kilkenny and Con O'Callaghan named in Dublin's team for Leinster semi-final
30 Apr
2.0k
5
head for numbers
A new life surrounds Andy Boyle and he's ready to embrace the challenge
A stalwart of the Dundalk glory years, and with one Ireland cap to his name, Dubliner made sure to be ready for time after football.
David Sneyd
26 Apr
5.2k
2
THE BEAT
Patience the virtue Derry City's billionaire chairman hopes will pay off
Philip O’Doherty has been a key ally and supporter for manager Tiernan Lynch.
David Sneyd
24 Apr
1.3k
1
League of Ireland
Blow for Shelbourne as academy director Colm Barron leaves for FAI
22 Apr
4.5k
0
Missing Out
Roscommon blow as Daire Cregg's suspension for Connacht SFC semi-final is upheld
21 Apr
1.4k
9
Champions
Bayern Munich seal Bundesliga title as Harry Kane hits 56th goal of the season
19 Apr
4.4k
11
Comment
This was worse than any bottle job – it felt like Arsenal throwing the title away
Manchester City come out on top in key clash but have Kai Havertz’s wastefulness to thank for vital victory.
David Sneyd
19 Apr
4.0k
15
Video Nasty
'We don't want VAR. It's killing the game' - Stephen Bradley's firm stance on technology in League of Ireland
18 Apr
1.3k
6
League of Ireland
Majestic Graham Burke delivers derby spoils for Shamrock Rovers against Bohemians
Hoops stay top of the Premier Division with 2-1 win in front of 9,202 supporters at Tallaght Stadium.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
17 Apr
1.2k
5
THE BEAT
A manager's power of calm should never be mistaken for a lack of personality
New pilot scheme for players will help to mould next generation of coaches from within League of Ireland player pool.
David Sneyd
17 Apr
1.1k
1
League of Ireland
Victor Ozhianvuna emergence music to everyone's ears at Shamrock Rovers
13 Apr
3.5k
0
Soccer
Troy Parrott scores 35th goal of season in comfortable AZ Alkmaar win
12 Apr
3.0k
5
derby delight
Jack Byrne's deflected shot sends Shamrock Rovers top for first time this season
The champions took an early lead against St Patrick’s Athletic and never wavered from that point on.
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
10 Apr
840
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