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February

February 2026

Gesture

Drogheda United to pay full cost of flare damage to Oriel Park pitch

27 Feb

1.6k

League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers say board learned 'detailed contents' of transfer agreements in August 2025

27 Feb

1.9k

THE BEAT

League of Ireland footballers put FAI to shame with moral clarity over Israel

This is a time for Irish football to stand for something much bigger and more important than itself or its own priorities and interests.

David Sneyd

27 Feb

1.8k

Moving On

Munster confirm departure date for senior coach Mike Prendergast

26 Feb

5.8k

Flares

Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?

Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite language and assertions made about an entire community were deeply worrying.

David Sneyd

26 Feb

2.0k

Football Flares

Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?

The 42′s football writer assesses Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite performance this week.

David Sneyd

The 42

26 Feb

23.1k

Support

FAI insist director of football 'acted in good faith' as Fifa review transfer agreements

25 Feb

2.8k

Nations League

'They have not threatened anything' - FAI CEO insists no Uefa pressure to play Israel

25 Feb

2.5k

Ready to go

Ireland will play Israel at Aviva Stadium in October, FAI confirm

There had been previous security concerns about the fixture.

25 Feb

4.1k

League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers board meeting heard details of transfer agreement in February 2025

A Fifa review is ongoing following League of Ireland champions’ self-reporting last year.

David Sneyd

24 Feb

14.1k

damage

'We're all devastated by how it looks. This has nothing to do with football. It just can't happen again'

24 Feb

2.1k

Resolve

Dundalk finally have a late late show to savour with draw at Shamrock Rovers

Danny Mullen rifled home from close range on 90 minutes after Roberto Lopes had given champions the lead.

David Sneyd

reports from Tallaght Stadium

23 Feb

1.6k

IRISH IN ACTION

Megan Connolly's Italian comeback continues as Amber Barrett scores again for Strasbourg

21 Feb

976

League of Ireland

Drogheda fans face prospect of stadium ban for next away game over flare damage

21 Feb

4.0k

Squeaky Bum Time

'At 2-0 you think you’re going to walk away with it' - Declan Rice on Arsenal's latest slip up

21 Feb

1.1k

lay of the land

The Irish coach in America - 'Everyone back home sees the news and they think it's crazy'

David Sneyd

21 Feb

1.7k

speaking up

'I'm probably not eating or sleeping for the last 48 hours because of how much this has affected me'

20 Feb

5.5k

All Square

Flares rain down on new Oriel Park pitch as Drogheda secure late draw with Dundalk

Tense Louth derby ends 1-1 after Conor Keeley’s 88th-minute goal cancels out Danny Mullen opener.

David Sneyd

reports from Oriel Park

20 Feb

6.1k

THE BEAT

Power struggle over Israel stance could be Trivela's lasting legacy at Drogheda United

Joanna Byrne expressed what she described as a “moral view… from a deeply held belief in equality”, yet club board are accused of calling for her resignation.

David Sneyd

20 Feb

1.0k

Fallout

Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy

19 Feb

2.3k

League of Ireland

Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments

Updated 18 Feb

3.9k

Republic Of Ireland

Uefa confirm there is no approval for games to be played in Israel

17 Feb

6.7k

Nations League

FAI members could push for EGM on Nations League games with Israel

David Sneyd

15 Feb

2.9k

bit o' class

Irish star from Ringsend with French and Algerian flair - 'I grew up watching Zidane'

14 Feb

4.3k

THE BEAT

Shamrock Rovers taking easy gambling money leaves League of Ireland rivals dismayed

Premier Division champions’ new “responsible gambling partner” was recently fined in UK for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.

David Sneyd

13 Feb

4.9k

League of Ireland

Patrick Hickey sets sights on scaling new heights with Bohemians

10 Feb

1.5k

mixed feelings

Stephen Kenny pays tribute to Damien Byrne as St Pat's boss looks for more games at Aviva Stadium

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

8 Feb

3.2k

League of Ireland

St Pat's goalkeeper Joey Anang shows World Cup class to earn point with Bohs in Aviva stalemate

Dublin rivals play out 0-0 draw in front of 21,472 supporters to begin their 2026 League of Ireland season.

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

8 Feb

2.6k

League of Ireland

Aviva Stadium opener for Bohs and St Pat's shows vision and ambition League of Ireland needs

Dublin rivals are starting their new Premier Division season at Lansdowne Road this afternoon.

David Sneyd

8 Feb

3.2k

THE BEAT

Stakes never higher in League of Ireland's game of risk and reward

Wages rising and transfer fees increasing, with confidence and concern in equal measure ahead of the 2026 season.

David Sneyd

6 Feb

1.2k

Huge Boost

Shelbourne fend off Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic to sign Will Jarvis

5 Feb

6.0k

League of Ireland

Stephen Kenny rejuvenated at St Patrick's Athletic - 'I’m not going to settle for mediocrity'

5 Feb

1.1k

Transfer Talk

Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through

2 Feb

3.6k

Staying Put

Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club

2 Feb

1.6k

Transfers

Celtic's Johnny Kenny turns down Schalke in favour of loan move to Bolton Wanderers

Updated 2 Feb

15.2k

End of an era

Katie McCabe in line for Arsenal exit as part of squad overhaul

2 Feb

6.3k

up close

At home with Andy Lyons: behind the smile is a fighter who wants to keep a dream alive

Blackpool defender enters final six months of his contract with a new injury but determined to come through another test of character.

David Sneyd

2 Feb

6.7k

January

January 2026

League of Ireland

Stephen Bradley expects Michael Noonan to remain at Shamrock Rovers for start of season

31 Jan

2.3k

First blood

James McClean's Second Coming at Derry City begins with President's Cup win over Shamrock Rovers

Darragh Markey scored the only goal of the game as Premier Division title rivals lay down marker ahead of new season.

David Sneyd

reports from Tallaght Stadium

31 Jan

2.8k

On the Move

Derby County secure deal for promising Shelbourne centre back Raymond Offor

31 Jan

7.6k