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2025
clinical
Sparta make Shamrock Rovers pay for mistakes with 4-1 win in Prague
Uefa Conference League campaign begins with defeat in Czech capital.
David Sneyd
reports from Letná Stadium, Prague
2 Oct 2025
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Preview
Circus comes to town in Prague as Shamrock Rovers aim to help Irish football escape one at home
Famous night for League of Ireland clubs comes at a time of strife for FAI.
David Sneyd
reports from Letná Stadium, Prague
2 Oct 2025
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Settling in
'These Irish teams are no mugs anymore' - Shamrock Rovers primed for Sparta Prague test
Hoops head coach Stephen Bradley and captain Roberto Lopes spoke ahead of tomorrow’s Uefa Conference League clash.
David Sneyd
reports from Letná Stadium, Prague
1 Oct 2025
953
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setting off
Shamrock Rovers take off for Europe as League of Ireland season reaches memorable crescendo
Defender Daniel Cleary says Stephen Bradley’s side are better prepared than ever to reach new heights at home and abroad.
David Sneyd
1 Oct 2025
1.8k
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Interview
Stephen Kenny on 1,000 games in management - 'I’ve never compromised on my principles'
Dubliner reflects on a milestone achievement in a career he insists has plenty still to offer.
David Sneyd
1 Oct 2025
796
2
Exclusive
Brentford target Europe with Keith Andrews - 'I don’t see any reason why we would be near the bottom'
Director of football Phil Giles insists Dubliner was perfect candidate for head coach role and can break new ground for London club.
David Sneyd
reports from London
28 Sep 2025
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Exclusive
Techno in training, a Johnny Sexton visit, and pride at being an Irish Premier League boss - Keith Andrews up close
The 42 visits Brentford’s training ground at end of emotional week for the Dubliner ahead of today’s clash with Manchester United.
David Sneyd
reports from London
27 Sep 2025
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1
Football industry
FAI seek annual €4.45m in State funding for academies, rising to €8m after two years
26 Sep 2025
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15
THE BEAT
League of Ireland has earned trust for funding and the hope is that proves enough
FAI’s appearance at Leinster House caused a stir at a time of utmost significance for future of player development.
David Sneyd
26 Sep 2025
683
1
success
Dearbhaile Brady wins bronze at World Para Swimming Championships
25 Sep 2025
457
0
Bowing out
LGFA chief executive Helen O'Rourke to step down after 28 years
24 Sep 2025
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1
Soccer
Oireachtas committee chair says FAI have been 'disrespectful to the Irish people'
FAI CEO David Courell insists their “conscience is clear” regarding how they acted on historical abuse claims from female footballers in the 1990s.
David Sneyd
reports from Leinster House
24 Sep 2025
1.8k
LOI
'If he was fully fit he'd have done a lot more damage' - Stephen Kenny hails Spurs-bound Mason Melia
23 Sep 2025
3.1k
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Milestone
Mason Melia strikes twice on 18th birthday to send Cork City closer to relegation
St Patrick’s Athletic cruise to 4-0 in dress rehearsal for next month’s FAI Cup semi-final.
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
22 Sep 2025
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Women's League of Ireland
Shelbourne throw gauntlet down but Athlone respond, while Bohs earn 2-2 draw with Rovers
Updated 20 Sep 2025
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formula 2
Alex Dunne stays course to take third on podium of Saturday Sprint
20 Sep 2025
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2
7th heaven
'I feel really proud to be Irish' - Kate O'Connor reflects on World silver medal
20 Sep 2025
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Done Deal
Boost for Ireland as experienced midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn joins Crystal Palace
20 Sep 2025
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2
Golazzo
Evan Ferguson finds adoration in Rome but a goal against Lazio would make him Eternal
20 Sep 2025
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ups and downs
Bohemians up to second after a night of calamity and clarity against Waterford
Stephen McMullan own goal and Archie Meekison’s deadly finish in the box help Gypsies to 2-1 win.
David Sneyd
reports from Dalymount Park
19 Sep 2025
1.2k
1
THE BEAT
Gaelic players put best foot forward for State funding while LOI has one arm tied behind back
Pre-budget submissions stark reminder of challenges in securing academy support.
David Sneyd
19 Sep 2025
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0
decision
WBC president confirms Katie Taylor is to take break from boxing
18 Sep 2025
4.1k
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Soccer
Republic of Ireland drop to 61st place in Fifa world rankings
18 Sep 2025
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Comeback
Liverpool conjuring sense of destiny and inevitability in thrilling season
Arne Slot will have concerns at how his side gave up initiative but is it papering over cracks or adding to layer of resolve?
17 Sep 2025
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'We love him' - Goalkeeper Luke Dennison signs new Drogheda United contract
16 Sep 2025
970
1
THE BEAT
FAI Cup worth more than ever before... and here's why Rovers winning could be good for Bohs
With the Hoops on the hunt for the Double, knock-on effect for European place would benefit side that finishes second in Premier Division.
David Sneyd
12 Sep 2025
971
0
Gong
Shelbourne's Harry Wood named player of the month for August
11 Sep 2025
560
0
New Jobs
FAI confirm former Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin as new director of football
11 Sep 2025
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5
Closing In
The Dubliner one win away from qualifying for the World Cup - 'It feels incredible'
11 Sep 2025
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hat-trick
Triple joy as Walsh, O’Rourke and Joyce guarantee medals at World Boxing Championships
Updated 10 Sep 2025
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in detail
'You haven't seen the worst of it' - FAI eyes open to decline but no plans to sack Hallgrímsson
Former Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin accepts director of football job at a time when Irish football knows its problems but cannot fund recovery.
David Sneyd
10 Sep 2025
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15
Grim
A galling defeat that goes down in the record books as Ireland's worst in history
Evan Ferguson scored again but it meant nothing for the Boys in Green, and that is now something we may have to get used to.
David Sneyd
9 Sep 2025
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backing
Ireland's latest steps on qualifying tightrope highlight a delicate balancing act
9 Sep 2025
1.1k
0
decision
Manchester City accept Premier League APT rules are “valid and binding”
8 Sep 2025
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Focus
'I thought we were going to score more' - Ireland's goal hero admits regret
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
6 Sep 2025
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2
Comeback
Ireland's thrilling comeback goes against Hallgrímsson's doctrine but maintains World Cup dream
Character and resilience was clear to see although slow start shows a team that’s still a work in progress.
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
6 Sep 2025
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down to business
Pessimism a worthless currency as Ireland deal in unregulated crypto of hope
6 Sep 2025
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Boxing
Michaela and Grainne Walsh advance, three Irish fighters bow out at World Championships
5 Sep 2025
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clear messages
Ireland pinpoint the strengths that can give them World Cup edge over Hungary
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and his assistants, John O’Shea and Paddy McCarthy, singing off same hymn sheet.
David Sneyd
5 Sep 2025
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Big match build-up
Heimir Hallgrímsson has built connection and trust with players as World Cup belief grows
Manager shares plenty of traits with captain Nathan Collins as they find calm ahead of the storm.
David Sneyd
4 Sep 2025
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