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January
January 2026
League of Ireland
Derry's great expectations under spotlight against Shamrock Rovers today
31 Jan
1.4k
2
On the Move
Ireland's Festy Ebosele set to leave Turkish league for Championship return
29 Jan
6.2k
8
Transfer News
Owen Elding to Hibs: PFAI Young Player of the Year completes move to Scottish Premiership
29 Jan
1.4k
2
In Demand
Sligo Rovers striker Elding set to join Scottish Premiership side Hibernian
27 Jan
1.9k
5
returning hero
James McClean aiming to bring joy back home in Derry as City aim for League of Ireland title
25 Jan
1.6k
1
On the rise
The Irish star producing magic for one of English football's unlikeliest promotion charges
Jack Moylan has no problem discussing his ambition as Lincoln City sit second in League One.
David Sneyd
24 Jan
3.4k
6
Exclusive
Barcelona teen sensation Dro Fernandez opts to join PSG
The 42 understands he has informed a number of his Premier League suitors about his decision.
David Sneyd
23 Jan
3.8k
0
ducking and weaving
Minister for Sport insists government won't intervene in Katie Taylor's Croke Park dream
21 Jan
1.8k
33
the championship
Mixed fortunes for Irish stars with relegation and play-offs on agenda in Championship
20 Jan
1.6k
1
up close
A weekend in west London: the Hungarian mother, Ireland stars, and Chelsea tourists
The 42′s visit to Premier League clash throws up some quirks of fate and reminder of the game’s demographics.
David Sneyd
19 Jan
1.6k
1
Soccer
League of Ireland transfer market remains polarised and fractured despite record fees
Elite clubs may be more willing to invest in youth but it’s different story further down the food chain.
David Sneyd
18 Jan
3.5k
2
Premier League
Rancour among Chelsea faithful but Collins and Kelleher mix-up provides relief
There were protests against the Stamford Bridge hierarchy before a game they somehow ended up winning 2-0 against Brentford.
David Sneyd
reports from Stamford Bridge
17 Jan
1.4k
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Transfer News
Shamrock Rovers reject two bids from Hoffenheim for Michael Noonan
17 Jan
6.1k
4
Pat Hoban
'I'd get more of a buzz from Loughrea winning an All Ireland than Galway'
The Hoban brothers will be in All-Ireland club hurling final action tomorrow – with one notable exception.
17 Jan
4.9k
0
forging his path
The secret to Brentford's Champions League dream? 'They work 'f***ing hard and are really clever'
Ahead of trip to Chelsea today, Keith Andrews’ side are dreaming of a new frontier while the boss wins admirers around Premier League.
David Sneyd
reports from London
17 Jan
1.0k
1
high profile
Shelbourne set new League of Ireland record with €100,000 signing of Odhrán Casey
14 Jan
3.6k
4
euro wrap
More of the same in March, Troy! Parrott hat-trick against Czech goalkeeper helps AZ demolish Ajax
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson was also in attendance to see Dubliner’s part in 6-0 win.
14 Jan
4.2k
5
Blow
Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester
13 Jan
11.7k
50
On the up
Rise of Irish in American football continues as former Tyrone star joins college giants Alabama
13 Jan
2.6k
0
In and Out
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement
12 Jan
5.4k
17
Setback
Evan Ferguson forced off injured in Serie A action for Roma
Updated 10 Jan
9.1k
5
Soccer
New Zealand international Max Mata hopes League of Ireland move can be springboard to World Cup
9 Jan
2.3k
4
Progress
Ciara Mageean provides update on cancer treatment - 'I’m continuing to find the joy in every day'
8 Jan
20.2k
6
pick your spot
The penalty king: How Caoimhín Kelleher is breaking new ground for a goalkeeper
Cork native has saved eight of 14 spot kicks (excluding shootouts) in senior football for club and country stretching back to December 2020.
David Sneyd
8 Jan
4.5k
4
Love/Hate
Sesko takes flight but Manchester United brought back down to earth as frailties laid bare
Old Trafford club once again looking into a different kind of future with a familiar sense of frustration.
David Sneyd
8 Jan
4.4k
10
Soccer
St Pat's winger Jake Mulraney to join Shamrock Rovers as part of swap deal
7 Jan
2.5k
2
dysfunctional transparency
Reality TV the most likely route to riches now for unfailingly shambolic Manchester United
Live sackings with interactive fan engagement are the future for football’s empire of chaos.
David Sneyd
5 Jan
3.2k
2
another one bites the dust
Manchester United confirm sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim
Club statement says decision was made to ensure “best opportunity of highest possible Premier League finish.”
5 Jan
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Last year
2025
unforgettable
The inside story of the greatest week in Irish football history
How The Traitors and a powerful Seamus Coleman speech set tone for victories over Portugal and Hungary to reach World Cup play-offs.
David Sneyd
26 Dec 2025
14.2k
15
New Signing
Early Christmas Maill for Shelbourne as Lundgren arrives from Sweden
23 Dec 2025
2.1k
0
League of Ireland
Cork City begin search for new manager as Ger Nash resigns
23 Dec 2025
2.7k
6
to the future
How the League of Ireland earned trust from Government, and what happens with €3 million now?
Academy investment should be a gamechanger as details emerge of recruitment process for full-time positions at clubs.
David Sneyd
23 Dec 2025
1.9k
3
opening derby day
Bohemians to play St Patrick's Athletic in Aviva Stadium for 2026 League of Ireland opener
15 Dec 2025
3.5k
3
Athletics
Historic silver medal for Ireland at European Cross Country Championships
Elsewhere on a momentous day, Nick Griggs helped Ireland win gold in the U23 event while Emma Hickey secured bronze in the U20 race.
Updated 14 Dec 2025
5.9k
6
search goes on
Ireland's World Cup play-off opponents Czechia in disarray as Slaven Bilic set to turn down manager's job
14 Dec 2025
28.0k
2
2026 vision
'The country is starting to believe that these young players can achieve greatness and get us to the World Cup'
Ireland assistant coach Paddy McCarthy feels qualification for the “promised land” is in sight with play-off preparation under way.
David Sneyd
13 Dec 2025
3.6k
10
Soccer
Regret and recrimination yet reason to be optimistic for League of Ireland clubs in Europe
12 Dec 2025
902
0
Uefa conference league
Crystal Palace a class above with first-half blitz to beat Shelbourne 3-0
Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah and Yeremy Pino strike for the Premier League side as Reds’ exit is confirmed.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
11 Dec 2025
1.6k
1
New Role
Rianna Jarrett eyes Champions League as she's appointed senior assistant coach at DLR Waves
9 Dec 2025
1.6k
0
Dutch Gold
Troy Parrott and 'The Calimero Complex' he is shattering for club and country
Comfortable in his own skin and maturing on and off the pitch, Dubliner has found a home away from home in the Netherlands.
David Sneyd
reports from Alkmaar
29 Nov 2025
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