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February
February 2026
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
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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
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speaking up
'I'm probably not eating or sleeping for the last 48 hours because of how much this has affected me'
20 Feb
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9
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
6.2k
9
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
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Fallout
Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy
19 Feb
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League of Ireland
Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
Updated 18 Feb
3.9k
19
Republic Of Ireland
Uefa confirm there is no approval for games to be played in Israel
17 Feb
6.8k
13
Nations League
FAI members could push for EGM on Nations League games with Israel
David Sneyd
15 Feb
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bit o' class
Irish star from Ringsend with French and Algerian flair - 'I grew up watching Zidane'
14 Feb
4.4k
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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
5.0k
3
League of Ireland
Patrick Hickey sets sights on scaling new heights with Bohemians
10 Feb
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3
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
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3
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
2.7k
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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
3.3k
8
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
1.3k
0
Huge Boost
Shelbourne fend off Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic to sign Will Jarvis
5 Feb
6.0k
2
League of Ireland
Stephen Kenny rejuvenated at St Patrick's Athletic - 'I’m not going to settle for mediocrity'
5 Feb
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RELATED
Shelbourne's European adventure (Part 2): Stradbally, Skopje, Slovenia, Alkmaar and Amsterdam
4 Feb
Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through
2 Feb
Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club
2 Feb
Transfer Talk
Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through
2 Feb
3.7k
1
Staying Put
Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club
2 Feb
1.7k
5
Transfers
Celtic's Johnny Kenny turns down Schalke in favour of loan move to Bolton Wanderers
Updated 2 Feb
15.3k
11
End of an era
Katie McCabe in line for Arsenal exit as part of squad overhaul
2 Feb
6.4k
5
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
6.9k
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January
January 2026
League of Ireland
Stephen Bradley expects Michael Noonan to remain at Shamrock Rovers for start of season
31 Jan
2.4k
1
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
2.9k
9
On the Move
Derby County secure deal for promising Shelbourne centre back Raymond Offor
31 Jan
7.7k
5
League of Ireland
Derry's great expectations under spotlight against Shamrock Rovers today
31 Jan
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2
On the Move
Ireland's Festy Ebosele set to leave Turkish league for Championship return
29 Jan
6.3k
8
Transfer News
Owen Elding to Hibs: PFAI Young Player of the Year completes move to Scottish Premiership
29 Jan
1.5k
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
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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
1.7k
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
1.7k
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
3.6k
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
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Transfer News
Shamrock Rovers reject two bids from Hoffenheim for Michael Noonan
17 Jan
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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
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