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This year
2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
On The 42THE 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.
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.
Video Nasty'We don't want VAR. It's killing the game' - Stephen Bradley's firm stance on technology in League of Ireland
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.
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.
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.
Signing UpGraham Burke wants to be 'one-club man in Ireland' after opening talks over new Shamrock Rovers deal
Glory Glory
A morning with Manchester United and their giddy fans as the squad train at Carton House
Glory Glory
A morning with Manchester United and their giddy fans at Carton House
Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo back Michael Carrick to become permanent Manchester United manager.
League of Ireland
Shelbourne vulnerabilities clear to see as Shamrock Rovers triumph in five-goal thriller
Joey O’Brien’s side took a deserved first-half lead before giving up the initiative in an exciting Dublin derby.
League of IrelandStephen Kenny takes St Pat's back to the top with hectic period to test title credentials
a blank
Drogheda and Bohemians pick up where they left off with third draw in a row
Stalemate overshadowed by worrying incident involving Shane Farrell which saw midfielder leave pitch using oxygen mask.
hometown hero
Parrott fever takes hold as Dublin bows at the altar of Troy to find solace in heartache
Aviva Stadium also paid tribute to an emotional Seamus Coleman during friendly clash with North Macedonia.
What might have been
An Ireland game that embraces the ballad of the Lonesome Boatman
Visit of North Macedonia offers a chance for fans to show appreciation after missing out on World Cup.
Taking Flight
Troy Parrott is a new leader to emerge in every sense for the Republic of Ireland
The 24-year-old’s importance is not just in the goals he is now scoring, but in the example he sets for teammates.
heartache
Ireland feel a brutal World Cup pain with ghosts that will stalk and linger
From a position of control in the game and then the penalty shootout, the Boys in Green are unable to progress.
a nation holds its breath
A message from Troy Parrott's mam: 'He loves playing for his country, he loves Ireland'
Jennifer Parrott and all the family are gearing up for what could be a famous night in Prague.
a nation holds its breath
A message from Troy Parrott's mam: 'He loves playing for his country, he loves Ireland'
Jennifer Parrott and all the family are gearing up for what could be a famous night in Prague.
chief
Seamus Coleman: the natural leader for a team who have learned to fight through the storm
This bunch of Ireland players are familiar with adversity, individually and as a collective. The Donegal man embodies their spirit.
personal story
From 'tearing across the M50' to the cusp of the World Cup - Dara O'Shea's dad reflects on son's journey
In a quiet corner in Prague, Sean O’Shea speaks of his pride after years of racing around Dublin between football and GAA matches.
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